European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) 42nd Annual Meeting London, UK 05 July 2026 - 08 July 2026 Extremes in BMI linked to poor pregnancy outcomes in ART 02 Sep 2026 byElvira ManzanoElvira Manzano At the high and low extremes, BMI is associated with increased early miscarriage and reduced pregnancy success among patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART), according to data presented at ESHRE 2026.02 Sep 2026 Is a two-shot protocol sufficient for ovarian stimulation? 29 Aug 2026 byElaine SolivenElaine Soliven A novel two-injection ovarian stimulation strategy yielded a comparable number of mature (MII) oocytes to a conventional protocol but did not demonstrate noninferiority, according to a recent study presented at ESHRE 2026.29 Aug 2026 Lactobacillus-containing probiotics may boost ART success 15 Aug 2026 byJairia Dela CruzJairia Dela Cruz The use of Lactobacillus-containing probiotics may help improve pregnancy rates among women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.15 Aug 2026 IVF treatment linked to mental health vulnerability 11 Aug 2026 byJairia Dela CruzJairia Dela Cruz Individuals undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, especially those with unsuccessful IVF pregnancies, face increased mental health risks, according to a population-based retrospective study. 11 Aug 2026 RWE shows link between disturbed sleep, poor sperm quality 30 Jul 2026 byAudrey AbellaAudrey Abella A large real-world study presented at ESHRE 2026 shows an association between short sleep duration, sleep apnoea, and poor sperm quality.30 Jul 2026 Novel VNS device provides relief for primary dysmenorrhoea 29 Jul 2026 byAudrey AbellaAudrey Abella In a study presented at ESHRE 2026, a novel, wearable transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) device alleviates menstrual pain and complications of primary dysmenorrhoea.29 Jul 2026 Ovarian stimulation in IVF: Does intensity matter? 28 Jul 2026 byAudrey AbellaAudrey Abella A subgroup analysis of the phase IV POSEIDON group 2 study presented at ESHRE 2026 shows the noninferiority of mild ovarian stimulation to an intense approach to yield good-quality blastocysts (GQBs) in in vitro fertilization (IVF).28 Jul 2026 Modern IVF improves live births with fewer multiple pregnancies 19 Jul 2026 byStephen PadillaStephen Padilla Modern in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment now has better success rates than historical approaches and even reduces chances of twin and triplet pregnancies, according to a study presented at ESHRE 2026.19 Jul 2026 Air pollution affects genes involved in sperm development 18 Jul 2026 byStephen PadillaStephen Padilla Men who are exposed to air pollution may experience changes in genes that are relevant to sperm development, potentially affecting fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and even offspring health, suggests a recent study.18 Jul 2026 1 1