Featured Publications
Oocyte Cryopreservation for Medical and Planned Indications: A Practical Guide and Overview
Han E, Seifer D. Oocyte Cryopreservation for Medical and Planned Indications: A Practical Guide and Overview. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2023, 12: 3542. PMID: 37240648, PMCID: PMC10218997, DOI: 10.3390/jcm12103542.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOocyte cryopreservationAge-related fertility declineOvarian follicular lossFirst successful pregnancyElective oocyte cryopreservationFollicular lossGonadotoxic therapySuccessful pregnancyTreatment of cancerBiologic childrenFollicular fluidOvarian folliclesNarrative reviewMature oocytesOocytesPregnancyPatientsTherapyCancerFollicles
2022
A Bedside Test to Detect the Presence of Embryonic or Fetal Tissue in Vaginal Blood
Volovsky M, Ayala M, Narayanamoorthy S, Chiware T, Kotlyar A, Taylor H, Seifer D, Mor A. A Bedside Test to Detect the Presence of Embryonic or Fetal Tissue in Vaginal Blood. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2022, 140: 983-988. PMID: 36357961, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000004975.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaginal bloodEctopic pregnancyPositive control groupAlpha-fetoproteinControl groupFetal tissuesNegative control groupComplete miscarriageIGFBP-1Bedside testStudy groupInsulin-like growth factor-binding protein-1Growth factor-binding protein-1First-trimester bleedingProspective cohort studyRapid bedside testIntrauterine pregnancyVaginal bleedingCohort studyNonpregnant individualsReproductive-aged individualsPregnant individualsRapid test stripPregnancyMiscarriage
2021
Miscarriage determination in first trimester based on alpha-fetoprotein extracted from sanitary pads
Mor A, Gardezi M, Jubanyik K, Simsek B, Seifer DB, Patrizio P, Esencan E, Imamoglu G, Zhang M, Nichols-Burns SM, Taylor HS. Miscarriage determination in first trimester based on alpha-fetoprotein extracted from sanitary pads. Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: 462-469. PMID: 33461753, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtrauterine pregnancyVaginal bloodAlpha-fetoproteinOngoing pregnancyAFP levelsSanitary padsHigh alpha-fetoprotein levelsOngoing pregnancy groupProspective cohort studyAlpha-fetoprotein levelsAcademic medical centerPregnancy groupCohort studyMiscarriage casesFirst trimesterOffice visitsMedical CenterMAIN OUTCOMEPregnancyMedian levelsMiscarriageBloodAnxiety levelsAFPCharacteristic analysis
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 source
2014
Putting ‘family’ back in family planning
Seifer DB, Minkoff H, Merhi Z. Putting ‘family’ back in family planning. Human Reproduction 2014, 30: 16-19. PMID: 25406182, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deu304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAntimüllerian 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 treatmentSuccessful Same-Cycle Blastocyst Transfer following Laparoscopic Ovarian Detorsion: A Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Irani M, Tal R, Seifer DB, Grazi RV. Successful Same-Cycle Blastocyst Transfer following Laparoscopic Ovarian Detorsion: A Report of Two Cases and Literature Review. Case Reports In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 2014: 806378. PMID: 24864219, PMCID: PMC4020476, DOI: 10.1155/2014/806378.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOvarian torsionEmbryo transferOocyte retrievalFavorable pregnancy outcomeLaparoscopic ovarian detorsionOvarian detorsionLaparoscopic evaluationOvarian stimulationPregnancy outcomesFertilization cyclesInfertility patientsPregnancy chancesSuccessful pregnancyBlastocyst transferEgg retrievalClinical dilemmaOptimal timingDetorsionPatientsConcurrent cyclesSuch casesLiterature reviewPregnancyIVFCases
2013
Disparities Between Black and White Women in Assisted Reproductive Technology
Tal R, Seifer D. Disparities Between Black and White Women in Assisted Reproductive Technology. 2013, 73-83. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-7548-4_5.ChaptersBlack race/ethnicityLower clinical pregnancyReproductive technologiesUS health care systemHealth care systemAssisted Reproductive TechnologyRace/ethnicityClinical pregnancyPoor outcomeLive birthrateSevere diseaseART outcomesWhite womenCare systemSocioeconomic statusGenetic factorsSuch disparitiesOutcomesPregnancyConfoundersDisparitiesDisease
2007
Serum müllerian-inhibiting substance in Down's syndrome pregnancies
Seifer DB, MacLaughlin DT, Cuckle HS. Serum müllerian-inhibiting substance in Down's syndrome pregnancies. Human Reproduction 2007, 22: 1017-1020. PMID: 17218369, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/del497.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDown syndrome pregnanciesMüllerian-inhibiting substanceSyndrome pregnanciesUnaffected pregnanciesPregnancy-associated plasma proteinMI levelsMaternal serum levelsSerum MIS levelsWeeks of gestationCase-control studyAntenatal screening programmeAssisted reproduction techniquesMedian valueSerum levelsMIS levelsMaternal ageScreening programPregnancyDown syndromeUnaffected controlsReproduction techniquesSignificant correlationSyndromePlasma proteinsSerum
2000
Progesterone, Inhibin, and hCG Multiple Marker Strategy to Differentiate Viable From Nonviable Pregnancies
PHIPPS M, HOGAN J, PEIPERT J, LAMBERT-MESSERLIAN G, CANICK J, SEIFER D. Progesterone, Inhibin, and hCG Multiple Marker Strategy to Differentiate Viable From Nonviable Pregnancies. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 95: 227-231. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200002000-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBiomarkersChorionic GonadotropinChorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, HumanCohort StudiesFemaleFetal ViabilityHumansInhibinsPredictive Value of TestsPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy OutcomePregnancy Trimester, FirstProgesteroneProspective StudiesROC CurveSensitivity and SpecificityConceptsDual-biomarker strategyMultiple biomarker strategyNonviable pregnanciesSerum progesteroneBiomarker strategiesComplaints of painProspective cohort studySymptomatic pregnant womenCombination of progesteroneCohort studyCombination of serumInhibin AUrine biomarkersFirst trimesterPregnant womenEarly gestationNonviable outcomesPregnancySingle biomarkerHCGProgesteroneSpecific biomarkersDiagnostic accuracySerum samplesBiomarkersProgesterone, inhibin, and hCG multiple marker strategy to differentiate viable from nonviable pregnancies.
Phipps M, Hogan J, Peipert J, Lambert-Messerlian G, Canick J, Seifer D. Progesterone, inhibin, and hCG multiple marker strategy to differentiate viable from nonviable pregnancies. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 95: 227-31. PMID: 10674584, DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(99)00480-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBiomarkersChorionic GonadotropinChorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, HumanCohort StudiesFemaleFetal ViabilityHumansInhibinsPredictive Value of TestsPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy OutcomePregnancy Trimester, FirstProgesteroneProspective StudiesROC CurveSensitivity and SpecificityConceptsDual-biomarker strategyMultiple biomarker strategyNonviable pregnanciesSerum progesteroneBiomarker strategiesComplaints of painProspective cohort studySymptomatic pregnant womenCombination of progesteroneCohort studyCombination of serumInhibin AUrine biomarkersFirst trimesterPregnant womenEarly gestationNonviable outcomesPregnancySingle biomarkerHCGProgesteroneSpecific biomarkersDiagnostic accuracySerum samplesBiomarkers
1998
The detection of diminished ovarian reserve in infertile women
Sharara F, Scott R, Seifer D. The detection of diminished ovarian reserve in infertile women. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1998, 179: 804-812. PMID: 9757994, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(98)70087-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian reserveOwn gametesDiminished ovarian reserveFetal cardiac activityLower chanceReproductive technologiesInfertility populationInfertile womenProvocative testsPregnancy lossPregnancy rateInvasive therapyHigh incidenceExpensive treatmentWomenCardiac activityLate 30sEarly 40sMultiple testingDaily challengesPregnancyUltrasonographyInfertilityTherapyCliniciansPredicting Probabilities of Pregnancy and Multiple Gestation From In Vitro Fertilization—A New Model
WHEELER C, COLE B, FRISHMAN G, SEIFER D, LOVEGREEN S, HACKETT R. Predicting Probabilities of Pregnancy and Multiple Gestation From In Vitro Fertilization—A New Model. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1998, 91: 696-700. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-199805000-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple gestationsProbability of pregnancyEmbryo scoreNumber of embryosThird implantationFertilization cyclesInfant HospitalIVF programVitro FertilizationEmbryo transferPregnancySecond implantationLogistic regressionPatient-specific informationGestationP2/P1Embryo scoringHospitalScoresAgeImplantationBest predictorP3/P2PatientsPredicting probabilities of pregnancy and multiple gestation from in vitro fertilization--a new model.
Wheeler C, Cole B, Frishman G, Seifer D, Lovegreen S, Hackett R. Predicting probabilities of pregnancy and multiple gestation from in vitro fertilization--a new model. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1998, 91: 696-700. PMID: 9572213, DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(98)00008-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIn vitro fertilizationEmbryo scoreMultiple gestationsProbability of pregnancyIn vitro fertilization programDistribution of pregnanciesEmbryo transferInfant hospitalizationPregnancyGestationIncreasing ageLogistic regressionPatient-specific informationScoresImplantationEmbryosPredicted probabilityAgePatientsInfants
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 rate
1996
Effects of fetal number and multifetal reduction on length of in vitro fertilization pregnancies.
Haning RV, Seifer DB, Wheeler CA, Frishman GN, Silver H, Pierce DJ. Effects of fetal number and multifetal reduction on length of in vitro fertilization pregnancies. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1996, 87: 964-8. PMID: 8649707, DOI: 10.1016/0029-7844(96)00059-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDuration of gestationMultifetal reductionFertilization pregnanciesMultifetal pregnancy reductionIVF pregnanciesTriplet pregnanciesMultiple gestationsMean gestationIVF programPregnancy reductionViable fetusesMore fetusesFetal numberPregnancyGestationWeeksFetusesRegression analysisDurationSpontaneous reductionNatural causesTwinsWomenRelaxin secretion in in vitro fertilization pregnancies
Haning R, Goldsmith L, Seifer D, Wheeler C, Frishman G, Sarmento J, Weiss G. Relaxin secretion in in vitro fertilization pregnancies. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1996, 174: 233-240. PMID: 8572013, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(96)70400-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman chorionic gonadotropinSecretion of relaxinChorionic gonadotropinCorpora luteaSerum estradiolSerum relaxinFunctional statusHuman chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) injectionOvarian hyperstimulation syndromeSerum of womenSecretion of steroidsSerum relaxin concentrationsFertilization pregnanciesHyperstimulation syndromePremature deliveryMultiple gestationsGonadotropin injectionRelaxin secretionMore injectionsRelaxin concentrationsProgesterone concentrationsMultiple linear regression analysisPregnancyGonadotropinSteroid concentrations
1995
Laparoscopic 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 indexPregnancyDiagnosisPatientsSurgeryGonadotropinMethotrexateManagementSuspicionPersistence of a Persistent Ectopic Pregnancy: Laparoscopic Recognition and Treatment
COPPERMAN A, SEIFER D, HIRSCHMAN S, REYNIAK J. Persistence of a Persistent Ectopic Pregnancy: Laparoscopic Recognition and Treatment. Journal Of Gynecologic Surgery 1995, 11: 181-184. DOI: 10.1089/gyn.1995.11.181.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchΒ-hCG titersEctopic pregnancyTrophoblastic tissuePersistent ectopic pregnancyLinear salpingostomyTubal pregnancyClinical responseConservative treatmentClinical entityHistologic verificationTubal occlusionPersistent massGynecologic surgeonsPregnancyTreatmentSurgeonsTitersPersistent tissueTissueSalpingostomyPrevalence
1994
Reproductive potential after treatment for persistent ectopic pregnancy **Presented in part at the conjoint meeting of The American Fertility Society and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, October 11 to 14, 1993.
Seifer D, Silva P, Grainger D, Barber S, Grant W, Gutmann J. Reproductive potential after treatment for persistent ectopic pregnancy **Presented in part at the conjoint meeting of The American Fertility Society and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, October 11 to 14, 1993. Fertility And Sterility 1994, 62: 194-196. PMID: 8005291, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)56841-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContralateral fallopian tubeClinical pregnancy rateFallopian tubePregnancy rateCumulative clinical pregnancy rateIntrauterine pregnancy ratePersistent ectopic pregnancyAmerican Fertility SocietyClinical pregnancyEctopic pregnancyTreatment failureCanadian FertilityAndrology SocietySuccessful treatmentPrimary treatmentFertility SocietyRelative riskReproductive outcomesConjoint MeetingObvious pathologySignificant associationSuccess rateTreatmentPregnancySalpingectomy