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Objective: To assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet among women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) and to explore possible associations with ovarian response and clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational cohort study was conducted at a reproductive clinic in Sicily between 1 June and 31 July 2022. One hundred women aged 18\u201340 years undergoing infertility assessment and scheduled for controlled ovarian stimulation were enrolled. Mediterranean diet adherence was evaluated using the validated 14-item MEDAS questionnaire during the first clinical visit. ART-related outcomes, including ovarian response and pregnancy rates, were extracted from medical records. Results: The mean MEDAS score was 7.6 \u00b1 1.2: 93% of women showed moderate adherence, 3% high adherence, and 4% low adherence. No significant associations were found between MEDAS score, and total oocytes retrieved, MII oocytes, or clinical pregnancy. 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