2023
AMH independently predicts aneuploidy but not live birth per transfer in IVF PGT-A cycles
Li H, Seifer D, Tal R. AMH independently predicts aneuploidy but not live birth per transfer in IVF PGT-A cycles. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2023, 21: 19. PMID: 36739415, PMCID: PMC9898926, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-023-01066-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAneuploidyAnti-Mullerian HormoneBlastocystFemaleFertilization in VitroGenetic TestingHumansPregnancyPreimplantation DiagnosisRetrospective StudiesConceptsAnti-Müllerian hormoneNumber of embryosEuploid embryosLive birthsOocyte qualityAge groupsSignificant independent predictorsCase-control analysisSART CORS databasePreimplantation genetic testingAMH levelsIVF cyclesIndependent predictorsIVF outcomesOocyte yieldNormal embryosPredictive roleGenetic testingFinal analysisBirthAgeIVFSubset of cyclesHormonePGT
2022
Age-related changes in Folliculogenesis and potential modifiers to improve fertility outcomes - A narrative review
Esencan E, Beroukhim G, Seifer D. Age-related changes in Folliculogenesis and potential modifiers to improve fertility outcomes - A narrative review. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2022, 20: 156. PMID: 36397149, PMCID: PMC9670479, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-022-01033-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAnti-Mullerian HormoneCumulus CellsFemaleFertilityFollicular FluidHumansVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AConceptsInsulin-like growth factor-1Vascular endothelial growth factorAge-related changesAntimullerian hormoneFertility outcomesIndividual studiesGrowth factor-1Endothelial growth factorObstetrical outcomesVitamin DOocyte quantityOvarian agingFollicular depletionFollicular fluidIntraovarian regulatorsRodent studiesHealthy oocytesNarrative reviewReproductive agingPotential modifiersCumulus cellsGrowth factorFactor 1Mitochondrial functionOutcomes
2021
AMH Highly Correlates With Cumulative Live Birth Rate in Women with Diminished Ovarian Reserve Independent of Age*
Tal R, Seifer DB, Tal R, Granger E, Wantman E, Tal O. AMH Highly Correlates With Cumulative Live Birth Rate in Women with Diminished Ovarian Reserve Independent of Age*. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2021, 106: 2754-2766. PMID: 33729496, DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab168.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAnti-Mullerian HormoneBirth RateFemaleHumansLive BirthOvarian ReservePregnancyReproductive Techniques, AssistedConceptsCumulative live birth rateDiminished ovarian reserveLive birth rateSerum AMHLive birthsAge strataRetrieval cycleAntimüllerian hormone levelsReproductive technology cyclesCumulative live birthMain outcome measuresMultiple logistic regressionNumber of oocytesBirth rateRegression analysisPreimplantation genetic testingAddition of AMHPercentage of cyclesOvarian reserveIndependent predictorsOvarian responseHormone levelsRetrospective analysisOutcome measuresEmbryo transferEthnicity/Race and Age-Specific Variations of Serum AMH in Women—A Review
Kotlyar AM, Seifer DB. Ethnicity/Race and Age-Specific Variations of Serum AMH in Women—A Review. Frontiers In Endocrinology 2021, 11: 593216. PMID: 33633682, PMCID: PMC7900163, DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.593216.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
The association between anti-Müllerian hormone and vitamin 25(OH)D serum levels and polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescent females
Simpson S, Seifer DB, Shabanova V, Lynn AY, Howe C, Rowe E, Caprio S, Vash-Margita A. The association between anti-Müllerian hormone and vitamin 25(OH)D serum levels and polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescent females. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2020, 18: 118. PMID: 33218348, PMCID: PMC7679991, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-020-00676-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAnti-Mullerian HormoneFemaleHumansPolycystic Ovary SyndromeRegression AnalysisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsVitamin DYoung AdultConceptsPolycystic ovarian syndromeRotterdam diagnostic criteriaNon-PCOS groupMedian AMHOvarian syndromePCOS groupDiagnostic criteriaAnti-Müllerian hormone levelsAdolescent femalesRetrospective chart reviewTraditional clinical markersAnti-Müllerian hormoneCross-sectional studyWilcoxon rank sum testSignificant unadjusted differencesRank sum testD deficiencyChart reviewClinical featuresEndocrinology clinicSerum levelsAdjusted analysisUnadjusted comparisonsInsurance typeSurrogate markerAnti-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 interMenopauseInsufficiencyFolliclesHigh serum Antimullerian hormone levels are associated with lower live birth rates in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome undergoing assisted reproductive technology
Tal R, Seifer CM, Khanimov M, Seifer DB, Tal O. High serum Antimullerian hormone levels are associated with lower live birth rates in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome undergoing assisted reproductive technology. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2020, 18: 20. PMID: 32156287, PMCID: PMC7065318, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-020-00581-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLive birth rateLower live birth ratesHigh AMH groupAMH groupPCOS womenHigh AMHAMH concentrationsFirst fresh IVF/ICSI cycleBirth rateFresh IVF/ICSI cyclesGreater clinical pregnancy ratesSerum antimullerian hormone (AMH) levelsIVF/ICSI cyclesAntimullerian hormone levelsClinical pregnancy rateControlled ovarian stimulationRetrospective cohort studySerum AMH levelsPolycystic ovarian syndromeSerum AMH concentrationsLive birth outcomesNumber of embryosAMH levelsGonadotropin doseOvarian stimulation
2018
Antimüllerian hormone as a predictor of live birth following assisted reproduction: an analysis of 85,062 fresh and thawed cycles from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System database for 2012–2013
Tal R, Seifer DB, Wantman E, Baker V, Tal O. Antimüllerian hormone as a predictor of live birth following assisted reproduction: an analysis of 85,062 fresh and thawed cycles from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System database for 2012–2013. Fertility And Sterility 2018, 109: 258-265. PMID: 29331235, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2017.10.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultAnti-Mullerian HormoneArea Under CurveBiomarkersChi-Square DistributionCryopreservationDatabases, FactualEmbryo TransferFemaleFertilization in VitroHumansInfertilityLive BirthLogistic ModelsMaleOdds RatioPregnancyPregnancy RateRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsROC CurveSingle Embryo TransferTime FactorsTreatment Outcome
2017
Potential therapeutic applications of human anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) analogues in reproductive medicine
Kushnir VA, Seifer DB, Barad DH, Sen A, Gleicher N. Potential therapeutic applications of human anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) analogues in reproductive medicine. Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 2017, 34: 1105-1113. PMID: 28643088, PMCID: PMC5581791, DOI: 10.1007/s10815-017-0977-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-Mullerian HormoneFemaleHumansOvarian FollicleOvulation InductionPolycystic Ovary SyndromeReproductionReproductive MedicineConceptsAnti-Müllerian hormonePolycystic ovarian syndromePotential therapeutic applicationsReproductive medicineOnset of menopauseNew potential therapeutic applicationsOvarian follicular developmentTherapeutic applicationsSpecific disease conditionsPromising therapeutic applicationOvarian syndromeOvulation inductionFertility preservationPharmacologic agentsFollicular developmentHormone analogueReproductive tractDisease conditionsTherapeutic usesTGF-beta superfamilyAntagonist functionImportant regulatorDiagnostic purposesGonadal tissueKey regulatorOvarian reserve testing: a user’s guide
Tal R, Seifer DB. Ovarian reserve testing: a user’s guide. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2017, 217: 129-140. PMID: 28235465, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.02.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-Mullerian HormoneDiagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and GynecologicalFemaleHumansOvarian ReservePractice Guidelines as TopicConceptsOvarian reserve testingOvarian reserve testsOvarian reserveAntimüllerian hormoneDay 3 follicle-stimulating hormonePolycystic ovary syndromeFemale cancer patientsFollicle-stimulating hormoneFertility treatment optionsSelection of treatmentAntral follicular countAge-specific valuesGood predictive valueComplex clinical phenomenonOvarian hyperstimulationOvarian stimulationOvary syndromeGonadotoxic therapyTreatment optionsCancer patientsPoor responseReproductive ageFollicular countReproductive endocrinologistsTreatment protocol
2016
Direct vitamin D3 actions on rhesus macaque follicles in three-dimensional culture: assessment of follicle survival, growth, steroid, and antimüllerian hormone production
Xu J, Hennebold JD, Seifer DB. Direct vitamin D3 actions on rhesus macaque follicles in three-dimensional culture: assessment of follicle survival, growth, steroid, and antimüllerian hormone production. Fertility And Sterility 2016, 106: 1815-1820.e1. PMID: 27678030, PMCID: PMC5136302, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.08.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVitamin D3Follicle survivalPreantral follicle survivalAntral folliclesWeek 5High-dose vitamin D3Direct actionAntimüllerian hormone concentrationsAntral follicle diameterPrimate follicular developmentVitamin D3 actionAntral follicle growthDihydroxy vitamin D3Rhesus monkey ovariesSecondary preantral folliclesFemale rhesus macaquesMacaque folliclesPrimate follicleD3 actionAMH concentrationsNational Primate Research CenterAMH productionPrimate Research CenterFollicle diameterMAIN OUTCOME
2015
Prognostic indicators of assisted reproduction technology outcomes of cycles with ultralow serum antimüllerian hormone: a multivariate analysis of over 5,000 autologous cycles from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System database for 2012–2013
Seifer DB, Tal O, Wantman E, Edul P, Baker VL. Prognostic indicators of assisted reproduction technology outcomes of cycles with ultralow serum antimüllerian hormone: a multivariate analysis of over 5,000 autologous cycles from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System database for 2012–2013. Fertility And Sterility 2015, 105: 385-393.e3. PMID: 26515380, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-Mullerian HormoneBiomarkersCryopreservationDatabases, FactualEmbryo TransferFemaleFertilityFertilization in VitroHumansInfertilityLinear ModelsLive BirthLogistic ModelsMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOocyte RetrievalPatient SelectionPregnancyPregnancy RatePregnancy, MultipleReproductive Techniques, AssistedRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsLive birth rateAntimüllerian hormoneCancellation rateAMH levelsAssisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System databaseAssisted reproduction technology (ART) outcomesEmbryo cryopreservation ratesSerum antimüllerian hormoneTotal cancellation rateMultiple birth ratesReporting System databaseCycle startAutologous cyclesClinical pregnancyCycle cancellationPrognostic factorsAMH valuesFresh cyclesCycle outcomePrognostic indicatorAMH concentrationsRetrospective analysisMAIN OUTCOMEEmbryo transferMultivariate analysisAssessing ovarian response: antral follicle count versus anti-Müllerian hormone
Fleming R, Seifer DB, Frattarelli JL, Ruman J. Assessing ovarian response: antral follicle count versus anti-Müllerian hormone. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2015, 31: 486-496. PMID: 26283017, DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2015.06.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-Mullerian HormoneBiomarkersCell CountFemaleHumansOocytesOvarian FollicleOvarian ReserveOvulation InductionPredictive Value of TestsPregnancyUltrasonographyConceptsAntral follicle countAnti-Müllerian hormoneAMH levelsOvarian reserveFollicle countOvarian responseFollicle numberPredictive valueSerum anti-Müllerian hormoneGood predictive valuePersonalization of treatmentGold standard biomarkerOvarian stimulationExogenous gonadotrophinsMenstrual cyclePoor responseHormone biomarkersOocyte numberUltrasound biomarkersBiomarkersAmerican SocietyGood responseSame ageHormoneStimulation
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 treatmentImpact of CD4+ Lymphocytes and HIV Infection on Anti‐Müllerian Hormone Levels in a Large Cohort of HIV‐infected and HIV‐uninfected Women
Scherzer R, Bacchetti P, Messerlian G, Goderre J, Maki PM, Seifer DB, Anastos K, Karim R, Greenblatt RM. Impact of CD4+ Lymphocytes and HIV Infection on Anti‐Müllerian Hormone Levels in a Large Cohort of HIV‐infected and HIV‐uninfected Women. American Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 2014, 73: 273-284. PMID: 25339186, PMCID: PMC4323676, DOI: 10.1111/aji.12332.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnti-Müllerian hormone levelsUninfected womenHigh AMHHIV infectionCD4 countLymphocyte countHormone levelsCurrent CD4 countImpact of CD4Total lymphocyte countCD4 T cellsHormonal contraceptive useOvarian granulosa cell functionsGranulosa cell functionPast weight lossHIV viraemiaNadir CD4Undetectable viraemiaUninfected participantsAMH levelsLow AMHOvarian functionDetectable viraemiaT cellsLarge cohortIs AMH a regulator of follicular atresia?
Seifer DB, Merhi Z. Is AMH a regulator of follicular atresia? Journal Of Assisted Reproduction And Genetics 2014, 31: 1403-1407. PMID: 25193290, PMCID: PMC4389943, DOI: 10.1007/s10815-014-0328-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-Mullerian HormoneApoptosisFemaleFollicular AtresiaGranulosa CellsHumansMenopauseModels, BiologicalOvarySignal TransductionTime FactorsConceptsFollicular atresiaNatural ovarian agingPolycystic ovary syndromeOnset of menopausePremature ovarian insufficiencyTreatment of PCOSDifferent patient populationsBasic science studiesTiming of onsetOvary syndromePatient populationOvarian agingOvarian failureHuman ovaryTreatment strategiesAMH productionOvarian insufficiencyIntraovarian regulatorsGrowth factorCellular originCritical growth factorsCancer therapyMenopauseAtresiaAMHCharacterization 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 syndromeVitamin D Increases Serum Levels of the Soluble Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products in Women With PCOS
Irani M, Minkoff H, Seifer DB, Merhi Z. Vitamin D Increases Serum Levels of the Soluble Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products in Women With PCOS. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2014, 99: e886-e890. PMID: 24606102, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2013-4374.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced glycation end productsPolycystic ovary syndromeAnti-Mullerian hormoneSerum anti-Mullerian hormoneGlycation end productsVitamin DSerum sRAGED3 supplementationDeficient womenAMH concentrationsVit D3Soluble receptorDeposition of AGEsAbnormal ovarian folliculogenesisDihydroxyvitamin D3 supplementationSerum sRAGE levelsVit D3 supplementationVitamin D supplementationSerum AMH levelsVitamin D deficiencyBody mass indexD supplementationAMH levelsD deficiencySRAGE levels
2013
But isn't antimüllerian hormone still better than follicle-stimulating hormone?
Toner JP, Seifer DB. But isn't antimüllerian hormone still better than follicle-stimulating hormone? Fertility And Sterility 2013, 99: e21. PMID: 23628108, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.03.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWhy we may abandon basal follicle-stimulating hormone testing: a sea change in determining ovarian reserve using antimüllerian hormone
Toner JP, Seifer DB. Why we may abandon basal follicle-stimulating hormone testing: a sea change in determining ovarian reserve using antimüllerian hormone. Fertility And Sterility 2013, 99: 1825-1830. PMID: 23548941, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.03.001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research