Contemporary genetic technologies and female reproduction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Fifth Evian Annual Reproduction (EVAR) Workshop Meeting discussed knowledge regarding contemporary genetics in female reproduction.

Methods

Specialist reproductive medicine clinicians and geneticists delivered presentations based on published literature and current research. The content of this report is based on the expert presentations and subsequent group discussions that took place during this Workshop.

Results

Numerous ovarian genes with a role in infertility have been identified. Future challenges for genetic screening of patients, such as those with polycystic ovary syndrome, primary ovarian insufficiency or endometriosis, include the identification of high-throughput strategies and how to apply these findings to infertile patients. The identific

SUBMITTER: Evian Annual Reproduction (EVAR) Workshop Group 2010 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3191938 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature