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Cumulative live birth rates with autologous oocytes plateau with fewer number of cycles for each year of age > 42
Seifer D, Wang S, Frankfurter D. Cumulative live birth rates with autologous oocytes plateau with fewer number of cycles for each year of age > 42. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2023, 21: 94. PMID: 37872609, PMCID: PMC10591412, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-023-01144-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCumulative live birth rateLive birth rateART cyclesBirth rateDesignRetrospective cohort studyPrior ART cyclesUse of ICSIEtiology of infertilityNumber of oocytesAge categoriesSART CORS databaseYears of ageTreatment cycle numberRace/ethnicityAutologous cyclesResultsBetween 2014Ovarian reserveCohort studyBlastocyst transferWomen 46Women 42Age 45Live birthsMAIN OUTCOMEPhysician expectations
2021
AMH Highly Correlates With Cumulative Live Birth Rate in Women with Diminished Ovarian Reserve Independent of Age*
Tal R, Seifer DB, Tal R, Granger E, Wantman E, Tal O. AMH Highly Correlates With Cumulative Live Birth Rate in Women with Diminished Ovarian Reserve Independent of Age*. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2021, 106: 2754-2766. PMID: 33729496, DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab168.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCumulative live birth rateDiminished ovarian reserveLive birth rateSerum AMHLive birthsAge strataRetrieval cycleAntimüllerian hormone levelsReproductive technology cyclesCumulative live birthMain outcome measuresMultiple logistic regressionNumber of oocytesBirth rateRegression analysisPreimplantation genetic testingAddition of AMHPercentage of cyclesOvarian reserveIndependent predictorsOvarian responseHormone levelsRetrospective analysisOutcome measuresEmbryo transfer
2020
Anti-Müllerian hormone as a qualitative marker - or just quantity?
Kotlyar A, Seifer DB. Anti-Müllerian hormone as a qualitative marker - or just quantity? Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2020, 32: 219-226. PMID: 32205525, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000623.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnti-Müllerian hormoneOvarian reserve testingClinical pregnancy rateLive birth rateOnset of menopausePremature ovarian insufficiencyNumber of oocytesSignificant predictive valueAMH levelsFertilization cyclesPregnancy rateOvarian insufficiencyIntracycle variabilityOocyte qualityPredictive valueEarly folliclesFetal trisomiesHormoneReproductive technologiesRiskQualitative markersSmall interMenopauseInsufficiencyFollicles
2014
Follicular fluid placental growth factor is increased in polycystic ovarian syndrome: correlation with ovarian stimulation
Tal R, Seifer DB, Grazi RV, Malter HE. Follicular fluid placental growth factor is increased in polycystic ovarian syndrome: correlation with ovarian stimulation. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2014, 12: 82. PMID: 25141961, PMCID: PMC4150963, DOI: 10.1186/1477-7827-12-82.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCohort StudiesDown-RegulationFamily CharacteristicsFemaleFertilization in VitroFollicular FluidHumansInfertility, FemaleInfertility, MaleMaleNew York CityOocyte RetrievalOvarian ReserveOvulation InductionPlacenta Growth FactorPolycystic Ovary SyndromePregnancyPregnancy ProteinsPregnancy RateProspective StudiesUp-RegulationVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-1ConceptsNon-PCOS controlsPCOS womenOvarian stimulationSFlt-1 levelsAnti-Mullerian hormonePlacental growth factorVascular endothelial growth factorFollicular fluidOvarian syndromeSFlt-1Growth factorSoluble receptor sFlt-1BackgroundPolycystic ovarian syndromeControlled ovarian stimulationPlGF/sFltDay of hCGProspective cohort studyPolycystic ovarian syndromeNumber of oocytesEndothelial growth factorVEGF family membersCohort studyOocyte retrievalPlGF levelsVascular changes
2013
Angiopoietin-1 and angiopoietin-2 are altered in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) during controlled ovarian stimulation
Tal R, Seifer DB, Grazi RV, Malter HE. Angiopoietin-1 and angiopoietin-2 are altered in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) during controlled ovarian stimulation. Vascular Cell 2013, 5: 18. PMID: 24156373, PMCID: PMC3895756, DOI: 10.1186/2045-824x-5-18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolycystic ovarian syndromeAng-2 levelsAng-1 levelsPCOS womenNumber of oocytesAng-2Ovarian stimulationRetrieval dayAngiopoietin-2Follicular fluidAng-1Angiopoietin-1Serum Ang-1 levelsSerum Ang-2 levelsAng-1/AngSerum Ang-1Prospective cohort studyOvarian hyperstimulationOvarian syndromeCohort studyOvarian functionCapillary leakageFF levelsDay 3Time pointsAngiopoietin-2 is increased in follicular fluid of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) women during controlled ovarian stimulation and correlates with number of oocytes retrieved
Tal R, Seifer D, Shohat-Tal A, Malter H, Grazi R. Angiopoietin-2 is increased in follicular fluid of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) women during controlled ovarian stimulation and correlates with number of oocytes retrieved. Fertility And Sterility 2013, 100: s360. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.851.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 cyclesRandom anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a predictor of ovarian response in women with elevated baseline early follicular follicle-stimulating hormone levels
Buyuk E, Seifer DB, Younger J, Grazi RV, Lieman H. Random anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a predictor of ovarian response in women with elevated baseline early follicular follicle-stimulating hormone levels. Fertility And Sterility 2011, 95: 2369-2372. PMID: 21497340, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.03.071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-Mullerian HormoneBiomarkersChi-Square DistributionEmbryo TransferFemaleFertilization in VitroFollicle Stimulating Hormone, HumanFollicular PhaseHumansInfertility, FemaleNew YorkOocyte RetrievalOvulationOvulation InductionPregnancyPregnancy RateRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUp-RegulationConceptsAnti-Müllerian hormoneNumber of oocytesClinical pregnancy rateSerum AMH levelsDiminished ovarian reserveAMH levelsFSH levelsDay 3 embryosElevated FSHOvarian responseART cyclesPregnancy rateEarly follicular FSH levelsFollicle-stimulating hormone levelsSerum anti-Müllerian hormoneCycle cancellation rateSerum FSH levelsReproductive technology programCycle cancellationOvarian reserveRetrospective studyHormone levelsMAIN OUTCOMECancellation rateRandom sera
2005
Müllerian inhibiting substance levels at the time of HCG administration in IVF cycles predict both ovarian reserve and embryo morphology
Silberstein T, MacLaughlin DT, Shai I, Trimarchi JR, Lambert-Messerlian G, Seifer DB, Keefe DL, Blazar AS. Müllerian inhibiting substance levels at the time of HCG administration in IVF cycles predict both ovarian reserve and embryo morphology. Human Reproduction 2005, 21: 159-163. PMID: 16123085, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dei270.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBasal FSH levelsOvarian reserveFSH levelsHCG administrationMIS levelsIVF outcomesOocyte qualityDay 3 FSH levelsMI levelsImproved oocyte qualityTime of hCGClinical pregnancy rateManagement of patientsSerum estradiol levelsHigher implantation rateEmbryo morphologyEmbryo morphology scoreNumber of oocytesEarly antral folliclesEnzyme-linked immunosorbentIVF cyclesOocyte retrievalPatient ageEstradiol levelsImplantation rate
1999
Women with declining ovarian reserve may demonstrate a decrease in day 3 serum inhibin B before a rise in day 3 follicle-stimulating hormone
Seifer D, Scott R, Bergh P, Abrogast L, Friedman C, Mack C, Danforth D. Women with declining ovarian reserve may demonstrate a decrease in day 3 serum inhibin B before a rise in day 3 follicle-stimulating hormone. Fertility And Sterility 1999, 72: 63-65. PMID: 10428149, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(99)00193-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum inhibin B levelsInhibin B levelsDay 3 FSH levelsCycle cancellation rateClinical pregnancy rateSerum inhibin BOvarian reserveFSH levelsB levelsInhibin BPregnancy rateCancellation rateDay 3 follicle-stimulating hormoneDay 3 serum FSH levelsHigher cycle cancellation rateTertiary-care fertility centreNumber of ampulesSerum FSH levelsSerum FSH concentrationsFollicle-stimulating hormoneCase-control studyNumber of oocytesOvarian responsivenessFSH concentrationsGonadotropin requirements
1998
Elevated level of follicular fluid vascular endothelial growth factor is a marker of diminished pregnancy potential
Friedman C, Seifer D, Kennard E, Arbogast L, Alak B, Danforth D. Elevated level of follicular fluid vascular endothelial growth factor is a marker of diminished pregnancy potential. Fertility And Sterility 1998, 70: 836-839. PMID: 9806563, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(98)00301-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFF VEGF concentrationsAmpules of gonadotropinsVEGF concentrationsClinical pregnancyChart reviewFollicular fluid vascular endothelial growth factorFollicular fluid vascular endothelial growth factor concentrationsDay 3 FSH levelsFollicular fluid VEGF concentrationsVascular endothelial growth factor concentrationsClinical pregnancy rateEstradiol serum concentrationsPeak estradiol levelsRetrospective chart reviewUniversity teaching centerVascular endothelial growth factorNumber of oocytesYears of ageEndothelial growth factorGrowth factor concentrationsFF VEGFSingle IVFFSH levelsPatient ageEstradiol levels
1997
The impact of hydrosalpinx on successful pregnancy in tubal factor infertility treated by in vitro fertilization
Blazar A, Hogan J, Seifer D, Frishman G, Wheeler C, Haning R. The impact of hydrosalpinx on successful pregnancy in tubal factor infertility treated by in vitro fertilization. Fertility And Sterility 1997, 67: 517-520. PMID: 9091340, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(97)80079-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTubal factor infertilityTubal diseaseFactor infertilityPregnancy rateCycle cancellation rateSuccess of IVFNumber of oocytesNumber of embryosHydrosalpinx groupRoutine salpingectomyOvarian stimulationOngoing pregnancyImplantation rateSuccessful pregnancyHydrosalpinxMAIN OUTCOMECancellation ratePatientsOocyte fertilizationInfertilityIVFIVF facilityPregnancyMore cyclesFertilization rateDay 3 serum inhibin-B is predictive of assisted reproductive technologies outcome
Seifer D, Lambert-Messerlian G, Hogan J, Gárdiner A, Blazar A, Berk C. Day 3 serum inhibin-B is predictive of assisted reproductive technologies outcome. Fertility And Sterility 1997, 67: 110-114. PMID: 8986693, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(97)81865-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical pregnancy rateNumber of oocytesSerum inhibin B concentrationPg/mLInhibin B concentrationsSerum inhibinPregnancy ratePg/Clinical pregnancyOvulation inductionSerum E2Poor responseCancellation rateDay 3 serum FSHAssisted reproductive technology cyclesGnRH agonist suppressionInhibin B valuesReproductive technology cyclesDay of hCGSpontaneous abortion rateAcademic clinical practiceReproductive technologiesSerum FSHOdds ratioE2 response
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 analysisDehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and anovulation increase serum inhibin and affect follicular function during administration of gonadotropins
Haning RV, Hua JJ, Hackett RJ, Wheeler CA, Frishman GN, Seifer DB, Dahl CA, Burger HG. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and anovulation increase serum inhibin and affect follicular function during administration of gonadotropins. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 1994, 78: 145-149. PMID: 8288697, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.78.1.8288697.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNumber of oocytesAnovulatory subjectsSerum inhibinAnovulatory ovariesSerum concentrationsNormal subjectsSerum DS concentrationSerum inhibin concentrationsAdministration of gonadotropinSecretion of inhibinResidual serum samplesDuration of treatmentAnovulatory patientsGonadotropin therapyInhibin concentrationsInhibin secretionPatient ageFertilization cyclesGonadotropin treatmentLH dosesFollicular functionHCG treatmentInhibinAverage durationSerum samples
1992
Baseline ovarian cysts do not affect clinical response to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for in vitro fertilization**Presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of The American Fertility Society, Orlando, Florida, October 21 to 24, 1991.
Penzias A, Jones E, Seifer D, Grifo J, Thatcher S, DeCherney A. Baseline ovarian cysts do not affect clinical response to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for in vitro fertilization**Presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of The American Fertility Society, Orlando, Florida, October 21 to 24, 1991. Fertility And Sterility 1992, 57: 1017-1021. PMID: 1572468, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)55019-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBaseline ovarian cystsNumber of folliclesOvarian cystsOvarian hyperstimulationIVF cyclesClinical responseStimulation regimenBaseline E2 levelBaseline serum estradiolCycle cancellation ratePeak serum E2Vitro Fertilization ProgramAmerican Fertility SocietyNumber of oocytesSerum E2Serum estradiolNumber of cystsCycle outcomeE2 levelsCyst sizeFertility SocietySuch cystsCancellation rateYale University SchoolOwn control
1991
Early pituitary desensitization and ovarian suppression with leuprolide acetate is associated with in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer success**Presented in part at the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, San Antonio, Texas, March 20 to 23, 1991.
Seifer D, Thornton K, DeCherney A, Lavy G. Early pituitary desensitization and ovarian suppression with leuprolide acetate is associated with in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer success**Presented in part at the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, San Antonio, Texas, March 20 to 23, 1991. Fertility And Sterility 1991, 56: 500-504. PMID: 1909977, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)54548-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeuprolide acetatePituitary desensitizationOvarian suppressionPregnancy ratePg/Group IOvarian hyperstimulationIVF-ETE2 responseGroup IIHuman menopausal gonadotropinControlled ovarian hyperstimulationFertilization-embryo transferSerum estradiol levelsNumber of oocytesHuman chorionic gonadotropinHigher pregnancy ratePg/mLMenopausal gonadotropinIVF patientsRetrospective seriesEstradiol levelsGynecologic InvestigationInfertility practiceMenstrual cycle