New Developments and Challenges in Assisted Reproductive Technology
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Obstetrics & Gynecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 514
Special Issue Editors
Interests: assisted reproductive technology; in vitro fertilization; reproductive epidemiology; polycystic ovary syndrome; maternal and offspring health outcomes; infertility; disparity in reproductive outcomes; cohort studies; randomized controlled trials; systematic review and meta-analysis
Interests: assisted reproductive technology; in vitro fertilization; clinical protocols and innovations; embryo selection and evaluation; reproductive epidemiology; polycystic ovary syndrome; design and validation of novel technologies in reproductive medicine; application of virtual reality systems to enhance patient experience during oocyte retrieval; development of non-invasive techniques for three-dimensional mapping and evaluation of human embryos; cryo-preservation and fertility preservation; reproductive genetics and testing; maternal and offspring health outcomes; global perspectives in reproductive medicine
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by innovations that enhance treatment effectiveness, safety, and accessibility. Advances in clinical protocols, laboratory techniques, and reproductive medicine are reshaping infertility care and improving patient outcomes worldwide. Emerging approaches such as enhanced embryo culture systems, artificial intelligence–supported embryo selection, and non-invasive assessments of oocyte and embryo quality are expanding opportunities for individualized care and refining clinical decision-making. Improvements in cryopreservation, genetic testing, and fertility preservation strategies further broaden the scope of ART, offering new possibilities for patients with diverse medical and reproductive needs.
Despite these advances, significant challenges remain. Variations in treatment outcomes across patient groups, differences in healthcare access, and disparities related to regional availability of services require further clinical investigation. Extended follow-up of ART-conceived children and comprehensive assessment of maternal health outcomes remain essential for evaluating long-term reproductive safety and efficacy. Additionally, emerging research on male and female reproductive factors continues to add critical dimensions to understanding ART.
This Special Issue seeks to bring together cutting-edge research and critical perspectives on the future of assisted reproduction. Contributions from clinicians, researchers, embryologists, andrologists, epidemiologists, and graduate students are invited to address innovations, outcomes, and challenges that will inform clinical practice and guide future directions in reproductive medicine.
Dr. Shuqin Wei
Dr. Justin Tan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- assisted reproductive technology
- in vitro fertilization
- clinical protocols and innovations
- embryo selection and evaluation
- ethnicity and reproductive outcomes
- live birth
- cryopreservation and fertility preservation
- maternal and offspring health outcomes
- global perspectives in reproductive medicine
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