Projects
Decreased fertility in female cystic fibrosis patients: deciphering the role of the endometrium using state-of-the-art organoid models KU Leuven
Cystic fibrosis (CF) remains a burdening genetic disease. Female CF patients are confronted with decreased fertility, experiencing difficulties in getting pregnant. Underlying reasons remain largely unclear. In particular, it has only poorly been studied whether the endometrium, the inner lining of the womb and crucial tissue for embryo implantation, plays a role. This gap is mainly due to lack of appropriate study models. Recently, we ...
Global Fertility Chains: a feminist political economy of outsourced reproduction from Israel to Ukraine and Georgia Ghent University
In what is framed as a "new" kind of post-Fordist niche, called the reproductive bio-economy, organised around the flow of reproductive materials and organs, women are increasingly commercialising their bodies by working as oocyte vendors, surrogate mothers or tissue providers. There is fundamental disagreement among scholars and policy makers on how the bio-economy should be analysed and organised. Market critics propose a gift economy ...
Anti-adhesion Gel versus No gel following Operative Hysteroscopy prior to Subsequent fertility Treatment or timed InterCourse. - AGNOHSTIC trial Ghent University
Background
Intrauterine conditions such as a polyp, fibroid, septum, adhesions or placental remnants can affect women’s fertility. These conditions can be removed by means of an operative hysteroscopy. This is a uterine cavity keyhole surgery. One of the risks of such an operation is the development of adhesions, which can then have a further effect on fertility. Hyaluronic acid, a body substance made up of ...
Developing better prevention strategies, faster detection methods and treatments in the following medical fields: cardiology, oncology, gynecology / fertility, infectious diseases, anesthesia / neurology, orthopedics. Hasselt University
Fundamental understanding and development of preconception care strategies to improve maternal fertility and to protect offspring's health in obese individuals University of Antwerp
Development of strategic preconception care to improve maternal fertility and protect offspring's health in obese individuals: steps towards evidence based clinical advice. University of Antwerp
UZA-The digital Preconceptional lifestyle assistant in fertility treatment – a trustworthy toolbox. PRE-LIFE study. University of Antwerp
The digital PREconceptional Lifestyle assistant in FErtility treatment - a trustworthy toolbox KU Leuven
Fertility related problems occur in 9% of the Flemish population and cause considerate emotional and economic burden. Improving success and reducing the concomitant distress and discontinuation of fertility treatment is one of the most important research priorities in fertility care. Increasing evidence suggests that lifestyle factors (including mental well-being, physical activity and diet) are modifiable factors that contribute to improving ...