Featured Publications
Women with PCOS who undergo IVF: a comprehensive review of therapeutic strategies for successful outcomes
Kotlyar A, Seifer D. Women with PCOS who undergo IVF: a comprehensive review of therapeutic strategies for successful outcomes. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2023, 21: 70. PMID: 37528417, PMCID: PMC10391774, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-023-01120-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovarian syndromeOvarian hyperstimulation syndromeOvarian stimulationStimulation protocolFrozen embryo transfer cyclesVitamin D repletionGnRH agonist triggerVitamin D levelsEmbryo transfer cyclesOvarian stimulation protocolsAntagonist cyclesHyperstimulation syndromeHypertensive disordersIVF cyclesPCOS patientsAgonist triggerOvarian syndromeOocyte yieldD levelsImproved outcomesPregnancy rateCommon causeIVF performanceTherapeutic courseInfertile couplesRacial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to and Outcomes of Infertility Treatment and Assisted Reproductive Technology in the United States
Beroukhim G, Seifer D. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to and Outcomes of Infertility Treatment and Assisted Reproductive Technology in the United States. Endocrinology And Metabolism Clinics Of North America 2023, 52: 659-675. PMID: 37865480, DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2023.05.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanEthnicityFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHealthcare DisparitiesHispanic or LatinoHumansInfertilityInfertility, FemalePregnancyPregnancy OutcomeReproductive Techniques, AssistedSocial Determinants of HealthUnited StatesWhiteConceptsEthnic disparitiesInfertility treatmentIntrauterine insemination pregnancy ratesHigh infertility rateAmerican Indian womenAssisted Reproductive TechnologyClinical pregnancyObstetrical complicationsFertility carePregnancy lossFavorable outcomePregnancy rateInfertility rateLive birthsHigher oddsART outcomesHispanic womenWhite womenRobust studiesWomenIndian womenReproductive technologiesBlack womenOutcomesCare
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
2016
Biosimilar FSH preparations- are they identical twins or just siblings?
Orvieto R, Seifer DB. Biosimilar FSH preparations- are they identical twins or just siblings? Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2016, 14: 32. PMID: 27301324, PMCID: PMC4908720, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-016-0167-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFSH preparationsPregnancy rateClinical practicePhase 3 clinical trialsIncidence of OHSSOngoing pregnancy ratePolycystic ovary syndromeAdditional patient populationsPopulation of womenDose-response curveRecombinant FSH preparationsBiosimilar productsNormal respondersIVF failurePoor respondersOvary syndromeClinical efficacyPatient populationClinical trialsBiosimilar agentsSteelman-PohleyClinical useFurther comparative studiesPatientsIdentical twins
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 outcomesCharacterization of women with elevated antimüllerian hormone levels (AMH): correlation of AMH with polycystic ovarian syndrome phenotypes and assisted reproductive technology outcomes
Tal R, Seifer DB, Khanimov M, Malter HE, Grazi RV, Leader B. Characterization of women with elevated antimüllerian hormone levels (AMH): correlation of AMH with polycystic ovarian syndrome phenotypes and assisted reproductive technology outcomes. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 211: 59.e1-59.e8. PMID: 24593938, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.02.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum antimüllerian hormone levelsAntimüllerian hormone levelsClinical pregnancy ratePopulation of womenAMH levelsPregnancy rateHormone levelsHigher clinical pregnancy rateElevated AMH levelsPresence of amenorrheaMultiple pregnancy rateOvarian hyperstimulation syndromeRetrospective cohort studyHigher AMH levelsPolycystic ovarian morphologyPolycystic ovarian syndromeSyndrome phenotypeReproductive technology outcomesHyperstimulation syndromePCOS severityClinical pregnancyOvarian stimulationTotal testosteroneCohort studyOvarian syndrome
2012
Anti-Müllerian hormone as an independent predictor of twin versus singleton pregnancy in fresh cycles
Tal R, Seifer DB, Khanimov M, Schwartz E, Grazi RV, Malter HE. Anti-Müllerian hormone as an independent predictor of twin versus singleton pregnancy in fresh cycles. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2012, 26: 360-367. PMID: 23419793, DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2012.12.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnti-Müllerian hormoneSerum AMH concentrationsFresh non-donor cyclesSerum anti-Müllerian hormoneNon-donor cyclesTwin pregnanciesAMH concentrationsSingleton pregnanciesIndependent predictorsIncidence of twinsFresh cyclesMultiple pregnanciesFertility clinicsPossible predictorsEgg reserveQuantitative ovarian responseLive birth rateChance of pregnancyROC curve analysisSignificant predictive abilityMultiple gestationsOvarian responseTwin gestationsRetrospective studyPregnancy rate
2011
Random 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
2004
Impact of retained embryos on the outcome of assisted reproductive technologies
Lee HC, Seifer DB, Shelden RM. Impact of retained embryos on the outcome of assisted reproductive technologies. Fertility And Sterility 2004, 82: 334-337. PMID: 15302280, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.01.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmbryo transfer cyclesPregnancy outcomesEmbryo transferTransfer cyclesTransfer catheterInitial embryo transferEmbryo transfer catheterAssisted reproductive technology practiceRetained embryosOocyte retrievalImplantation rateDelivery ratePregnancy rateRetrospective analysisMAIN OUTCOMEReproductive technology practiceEmbryo cyclesUse of ultrasoundCatheterAdverse effectsFertilization programFrozen embryosReproductive technologiesOutcomesEmbryo retention
2003
In vitro fertilization in the older patient.
Derman SG, Seifer DB. In vitro fertilization in the older patient. Current Women'S Health Reports 2003, 3: 375-83. PMID: 12959695.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOlder patientsClomiphene citrate challenge testBasal follicle-stimulating hormoneAntral follicle countDiminished ovarian reserveLower oocyte yieldFollicle-stimulating hormoneHigher miscarriage rateMüllerian-inhibiting substanceHigher cancellation rateIVF success ratesLower pregnancy ratesFlare protocolInhibin BIVF patientsMiscarriage rateOvarian reserveOvarian volumeFollicle countGnRH antagonistOocyte yieldEstradiol levelsPregnancy rateAgonist doseStimulation protocol
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 managementRiskInseminationInductionQuestionnairePractice Patterns Among Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists Regarding High-Order Multiple Gestations
Hock D, Seifer D, Kontopoulos E, Ananth C. Practice Patterns Among Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists Regarding High-Order Multiple Gestations. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2002, 99: 763-770. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200205000-00016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-order multiple gestationsMultiple gestationsOverall pregnancy rateReproductive endocrinologistsIntrauterine inseminationOvulation inductionPractice patternsBoard-certified reproductive endocrinologistsHigher-order pregnanciesCurrent practice managementSurvey response ratePregnancy rateMost physiciansGestationResponse ratePractitioner demographicsEndocrinologistsInformed consentSequelaeMethods QuestionnairesIncidencePractice managementRiskInseminationInductionDetection and Therapeutic Approaches to Age-Related Infertility
Sharara F, Scott R, Seifer D. Detection and Therapeutic Approaches to Age-Related Infertility. 2002, 24-38. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-87690-5_3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
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 challengesPregnancyUltrasonographyInfertilityTherapyClinicians
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
1995
Laparoscopic-assisted tubal anastomosis
Frishman G, Seifer D. Laparoscopic-assisted tubal anastomosis. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 1995, 2: 411-415. PMID: 9050594, DOI: 10.1016/s1074-3804(05)80062-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTubal anastomosisHospital stayPregnancy rateLower body mass indexPostoperative pregnancy rateClinical pregnancy rateTertiary care settingBody mass indexLength of procedureLong-term resultsLaparoscopic approachMass indexPatent tubesSame surgeonTubal ligationTubal segmentsCare settingsLaparotomyLarger studyPatientsAnastomosisLatter groupSimilar time periodWomenLaparoscopic
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