Chair in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- About
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Biography
Ben (Willem) Mol joined the Aberdeen Centre for Women's Health Research in 2020 in a part-time position next to his position as professor of O&G at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Professor Mol continues to work towards the development of large collaborative networks internationally: he has strong working relationships in The Netherlands, Europe and the United Kingdom, across Australia and New Zealand, as well as the United States, Canada, China, Viet Nam, South Africa, and Brazil. He (re)-demonstrated the effectiveness of cervical pessary to prevent preterm birth, balloon for induction of labour and tubal flushing for infertility.
Working in The Netherlands until 2013, he was instrumental in setting up the Dutch research consortium in Women's health. He was recognized in Nature as one of the 100 most proliferative authors in Medicine and in his specialty . His professional adagium is “A Day without Randomisation is a Day without Progress”.
Qualifications
- PhD Medicine1999 - University of AmsterdamWith honours
- MD Medicine1993 - University of Amsterdam
- BSc Economics1991 - University of Amsterdam
- FRANCOG Obstetrics and Gynaecology2017 - RANZCOG
External Memberships
Professor at Monash University
Member of Dutch Society for Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Member of Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Member of ESHRE, SMFM, Soc. Clinical Trials, ACTA
Editor of Human Reproduction Open
Latest Publications
Applying a simplified economic evaluation approach to evaluate infertility treatments in clinical practice
Human reproduction (Oxford, England), vol. 39, no. 3, pp. 448–453Contributions to Journals: ArticlesIVF versus IUI with ovarian stimulation for unexplained infertility: a collaborative individual participant data meta-analysis
Human Reproduction Update, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 174-185Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmad033
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/23025/1/Lai_etal_HRU_IVF_Versus_IUI_VOR.pdf
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Statistical significance and publication reporting bias in abstracts of reproductive medicine studies
Human reproduction (Oxford, England), vol. 39, no. 3, pp. 548-558Contributions to Journals: ArticlesConsiderations on implementation of the newest treatment for symptomatic uterine fibroids: oral GnRH antagonists
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, vol. 90, no. 2, pp. 392-404Contributions to Journals: Review articlesEffect of small follicles on clinical pregnancy and multiple pregnancy rates in intrauterine insemination: a cohort study
Human reproduction (Oxford, England), vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 335-345Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dead259
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Prizes and Awards
Jan Swammerdam Prize 2001 for best PhD thesis The Netherlands
ZonMW Pearl 2013 for outstanding contribution to Research
NHMRC Research Excellence Award 2014 Top Ranked Practitioner Fellow
Alexandre Yersin Prize for Outstanding Medical Publications in Viet Nam (2019 and 2020)
- Research
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Research Overview
Much medical practice around the world is conducted without evidence that interventions are beneficial to the patient and will not cause harm. Professor Ben Mol aims to develop evidence on the effectiveness of all medical interventions in this area, preferably through large collaborations in randomised clinical trials, to provide insight on the available evidence tailored to the individual patient for both patients and doctors. To achieve this, international collaboration through coordination of research agendas for clinical and basic research, and the establishment of guidelines is essential. The group aims to involve young people, create large datasets and initiate international collaboration.
Research Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Research Specialisms
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Epidemiology
Our research specialisms are based on the Higher Education Classification of Subjects (HECoS) which is HESA open data, published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
- Publications
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Tubal flushing with oil-based contrast during transvaginal hydro laparoscopy: a case report
Facts, views & vision in ObGyn, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 185-188Contributions to Journals: ArticlesCan hysterosalpingo-foam sonography replace hysterosalpingography as first-choice tubal patency test? A randomized non-inferiority trial
Human Reproduction, vol. 37, no. 5, pp. 969-979Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEvaluation of marketing authorization and clinical implementation of ulipristal acetate for uterine fibroids
Human Reproduction, vol. 37, no. 5, pp. 884-894Contributions to Journals: Review articlesPredictors for insulin use in gestational diabetes mellitus
European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol. 272, pp. 177-181Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.03.025
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Role of placental, fetal and maternal cardiovascular markers in predicting adverse outcome in women with suspected or confirmed pre-eclampsia
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 59, no. 5, pp. 596-605Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.24851
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Impact of uterine malformations on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of IVF/ICSI-frozen embryo transfer
Human Reproduction, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 428-446Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deac003
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The challenges with managing polycystic ovary syndrome: A qualitative study of women’s and clinicians’ experiences
Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 105, no. 3, pp. 719-725Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEvaluation of low-dose aspirin in the prevention of recurrent spontaneous preterm labour (the APRIL study): A multicentre, randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
PLoS Medicine, vol. 19, no. 2, e1003892Contributions to Journals: ArticlesIn vitro maturation without gonadotropins versus in vitro fertilization with hyperstimulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A non-inferiority randomized controlled trial
Human Reproduction, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 242-253Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deab243
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In patients eligible for meniscal surgery who first receive physical therapy, multivariable prognostic models cannot predict who will eventually undergo surgery
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, vol. 30, pp. 231–238Contributions to Journals: ArticlesPessary Plus Progesterone to Prevent Preterm Birth in Women With Short Cervixes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 139, no. 1, pp. 41-51Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000004634
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Protocol for developing a core outcome set for male infertility research: An international consensus development study
Human Reproduction Open, vol. 2022, no. 2, hoac014Contributions to Journals: ArticlesPreterm infant outcomes following COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, Australia
Children, vol. 8, no. 12, 1169Contributions to Journals: ArticlesIn Reply
Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 138, no. 6, pp. 945Contributions to Journals: Comments and Debates- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000004623
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Meta-analysis and systematic review to determine the optimal imaging modality for the detection of uterosacral ligaments/torus uterinus, rectovaginal septum and vaginal deep endometriosis
Human Reproduction Open, vol. 2021, no. 4, hoab041Contributions to Journals: Review articlesChange in cervical length after arrested preterm labor and the risk of preterm birth
Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 58, no. 5, pp. 750-756Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEvaluation of a blended care programme for caregivers and working pregnant women to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes: an intervention study
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, vol. 78, no. 11, pp. 809-817Contributions to Journals: ArticlesDiagnostic Accuracy of Transvaginal Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Adenomyosis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis and Review of Sonographic Diagnostic Criteria
Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, vol. 40, no. 11, pp. 2289-2306Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jum.15635
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on pregnancy duration and outcome in Melbourne, Australia
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 58, no. 5, pp. 677-687Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.23743
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Intrauterine injection of HCG before embryo transfer: a parallel, double-blind randomized trial
Reproductive Biomedicine Online, vol. 43, no. 4, pp. 663-669Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.06.011
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FIGO good practice recommendations on delayed umbilical cord clamping
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 155, no. 1, pp. 34-36Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13841
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/17275/1/Bianchi_etal_GO_FIGO_good_practice_VOR.pdf
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FIGO good practice recommendations on modifiable causes of iatrogenic preterm birth
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 155, no. 1, pp. 8-12Contributions to Journals: ArticlesFIGO good practice recommendations on progestogens for prevention of preterm delivery
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 155, no. 1, pp. 16-18Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13852
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/17277/1/Shennan_etal_OG_FIGO_good_practice_VOR.pdf
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FIGO good practice recommendations on reduction of preterm birth in pregnancies conceived by assisted reproductive technologies
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 155, no. 1, pp. 13-15Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13834
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/17278/1/Mol_etal_GO_FIGO_goog_practice_VOR.pdf
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The effect of a hysteroscopic niche resection compared with Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device on postmenstrual spotting in patients with a symptomatic niche in the uterine cesarean scar: A prospective cohort study
European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol. 265, pp. 66-73Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.08.014
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COVID-19 Lockdown Increased the Risk of Preterm Birth
Frontiers in Medicine, vol. 8, 705943Contributions to Journals: ArticlesAdnexectomy by vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery versus laparoscopy: results of a first randomised controlled trial (NOTABLE trial)
BJOG-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 128, no. 11, pp. 1782-1791Contributions to Journals: ArticlesA prognostic model, including quantitative fetal fibronectin, to predict preterm labour: the QUIDS meta-analysis and prospective cohort study
NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme. 198 pagesBooks and Reports: Other ReportsAssessing Research Misconduct in Randomized Controlled Trials
Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 138, no. 3, pp. 338-347Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000004513
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Ethnic differences in the impact of male fetal gender on the risk of spontaneous preterm birth
Journal of Perinatology, vol. 41, pp. 2165-2172Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41372-021-01024-7
- [ONLINE] Springer SharedIt link to readable PDF
Comparing levonorgestrel intrauterine system versus hysteroscopic resection in patients with postmenstrual spotting related to a niche in the caesarean scar (MIHYS NICHE trial): Protocol of a randomised controlled trial
BMJ Open, vol. 11, no. 8, e045770Contributions to Journals: ArticlesMaking miscarriage matter
The Lancet, vol. 398, no. 10302, pp. 743-744Contributions to Journals: LettersDo baseline AMH levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome predict ovulation rate and time to ovulation: a secondary analysis of PCOSAct trial?
BJOG-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 128, no. 9, pp. 1477-1486Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.16742
Thyroid-stimulating hormone and free thyroxine fail to predict the severity and clinical course of hyperemesis gravidarum: A prospective cohort study
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, vol. 100, no. 8, pp. 1419-1429Contributions to Journals: ArticlesCan a Three-Arm RCT With Two Active Drugs Have One Placebo?
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, vol. 34, no. 4, pp. 576Contributions to Journals: Letters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.106
Methods to assess research misconduct in health-related research: A scoping review
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, vol. 136, pp. 189-202Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2021.05.012
Optimal imaging modality for detection of rectosigmoid deep endometriosis: systematic review and meta-analysis
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 58, no. 2, pp. 190-200Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.23148
Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) test information on Australian and New Zealand fertility clinic websites: A content analysis
BMJ Open, vol. 11, no. 7, e046927Contributions to Journals: ArticlesDevelopment and validation of a risk prediction model of preterm birth for women with preterm labour symptoms (the QUIDS study): A prospective cohort study and individual participant data meta-analysis
PLoS Medicine, vol. 18, no. 7, e1003686Contributions to Journals: Review articlesMicronized progesterone plus dydrogesterone versus micronized progesterone alone for luteal phase support in frozen-thawed cycles (MIDRONE): a prospective cohort study
Human Reproduction, vol. 36, no. 7, pp. 1821-1831Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deab093
Ursodeoxycholic acid in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, vol. 6, no. 7, pp. 513-515Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEffect of parental and ART treatment characteristics on perinatal outcomes
Human Reproduction, vol. 36, no. 6, pp. 1640-1665Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEffectiveness of antenatal corticosteroids at term: Can we trust the data that ‘inform’ us?
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol. 261, pp. 144-147Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.04.031
Meta-analysis and systematic review to determine the optimal imaging modality for the detection of bladder deep endometriosis
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol. 261, pp. 124-133Contributions to Journals: ArticlesCost-effectiveness of ovarian stimulation agents for IUI in couples with unexplained subfertility
Human reproduction (Oxford, England), vol. 36, no. 5, pp. 1288-1295Contributions to Journals: ArticlesHigh dose progesterone for prevention of preterm birth in twins
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 224, no. 5, pp. 552Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2021.01.008
Letter to the Editor Regarding Safety and Efficacy of Enoxaparin in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Are All the Underlying Data True?
Advances in Therapy, vol. 38, no. 5, pp. 2757-2758Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12325-021-01673-2
Septum resection versus expectant management in women with a septate uterus: an international multicentre open-label randomized controlled trial
Human Reproduction, vol. 36, no. 5, pp. 1260-1267Contributions to Journals: ArticlesWhat women want and why. Women's preferences for induction of labour or expectant management in late-term pregnancy
Women and Birth, vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 250-256Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2020.03.010
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Intracytoplasmic sperm injection versus conventional in-vitro fertilisation in couples with infertility in whom the male partner has normal total sperm count and motility: an open-label, randomised controlled trial
The Lancet, vol. 397, no. 10284, pp. 1554-1563Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00535-3