American Society for Reproductive Medicine


The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is a non-profit, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the advancement of the science and practice of reproductive medicine. The society has its headquarters in Birmingham, AL and a public affairs office in Washington, DC.

History and activities

Founded in 1944 by a small group of fertility experts who met in Chicago, the initial name was the American Society for the Study of Sterility, later the American Fertility Society . Though primarily an American organization, it had members from over 100 countries as of 1994. The society hosts an annual convention, as well as courses, seminars, workshops and publications. Special interest groups are focused on a range of reproductive medicine topics. ASRM has an Ethics Committee that provides guidance on ethical issues. The ASRM Practice Committee issues clinical guidelines and reports.

World Health Organization NGO status

In May 2014, the ASRM became an associated a non-governmental organization with the World Health Organization.

Publications

Publications of the ASRM include: