Total fertilization failure with in vitro fertilization-intracytoplasmic sperm injection related to WEE2 mutation highlights emerging importance of genetic causes of in vitro fertilization failure.

Objective: To report a unique case of total fertilization failure (TFF) after in vitro fertilization with intracytoplasmic sperm injection related to homozygous WEE2 gene mutation and summarize the current literature and management of TFF. Design: Case report. Setting: Academic fertility center. Patients: A 25-year-old woman and her 35-year-old partner with a history of near-complete fertilization failure after 2 cycles of in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Interventions: Consultation with medical and commercial genetic testing for WEE2, PLCZ1, and TLE6. Main Outcome Measures: Oocyte fertilization. Results: The patient was homozygous for WEE2 pathogenic variant impacting oocyte activation and resulting in infertility. Conclusions: In the setting of TFF, early consideration should be given to genetic testing to assist couples in clinical decision-making and help limit the financial and emotional burden associated with unsuccessful fertility intervention.

Hospital Visitation Policies During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic.

A significant change for patients and families during SARs-CoV-2 has been the restriction of visitors for hospitalized patients. We analyzed SARs-CoV-2 hospital visitation policies and found widespread variation in both development and content. This variation has the potential to engender inequity in access. We propose guidance for hospital visitation policies for this pandemic to protect, respect, and support patients, visitors, clinicians, and communities.