“It was such a pleasure to join, and a real honour to give an opening speech at the BSGE2026.

Thanks to my dear colleague Fevzi Shakir for organising such an amazing few days, and many congratulations to you on becoming BSGE President – Elect!

Congratulations also to Rebecca Mallick, as you become BSGE President. You will take BSGE to even greater heights, and I know that you and I will work well together.

Arvind Vashisht – congratulations on a fantastic term as president and enjoy some well earned time to explore your next ventures!!

Great to catch up with so many inspirational colleagues, all dedicating themselves to womens’ health, especially the younger generation of ‘RIGS’ and I particularly enjoyed our panel session, regarding what more the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOG can do to support its resident doctors in their training.

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOG is listening, and we will do all we can to support.”

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“Do you have short cycles… 21–24 days?

Have you checked your AMH and antral follicle count?

Your cycle is not random; it reflects what’s happening in your ovaries. Think of it like a running track:

• A 28-day cycle = one full lap
• A 21-day cycle = a shorter lap

Shorter lap → more laps in a year.

And here’s the key: Each cycle uses a group of follicles. So, more cycles → more follicle use → faster decline in ovarian reserve.

As this happens:

• AMH falls
• FSH rises earlier
• Ovulation happens sooner
• The cycle shortens further

It becomes a loop.

Clinically, short cycles are linked to:

• Lower AMH and AFC
• Fewer eggs in IVF
•  Reduced pregnancy rates
• Earlier menopause

Even in your early 30s.

Takeaway: Your cycle length is more than a number. It may be an early signal of ovarian ageing. If your cycles are shortening, it’s worth checking.”

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“May the 4th be with you – and may support be too.

Today the world leans into Star Wars Day, but more importantly, it’s also the start of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week – and the two have more in common than you’d think.

Both remind us that no one should have to face the dark alone.

Pregnancy is so often spoken about as a time of pure joy. But for many of the women I see in clinic, it is also a time of profound vulnerability – and untreated perinatal mental illness remains a leading cause of maternal death in the UK.

The signs are not always loud. Sometimes they are the quiet ones: the woman who says she is ‘fine’ but isn’t sleeping, the partner who senses something has shifted, the appointment where a routine question opens a door that needed opening.

This week is a reminder to ask the question. To listen properly. To know where to refer. And, for those carrying something heavy themselves, to know that help exists and reaching for it is a strength, not a failure.

If you work in maternity care: this week is for the women in our clinics, and for the families behind them. Every mother deserves a circle of allies – people who notice, who listen, who act.

So today, of all days: may the force of compassionate care be with every family this week.”

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“Pregnancy outcomes in a recurrent miscarriage population after common uterine surgeries: A multicenter cohort study

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Title: Pregnancy outcomes in a recurrent miscarriage population after common uterine surgeries: a multicenter cohort study

Authors: Charlotte Leeson, Yealin Chung, Joshua Odendaal, Christina Easter, Adam Devall, Siobhan Quenby

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“This week, we’re highlighting our joint research with Kato Ladies Clinic, published in Reproductive BioMedicine Online. This study explores how MAGENTA oocyte quality scores correlate to early embryonic development and treatment outcomes, while validating our technology in a Japanese patient population and utilizing minimal stimulation protocols.

Study highlights:

• Retrospective analysis of 2,785 oocytes across 1,340 minimal stimulation IVF cycles
• Lower MAGENTA scores correlated with delayed morphokinetics and reduced developmental potential
• Higher mean sum of MAGENTA scores correlated positively with live birth rate per retrieval
• Findings support performance in minimal stimulation protocols, reinforcing use across diverse clinical settings

Why this matters:

• These findings demonstrate that key signals of embryo potential already exist at the oocyte stage, and that AI can help surface these signals earlier and more objectively to support counselling and treatment planning.
• This work builds upon our continued efforts to further validate and expand correlations between MAGENTA scores and downstream endpoints.

Congratulations to all authors and collaborators involved in this work:
Nanoha F., Kenji Ezoe, Tetsuya Miki, Tsubasa Takahashi, Laís Vanzella, PhD, Natalie Mercuri, Jullin Fjeldstad, Parisa Mojiri, Dan Nayot, Tomoko Kuroda, Keiichi Kato

Read the full article on RBMO: ‘Artificial intelligence-driven oocyte scores link early morphokinetics to embryo outcomes following intracytoplasmic sperm injection’

Artwork by Diana Tain.”

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“Join us on 16th September at BFS Study Week for the Challenges in managing a successful fertility service module at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London.

We’re diving deep into:

• Building an effective, patient-first service.
• Navigating the essential legal frameworks.
• Ensuring safety and excellence across the board.

Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your service standards alongside the UK’s leading regulatory experts.

Click here for more information and how to register.”

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“In F and S Reports:

Mature oocyte retrieval without an exogenous trigger during random-start stimulation in a very early intrauterine pregnancy: A case report

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Title: Mature oocyte retrieval without an exogenous trigger during random-start stimulation in a very early intrauterine pregnancy: a case report

Authors: Mohammad Saaed ElFarran, Karolina Palinska-Rudzka, Raj Mathur

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“A huge thank you to everyone who attended Fertility 2026, our most successful event to date!

We were proud to welcome over 850 delegates, 49 invited speakers, and 217 industry partners, creating a dynamic environment for collaboration and advancement in reproductive science.

We’re delighted to announce that Fertility 2027 will take place at ICC Belfast, and we look forward to welcoming you.

Registration opens soon – stay tuned for updates. For more information about Fertility 2027 sponsors and exhibitors please click here.”

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“In 2024, Lillian and her husband were expecting their daughter, Shira. Lillian experienced hyperemsis gravidrum, a hematoma, and bedrest during her pregnancy. While she was pregnant, Lillian also experienced spotted vision and rapid weight gain. Her concerns were brushed off as general pregnancy symptoms. On New Year’s Eve, Lillian gave birth to Shira.

Lillian believed that once she delivered, she would no longer be at risk for preeclampsia. After being discharged from labor and delivery, she was extremely swollen. She shares, ‘I left the hospital wearing socks because my shoes would not fit, and I could barely fit into my maternity clothes.’ As each day passed, her swelling increased. On postpartum day 6, Lillian experienced a debilitating headache that she first dismissed as sleep deprivation. Once her mom placed a pulse oximeter on her finger and she checked her blood pressure, Lillian knew something was wrong. She and her rushed to the emergency room.

Lillian shares, ‘Once there, my blood pressure continued to climb to dangerous levels. My RN mode kicked in and I told the ER doctor, ‘I think this is preeclampsia, and I need to be placed on a magnesium drip ASAP.’

Due to the quick action of Lillian knowing and recognizing the symptoms of postpartum preeclampsia and taking action to get help, she was treated with magnesium sulfate and blood pressure medication.

Lillian reflects, ‘Experiencing preeclampsia was the scariest experience of my life. As a registered nurse and maternal health advocate, I was well aware that Black women are at a significantly higher risk of developing preeclampsia. It is one thing to know the statistics surrounding maternal morbidity and mortality; it is another to live it personally.’

Read more of Lillian’s story here.”

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“Welcome to the Fertility and Sterility Journal Club Global live on May 7 at 6:30 PM EST / 7:30 PM Brazilian Sao Paulo Time!

We are delighted to discuss, in Portuguese, the paper ‘Access to fertility services by transgender and nonbinary persons: An Ethics Committee opinion,’ which explores the ethical considerations surrounding the provision of fertility services to transgender individuals

Webinar registration.”

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