2020
The association between anti-Müllerian hormone and vitamin 25(OH)D serum levels and polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescent females
Simpson S, Seifer DB, Shabanova V, Lynn AY, Howe C, Rowe E, Caprio S, Vash-Margita A. The association between anti-Müllerian hormone and vitamin 25(OH)D serum levels and polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescent females. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2020, 18: 118. PMID: 33218348, PMCID: PMC7679991, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-020-00676-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovarian syndromeRotterdam diagnostic criteriaNon-PCOS groupMedian AMHOvarian syndromePCOS groupDiagnostic criteriaAnti-Müllerian hormone levelsAdolescent femalesRetrospective chart reviewTraditional clinical markersAnti-Müllerian hormoneCross-sectional studyWilcoxon rank sum testSignificant unadjusted differencesRank sum testD deficiencyChart reviewClinical featuresEndocrinology clinicSerum levelsAdjusted analysisUnadjusted comparisonsInsurance typeSurrogate marker
2018
Risk of prematurity and infant morbidity and mortality by maternal fertility status and plurality
Luke B, Brown MB, Wantman E, Seifer DB, Sparks AT, Lin PC, Doody KJ, Van Voorhis BJ, Spector LG. Risk of prematurity and infant morbidity and mortality by maternal fertility status and plurality. Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 2018, 36: 121-138. PMID: 30328574, PMCID: PMC6338589, DOI: 10.1007/s10815-018-1333-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaternal fertility statusRisk of prematurityIVF groupIVF pregnanciesDonor oocytesPlacental complicationsGreater riskInfant deathThawed embryosResultsThe study populationConfidence intervalsFertilization pregnanciesIVF infantsNICU admissionGestational diabetesInfant morbidityOdds ratioInfertility treatmentDeath certificatesLive birthsStudy populationPregnancyInfant's birthPrematurityOocyte sourceRisk of severe maternal morbidity by maternal fertility status: a US study in 8 states
Luke B, Brown MB, Wantman E, Baker VL, Doody KJ, Seifer DB, Spector LG. Risk of severe maternal morbidity by maternal fertility status: a US study in 8 states. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 220: 195.e1-195.e12. PMID: 30321527, PMCID: PMC9758649, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2018.10.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere maternal morbidityMaternal fertility statusMaternal morbidityFertile womenBirth certificatesFertilization pregnanciesCesarean deliveryBlood transfusionInfertility treatmentUnplanned hysterectomyOocyte sourceFourth-degree perineal lacerationsOlder maternal ageInfant birth certificatesCharacteristics of womenSample of birthsSubfertile womenFertilization cyclesFresh cyclesPerineal lacerationsVaginal birthMaternal ageOdds ratioLive birthsStudy populationAntimüllerian hormone as a predictor of live birth following assisted reproduction: an analysis of 85,062 fresh and thawed cycles from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System database for 2012–2013
Tal R, Seifer DB, Wantman E, Baker V, Tal O. Antimüllerian hormone as a predictor of live birth following assisted reproduction: an analysis of 85,062 fresh and thawed cycles from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System database for 2012–2013. Fertility And Sterility 2018, 109: 258-265. PMID: 29331235, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2017.10.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultAnti-Mullerian HormoneArea Under CurveBiomarkersChi-Square DistributionCryopreservationDatabases, FactualEmbryo TransferFemaleFertilization in VitroHumansInfertilityLive BirthLogistic ModelsMaleOdds RatioPregnancyPregnancy RateRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsROC CurveSingle Embryo TransferTime FactorsTreatment Outcome
2015
Prognostic indicators of assisted reproduction technology outcomes of cycles with ultralow serum antimüllerian hormone: a multivariate analysis of over 5,000 autologous cycles from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System database for 2012–2013
Seifer DB, Tal O, Wantman E, Edul P, Baker VL. Prognostic indicators of assisted reproduction technology outcomes of cycles with ultralow serum antimüllerian hormone: a multivariate analysis of over 5,000 autologous cycles from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System database for 2012–2013. Fertility And Sterility 2015, 105: 385-393.e3. PMID: 26515380, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-Mullerian HormoneBiomarkersCryopreservationDatabases, FactualEmbryo TransferFemaleFertilityFertilization in VitroHumansInfertilityLinear ModelsLive BirthLogistic ModelsMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOocyte RetrievalPatient SelectionPregnancyPregnancy RatePregnancy, MultipleReproductive Techniques, AssistedRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsLive birth rateAntimüllerian hormoneCancellation rateAMH levelsAssisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System databaseAssisted reproduction technology (ART) outcomesEmbryo cryopreservation ratesSerum antimüllerian hormoneTotal cancellation rateMultiple birth ratesReporting System databaseCycle startAutologous cyclesClinical pregnancyCycle cancellationPrognostic factorsAMH valuesFresh cyclesCycle outcomePrognostic indicatorAMH concentrationsRetrospective analysisMAIN OUTCOMEEmbryo transferMultivariate analysis
2014
Antimüllerian hormone as predictor of implantation and clinical pregnancy after assisted conception: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Tal R, Tal O, Seifer BJ, Seifer DB. Antimüllerian hormone as predictor of implantation and clinical pregnancy after assisted conception: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Fertility And Sterility 2014, 103: 119-130.e3. PMID: 25450298, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.09.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-Mullerian HormoneBiomarkersEmbryo ImplantationFemaleFertilization in VitroHumansInfertility, FemaleMiddle AgedObservational Studies as TopicOvarian ReserveOvaryOvulation InductionPregnancyPregnancy OutcomePregnancy RatePrevalenceReproducibility of ResultsRisk FactorsSensitivity and SpecificityYoung AdultConceptsPredictor of implantationClinical pregnancy rateAntimüllerian hormoneClinical pregnancyOvarian reservePregnancy rateOdds ratioIVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injectionSystematic reviewSerum AMH levelsPolycystic ovary syndromeReproductive technologiesIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionNondonor cyclesAMH levelsOvary syndromeImplantation rateDiagnostic odds ratioObservational studyMAIN OUTCOMEClinical utilitySperm injectionPregnancyAssisted conceptionFertility treatmentAssisted hatching and intracytoplasmic sperm injection are not associated with improved outcomes in assisted reproduction cycles for diminished ovarian reserve: an analysis of cycles in the United States from 2004 to 2011
Butts SF, Owen C, Mainigi M, Senapati S, Seifer DB, Dokras A. Assisted hatching and intracytoplasmic sperm injection are not associated with improved outcomes in assisted reproduction cycles for diminished ovarian reserve: an analysis of cycles in the United States from 2004 to 2011. Fertility And Sterility 2014, 102: 1041-1047.e1. PMID: 25086790, PMCID: PMC4184996, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.06.043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChi-Square DistributionEmbryo Culture TechniquesEmbryo TransferFemaleHumansInfertility, FemaleLive BirthLogistic ModelsOdds RatioOvarian ReservePregnancyPregnancy RatePrimary Ovarian InsufficiencyRegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSperm Injections, IntracytoplasmicTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsDiminished ovarian reserveIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionElevated FSHLive birthsOvarian reserveART cyclesSperm injectionAssisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System databaseClinical pregnancy rateRetrospective cohort studyLive birth rateReproductive technology outcomesAssisted reproduction cyclesCombination of ICSIReporting System databaseCohort studyPrimary diagnosisImproved outcomesPregnancy rateMAIN OUTCOMELower oddsDiminished oddsFSHOnly indicationTechnology outcomes
2011
Elevated body mass index is associated with lower serum anti-mullerian hormone levels in infertile women with diminished ovarian reserve but not with normal ovarian reserve
Buyuk E, Seifer DB, Illions E, Grazi RV, Lieman H. Elevated body mass index is associated with lower serum anti-mullerian hormone levels in infertile women with diminished ovarian reserve but not with normal ovarian reserve. Fertility And Sterility 2011, 95: 2364-2368. PMID: 21529798, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.03.081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-Mullerian HormoneBiomarkersBody Mass IndexCross-Sectional StudiesDown-RegulationFemaleFollicle Stimulating Hormone, HumanHumansInfertility, FemaleLinear ModelsNew YorkOocyte RetrievalOverweightOvulationOvulation InductionReproductive Techniques, AssistedRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsConceptsElevated body mass indexNormal ovarian reserveBody mass indexSerum AMH levelsOvarian reserveNumber of oocytesAMH levelsObese womenInfertile womenMass indexHormone levelsDay 3 serum FSH levelsSerum anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levelsAnti-Mullerian hormone levelsLow serum AMH levelsSerum antimullerian hormone (AMH) levelsNormal body mass indexAntimullerian hormone levelsReproductive technology cyclesSerum FSH levelsDiminished ovarian reserveIU/L.Cross-sectional studyOvarian hyperstimulationIVF cycles
2007
Disparity in assisted reproductive technologies outcomes in black women compared with white women
Seifer DB, Frazier LM, Grainger DA. Disparity in assisted reproductive technologies outcomes in black women compared with white women. Fertility And Sterility 2007, 90: 1701-1710. PMID: 17980873, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.08.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbortion, SpontaneousAdultBlack or African AmericanFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealthcare DisparitiesHumansInfertilityLive BirthPatient Acceptance of Health CareRegistriesReproductive Techniques, AssistedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsLive birth rateIVF cyclesWhite womenAssisted Reproductive Technology member clinicsBlack womenMarried reproductive age womenCycles of IVFIndependent risk factorRetrospective cohort studyReproductive technology outcomesReproductive-age womenUterine factor infertilityRace/ethnicityCohort studyFactor infertilityBlack raceRisk factorsSpontaneous abortionRegistry dataLive birthsMAIN OUTCOMEEmbryo cyclesIVF recipientsMember clinicsWomen
2006
Effects of HIV Infection and Its Treatment on Self-Reported Menstrual Abnormalities in Women
Massad LS, Evans CT, Minkoff H, Watts DH, Greenblatt RM, Levine AM, Anastos K, Young M, Seifer DB, Golub E, Cohen M. Effects of HIV Infection and Its Treatment on Self-Reported Menstrual Abnormalities in Women. Journal Of Women's Health 2006, 15: 591-598. PMID: 16796486, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2006.15.591.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveCD4 Lymphocyte CountComorbidityConfidence IntervalsFemaleHIV InfectionsHIV SeronegativityHIV SeropositivityHumansIncidenceMenstruation DisturbancesMulticenter Studies as TopicOdds RatioPrevalenceProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesWomen's HealthConceptsHigher CD4 countsHIV-seropositive womenMenstrual abnormalitiesCD4 countHIV serostatusActive anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) useAnti-retroviral therapy useMulticenter prospective cohort studyCox proportional hazards modelProspective cohort studyHIV natural historyProportional hazards modelSeronegative womenHAART useCohort studyHIV infectionTherapy usePrevalent abnormalityMenstrual changesMenstrual problemsMost abnormalitiesNatural historyAbnormalitiesLogistic regressionWomen
2002
Practice patterns among board-certified reproductive endocrinologists regarding high-order multiple gestations: a united states national survey.
Hock DL, Seifer DB, Kontopoulos E, Ananth CV. Practice patterns among board-certified reproductive endocrinologists regarding high-order multiple gestations: a united states national survey. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2002, 99: 763-70. PMID: 11978285, DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(02)01950-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCounselingEndocrinologyFemaleFertilization in VitroHealth SurveysHumansInformed ConsentInsemination, ArtificialOvarian FollicleOvulation InductionPractice Patterns, Physicians'PregnancyPregnancy Reduction, MultifetalPregnancy, High-RiskPregnancy, MultipleReproductive MedicineRisk FactorsSuperovulationSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesConceptsHigh-order multiple gestationsMultiple gestationsOverall pregnancy rateReproductive endocrinologistsIntrauterine inseminationOvulation inductionPractice patternsBoard-certified reproductive endocrinologistsHigher-order pregnanciesCurrent practice managementSurvey response ratePregnancy rateMost physiciansGestationResponse ratePractitioner demographicsEndocrinologistsInformed consentSequelaeIncidencePractice managementRiskInseminationInductionQuestionnaire
2001
Single blastocyst transfer in women at risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Trout S, Bohrer M, Seifer D. Single blastocyst transfer in women at risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Fertility And Sterility 2001, 76: 1066-1067. PMID: 11704139, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(01)02838-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Environmental toxicants and female reproduction 44Additional references are available from the authors.
Sharara F, Seifer D, Flaws J. Environmental toxicants and female reproduction 44Additional references are available from the authors. Fertility And Sterility 1998, 70: 613-622. PMID: 9797086, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(98)00253-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse reproductive outcomesChemical exposureReproductive outcomesCigarette smokeIntrauterine fetal demiseEnvironmental toxicantsLaboratory animalsFemale reproductionMechanism of actionDNA adduct formationInappropriate endpointsFetal demiseOvarian failurePregnancy lossMultiple confoundersSpontaneous abortionImmune disruptionReproductive cancersHuman studiesReproductive functionGrowth retardationReproductive toxicantsSmall sample sizeBirth defectsCellular death
1997
Persistent ectopic pregnancy: an argument for heightened vigilance and patient compliance
Seifer D. Persistent ectopic pregnancy: an argument for heightened vigilance and patient compliance. Fertility And Sterility 1997, 68: 402-404. PMID: 9314904, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00271-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
Maternal and neonatal morbidity associated with in vitro fertilization
Tallo CP, Vohr B, Oh W, Rubin LP, Seifer DB, Haning RV. Maternal and neonatal morbidity associated with in vitro fertilization. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1995, 127: 794-800. PMID: 7472838, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(95)70175-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow birth weightNeonatal morbidityBirth weightIVF infantsIVF mothersMultiple gestationsControl subjectsLower mean birth weightMore pregnancy-induced hypertensionSingle large teaching hospitalContinuous positive airway pressureMore daysMore perinatal complicationsPregnancy-induced hypertensionPositive airway pressureMean birth weightRespiratory distress syndromePatent ductus arteriosusCase-control studyLarge teaching hospitalDate of deliveryIVF pregnanciesPreterm deliveryAirway pressureLabor inductionLaparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy
Grainger D, Seifer D. Laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 1995, 7: 277-282. PMID: 7578967, DOI: 10.1097/00001703-199508000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEctopic pregnancySerum beta-human chorionic gonadotropinBeta-human chorionic gonadotropinPersistent ectopic pregnancyUse of methotrexateAlgorithm of diagnosisInvolved tubeLaparoscopic managementSurgical managementTransvaginal ultrasoundLocal injectionChorionic gonadotropinEarly diagnosisHigh indexPregnancyDiagnosisPatientsSurgeryGonadotropinMethotrexateManagementSuspicion
1994
Early and late presentation of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: two distinct entities with different risk factors*
Lyons CA, Wheeler CA, Frishman GN, Hackett RJ, Seifer DB, Haning RV. Early and late presentation of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: two distinct entities with different risk factors*. Human Reproduction 1994, 9: 792-799. PMID: 7929724, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a138598.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLate ovarian hyperstimulation syndromeOvarian hyperstimulation syndromeSevere ovarian hyperstimulation syndromeNumber of oocytesHyperstimulation syndromeEarly ovarian hyperstimulation syndromePost-human chorionic gonadotrophinDifferent risk factorsStepwise logistic regressionSeries of casesDay-hCGMultiple gestationsClinical predictorsFertilization cyclesGestational sacEarly pregnancyLate presentationOestradiol concentrationsSerum concentrationsEgg retrievalRisk factorsHigh oestradiolAcute effectsChorionic gonadotrophinRetrospective analysis
1993
Comparison of persistent ectopic pregnancy after laparoscopic salpingostomy versus salpingostomy at laparotomy for ectopic pregnancy.
Seifer DB, Gutmann JN, Grant WD, Kamps CA, DeCherney AH. Comparison of persistent ectopic pregnancy after laparoscopic salpingostomy versus salpingostomy at laparotomy for ectopic pregnancy. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1993, 81: 378-82. PMID: 8437790.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPersistent ectopic pregnancyAmpullary ectopic pregnancyEctopic pregnancyLaparoscopic salpingostomyYale-New Haven HospitalConfidence interval (CI) 1.1Days of amenorrheaStepwise logistic regressionEctopic sizeLaparoscopic approachMedical recordsOdds ratioLaparotomySalpingostomyPregnancyLogistic regressionWomenAmenorrheaPatientsHospital