By Dr Michael Francis Costello

Journal articles

Misso ML; Tassone EC; Costello MF; Dokras A; Laven J; Moran LJ; Teede HJ, 2018, 'Large-Scale Evidence-Based Guideline Development Engaging the International PCOS Community', Seminars in Reproductive Medicine, 36, pp. 28 - 34, http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1667312

Lahoud R; Ryan J; Illingworth P; Quinn F; Costello M, 2017, 'Recombinant LH supplementation in patients with a relative reduction in LH levels during IVF/ICSI cycles: A prospective randomized controlled trial', European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 210, pp. 300 - 305, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.01.011

Bordewijk EM; Nahuis M; Costello MF; Van der Veen F; Tso LO; Mol BWJ; van Wely M, 2017, 'Metformin during ovulation induction with gonadotrophins followed by timed intercourse or intrauterine insemination for subfertility associated with polycystic ovary syndrome', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009090.pub2

Wang R; Kim BV; Van Wely M; Johnson NP; Costello MF; Zhang H; Ng EHY; Legro RS; Bhattacharya S; Norman RJ; Mol BWJ, 2017, 'Treatment strategies for women with WHO group II anovulation: Systematic review and network meta-analysis', BMJ (Online), 356, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.j138

Costello MF, 2017, 'The Current Role of Metformin in the Treatment of Infertility in PCOS: A Mini-Review', Annals of Clinical & Experimental Metabolism, 2, pp. 1018 - 1018, https://www.jscimedcentral.com/ExperimentalMetabolism/experimentalmetabolism-2-1018.pdf

Costello MF; Chew CYM; Lindsay K; Wang A; McNally G, 2016, 'Effect of polycystic ovaries on in vitro fertilization and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection treatment outcome', Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction, 5, pp. 182 - 187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apjr.2016.04.011

Tso LO; Costello MF; Albuquerque LET; Andriolo RB; Marjoribanks J; MacEdo CR, 2015, 'Metformin treatment before and during in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Summary of a Cochrane review', Fertility and Sterility, 104, pp. 542 - 544, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.05.038

Tso LO; Costello MF; Albuquerque LET; Andriolo RB; Marjoribanks J; Macedo CR, 2015, 'Metformin treatment before and during invitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Summary of a Cochrane review', Fertility and Sterility, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.05.038

Tso LO; Costello MF; Albuquerque LET; Andriolo RB; Macedo CR, 2014, 'Metformin treatment before and during IVF or ICSI in women with polycystic ovary syndrome', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006105.pub3

Misso ML; Costello MF; Garrubba M; Wong J; Hart R; Rombauts L; Melder AM; Norman RJ; Teede HJ, 2013, 'Metformin versus clomiphene citrate for infertility in non-obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Human Reproduction Update, 19, pp. 2 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dms036

Misso ML; Wong JLA; Teede HJ; Hart R; Rombauts LJF; Melder AM; Costello MF, 2012, 'Aromatase inhibitors for PCOS: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Human Reproduction Update, 18, pp. 301 - 312, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dms003

Costello MF; Ledger W, 2012, 'Evidence-based lifestyle and pharmacological management of infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome', Womens Health, 8, pp. 277 - 290, http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/whe.12.14

Costello MF; Ledger W, 2012, 'Evidence-based management of infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome using surgery or assisted reproductive technology', Womens Health, 8, pp. 291 - 300, http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/whe.12.7

Misso ML; Teede HJ; Hart R; Wong J; Rombauts LJF; Melder AM; Norman RJ; Costello MF, 2012, 'Status of clomiphene citrate and metformin for infertility in PCOS', Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism, 23, pp. 533 - 543, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tem.2012.07.001

Costello MF; Misso ML; Wong J; Hart RJ; Rombauts LJF; Melder AM; Norman RJ; Teede HJ, 2012, 'The treatment of infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome: A brief update', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 52, pp. 400 - 403, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2012.01448.x

Costello M; Nahuis M; Van der Veen F; Tso LO; Oosterhuis J; Mol BWJ; van Wely M, 2011, 'Metformin co-administration during follicle stimulating hormone ovulation induction with timed intercourse or intra-uterine insemination for subfertility associated with polycystic ovary syndrome.', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009090

Teede HJ; Misso ML; Deeks AA; Moran LJ; Stuckey BGA; Wong JLA; Norman RJ; Costello MF, 2011, 'Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: summary of an evidence-based guideline', Med J Aust, 195, pp. S65 - S112

Teede HJ; Misso ML; Deeks AA; Moran LJ; Stuckey BGA; Wong JLA; Norman RJ; Costello MF, 2011, 'Assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: summary of an evidence‐based guideline', Medical Journal of Australia, 195, pp. 1 - 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2011.tb04131.x

Costello MF; Lindsay K; McNally G, 2011, 'The effect of adenomyosis on in vitro fertilisation and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection treatment outcome', European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 158, pp. 229 - 234, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2011.04.030

Wang YA; Costello MF; Chapman MG; Black DA; Sullivan EA, 2011, 'Transfers of fresh blastocysts and blastocysts cultured from thawed cleavage embryos are associated with fewer miscarriages', Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 23, pp. 777 - 788, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2011.07.023

Koch J; Costello MF; Chapman MG; Kilani S, 2011, 'Twice-frozen embryos are no detriment to pregnancy success: A retrospective comparative study', Fertility and Sterility, 96, pp. 58 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.04.034

Costello M, 2010, 'Evidence Based Fertility Management of PCOS', AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, 50, pp. 17 - 17, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000282764500049&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Wang YA; Chapman MG; Costello MF; Sullivan EA, 2010, 'Better perinatal outcomes following transfer of fresh blastocysts and blastocysts cultured from thawed cleavage embryos: A population-based study', Human Reproduction, 25, pp. 1536 - 1542, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deq067

Costello MF; Abbott J; Katz S; Vancaille T; Wilson S, 2009, 'A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of multimodal intraoperative analgesia for laparoscopic excision of endometriosis', Fertility and Sterility, 94, pp. 436 - 443, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.03.025

Tso L; Costello MF; Ablurquerque L; Andriolo R; Freitas V, 2009, 'Metformin treatment before and during IVF or ICSI in women with polycystic ovary syndrome', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2009, pp. 1 - 38

Fay L; Costello M; Garrett D; Van Der Vegte G; Hughes G, 2008, 'A comparative review of ovulation and pregnancy rates by gonadotrophin preparations in women with group 1 who anovulatory infertility', Fertility and Sterility, 90, pp. S121 - S121, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.121

Costello MF, 2007, 'Systematic review and meta-analysis of the reproductive system effects of metformin alone or in combination with clomiphene citrate in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome', Salud(i)Ciencia, 15, pp. 852 - 855

Costello MF; Shrestha B; Eden JA; Sjoblom P; Johnson NA, 2007, 'Insulin-sensitising drugs versus the combined oral contraceptive pill for hirsutism, acne and risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer in polycystic ovary syndrome', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, pp. 1 - 58

Costello MF; Shrestha B; Eden JA; Johnson N; Sjoblom P, 2007, 'Metformin versus oral contraceptive pill in polycystic ovary syndrome: a Cochrane review', Human Reproduction, 22, pp. 1200 - 1209

Costello M; Shrestha B; Eden J; Johnson NP; Sjoblom P, 2007, 'Metformin versus oral contraceptive pill in polycystic ovary syndrome: a Cochrane Review', Human Reproduction - Russian Excerpted Edition, 1, pp. 33 - 42

Costello MF; Chapman M; Conway U, 2006, 'Erratum: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on metformin co-administration during gonadotrophin ovulation induction or IVF in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (Human Reproduction (2006) vol. 21 (1387-1399))', Human Reproduction, 21, pp. 2728, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/del343

Costello M; Chapman M; Conway U, 2006, 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials on metformin co-administration during gonadotropin ovulation induction or in vitro fertilization in women with polycystic ovary syndrome', Human Reproduction Excerpts – Indian Edition, 3, pp. 33 - 45

Costello MF; Chapman MG; Conway UG, 2006, 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on metformin co-administration during gonadotrophin ovulation induction or IVF in women with polycystic ovary syndrome', Human Reproduction, 21, pp. 1387 - 1399

Shrestha SM; Costello MF; Sjoblom P; McNally G; Bennett MJ; Steigrad SJ; Hughes GJ, 2006, 'Power Doppler ultrasound assessment of follicular vascularity in the early follicular phase and its relationship with outcome of in vitro fertilization', Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 23, pp. 161 - 169

Costello MF; Shrestha SM; Sjoblom P; McNally G; Bennett MJ; Steigrad SJ; Hughes GJ, 2006, 'Power doppler ultrasound assessment of relationship between age and ovarian perifollicular blood flow in women undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment', Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 23, pp. 359 - 365

Sjoblom P; Menezes J; Cummins L; Mathiyalagan B; Costello MF, 2006, 'Prediction of embryo developmental potential and pregnancy based on early stage morphological characteristics', Fertility and Sterility, 86, pp. 848 - 861

Hughes G; Steigrad S; Persson J; Costello M , 2005, 'Review', Australian Doctor, pp. 29 - 34, http://www.australiandoctor.com.au/

Costello MF; Steigrad SJ; Collet A, 2005, 'A prospective, randomised, single-blinded, controlled trial comparing two topical anaesthetic modalities for the application of a tenaculum to the cervix', Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 25, pp. 781 - 785

Costello MF; Shrestha B; Eden JA; Sjoblom P; Johnson NA, 2005, 'Insulin-sensitising drugs Versus the combined oral contraceptive pill for hirsutism, acne, and risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer in polycystic ovary syndrome', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Costello MF, 2005, 'Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A management update', Australian Family Physician, 35, pp. 127 - 133

Costello MF; Shrestha S; Sjoblom P; McNally G; Bennett MJ; Steigrad SJ; Hughes GJ, 2005, 'Power Doppler ultrasound assessment of ovarian perifollicular blood flow in women with polycystic ovaries and normal ovaries during in vitro fertilization treatment', Fertility and Sterility, 83, pp. 945 - 954, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T6K-4FWSN6N-V/2/5f9fe3b806cf13b4351bbe742782b2d7

Costello MF; Emerson S; Miranda T; Bakhtyari M; Clements S; Hughes GJ; Steigrad SJ, 2004, 'Case series of a single centre`s treatment of ovulatory infertility with clomiphene citrate and intrauterine insemination in 2002', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 44, pp. 156 - 159, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WVB-4C83PBX-1TC/2/0f9d82d6ef32c9670ef7ec58d3aded2e

Costello MF; Shrestha SM; Sjoblom P; McNally G; Bennett MJ; Steigrad SJ; Hughes GJ, 2004, 'Longitudinal Assessment of Ovarian Perifollicular and Endometrial Vascularity by Power Doppler Ultrasound in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Cycles in the IVF Setting', Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 21, pp. 387 - 395

Costello MF; Emerson S; Lukic J; Sjoblom P; Garrett DK; Hughes GJ; Steigrad SJ, 2004, 'Predictive value of mid luteal progesterone concentration before luteal support in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with intrauterine insemination', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 44, pp. 51 - 56

Costello MF, 2004, 'Systematic review of the treatment of ovulatory infertility with clomiphene citrate and intrauterine insemination', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 44, pp. 93 - 102, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WVB-4C83PBX-1SY/2/a123fc804a03089ab4b9045390dfb1d1

Costello MF; Eden JA, 2003, 'A systematic review of teh reproductive system effects of metformin in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome', Fertility and Sterility, 79, pp. 1 - 13

Costello MF; Sjoblom P; Haddad Y; Steigrad SJ; Bosch EG, 2002, 'No Decline in Semen Quality Among Potential Sperm Donors in Sydney, Australia, Between 1983 and 2001', Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 19, pp. 284 - 290

Costello MF; Horrowitz SD; Steigrad SJ; Saif N; Bennett MJ; Ekangaki A, 2002, 'Transcervical intrauterine topical anesthetic at hysterosalpingography: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial', Fertility and Sterility, 78, pp. 1116 - 1122

Costello MF; Hughes GJ; Garrett DK; Steigrad SJ; Ekangaki A, 2001, 'Prognostic value of baseline serum oestradiol in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation of women with unexplained infertility', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, pp. 69 - 74

Costello MF; Hughes GJ; Garrett DK; Hanjani A; Steigrad SJ, 1998, 'A spontaneous luteinizing hormone surge is beneficial in women with unexplained Infertility undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation without in vitro fertilization', International Journal of Fertility and Women's Medicine, 43, pp. 28 - 33

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