2024
Assessment of a Decade of Change in U.S. Assisted Reproductive Technology Cumulative Live-Birth Rates
Wang S, Seifer D. Assessment of a Decade of Change in U.S. Assisted Reproductive Technology Cumulative Live-Birth Rates. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2024, 143: 839-848. PMID: 38696814, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005598.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCumulative live birth rateLive birth rateAssisted reproductive technologyPreimplantation genetic testingInfertility diagnosisLive birthsOvulatory disordersGenetic testingReproductive technologyOdds of live birthMale factor infertilityFrozen embryo transferDiminished ovarian reserveClinical practiceRetrospective cohort studyAssociated with decreased oddsSART CORS databaseField of assisted reproductive technologyDemographic shiftsSART CORSOvarian reserveInfertility causeEmbryo transferCounseling patientsCohort studyAge-related increase in live-birth rates of first frozen thaw embryo versus first fresh transfer in initial assisted reproductive technology cycles without PGT
Wang S, Seifer D. Age-related increase in live-birth rates of first frozen thaw embryo versus first fresh transfer in initial assisted reproductive technology cycles without PGT. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2024, 22: 42. PMID: 38615016, PMCID: PMC11015537, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-024-01210-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFrozen-thawed embryo transferCumulative live birth rateLive birth rateDiminished ovarian reservePreimplantation genetic testingMultivariate logistic regressionFresh transferLive birth outcomesLive birthsEmbryo transferAssisted reproductive technologyART cyclesEndometrial receptivityBirth outcomesFrozen-thawed embryo transfer cyclesOdds of live birthAssisted reproductive technology cyclesChance of live birthFresh embryo transferFrozen-thawed cyclesFrozen-thawed embryosMale factor infertilityRetrospective cohort studyEmbryo transfer methodsAge groups
2021
The Impact of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection in Non-Male Factor Infertility—A Critical Review
Glenn TL, Kotlyar AM, Seifer DB. The Impact of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection in Non-Male Factor Infertility—A Critical Review. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2021, 10: 2616. PMID: 34198564, PMCID: PMC8231975, DOI: 10.3390/jcm10122616.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-male factor infertilityUse of ICSIIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionTotal fertilization failureFactor infertilityMale factor infertilityFertilization failureSperm injectionSafety of offspringLive birth rateFertilization rateICSI useSurveillance studyInfertilityBirth rateHigh rateInjectionNumerous studiesFailurePatientsIVF
2020
Do state insurance mandates alter ICSI utilization?
Zagadailov P, Seifer DB, Shan H, Zarek SM, Hsu AL. Do state insurance mandates alter ICSI utilization? Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2020, 18: 33. PMID: 32334609, PMCID: PMC7183130, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-020-00589-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionElective single embryo transferClinical pregnancyICSI usePreimplantation genetic testingESET rateState insurance mandatesTwin rateInsurance mandatesRetrospective cohort studyLive birth rateLower clinical pregnancyMale factor infertilitySingle embryo transferBirth rateTwin birth rateT-testICSI rateLower LBRStrength of associationCohort studyFactor infertilityART cyclesResultsFrom 2000ART coverage
2018
Temporal Differences in Utilization of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Among U.S. Regions
Zagadailov P, Hsu A, Stern JE, Seifer DB. Temporal Differences in Utilization of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Among U.S. Regions. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 132: 310-320. PMID: 29995722, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000002730.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsCohort StudiesFemaleFertilization in VitroHumansInfertility, FemaleInfertility, MaleLive BirthMalePregnancyPregnancy RateRetrospective StudiesSperm Injections, IntracytoplasmicTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUnited States Dept. of Health and Human ServicesYoung AdultConceptsLive birth rateUse of ICSIICSI rateICSI utilizationBirth rateRetrospective cohort studyMale factor infertilityHuman Services (HHS) regionsIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionYears of agePreimplantation genetic testingMale factor diagnosisDepartment of HealthNondonor cyclesCohort studyFertilization cyclesFactor infertilityMale factorSperm injectionMedical indicationsMagnitude of increaseClinicGenetic testingDisease controlICSI
2017
Differences in utilization of Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) within human services (HHS) regions and metropolitan megaregions in the U.S.
Zagadailov P, Hsu A, Seifer DB, Stern JE. Differences in utilization of Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) within human services (HHS) regions and metropolitan megaregions in the U.S. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2017, 15: 45. PMID: 28606175, PMCID: PMC5469007, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-017-0263-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLive birth rateIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionHuman Services (HHS) regionsBirth rateUse of ICSIHigher live birth rateNon-donor cyclesUS practice patternsMale factor infertilityHigh rateDepartment of HealthFactor infertilityMale factorPractice patternsInfertility rateClinic groupSperm injectionHuman service groupsDisease controlWomenClinicInfertilityLower ratesService regionArt differs
2008
Follicular-fluid neurotrophin levels in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology for different etiologies of infertility
Buyuk E, Seifer DB. Follicular-fluid neurotrophin levels in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology for different etiologies of infertility. Fertility And Sterility 2008, 90: 1611-1615. PMID: 18222435, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.08.085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMale factor infertilityDifferent etiologiesOvarian reserveNerve growth factorBDNF levelsNeurotrophin levelsBrain-derived neurotrophic factor levelsNT-3 concentrationNeurotrophic factor levelsProspective observational studyDiminished ovarian reserveHistory of endometriosisPolycystic ovarian syndromeIVF cyclesOvarian syndromeNGF levelsFollicular fluidNeurotrophin concentrationsObservational studyMAIN OUTCOMENGF concentrationsInfertilityFactor levelsEndometriosisEtiology
2001
Contribution of diminished ovarian reserve to hypofertility associated with endometriosis.
Hock DL, Sharafi K, Dagostino L, Kemmann E, Seifer DB. Contribution of diminished ovarian reserve to hypofertility associated with endometriosis. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2001, 46: 7-10. PMID: 11209637.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStage III/IV endometriosisStage I/II endometriosisOvarian reserveFSH levelsFertilization/embryo transferHigh E2 levelsStage of endometriosisDay 3 levelsMale factor infertilityCase-control studyAge-matched controlsFactor infertilityE2 levelsEndometriosisEmbryo transferTotal groupProgressive lossControl levelsWomenSignificant differencesE2FSHLevelsPatientsInfertility