2023
Vitamin D and infertility
Simpson S, Pal L. Vitamin D and infertility. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2023, 35: 300-305. PMID: 37266579, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000887.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovarian syndromeVitamin DGynaecological disordersVitamin D serum levelsOvarian reserve parametersD serum levelsVitamin D deficiencyVitamin D statusDiminished ovarian reserveCommon gynaecological disorderReproductive health burdenHigher pregnancy rateD deficiencyD statusOvarian reserveOvarian syndromeInfertile womenSerum levelsUterine myomaMenstrual regularityEndometriosis patientsInsulin levelsUterine fibroidsHealth burdenPregnancy rateImproving preparedness of emergency medicine residents in the management of postpartum hemorrhage: A randomized controlled study of two pedagogical approaches
Casper S, Kayani T, Galerneau F, Evans L, Pal L. Improving preparedness of emergency medicine residents in the management of postpartum hemorrhage: A randomized controlled study of two pedagogical approaches. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2023, 161: 1033-1039. PMID: 36527258, DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14631.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostpartum hemorrhagePPH managementEmergency medicine residentsManagement of PPHMedicine residentsPost-intervention assessmentT-testStudent's t-testClinical skills scoresBaseline testingImprovement of knowledgeParticipants' knowledgeDidactic lecturesHemorrhageEM residentsSimulation-based trainingDidactic sessionsForm of interventionEffects of covariatesAddition of simulationStructured curriculumNovel curriculumParticipants
2015
Management options and fertility‐preserving therapy for premenopausal endometrial hyperplasia and early‐stage endometrial cancer
Gressel GM, Parkash V, Pal L. Management options and fertility‐preserving therapy for premenopausal endometrial hyperplasia and early‐stage endometrial cancer. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2015, 131: 234-239. PMID: 26384790, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.06.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly-stage endometrial cancerEndometrial cancerEndometrial hyperplasiaFertility preservationFuture fertilityRisk factorsComplex atypical endometrial hyperplasiaEndometrial hyperplasia/cancerType 2 diabetes mellitusFertility-preserving therapyAtypical endometrial hyperplasiaPolycystic ovarian syndromeChronic anovulationLifestyle modificationPremenopausal womenConservative managementOvarian syndromeDefinitive managementDiabetes mellitusEndometrial pathologyGlycemic controlMetabolic syndromeDATA COLLECTIONCochrane DatabaseInsulin resistance
2008
Gender “tailored” conceptions: should the option of embryo gender selection be available to infertile couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology?
Merhi Z, Pal L. Gender “tailored” conceptions: should the option of embryo gender selection be available to infertile couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology? Journal Of Medical Ethics 2008, 34: 590. PMID: 18667646, DOI: 10.1136/jme.2007.022079.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersLess is more: increased gonadotropin use for ovarian stimulation adversely influences clinical pregnancy and live birth after in vitro fertilization
Pal L, Jindal S, Witt BR, Santoro N. Less is more: increased gonadotropin use for ovarian stimulation adversely influences clinical pregnancy and live birth after in vitro fertilization. Fertility And Sterility 2008, 89: 1694-1701. PMID: 18440515, PMCID: PMC2601677, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.05.055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNondonor IVF cyclesClinical pregnancyCycle cancellationLive birthsGonadotropin useIVF cyclesSpontaneous miscarriageOvarian reserve statusOvarian hyperstimulation resultsHigh gonadotropinsOvarian stimulationFertilization cyclesIVF outcomesOocyte yieldWorse prognosisRetrospective studyIVF centerImproved outcomesAggressive approachMAIN OUTCOMEPregnancyIVFHigher likelihoodBirthOutcomes
2004
Postthaw blastomere survival is predictive of the success of frozen–Thawed embryo transfer cycles
Pal L, Kovacs P, Witt B, Jindal S, Santoro N, Barad D. Postthaw blastomere survival is predictive of the success of frozen–Thawed embryo transfer cycles. Fertility And Sterility 2004, 82: 821-826. PMID: 15482754, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.02.136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmbryo transfer cyclesFET cyclesBlastomere survivalImplantation rateTransfer cyclesFrozen-thawed embryo transfer cyclesClinical pregnancy rateTertiary care facilitySerum P levelsClinical pregnancyHCG administrationInfertile womenRetrospective studyInverse associationIVF unitPregnancy rateMAIN OUTCOMECare facilitiesPregnancySurvivalOutcomesEmbryo survivalLower survivalHigher survivalAdministration
2003
Omental trophoblastic implants and hemoperitoneum after laparoscopic salpingostomy for ectopic pregnancy. A case report.
Pal L, Parkash V, Rutherford TJ. Omental trophoblastic implants and hemoperitoneum after laparoscopic salpingostomy for ectopic pregnancy. A case report. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2003, 48: 57-9. PMID: 12611098.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEctopic pregnancyLaparoscopic salpingostomyTrophoblastic implantsIntraabdominal bleedingTrocar placementCommon gynecologic emergencyPositive intraabdominal pressureRecurrent ectopic pregnancySerum beta-hCGUneventful postoperative courseAnterior abdominal wallPostoperative day 21Infracolic omentectomyActive bleedingExploratory laparotomyLaparoscopic managementTubal rupturePostoperative coursePostoperative periodPostoperative surveillanceBeta-hCGTrendelenburg positionSurgical interventionCase reportGynecologic emergencies
1999
Effect of a baseline ovarian cyst on the outcome of in vitro fertilization–embryo transfer
Segal S, Shifren J, Isaacson K, Leykin L, Chang Y, Pal L, Toth T. Effect of a baseline ovarian cyst on the outcome of in vitro fertilization–embryo transfer. Fertility And Sterility 1999, 71: 274-277. PMID: 9988397, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(98)00449-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBaseline ovarian cystsOvarian cystsHCG administrationE2 levelsPregnancy rateDay 3Cycle day 3Fertilization-embryo transferOutcome of IVFNumber of folliclesNumber of oocytesNumber of embryosBaseline cystOvarian hyperstimulationIVF-ETPoor outcomeRetrospective studyUltrasound examinationMAIN OUTCOMEAcademic centersFertilization unitCystsPatientsMature oocytesOutcomes
1998
Impact of Varying Stages of Endometriosis on the Outcome of In Vitro Fertilization–Embryo Transfer
Pal L, Shifren J, Isaacson K, Chang Y, Leykin L, Toth T. Impact of Varying Stages of Endometriosis on the Outcome of In Vitro Fertilization–Embryo Transfer. Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 1998, 15: 27-31. PMID: 9493063, PMCID: PMC3468198, DOI: 10.1023/a:1022574221115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSeverity of endometriosisMale factor infertilityIVF cyclesIVF-ETGroup BGroup AIVF-embryo transfer cyclesVitro Fertilization-Embryo TransferAmerican Fertility Society classificationGonadotropin-releasing hormone agonistAcademic IVF programDay 3 follicleHuman menopausal gonadotropinCycles of IVFFertilization-embryo transferIU/LCombination of FSHOocytes of patientsSeverity of diseaseQuality of oocytesImpact of severityMenopausal gonadotropinOvarian hyperstimulationAdvanced diseaseClinical pregnancy
1997
Outcome of IVF in DES-Exposed Daughters: Experience in the 90s
Pal L, Shifren J, Isaacson K, Chang Y, Marean M, Leykin L, Toth T. Outcome of IVF in DES-Exposed Daughters: Experience in the 90s. Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 1997, 14: 513-517. PMID: 9401869, PMCID: PMC3454843, DOI: 10.1023/a:1021175326230.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMassachusetts General HospitalOngoing pregnancy rateOutcome of IVFIVF cyclesInfertile womenUtero exposurePregnancy rateAcademic IVF programDay 3 levelsOutcome of ARTSelf-reported historyQuality of embryosOvarian hyperstimulationUtero DiethylstilbestrolControl patientsIdiopathic infertilitySerum estradiolImplantation rateInfertile patientsIVF programGeneral HospitalIVF unitEmbryo transferPatientsLow implantation