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
Anti-Mullerian Hormone Signaling: Relevance for Pathophysiology of PCOS and Implications for Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Managing Ovulatory Dysfunction of PCOS
Shapiro A, Kushnir V, Seifer D. Anti-Mullerian Hormone Signaling: Relevance for Pathophysiology of PCOS and Implications for Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Managing Ovulatory Dysfunction of PCOS. 2022, 511-525. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92589-5_25.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolycystic ovary syndromeAnti-Mullerian hormonePathophysiology of PCOSSerum anti-Mullerian hormoneElevated AMH levelsAvailable treatment modalitiesNovel therapeutic approachesFuture therapeutic targetsChronic anovulationOvulatory dysfunctionAMH levelsOvary syndromeOvulatory functionTreatment modalitiesNormal folliculogenesisTherapeutic approachesTherapeutic targetPatientsCritical roleAnovulationDysfunctionPathophysiologySyndromeFolliculogenesisHormone
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 studiesFailurePatientsIVFCorrection to: Psychological experience and coping strategies of patients in the Northeast US delaying care for infertility during the COVID-19 pandemic
Seifer DB, Petok WD, Agrawal A, Glenn TL, Bayer AH, Witt BR, Burgin BD, Lieman HJ. Correction to: Psychological experience and coping strategies of patients in the Northeast US delaying care for infertility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2021, 19: 66. PMID: 33910567, PMCID: PMC8079515, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-021-00746-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychological experience and coping strategies of patients in the Northeast US delaying care for infertility during the COVID-19 pandemic
Seifer DB, Petok WD, Agrawal A, Glenn TL, Bayer AH, Witt BR, Burgin BD, Lieman HJ. Psychological experience and coping strategies of patients in the Northeast US delaying care for infertility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2021, 19: 28. PMID: 33618732, PMCID: PMC7899935, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-021-00721-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
National survey of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology membership regarding insurance coverage for assisted reproductive technologies
Seifer DB, Wantman E, Sparks AE, Luke B, Doody KJ, Toner JP, van Voorhis BJ, Lin PC, Reindollar RH. National survey of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology membership regarding insurance coverage for assisted reproductive technologies. Fertility And Sterility 2018, 110: 1081-1088.e1. PMID: 30396552, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.07.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective single embryo transferHigh annual volumeInsurance coverageInfertility insurance coverageVulnerable populationsMultivariable logistic regressionOverall response rateSingle embryo transferReproductive technologiesSignificant predictive valueFertility preservationCancer patientsOdds ratioTransgender patientsMAIN OUTCOMEPredictive valueResponse rateNumber of casesPatientsPractice settingsLogistic regressionUninsured populationAnnual volumeMajority of respondentsGenetic disorders
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
Successful 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
2002
Mitochondrial deletions in luteinized granulosa cells as a function of age in women undergoing in vitro fertilization
Seifer DB, DeJesus V, Hubbard K. Mitochondrial deletions in luteinized granulosa cells as a function of age in women undergoing in vitro fertilization. Fertility And Sterility 2002, 78: 1046-1048. PMID: 12413991, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(02)04214-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGranulosa cellsAdvanced reproductive ageLuteinized granulosa cellsMitochondrial DNA deletionsGonadotropin stimulationReproductive ageMAIN OUTCOMEFollicular aspirationFertility clinicsFunction of ageYoung womenWomenIVFAgeDNA deletionsCellsMitochondrial deletionsYearsNormal mitochondriaNormal mtDNAPatientsDeletionClinicSubstantial decreaseDNA microarray analysis of the expression profiles of luteinized granulosa cells as a function of ovarian reserve
Chin KV, Seifer DB, Feng B, Lin Y, Shih WC. DNA microarray analysis of the expression profiles of luteinized granulosa cells as a function of ovarian reserve. Fertility And Sterility 2002, 77: 1214-1218. PMID: 12057731, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(02)03114-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLuteinized granulosa cellsOvarian reserveDNA microarray analysisGranulosa cellsExpression profilesMicroarray analysisSequence tagsFertilization-embryo transferUniversity-based fertility clinicExpression profilingComplementary DNA microarray analysisGonadotropin stimulationFollicular aspirationMAIN OUTCOMEFertility clinicsWomenDNA microarraysGene expressionCellsGenesProfilingPatientsIVFClinicSignature patterns
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
2000
Environmental Factors in Infertility
HRUSKA K, FURTH P, SEIFER D, SHARARA F, FLAWS J. Environmental Factors in Infertility. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology 2000, 43: 821. PMID: 11100299, DOI: 10.1097/00003081-200012000-00014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPoor exposure assessmentRate of miscarriageAdverse reproductive outcomesDry cleaning industryMagnitude of riskAlcohol intakeCigarette smokingSuccessful pregnancyReproductive outcomesOutcome measurementsAlcohol consumptionRecruitment biasSmall sample sizeAdditional studiesEnvironmental exposuresEnvironmental toxicantsExposure assessmentSperm productionPatientsCliniciansWomenExposureMenReproductive capacitySample sizeNEW TREATMENTS OF HYPERANDROGENISM AND HIRSUTISM
Hock DL, Seifer DB. NEW TREATMENTS OF HYPERANDROGENISM AND HIRSUTISM. Obstetrics And Gynecology Clinics Of North America 2000, 27: 567-581. PMID: 10958004, DOI: 10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70156-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAndrogen effectsAdministration of antiandrogensForm of hirsutismMost patientsMedical therapyHormonal suppressionAndrogen productionPhysical therapyNew treatmentsFemale populationHair folliclesBody hairHirsutismTherapyHair removalTreatment methodsHyperandrogenismAntiandrogensPatientsFolliclesAdministration
1998
Effects of ovarian source, patient age, and menstrual cycle phase on in vitro maturation of immature human oocytes
Whitacre K, Seifer D, Friedman C, Coskun S, Kennard E, Kim M, Alak B. Effects of ovarian source, patient age, and menstrual cycle phase on in vitro maturation of immature human oocytes. Fertility And Sterility 1998, 70: 1015-1021. PMID: 9848288, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(98)00339-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGerminal vesicle breakdownOvarian sourceNuclear maturationPatient ageGynecologic surgeryFollicular phaseLuteal phaseImmature human oocytesFinal meiotic maturationMenstrual cycle phaseYears of agePercentage of oocytesCycle phaseMetaphase II stageIVF programMenstrual cyclePatient criteriaMAIN OUTCOMEVitro maturationPatientsHuman oocytesOocyte maturationMII stageOocyte's abilityVesicle breakdownPredicting 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 probabilityAgePatientsInfantsPredicting 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/P2PatientsInhibin-B: The Physiologic Basis of the Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test for Ovarian Reserve Screening 1This work was supported by The Bethesda Foundation.1
Hofmann G, Danforth D, Seifer D. Inhibin-B: The Physiologic Basis of the Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test for Ovarian Reserve Screening 1This work was supported by The Bethesda Foundation.1. Fertility And Sterility 1998, 69: 474-477. PMID: 9531880, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00531-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClomiphene citrate challenge testInhibin B concentrationsNormal ovarian reserveDiminished ovarian reserveOvarian reserve screeningOvarian reserveDay 3Challenge testSerum inhibin B concentrationElevated FSH concentrationsTertiary fertility centerCycle day 3Cycle day 10Higher inhibin B concentrationsInhibin B productionFSH levelsFSH concentrationsFertility centerMAIN OUTCOMEPhysiologic basisFollicular apparatusDay 10WomenPatientsFertility evaluation
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
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 indexPregnancyDiagnosisPatientsSurgeryGonadotropinMethotrexateManagementSuspicionLaparoscopic-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