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Dr Michael Costello
Senior Lecturer

Dr Michael Costello

Medicine & Health
School of Clinical Medicine

Qualifications

MB BS Qld, MMed (RH&HG), DipRANZCOG, FRANZCOG, CREI

Dr Costello is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Women’s & Children’s Health in the Faculty of Medicine, UNSW.  He is also a gynaecologist with subspecialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI). His current positions also include Clinical Academic at the Royal Hospital for Women and Clinical Consultant with IVFAustralia.  He has a special interest in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and chaired the “Therapy for Infertility for PCOS” Guideline Development Group for the Evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - the first evidenced based guideline in PCOS both nationally and internationally, published in 2011 and approved by the NHMRC.  He is also an editor for the Cochrane Menstrual Disorders & Subfertility Group.  He has a strong interest in evidence-based medicine and has published widely including scientific journal papers and book chapters.

Other Research Interests: Infertility and Assisted Conception

Teaching Interests (Will supervise ILP students)

ILP Research Interests: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Infertility and Assisted Conception

Society Memberships & Professional Activities:

  • Royal Hospital for Women Representative on the Coast Association Tow Research Committee
  • Clinical Representative on the IVFAustralia Research and Development Committee
  • Examiner to the Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) Board of Examiners.  Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
  • Editorial Board Committee, Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group (MDSG), Cochrane Library Collaboration
  • Inaugural member of the PCOS Australian Alliance (PCOSAA) Committee
  • Member of the PCOS Australian Alliance (PCOSAA) Strategic Advisory Group
  • Project Team Leader (Chair) of the “PCOS Therapy for Infertility” Evidence Based Clinical Guidelines Group of the PCOS Australian Alliance (PCOSAA) Committee.  The Department of Health and Ageing provided funding to the National PCOS Alliance and The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health to support the National PCOS Alliance and to develop a suite of evidence based guidelines for PCOS. These important national guidelines were approved by the Australian National Health & Medical Research Council in 2011.
Phone
(02) 9382 6178
E-mail
mfcostello@unsw.edu.au
Location
Level 1, Royal Hospital for Women Barker Street Randwick NSW 2031
  • Books | 2018
    Teede H; Misso M; Costello MF; Dokras A; Laven J; Moran L; Piltonen T; Norman R, 2018, Technical Report for International evidence based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome, Monash University, Melbourne, https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/mchri/pcos/resources
    Books | 2011
    Alliance PC O S A; Health TJ H F F W, 2011, Evidence Based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
    Books | 2005
    2005, 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, 5, SOC IBEROAMERICANA INFORMACION CIENTIFICA-S I I C, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000208383100013&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a
  • Book Chapters | 2016
    2016, 'Recombinant LH, recombinant hCG and GnRH agonist to trigger ovulation: a critical evaluation', in Manual of Ovulation Induction & Ovarian Stimulation Protocols, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi, pp. 454 - 462
    Book Chapters | 2011
    Costello MF; Teede H; Norman R; Hart R; Wong J; Rombauts L; Thredgold N; Moss J; Misso M, 2011, 'Pharmacological management of infertility in PCOS', in Evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome, Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health, Melbourne, Australia
    Book Chapters | 2011
    Costello MF; Teede H; Norman R; Hart R; Wong W; Rombauts L; Thredgold N; Moss J; Misso M, 2011, 'Surgical management of infertility in PCOS', in Evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome, Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health, Melbourne, Australia
    Book Chapters | 2011
    Moran L; Teede H; Marsh K; Talbot M; Costello M; Frearson M; Thondan M; Stepto N; Melder A, 2011, 'Non-pharmacological first line management of infertility in PCOS', in Evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome, Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health, Melbourne, Australia
    Book Chapters | 2008
    Sjoblom P; Costello MF, 2008, 'Is routine use of embryo transfer catheter stylets good medical practice?', in Embryo Transfer, edn. Original, Jaypee, New Delhi, pp. 407 - 413
    Book Chapters | 2006
    2006, 'Metformin treatment before and during IVF/ICSI in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome', in Tso LDO (ed.), , John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd006105
    Book Chapters | 2004
    Costello MF; Sjoblom P; Shrestha SM, 2004, 'Use of Doppler Ultrasound Imaging of the Ovary during IVF Treatment as a Predictor of Success', in The Infertility Manual, edn. 2, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 344 - 352
    Book Chapters | 2003
    Costello MF; Sjoblom P; Shrestha SM, 2003, 'Use of Doppler Ultrasound Imaging of the Ovary during IVF treatment as a Predictor of Success', in The Infertility Manual, edn. 2, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 344 - 349
  • Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'Treatment algorithms for high responders: What we can learn from randomized controlled trials, real-world data and models', Best Practice and Research: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2022.102301
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Health literacy needs in weight management of women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 32, pp. 41 - 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.349
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Is there an optimal number of oocytes retrieved at which live birth rates or cumulative live birth rates per aspiration are maximized after ART? A systematic review', Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 42, pp. 83 - 104, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.10.008
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, '"the whole package deal": Experiences of overweight/obese women living with polycystic ovary syndrome', BMC Women's Health, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12905-020-01090-7
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'Acupuncture or auricular electro-acupuncture as adjuncts to lifestyle interventions for weight management in PCOS: Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study', Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40814-020-00591-4
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'Metformin treatment before and during IVF or ICSI in women with polycystic ovary syndrome', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020, pp. CD006105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006105.pub4
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'Metformin versus the combined oral contraceptive pill for hirsutism, acne, and menstrual pattern in polycystic ovary syndrome', COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005552.pub3
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'To share or not to share data: How valid are trials evaluating first-line ovulation induction for polycystic ovary syndrome?', Human Reproduction Update, 26, pp. 929 - 941, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmaa031
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'A Review of First Line Infertility Treatments and Supporting Evidence in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome', Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 7, pp. 95 - 95, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medsci7090095
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'A Review of Second- and Third-line Infertility Treatments and Supporting Evidence in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome', Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medsci7070075
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'A brief update on the evidence supporting the treatment of infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 59, pp. 867 - 873, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13051
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'A cost-effectiveness analysis of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) for up to three complete assisted reproductive technology cycles in women of advanced maternal age', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 59, pp. 573 - 579, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12988
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Acupuncture for weight loss in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a qualitative study exploring feasibility and acceptability', Advances in Integrative Medicine, 6, pp. S102 - S102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2019.03.295
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Barriers and facilitators to weight management in overweight and obese women living in Australia with PCOS: A qualitative study', BMC Endocrine Disorders, 19, pp. 106, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12902-019-0434-8
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Effect of the combined oral contraceptive pill and/or metformin in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review with meta-analyses', Clinical Endocrinology, 91, pp. 479 - 489, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cen.14013
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Erratum: Recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (Human Reproduction (2018) 33 (1602-1618) DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.05.004)', Human Reproduction, 34, pp. 388, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dey363
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Evidence summaries and recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: assessment and treatment of infertility', Human Reproduction Open, 1, pp. hoy021, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/hropen/hoy021
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Therapy Update: PCOS Part 1. Clinical Assessment.', Australian Doctor, pp. 27 - 29, https://www.ausdoc.com.au/
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Therapy Update: PCOS Part 2. Management of PCOS.', Australian Doctor, pp. 23 - 24, https://www.ausdoc.com.au/
    Journal articles | 2018
    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
    Journal articles | 2018
    Teede H; Misso M; Costello MF; Dokras A; Laven J; Moran L; Piltonen T; Norman R, 2018, 'Translation and implementation of the Australian-led PCOS guideline: clinical summary and translation resources from the International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome', Medical Journal of Australia, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja18.00656
    Journal articles | 2018
    Teede HJ; Misso ML; Costello MF; Dokras A; Laven J; Moran L; Piltonen T; Norman RJ; Andersen M; Azziz R; Balen A; Baye E; Boyle J; Brennan L; Broekmans F; Dabadghao P; Devoto L; Dewailly D; Downes L; Fauser B; Franks S; Garad RM; Gibson-Helm M; Harrison C; Hart R; Hawkes R; Hirschberg A; Hoeger K; Hohmann F; Hohmann H; Vet D; Hutchison S; Joham A; Johnson L; Jordan C; Kulkarni J; Legro RS; Li R; Lujan M; Malhotra J; Mansfield D; Marsh K; McAllister V; Mocanu E; Mol BW; Ng E; Oberfield S; Ottey S; Peña A; Qiao J; Redman L; Rodgers R; Rombauts L; Romualdi D; Shah D; Speight J; Spritzer PM; Stener-Victorin E; Stepto N; Tapanainen JS; Tassone EC; Thangaratinam S; Thondan M; Tzeng CR; van der Spuy Z; Vanky E; Vogiatzi M; Wan A; Wijeyaratne C; Witchel S; Woolcock J; Yildiz BO, 2018, 'Recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome', Clinical Endocrinology, 89, pp. 251 - 268, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cen.13795
    Journal articles | 2018
    Teede HJ; Misso ML; Costello MF; Dokras A; Laven J; Moran L; Piltonen T; Norman RJ; Andersen M; Azziz R; Balen A; Baye E; Boyle J; Brennan L; Broekmans F; Dabadghao P; Devoto L; Dewailly D; Downes L; Fauser B; Franks S; Garad RM; Gibson-Helm M; Harrison C; Hart R; Hawkes R; Hirschberg A; Hoeger K; Hohmann F; Hutchison S; Joham A; Johnson L; Jordan C; Kulkarni J; Legro RS; Li R; Lujan M; Malhotra J; Mansfield D; Marsh K; McAllister V; Mocanu E; Mol BW; Ng E; Oberfield S; Ottey S; Peña A; Qiao J; Redman L; Rodgers R; Rombauts L; Romualdi D; Shah D; Speight J; Spritzer PM; Stener-Victorin E; Stepto N; Tapanainen JS; Tassone EC; Thangaratinam S; Thondan M; Tzeng CR; Van Der Spuy Z; Vanky E; Vogiatzi M; Wan A; Wijeyaratne C; Witchel S; Woolcock J; Yildiz BO, 2018, 'Recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome', Human Reproduction, 33, pp. 1602 - 1618, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dey256
    Journal articles | 2018
    Teede HJ; Misso ML; Costello MF; Dokras A; Laven J; Moran L; Piltonen T; Norman RJ; Andersen M; Azziz R; Balen A; Baye E; Boyle J; Brennan L; Broekmans F; Dabadghao P; Devoto L; Dewailly D; Downes L; Fauser B; Franks S; Garad RM; Gibson-Helm M; Harrison C; Hart R; Hawkes R; Hirschberg A; Hoeger K; Hohmann F; Hutchison S; Joham A; Johnson L; Jordan C; Kulkarni J; Legro RS; Li R; Lujan M; Malhotra J; Mansfield D; Marsh K; McAllister V; Mocanu E; Mol BW; Ng E; Oberfield S; Ottey S; Peña A; Qiao J; Redman L; Rodgers R; Rombauts L; Romualdi D; Shah D; Speight J; Spritzer PM; Stener-Victorin E; Stepto N; Tapanainen JS; Tassone EC; Thangaratinam S; Thondan M; Tzeng CR; van der Spuy Z; Vanky E; Vogiatzi M; Wan A; Wijeyaratne C; Witchel S; Woolcock J; Yildiz BO, 2018, 'Recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome', Fertility and Sterility, 110, pp. 364 - 379, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.05.004
    Journal articles | 2018
    2018, 'Feasibility and acceptability of a proposed trial of acupuncture as an adjunct to lifestyle interventions for weight loss in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A qualitative study', BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 18, pp. 298, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12906-018-2358-7
    Journal articles | 2017
    Bordewijk EM; Nahuis M; Costello MF; Van der Veen F; Tso LO; Mol BW J; 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
    Journal articles | 2017
    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
    Journal articles | 2017
    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
    Journal articles | 2017
    Wang R; Kim BV; Van Wely M; Johnson NP; Costello MF; Zhang H; Ng EH Y; Legro RS; Bhattacharya S; Norman RJ; Mol BW J, 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
    Journal articles | 2016
    Costello MF; Chew CY M; 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
    Journal articles | 2015
    Tso LO; Costello MF; Albuquerque LE T; 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
    Journal articles | 2015
    Tso LO; Costello MF; Albuquerque LE T; 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
    Journal articles | 2014
    Tso LO; Costello MF; Albuquerque LE T; 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
    Journal articles | 2013
    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
    Journal articles | 2012
    Costello MF; Ledger WL, 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
    Journal articles | 2012
    Costello MF; Ledger WL, 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
    Journal articles | 2012
    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
    Journal articles | 2012
    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
    Journal articles | 2012
    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
    Journal articles | 2011
    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
    Journal articles | 2011
    Teede HJ; Misso ML; Deeks AA; Moran LJ; Stuckey BG A; Wong JL A; 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, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja11.10915
    Journal articles | 2011
    Wang YA; Costello M; Chapman M; Black D; 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
    Journal articles | 2011
    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
    Journal articles | 2011
    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
    Journal articles | 2011
    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
    Journal articles | 2010
    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
    Journal articles | 2010
    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
    Journal articles | 2009
    Tso LO; Costello MF; Albuquerque LE; Andriolo RB; 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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006105.pub2
    Journal articles | 2009
    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
    Journal articles | 2007
    Costello M; Shrestha B; Eden J; Sjoblom P; Johnson N, 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
    Journal articles | 2007
    Costello MF; Shrestha B; Eden J; Johnson NP; Sjoblom P, 2007, 'Metformin versus oral contraceptive pill in polycystic ovary syndrome: a Cochrane review', Human Reproduction, 22, pp. 1200 - 1209, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dem005
    Journal articles | 2007
    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
    Journal articles | 2007
    2007, 'Metformin versus oral contraceptive pill in polycystic ovary syndrome: a Cochrane Review', Human Reproduction - Russian Excerpted Edition, 1, pp. 33 - 42
    Journal articles | 2006
    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
    Journal articles | 2006
    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
    Journal articles | 2006
    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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dei501
    Journal articles | 2006
    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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10815-006-9029-1
    Journal articles | 2006
    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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10815-006-9067-8
    Journal articles | 2006
    2006, 'Prediction of embryo developmental potential and pregnancy based on early stage morphological characteristics', Fertility and Sterility, 86, pp. 848 - 861, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.03.040
    Journal articles | 2005
    Costello M; Shrestha B; Eden J; Sjoblom P; Johnson N, 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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005552.pub2
    Journal articles | 2005
    Costello MF; Steigrad S; 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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01443610500328173
    Journal articles | 2005
    Hughes G; Steigrad S; Persson J; Costello M , 2005, 'Review', Australian Doctor, pp. 29 - 34, http://www.australiandoctor.com.au/
    Journal articles | 2005
    2005, 'Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A management update', Australian Family Physician, 35, pp. 127 - 133
    Journal articles | 2005
    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://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.09.025
    Journal articles | 2004
    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://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2004.00191.x
    Journal articles | 2004
    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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10815-004-7526-7
    Journal articles | 2004
    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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2004.00160.x
    Journal articles | 2004
    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://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2004.00192.x
    Journal articles | 2003
    2003, 'A systematic review of teh reproductive system effects of metformin in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome', Fertility and Sterility, 79, pp. 1 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0015-0282(02)04554-5
    Journal articles | 2002
    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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1015729314081
    Journal articles | 2002
    2002, 'Transcervical intrauterine topical anesthetic at hysterosalpingography: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial', Fertility and Sterility, 78, pp. 1116 - 1122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0015-0282(02)03362-9
    Journal articles | 2001
    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, 41, pp. 69 - 74, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2001.tb01297.x
    Journal articles | 1998
    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
    Journal articles | 1998
    1998, 'A prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study of local anaesthetic injected through the hysteroscope for outpatient hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy', Gynaecological Endoscopy, 7, pp. 121 - 126, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2508.1998.00176.x
    Journal articles | 1993
    1993, 'Laparoscopic treatment of ectopic pregnancy', Aust N Z J Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 33, pp. 190 - 194, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.1993.tb02391.x
  • Conference Abstracts | 2020
    2020, 'Metformin versus the combined oral contraceptive pill for hirsutism, acne, and menstrual pattern in polycystic ovary syndrome', in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, OXFORD UNIV PRESS, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Vol. 2020, pp. 458 - 458, presented at 35th Annual Meeting of the European-Society-of-Human-Reproduction-and-Embryology (ESHRE), Vienna, AUSTRIA, 24 June 2019 - 26 June 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005552.pub3
    Conference Abstracts | 2018
    Laven J; Teede H; Piltonen T; Costello M, 2018, 'International guideline on PCOS: Diagnosis and treatment', in HUMAN REPRODUCTION, OXFORD UNIV PRESS, SPAIN, Barcelona, Vol. 33, pp. 55 - 55, presented at 34th Annual Meeting of the European-Society-of-Human-Reproduction-and-Embryology (ESHRE), SPAIN, Barcelona, 01 June 2018 - 04 June 2018, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000438519900111&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Other | 2018
    2018, International evidence based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome 2018, Monash University., Melbourne, Australia, , https://www.clinicalguidelines.gov.au/portal/2598/international-evidence-based-guideline-assessment-and-management-polycystic-ovary
    Conference Papers | 2016
    2016, 'Anti-oestrogen administration increases pregnancy rates in patients with idiopathic male subfertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis', in HUMAN REPRODUCTION, OXFORD UNIV PRESS, pp. 131 - 131, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000453583901066&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Abstracts | 2016
    2016, 'Anti-oestrogen administration increases pregnancy rates in patients with idiopathic male subfertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis', in Human Reproduction, Oxford University Press (OUP), Helsinki, Finland, Vol. 31, pp. i131 - i131, presented at 32nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Helsinki, Finland, 03 July 2016 - 06 July 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/31.Supplement_1.1
    Other | 2015
    2015, Evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome 2015, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia,
    Conference Abstracts | 2010
    Koch J; Costello M; Kilani S, 2010, 'A retrospective comparison of live-birth rate of once-frozen versus twice-frozen embryo transfer', in HUMAN REPRODUCTION, OXFORD UNIV PRESS, ITALY, Rome, Vol. 25, pp. I173 - I173, presented at 26th Annual Meeting of ESHRE, ITALY, Rome, 27 June 2010 - 30 June 2010, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000279875400429&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Abstracts | 2010
    Lahoud R; Foley J; Ryan J; Costello M; Quinn F; Illingworth P, 2010, 'Recombinant LH supplementation in patients with a relative reduction in lh levels during ivf/icsi cycles: a prospective randomised controlled trial', in HUMAN REPRODUCTION, OXFORD UNIV PRESS, ITALY, Rome, Vol. 25, pp. I90 - I90, presented at 26th Annual Meeting of ESHRE, ITALY, Rome, 27 June 2010 - 30 June 2010, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000279875400218&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Abstracts | 2010
    Tso LO; Costello MF; Andriolo RB; Albuquerque LE; Freitas V, 2010, 'Metformin treatment during IVF in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: meta-analysis', in HUMAN REPRODUCTION, OXFORD UNIV PRESS, ITALY, Rome, Vol. 25, pp. I67 - I67, presented at 26th Annual Meeting of ESHRE, ITALY, Rome, 27 June 2010 - 30 June 2010, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/de.25.s1.45
    Conference Presentations | 2007
    Costello M; Abbott J; Katz S; Vancaille T; Lenart M; Fawcett S; Walsh R; Wilson S; Lyons S; Lyons S, 2007, 'A prospective, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of multimodal intra-operative analgesia for laparoscopic excision of endometriosis', Vol. 47, pp. A6 - A6, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000249997000017&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a
    Conference Abstracts | 2007
    Costello MF; Shrestha SM; Sjoblom P; McNally G; Bennett MH; Steigrad SJ; Hughes GJ, 2007, 'Assessment of ovarian perifollicular blood flow during IVF treatment', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Australian N Z College Obstetricians & Gynec, Vol. 47, pp. A5 - A6
    Conference Abstracts | 2006
    Costello MF; Shrestha B; Eden J; Johnson NP; Sjoblom P, 2006, 'Metformin vs. the oral contraceptive pill in PCOS: a systematic review and meta-analysis', in Human Reproduction, Oxford Univ Press, Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, Vol. 21, pp. I88 - I88, presented at 22nd Annual Meeting of the European-Society-of-Human-Reproduction-and-Embryology, Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, 18 June 2006 - 21 June 2006, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000238957200217&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a
    Conference Abstracts | 2006
    Sjoblom P; Costello MF; Shrestha SM; McNally G; Bennett M; Steigrad SJ; Hughes GJ, 2006, 'Good follicular vascularization early in the cycle is associated with a higher pregnancy rate in stimulated cycles for IVF', in Human Reproduction, Oxford Univ Press, Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, Vol. 21, pp. I126 - I126, presented at 22nd Annual Meeting of the European-Society-of-Human-Reproduction-and-Embryology, Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, 18 June 2006 - 21 June 2006, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000238957200316&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a