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
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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
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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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Elective induction of labour and expectant management in late-term pregnancy: A prospective cohort study alongside the INDEX randomised controlled trial
European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X, vol. 16, 100165Contributions to Journals: ArticlesIndications and surgical route for hysterectomy for benign disorders: a retrospective analysis in a large Australian tertiary hospital network
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 306, pp. 2027-2033Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] https://rdcu.be/c0ysz
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-022-06736-5
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The cost-effectiveness of transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy versus hysterosalpingography in the work-up for subfertility
Human reproduction (Oxford, England), vol. 37, no. 12, pp. 2768-2776Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deac219
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Working conditions in women with multiple pregnancy—the impact on preterm birth and adherence to guidelines: a prospective cohort study
American Journal of Obstetrics and GynecologyContributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2022.11.1281
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Balloon catheters versus vaginal prostaglandins for labour induction (CPI Collaborative): an individual participant data meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
The Lancet, vol. 400, no. 10364, pp. 1681-1692Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01845-1
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Dietary and/or physical activity interventions in women with overweight or obesity prior to fertility treatment: protocol for a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
BMJ Open, vol. 12, no. 11, 065206Contributions to Journals: Review articlesRandomised controlled trials in women's health in the last two decades: A meta-review
European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol. 278, pp. 11-15Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.09.001
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Cell-free DNA screening for rare autosomal trisomies and segmental chromosome imbalances
Prenatal Diagnosis, vol. 42, no. 11, pp. 1349-1357Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pd.6233
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/19590/1/Raymond_etal_Cell_free_DNA_VOR.pdf
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Comparison of endometrial preparation protocols (natural cycle versus hormone replacement cycle) for frozen embryo transfer (COMPETE): A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
BMJ Open, vol. 12, no. 10, e063981Contributions to Journals: ArticlesPhosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors in pregnancy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal and perinatal safety and clinical outcomes
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 129, no. 11, pp. 1817-1831Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.17163
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Data Integrity Assessment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction, vol. 51, no. 8, 102440Contributions to Journals: Letters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogoh.2022.102440
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Response: FIGO good practice recommendations on modifiable causes of iatrogenic preterm birth
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 159, no. 1, pp. 335Contributions to Journals: Letters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.14346
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Ovarian stimulation strategies for intrauterine insemination in couples with unexplained infertility: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
Human Reproduction Update, vol. 28, no. 5, pp. 733-746Contributions to Journals: ArticlesCan Hysterosalpingo-Foam Sonography Replace Hysterosalpingography as First-Choice Tubal Patency Test? A Randomized Non-inferiority Trial
Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, vol. 77, no. 8, pp. 481-483Contributions to Journals: Comments and Debates- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/OGX.0000000000001070
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Planned delivery or expectant management in preeclampsia: an individual participant data meta-analysis
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 227, no. 2, pp. 218-230.e8Contributions to Journals: Review articlesReply: 'One-stop shop' ultrasound evaluation of an infertile patient: doing less is no longer an option
Human Reproduction, vol. 37, no. 8, pp. 1953-1954Contributions to Journals: LettersIncreased versus standard gonadotrophin dosing in predicted poor responders of IVF: an open-label randomized controlled trial
Human Reproduction, vol. 37, no. 8, pp. 1806-1815Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deac113
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The effectiveness of Paraffin oil and Mineral oil for day-5 embryo culture in couples undergoing in vitro fertilisation
European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol. 275, pp. 59-63Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.06.014
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- [ONLINE] ASPIRE 2021 Poster
Individual participant data meta-analysis of trials comparing frozen versus fresh embryo transfer strategy (INFORM): a protocol.
BMJ Open, vol. 12, no. 7, e062578Contributions to Journals: ArticlesFertility-related quality of life in subfertile women undergoing tubal testing with transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy or hysterosalpingography
European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol. 274, pp. 19-22Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.04.005
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The impact of mitigation measures on perinatal outcomes during the first nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review with meta-analysis
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol. 274, pp. 117-127Contributions to Journals: ArticlesConsequences of cervical pessary for subsequent pregnancy: follow-up of randomized clinical trial (ProTWIN)
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 59, no. 6, pp. 771-777Contributions to Journals: ArticlesIntracervical insemination versus intrauterine insemination with cryopreserved donor sperm in the natural cycle: A randomized controlled trial
Human Reproduction, vol. 37, no. 6, pp. 1175-1182Contributions to Journals: ArticlesTiming of Delivery for Twins With Growth Discordance and Growth Restriction: An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis
24th Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Australia and
New Zealand, pp. 1155-1167Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000004789
- [ONLINE] AM in University of Birmingham Repository
When should twins be delivered?
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 59, no. 6, pp. 713-714Contributions to Journals: Editorials- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.24894
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