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An open-access, peer-reviewed journal, owned by the Society for Reproduction and Fertility and Bioscientifica. We publish research and reviews on basic, translational and clinical reproduction and fertility, across all animals, including humans.
Can maternal nutrition influence offspring traits?🐑🧬
New research finds that supplementing ewes with rumen-protected choline around conception shifted lamb sex ratios toward females and increased post-weaning muscle development.
By Masroor Sagheer et al.
🔗Read here: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 💛
This month we’re highlighting new research, our 2023 Endometriosis special collection, and expert insights from our Editorial Board on this important topic.
Explore our complete Endometriosis collection here: raf.bioscientifica.com/page/endomet...
Could peri-abortion ultrasonography be helping or complicating care?
This latest review by John J Reynolds-Wright and Sharon T Cameron examines current practice, highlighting where ultrasound adds value and where its use warrants careful consideration.
Read here: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
Fertility anxiety in male cancer patients can persist long after diagnosis.
A new study by Zhaoxia Tian et al. shows that age, cancer type/stage, childlessness & income shape anxiety levels - while social support, coping style & self-efficacy can significantly reduce it.
doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
As global temperatures rise, fertility risks increase.
Arslan Tariq et al. show that heat shock suppresses innate immune responses in bovine uterine epithelial cells, helping explain higher uterine disease rates in dairy cows during heat stress.
Read here: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
📢 OPEN CALL: Lay Summary Editor📢
Reproduction and Fertility is seeking a Lay Summary Editor to review author-written lay summaries, ensure clarity for non-specialist audiences, and provide feedback before publication.
Interested? Email your CV to raf@bioscientifica.com
New research shows that semen quality in North African men has declined over the past decade, with a sharp drop during COVID-19 and only partial recovery by 2024. Data from 21,585 patients (Tunisia, Algeria, Libya) highlight rising concerns for male reproductive health.
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Today #FEBRURAY11 we celebrate the contributions of women and girls advancing research and innovation in our field and across global scientific community.
Reproduction and Fertility remain committed to supporting inclusive, equitable research environments - in science and in publishing.
#IDWGS
🏆 2026 Reproduction and Fertility Graphical Abstract Prize winner - Maria Gonçalves et al.
The Graphical Abstract Prize celebrates clear, shareable visuals that boost article visibility, engagement, and impact in open-access research.
Congratulations to the winners!
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New research by Vansandt et al. reports the first jaguar ever born via artificial insemination.
By refining ovarian synchronisation and laparoscopic AI protocols, Vansandt et al. show how reproductive science can directly support the conservation of threatened species.
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🌟Congratulations to the 2026 Reproduction and Fertility Lay Summary Prize winner!
Correlation among blastocoel fluid DNA level, apoptotic genes expression and preimplantation aneuploidy” - by Fattaneh Khajehoseini et al.
Read the winning lay summary & article: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
Is “rectovaginal septum endometriosis” real or overdiagnosed?
A study of 161 patients using modern imaging, surgery & histology found no RVS lesions, with disease in surrounding posterior compartment structures instead. Clearer terminology needed.
Read here: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
Can we better predict low egg retrieval in IVF?
New research by Jin Lu et al. introduces a risk model for first-cycle IVF patients with diminished ovarian reserve, combining age, hormone markers, follicle counts, and critically, trigger-to-retrieval timing.
Read here: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
New research by by Tal Raz et al. establishes the first non-lethal, in vivo semen collection protocol for the rock hyrax. The study revealed pronounced seasonal variation in sperm quality, offering new insights into male fertility in seasonal breeders.
🔗https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-25-0132
🎉 Congratulations to Seema Banglawala, winner of the 2026 Reproduction and Fertility Prize, presented last week in Edinburgh at Fertility 2026!
The RaF Prize recognises outstanding presentations and excellence in early career research, and this year, Seema’s work truly stood out.
Congratulations!
We’re pleased to announce our first 2026 Special Collection: Evolving Perspectives in Management of Menopause Transition.
This collection will explore current and emerging evidence in menopause care.
For more info and to submit: raf.bioscientifica.com/page/menopau...
Reproduction and Fertility is heading to Fertility 2026!
We're thrilled to be exhibiting at the upcoming SRF Fertility 2026 Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland!
Come and visit us at the SRF booth to learn more about publishing with Reproduction and Fertility.
See you there!
We are grateful to all of our readers, authors, reviewers, and editors for another year of impactful research in reproductive biology. Best wishes for 2026 from Reproduction and Fertility!
Does ovarian stimulation protocol matter for cumulative live birth rates?
This study by Xueqin Cai et al. suggests GnRH agonist protocols are linked to higher CLBR than antagonists, with potential differences in endometrial receptivity.
Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
What role does paternal age play in fertility?
A new review by Naledi Matenge et al. explores sperm epigenetics and the emerging importance of small noncoding RNAs in reproduction and offspring health.
Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
Explore the Special Collection: raf.bioscientifica.com/page/IRaIMiR...
#Pregnancyloss #IVF #Miscarriage #immuneresponse #inflammatoryresponse
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Day 5 - Our #RaFJC comes to its end.
We toured the reproduction path as an immune continuum. From ovulation, implantation, pregnancy outcomes, and therapies.
#Pregnancyloss #IVF #Miscarriage #immuneresponse #inflammatoryresponse
Read more the full article: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-...
Explore the special collection: raf.bioscientifica.com/page/IRaIMiR...
New concept: placenta‑targeted nanoparticles for localized immune cloaking. Cost‑optimised, safer than systemic immunosuppression
#RaFJC Day 4 - RPL = ≥2 miscarriages, affecting 1–2% of couples. Half remain unexplained, often immune‑related.
#RaFJC #Pregnancyloss #IVF #Miscarriage #immuneresponse #inflammatoryresponse
Immune profiling in patients with positive hCG could become an early diagnostic tool.
👉 Explore the full article: doi.org/10.1530/RAF-... and access the Special Collection: raf.bioscientifica.com/page/IRaIMiR...
B cells rise in all pregnancies, but only pNK signatures distinguish viable vs non‑viable outcomes
IVF pilot study shows miscarriage risk linked to ↓ pNK CD69 activation & ↑ pNK CD57+
#RaFJC Day 3💚
Pregnancy is an immune balancing act: tolerance of the fetus + defense against pathogens.
