COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Press Releases and Bulletins
Nov 17, 2020
The current update by the ASRM Coronavirus/COVID-19 Task Force (the “Task Force”) continues to affirm the recommendations presented in Update No. 3 (American Society for Reproductive Medicine Patient Management and Clinical Recommendations during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic - Update No. 3, April 24, 2020), which were further elaborated upon in Updates No. 4-9. Collectively, these updates recommend the judicious resumption of the delivery of reproductive care, with the use of careful preventive measures, such as the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks, frequent hand washing, and social distancing measures. Given the continued presence, and more recently the marked upsurge, of COVID-19 cases in much of the United States (U.S.), these strategies continue to be critical in managing this ongoing pandemic.
Press Releases and Bulletins
Oct 27, 2020
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine resoundingly rejects the baseless accusations made by political candidates that physicians and others are exaggerating the prevalence of COVID-19 cases in the United States.
Press Releases and Bulletins
Oct 19, 2020
Washington, D.C.- Research presented at the 2020 Scientific Congress indicates that out of a total of 145 patients planning frozen embryo transfer (FET) and 133 patients planning a fresh cycle, 62% of all patients desired to initiate treatment once COVID-19 restrictions had been eased in May 2020. Among the fresh cycles, there was a trend towards older-age women being more prevalent among those who moved forward. FET cycles using a gestational carrier were more likely to continue delaying treatment.
Podcast Episodes
Oct 15, 2020
In this episode of ASRM Today, we get the details of the most recent update from the ASRM COVID-19 Task Force, Update No. 9, with task force member, Dr. Christos Coutifaris.
Press Releases and Bulletins
Oct 12, 2020
The current update by the ASRM Coronavirus/COVID-19 Task Force (the “Task Force”) continues to affirm the recommendations presented in Update No. 3 (American Society for Reproductive Medicine Patient Management and Clinical Recommendations during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic - Update No. 3, April 24, 2020), which were further elaborated upon in Update Nos. 4-8. Collectively, these updates recommend the judicious resumption of the delivery of reproductive care, with the use of careful preventive measures, such as the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks, frequent hand washing, and social distancing measures. Given the continued presence of COVID-19 cases in much of the United States (U.S.), these strategies continue to be critical in managing this ongoing pandemic.
Announcements
Oct 06, 2020
Representatives of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the Society for Reproductive Biologists and Technologists (SRBT), and the College of Reproductive Biology (CRB) recently issued an update to the document, Laboratory Guidance for Commencing or Continuing ART Operations During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.
Press Releases and Bulletins
Sep 08, 2020
The current update by the ASRM Coronavirus/COVID-19 Task Force (the “Task Force”) continues to affirm the recommendations presented in Update No. 3 (American Society for Reproductive Medicine Patient Management and Clinical Recommendations during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic - Update No. 3, April 24, 2020), which were further elaborated upon in Update Nos. 4-7. Collectively, these updates recommend the judicious resumption of the delivery of reproductive care. Given the continued presence of COVID-19 cases in much of the United States (U.S.), these strategies continue to be critical in managing this ongoing pandemic.
Press Releases and Bulletins
Aug 10, 2020
In the current revision, updated information is provided concerning: testing, treatments, and vaccines for COVID-19; managing mental health and COVID-19; counseling of patients seeking care during the pandemic; the risk of aerosolization; and updated recommendations for PPE use in the reproductive care setting.
Press Releases and Bulletins
Jul 15, 2020
Washington, DC- Today The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, concerned about growing attacks on public health agencies from politicians, released an open letter urging that those agencies and the experts who work for them be listened to rather than attacked. Politicians seem determined to punish these experts for their knowledge and the data they collect instead of following their sound advice. The text of the letter is below.
Press Releases and Bulletins
Jun 26, 2020
Before the nation can safely return to business as usual, it is essential to develop and deliver effective and reliable COVID-19 testing and then implement it widely so that it is available to everyone. NIH is rising to this challenge through its Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) Initiative — a national call for scientists and organizations to advance their innovative ideas for new COVID-19 testing approaches and strategies.
