Adam H. Balen

Professor Adam Balen is a British consultant in reproductive medicine, researcher, and author. He is known for his contributions to the study and treatment of Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) and infertility. Balen is the Lead Clinician at Leeds Fertility, part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Early life and education Balen qualified in medicine from Medical College of St Bartholomew's Hospital, University of London, in 1983. He obtained a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 1995 from the University of London and a Doctor of Science (DSc) in 2010 from the University of Leeds. He has contributed to the development of Leeds Fertility into one of the UK's largest assisted conception units.

Contributions Balen has conducted extensive research on the causes and management of PMOS. He co-authored the widely cited paper, Ultrasound assessment of the polycystic ovary: international consensus definitions, which helped establish diagnostic criteria for the condition.

Leadership roles Balen has held several leadership positions in reproductive medicine: Chair of the British Fertility Society (2015–2018) Chair of the NHS England IVF Pricing Development Expert Advisory Group Chair of the WHO Expert Working Group on Infertility

Personal life Balen is married to Grace Dugdale, with whom he co-authored The Fertility Book.