2024
Fibroids and unexplained infertility treatment with epigallocatechin gallate: a natural compound in green tea (FRIEND) – protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled US multicentre clinical trial of EGCG to improve fertility in women with uterine fibroids
Al-Hendy A, Segars J, Taylor H, González F, Siblini H, Zamah M, Alkelani H, Singh B, Flores V, Christman G, Johnson J, Huang H, Zhang H. Fibroids and unexplained infertility treatment with epigallocatechin gallate: a natural compound in green tea (FRIEND) – protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled US multicentre clinical trial of EGCG to improve fertility in women with uterine fibroids. BMJ Open 2024, 14: e078989. PMID: 38216200, PMCID: PMC10806662, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078989.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnexplained infertilityIntrauterine inseminationInstitutional review boardCumulative live birth rateUterine fibroidsLive birth rateCause of infertilityFood and Drug AdminstrationGonadotropin hormone-releasing hormoneGreen tea extractDouble-blind clinical trialNon-surgical treatment optionsTimed intrauterine inseminationUterine fibroid sizeOvarian stimulationQuality of Life Questionnaire scoresHormone-releasing hormoneLocal institutional review boardInfertility treatmentNational Institute of Child HealthInstitute of Child HealthMiscarriage rateBirth rateReproductive-age womenEndometrial quality
2023
Assessing the Hepatic Safety of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in Reproductive-Aged Women
Siblini H, Al-Hendy A, Segars J, González F, Taylor H, Singh B, Flaminia A, Flores V, Christman G, Huang H, Johnson J, Zhang H. Assessing the Hepatic Safety of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in Reproductive-Aged Women. Nutrients 2023, 15: 320. PMID: 36678191, PMCID: PMC9861948, DOI: 10.3390/nu15020320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCatechinClomipheneFemaleFolic AcidHumansInfertilityLeiomyomaLetrozoleLiverProspective StudiesTeaConceptsReproductive-aged womenLiver function testsUterine fibroidsUnexplained infertilityClomiphene citrateSerum liver function testsEpigallocatechin gallateSigns of drugSerum folate levelsGreen tea catechinsHepatic safetyPremenopausal womenProspective cohortDaily doseLiver injuryFunction testsTreatment armsLiver toxicityClinical studiesCommon causeFolate levelsEarly safety assessmentInterim analysisNormal rangeUse of EGCG
2020
Factors associated with study protocol adherence and bio banking participation in reproductive medicine clinical trials and their relationship to live birth
Engmann L, Sun F, Legro RS, Diamond MP, Zhang H, Santoro N, Bartlebaugh C, Dodson W, Estes S, Ober J, Brzyski R, Easton C, Hernandez A, Leija M, Pierce D, Robinson R, Awonuga A, Cedo L, Cline A, Collins K, Krawetz S, Puscheck E, Singh M, Yoscovits M, Barnhart K, Coutifaris C, Lecks K, Martino L, Marunich R, Snyder P, Alvero R, Comfort A, Crow M, Schlaff W, Casson P, Hohmann A, Mallette S, Christman G, Ohl D, Ringbloom M, Tang J, Bates G, Mason S, DiMaria N, Usadi R, Lucidi R, Rhea M, Baker V, Turner K, Trussell J, DelBasso D, Huang H, Li Y, Makuch R, Patrizio P, Sakai L, Scahill L, Taylor H, Thomas T, Tsang S, Yan Q, Zhang M, Haisenleder D, Lamar C, DePaolo L, Herring A, Redmond J, Thomas M, Turek P, Wactawski-Wende J, Rebar R, Cato P, Dukic V, Lewis V, Schlegel P, Witter F. Factors associated with study protocol adherence and bio banking participation in reproductive medicine clinical trials and their relationship to live birth. Human Reproduction 2020, 35: 2819-2831. PMID: 33190149, PMCID: PMC8453415, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deaa232.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeClinical trial protocolMedicine clinical trialsU10 HD055942U10 HD38998Baseline characteristicsTrial protocolClinical trialsLive birthsPolycystic Ovary Syndrome IIU10 HD38992U10 HD39005U10 HD27049STUDY FUNDING/COMPETINGMultiple Intrauterine GestationsStudy protocol adherenceUS multicenter trialRegular ovulatory cyclesClinical trial findingsPolycystic ovarian morphologyPARTICIPANTS/MATERIALSROLE OF CHANCELower household incomeAfrican AmericansAspects of adherenceIntrauterine insemination performance characteristics and post-processing total motile sperm count in relation to live birth for couples with unexplained infertility in a randomised, multicentre clinical trial
Hansen KR, Peck JD, Coward RM, Wild RA, Trussell JC, Krawetz SA, Diamond MP, Legro RS, Coutifaris C, Alvero R, Robinson RD, Casson P, Christman GM, Santoro N, Zhang H. Intrauterine insemination performance characteristics and post-processing total motile sperm count in relation to live birth for couples with unexplained infertility in a randomised, multicentre clinical trial. Human Reproduction 2020, 35: 1296-1305. PMID: 32432326, PMCID: PMC7316499, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deaa027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildFemaleHumansInfertility, FemaleInseminationLive BirthMaleOvulation InductionPregnancyPregnancy RateProspective StudiesSperm CountSpermatozoaConceptsTotal motile sperm countLive birth rateHigher total motile sperm countUnexplained infertilityMulticentre clinical trialMotile sperm countClinical trialsLive birthsOvarian stimulationHCG injectionBirth ratePatient discomfortSperm countTreatment cyclesSecondary analysisEunice Kennedy Shriver National InstituteSTUDY FUNDING/COMPETINGLive birth successMultiple Intrauterine GestationsDuration of infertilityIUI treatment cyclesLive birth outcomesPARTICIPANTS/MATERIALSROLE OF CHANCEYears of agePregnancy registry: three-year follow-up of children conceived from letrozole, clomiphene, or gonadotropins
Legro RS, Diamond MP, Coutifaris C, Schlaff WD, Alvero R, Casson P, Christman GM, Rosen RM, Cedars MI, Hansen KR, Robinson R, Baker V, Usadi R, Dodson WC, Estes SJ, Kunselman A, Stetter C, Barnhart KT, Coward RM, Trussell JC, Krawetz SA, Santoro N, Huang H, Zhang H, Eisenberg E, Network R. Pregnancy registry: three-year follow-up of children conceived from letrozole, clomiphene, or gonadotropins. Fertility And Sterility 2020, 113: 1005-1013. PMID: 32386612, PMCID: PMC7376442, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.12.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsChild BehaviorChild DevelopmentChild, PreschoolClomipheneCognitionFemaleFertilityFertility AgentsFollow-Up StudiesGesturesGonadotropinsHumansInfantInfertility, FemaleLetrozoleLive BirthMaleOvulation InductionPolycystic Ovary SyndromePregnancyProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRegistriesTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesWeight GainConceptsGN groupMultiple pregnancy rateProspective cohort studyPolycystic ovary syndromeChildren of womenInfertility trialsUnexplained infertilityCohort studyII studyMultiple gestationsOvary syndromeHealth centersInfertility treatmentPregnancy rateInfertility therapyMAIN OUTCOMELTZ groupLetrozoleMacArthur-Bates Communicative Development InventoriesAcademic health centersGonadotropinAbnormal scoresClomipheneCC groupDevelopmental Questionnaire
2019
Optimal timing of antenatal corticosteroid administration and preterm neonatal and early childhood outcomes
Battarbee AN, Ros ST, Esplin MS, Biggio J, Bukowski R, Parry S, Zhang H, Huang H, Andrews W, Saade G, Sadovsky Y, Reddy UM, Varner MW, Manuck TA, Research E. Optimal timing of antenatal corticosteroid administration and preterm neonatal and early childhood outcomes. American Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM 2019, 2: 100077. PMID: 32905377, PMCID: PMC7469940, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2019.100077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory distress syndromeAntenatal corticosteroid administrationEarly childhood morbidityAntenatal corticosteroidsSevere neonatal morbidityChildhood morbidityDistress syndromeNeonatal morbidityCorticosteroid administrationSteroid administrationPreterm neonatesOptimal timingComposite neonatal morbidityPreterm birth researchCourse of corticosteroidsMean gestational ageSpontaneous preterm birthSpontaneous preterm laborProspective multicenter studyLong-term outcomesMultivariable logistic regressionEarly childhood outcomesAntenatal magnesiumNeonatal outcomesPreterm laborFertility Related Quality of Life, Gonadal Function and Erectile Dysfunction in Male Partners of Couples with Unexplained Infertility.
Coward RM, Stetter C, Kunselman A, Trussell JC, Lindgren MC, Alvero RR, Casson P, Christman GM, Coutifaris C, Diamond MP, Hansen KR, Krawetz SA, Legro RS, Robinson RD, Smith JF, Steiner AZ, Wild RA, Zhang H, Santoro N. Fertility Related Quality of Life, Gonadal Function and Erectile Dysfunction in Male Partners of Couples with Unexplained Infertility. Journal Of Urology 2019, 202: 379-384. PMID: 30835629, PMCID: PMC6686175, DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000000205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultDepressionErectile DysfunctionHumansInfertility, MaleMaleProspective StudiesQuality of LifeSemen AnalysisTestosteroneConceptsQuality of lifeLow total testosteroneTotal testosteroneErectile dysfunctionUnexplained infertilityFertiQoL scoresTestosterone levelsSemen parametersLow total testosterone levelsMultivariable logistic regression analysisMale partnersBaseline semen analysisWorse erectile dysfunctionTotal testosterone levelsAbnormal semen qualityPrimary study outcomePHQ-9 scoresBody mass indexMen of couplesLogistic regression analysisInfertility durationMen 59IIEF scorePatient ageSD age
2018
Gestational Weight Gain in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Controlled Study
Kent J, Dodson WC, Kunselman A, Pauli J, Stone A, Diamond MP, Coutifaris C, Schlaff WD, Alvero R, Casson P, Christman GM, Rosen RM, Hansen KR, Robinson R, Baker V, Usadi R, Santoro N, Zhang H, Eisenberg E, Legro RS, Network R. Gestational Weight Gain in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Controlled Study. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2018, 103: 4315-4323. PMID: 30085187, PMCID: PMC6194806, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2017-02764.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreconception body mass indexGestational weight gainPolycystic ovary syndromeBody mass indexOvulatory controlsPregnancy complicationsOvary syndromeObese groupWeight gainSecond trimesterExcessive gestational weight gainPre-existing obesityProspective cohort studyNormal-weight womenContribution of diagnosisPreconception baselinePreconception weightGestational diabetesPerinatal outcomesCohort studyPerinatal complicationsSingleton pregnanciesMass indexNormal weightFirst trimesterMidluteal Progesterone: A Marker of Treatment Outcomes in Couples With Unexplained Infertility
Hansen KR, Eisenberg E, Baker V, Hill MJ, Chen S, Talken S, Diamond MP, Legro RS, Coutifaris C, Alvero R, Robinson RD, Casson P, Christman GM, Santoro N, Zhang H, Wild RA, Network N. Midluteal Progesterone: A Marker of Treatment Outcomes in Couples With Unexplained Infertility. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2018, 103: 2743-2751. PMID: 29767754, PMCID: PMC6276712, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2018-00642.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMidluteal progesterone levelsUnexplained infertilityLive birthsOS-IUIProgesterone levelsPregnancy outcomesClinical trialsTreatment groupsIntrauterine insemination treatmentMultiple Intrauterine GestationsOvarian stimulation medicationSuccessful pregnancy outcomeMulticenter clinical trialLow progesterone levelsMidluteal progesteroneClomiphene citrateOvarian stimulationIntrauterine gestationEndometrial changesPathophysiologic mechanismsGonadotropin treatmentStimulation medicationsProgesterone exposureTreatment outcomesProgesterone concentrationsEffect of exposure to second-hand smoke from husbands on biochemical hyperandrogenism, metabolic syndrome and conception rates in women with polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing ovulation induction
Li J, Wu Q, Wu XK, Zhou ZM, Fu P, Chen XH, Yan Y, Wang X, Yang ZW, Li WL, Stener-Victorin E, Legro RS, Ng EH, Zhang H, Mol BWJ, Wang CC, Group F. Effect of exposure to second-hand smoke from husbands on biochemical hyperandrogenism, metabolic syndrome and conception rates in women with polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing ovulation induction. Human Reproduction 2018, 33: 617-625. PMID: 29471520, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dey027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeNon-exposed womenSHS exposure statusSHS exposureMetabolic syndromeBiochemical hyperandrogenismObstetric outcomesOvary syndromeOvulation inductionSex hormonesExposure statusHigher serum total testosteroneSecond-hand smoke exposureSTUDY FUNDING/COMPETINGConception rateLower sex hormoneFree androgen indexSerum total testosteroneUterine blood flowLive birth rateNon-exposed groupSecond-hand smokePARTICIPANTS/MATERIALSROLE OF CHANCEAndrogen index
2017
Association of uterine fibroids and pregnancy outcomes after ovarian stimulation–intrauterine insemination for unexplained infertility
Styer AK, Jin S, Liu D, Wang B, Polotsky AJ, Christianson MS, Vitek W, Engmann L, Hansen K, Wild R, Legro RS, Coutifaris C, Alvero R, Robinson RD, Casson P, Christman GM, Christy A, Diamond MP, Eisenberg E, Zhang H, Santoro N, Network I. Association of uterine fibroids and pregnancy outcomes after ovarian stimulation–intrauterine insemination for unexplained infertility. Fertility And Sterility 2017, 107: 756-762.e3. PMID: 28089575, PMCID: PMC5472203, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.12.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbortion, SpontaneousAdultBlack or African AmericanDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFertilityFertility AgentsHumansInfertilityInsemination, ArtificialLeiomyomaLive BirthOvulationOvulation InductionPregnancyPregnancy RatePregnancy TestsProspective StudiesRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUterine NeoplasmsConceptsUnexplained infertilityUterine fibroidsPregnancy outcomesClinical trialsSerum antimüllerian hormone levelsBirth rateNon-African American womenGreater uterine volumeMultiple Intrauterine GestationsNormal uterine cavityClinical pregnancy rateAntimüllerian hormone levelsMulticenter clinical trialAmerican womenAfrican American womenClinical pregnancyIntrauterine gestationUterine volumeConception cyclesUterine cavityPregnancy lossHormone levelsPregnancy rateAntral folliclesMAIN OUTCOME
2016
Fertility-related quality of life from two RCT cohorts with infertility: unexplained infertility and polycystic ovary syndrome
Santoro N, Eisenberg E, Trussell JC, Craig LB, Gracia C, Huang H, Alvero R, Casson P, Christman G, Coutifaris C, Diamond M, Jin S, Legro RS, Robinson RD, Schlaff WD, Zhang H. Fertility-related quality of life from two RCT cohorts with infertility: unexplained infertility and polycystic ovary syndrome. Human Reproduction 2016, 31: 2268-2279. PMID: 27402910, PMCID: PMC5027926, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dew175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultFemaleFertilityHumansInfertility, FemaleMalePolycystic Ovary SyndromePregnancyProspective StudiesQuality of LifeConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeFertility-related qualityFertiQoL scoresUnexplained infertilityPregnancy outcomesLower QoLOvary syndromeMale partnersInfertility diagnosisQOL surveyFerring PharmaceuticalsWorldwide cohortPolycystic Ovary Syndrome IIWilcoxon rank-sum testingFirst patient enrollmentMultiple Intrauterine GestationsTime of enrollmentPARTICIPANTS/MATERIALSRank-sum testingNational InstitutePopulation-based sampleROLE OF CHANCEKey participant characteristicsLow socioeconomic statusHirsutism scorePredictors of pregnancy and live-birth in couples with unexplained infertility after ovarian stimulation–intrauterine insemination
Hansen KR, He AL, Styer AK, Wild RA, Butts S, Engmann L, Diamond MP, Legro RS, Coutifaris C, Alvero R, Robinson RD, Casson P, Christman GM, Huang H, Santoro N, Eisenberg E, Zhang H, Network E. Predictors of pregnancy and live-birth in couples with unexplained infertility after ovarian stimulation–intrauterine insemination. Fertility And Sterility 2016, 105: 1575-1583.e2. PMID: 26949110, PMCID: PMC4893990, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.02.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDuration of infertilityUnexplained infertilityPregnancy outcomesClinical trialsClinical pregnancyBaseline characteristicsLive birthsMultivariable logistic regression analysisMultiple Intrauterine GestationsMultiple pregnancy ratePredictors of pregnancyPrior pregnancy lossLive birth rateMulticenter clinical trialSignificant predictorsLogistic regression analysisClomiphene citrateOvarian stimulationAntimüllerian hormoneIntrauterine gestationSerum levelsWaist circumferencePregnancy lossObstetrical carePregnancy rate
2015
Predictors of response to 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate for prevention of recurrent spontaneous preterm birth
Manuck TA, Esplin MS, Biggio J, Bukowski R, Parry S, Zhang H, Huang H, Varner MW, Andrews W, Saade G, Sadovsky Y, Reddy UM, Ilekis J, Research E. Predictors of response to 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate for prevention of recurrent spontaneous preterm birth. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2015, 214: 376.e1-376.e8. PMID: 26692181, PMCID: PMC4803498, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.12.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpontaneous preterm birthPrevious spontaneous preterm birthRecurrent spontaneous preterm birthDelivery gestational ageRecurrent preterm birthPreterm birthSimilar gestational ageGestational ageHydroxyprogesterone caproateSingleton spontaneous preterm birthEarly spontaneous preterm birthFirst-degree family historyPreterm birth preventionHigh-risk womenPlanned secondary analysisPredictors of responseChi-square testPenultimate pregnancyPregnancy characteristicsNeonatal morbidityPregnancy coursePreterm pregnanciesBirth preventionCurrent pregnancyRegression modelsRecruitment strategies in two reproductive medicine network infertility trials
Usadi RS, Diamond MP, Legro RS, Schlaff WD, Hansen KR, Casson P, Christman G, Bates G, Baker V, Seungdamrong A, Rosen MP, Lucidi S, Thomas T, Huang H, Santoro N, Eisenberg E, Zhang H, Alvero R, Network F. Recruitment strategies in two reproductive medicine network infertility trials. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2015, 45: 196-200. PMID: 26386293, PMCID: PMC4766588, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2015.09.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPPCOS IIMultiple Intrauterine GestationsPolycystic ovary syndromeRecruitment strategiesSuccessful recruitment strategiesInfertility trialsOvarian stimulationIntrauterine gestationOvary syndromeWhite patientsBlack patientsDifferent recruitment strategiesPhysician referralClinical trialsInfertile couplesTrial completionClinical sitesTrialsRecruitment methodsPatientsSimilar ratesPhysiciansWomenParticipantsSuccessful strategySoluble levels of CD27 and CD30 are associated with risk of non‐Hodgkin lymphoma in three Chinese prospective cohorts
Bassig BA, Shu XO, Koh WP, Gao YT, Purdue MP, Butler LM, Adams-Haduch J, Xiang YB, Kemp TJ, Wang R, Pinto LA, Zheng T, Ji BT, Hosgood HD, Hu W, Yang G, Zhang H, Chow WH, Kim C, Seow WJ, Zheng W, Yuan JM, Lan Q, Rothman N. Soluble levels of CD27 and CD30 are associated with risk of non‐Hodgkin lymphoma in three Chinese prospective cohorts. International Journal Of Cancer 2015, 137: 2688-2695. PMID: 26095604, PMCID: PMC4898881, DOI: 10.1002/ijc.29637.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-Hodgkin lymphomaB cell activationProspective studyNHL riskWestern populationsChinese prospective cohortIntermediate endpoint biomarkersCase-control studySoluble CD30Prospective cohortSoluble CD27Fourth quartileBlood drawLowest quartileEndpoint biomarkersNHL casesImportant underlying mechanismChinese menSimilar associationSoluble levelsSCD27SCD30CD30CD27Underlying mechanismCluster analysis of spontaneous preterm birth phenotypes identifies potential associations among preterm birth mechanisms
Esplin MS, Manuck TA, Varner MW, Christensen B, Biggio J, Bukowski R, Parry S, Zhang H, Huang H, Andrews W, Saade G, Sadovsky Y, Reddy UM, Ilekis J. Cluster analysis of spontaneous preterm birth phenotypes identifies potential associations among preterm birth mechanisms. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2015, 213: 429.e1-429.e9. PMID: 26070700, PMCID: PMC4556543, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.06.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpontaneous preterm birthDecidual hemorrhagePlacental dysfunctionProspective case-control multicenter studyCase-control multicenter studyPremature membrane ruptureGroup of womenCommon biologic pathwaysMaternal comorbiditiesPreterm singletonsPreterm birthWeeks' gestationMulticenter studyMaternal stressSecondary analysisBiologic pathwaysFamilial factorsGenetic factorsWomenPhenotypic profileGestationInfectionMembrane ruptureCommon mechanismPhenotypeOccupational Exposure to Benzene and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in a Population-Based Cohort: The Shanghai Women’s Health Study
Bassig BA, Friesen MC, Vermeulen R, Shu XO, Purdue MP, Stewart PA, Xiang YB, Chow WH, Zheng T, Ji BT, Yang G, Linet MS, Hu W, Zhang H, Zheng W, Gao YT, Rothman N, Lan Q. Occupational Exposure to Benzene and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in a Population-Based Cohort: The Shanghai Women’s Health Study. Environmental Health Perspectives 2015, 123: 971-977. PMID: 25748391, PMCID: PMC4590744, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1408307.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-Hodgkin lymphomaShanghai Women's Health StudyWomen's Health StudyBenzene exposureHealth StudyNHL riskOccupational exposurePopulation-based prospective cohortCox proportional hazards modelInconsistent epidemiologic evidenceCancer Working GroupProportional hazards modelOccupational benzene exposureCumulative exposure levelsExposure tertilesUnexposed womenProspective cohortEpidemiologic evidenceHigh riskOccupational historyHazards modelExposure levelsWomenHigh associationExposure metricsThe phenotype of spontaneous preterm birth: application of a clinical phenotyping tool
Manuck TA, Esplin MS, Biggio J, Bukowski R, Parry S, Zhang H, Huang H, Varner MW, Andrews W, Saade G, Sadovsky Y, Reddy UM, Ilekis J, Research E. The phenotype of spontaneous preterm birth: application of a clinical phenotyping tool. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2015, 212: 487.e1-487.e11. PMID: 25687564, PMCID: PMC4456184, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.02.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCase-Control StudiesFemaleGestational AgeHumansPhenotypePregnancyPremature BirthProspective StudiesRisk FactorsUnited StatesConceptsSpontaneous preterm birthEarly spontaneous preterm birthInfection/inflammationDecidual hemorrhageGestational ageCervical insufficiencyPreterm birthWeeks' gestationPlacental dysfunctionWhite womenMaternal stressSingleton spontaneous preterm birthDelivery gestational ageFinal common pathwayAfrican American womenMaternal comorbiditiesPremature ruptureProspective studyPlanned analysisUterine distentionClinical dataMultiple possible causesGestationHemorrhageComprehensive classification system
2014
Maternal serum serpin B7 is associated with early spontaneous preterm birth
Parry S, Zhang H, Biggio J, Bukowski R, Varner M, Xu Y, Andrews WW, Saade GR, Esplin MS, Leite R, Ilekis J, Reddy UM, Sadovsky Y, Blair IA, Research E. Maternal serum serpin B7 is associated with early spontaneous preterm birth. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 211: 678.e1-678.e12. PMID: 24954659, PMCID: PMC4254341, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.06.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpontaneous preterm birthEarly spontaneous preterm birthPreterm birthMaternal serumSerum samplesPrevious spontaneous preterm birthSubsequent preterm deliveryProtein expressionLower gestational ageGestational age windowsCase-control studyCandidate protein expressionSerum proteomic analysisIndividual serum samplesPooled serum samplesSpontaneous pretermPreterm deliveryWeeks' gestationGestational ageTerm deliveryPregnant womenSerum biomarkersSerum concentrationsFetal membranesClinical sites