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Preconceptional antithyroid peroxidase antibodies, but not thyroid-stimulating hormone, are associated with decreased live birth rates in infertile women

Aimee Seungdamrong, Anne Z. Steiner, Clarisa R. Gracia, Richard S. Legro, more

Fertility and Sterility > 2017 > 108 > 5 > 843-850

To study whether preconceptual thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and antithyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies are associated with poor reproductive outcomes in infertile women.Secondary analysis of data from two multicenter, randomized, controlled trials conducted by the Reproductive Medicine Network of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Multivariable...

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Introduction

William D. Schlaff

Fertility and Sterility > 2017 > 108 > 2 > 193-194

The alarming trend in opiate misuse in developed countries is prompting an increasingly strident public call for action. Although many in our field have assumed that this building crisis does not really affect us or our patients, data show that the emerging demographic at highest risk for misusing opiates clearly includes patients who seek care in our practices. The goals of this Views and Reviews...

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Anticipating things to come

William D. Schlaff, Alexander M. Dlugi

Fertility and Sterility > 2016 > 106 > 1 > 48-49

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Chlamydia trachomatis immunoglobulin G3 seropositivity is a predictor of reproductive outcomes in infertile women with patent fallopian tubes

Anne Z. Steiner, Michael P. Diamond, Richard S. Legro, William D. Schlaff, more

Fertility and Sterility > 2015 > 104 > 6 > 1522-1526

To determine if Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) seropositivity, as detected by the C. trachomatis elementary body (EB)–based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [EB ELISA] predicts pregnancy and pregnancy outcome among infertile women with documented tubal patency.Cohort study.Outpatient clinics.In all, 1,250 infertile women with documented tubal patency enrolled in 1 of 2 randomized controlled...

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Recruitment strategies in two reproductive medicine network infertility trials

Rebecca S. Usadi, Michael P. Diamond, Richard S. Legro, William D. Schlaff, more

Contemporary Clinical Trials > 2015 > 45 > PB > 196-200

Recruitment of individuals into clinical trials is a critical step in completing studies. Reports examining the effectiveness of different recruitment strategies, and specifically in infertile couples, are limited.We investigated recruitment methods used in two NIH sponsored trials, Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PPCOS II) and Assessment of Multiple Intrauterine Gestations from Ovarian Stimulation...

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Mental health counseling in third party reproduction

William D. Schlaff, Andrea Mechanick Braverman

Fertility and Sterility > 2015 > 104 > 3 > 499-500

Mental health professionals serve an important role in guiding intended parents through a myriad of considerations from donor or surrogate selection to issues of disclosure with children. This role has evolved due to many considerations including evolving practice and ethics guidelines, as well as other factors such as access to the internet. This Views and Reviews will explore how team care, inclusive...

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Role of mental health professionals in the care of infertile patients

William D. Schlaff, Andrea Mechanick Braverman

Fertility and Sterility > 2015 > 104 > 2 > 249-250

The authors of this Views and Reviews describe the evolution of the role of mental health counseling in infertility care. As the use of assisted reproductive technologies and third-party reproduction has grown, so too has the interest and demand for mental health services. A historical perspective is presented that sets the stage for subsequent discussions of key areas where mental health practitioners...

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Fellowship training and board certification in reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Joseph C. Gambone, James H. Segars, Marcelle Cedars, William D. Schlaff

Fertility and Sterility > 2015 > 104 > 1 > 3-7

Reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) is one of the original officially recognized subspecialties in obstetrics and gynecology and among the earlier subspecialties in medicine. Recognized by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1972, fellowship programs are now 3 years in length following an obstetrics and gynecology residency. Originally focused on endocrine problems related...

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Autonomy, futility, and good business in reproductive medicine: is the slope getting more slippery?

William D. Schlaff

Fertility and Sterility > 2015 > 103 > 3 > 626-627

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Performance of embryo transfer in fellowship training

William D. Schlaff

Fertility and Sterility > 2015 > 103 > 3 > 631-632

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Responding to change in reproductive endocrinology fellowships

William D. Schlaff

Fertility and Sterility > 2014 > 101 > 6 > 1510-1511

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The Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome II study: baseline characteristics and effects of obesity from a multicenter randomized clinical trial

Richard S. Legro, Robert G. Brzyski, Michael P. Diamond, Christos Coutifaris, more

Fertility and Sterility > 2014 > 101 > 1 > 258-269.e8

To summarize baseline characteristics from a large multicenter infertility clinical trial.Cross-sectional baseline data from a double-blind randomized trial of two treatment regimens (letrozole vs. clomiphene).Academic Health Centers throughout the United States.Seven hundred fifty women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and their male partners took part in the study.None.Historic, biometric,...

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The Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome II (PPCOS II) trial: Rationale and design of a double-blind randomized trial of clomiphene citrate and letrozole for the treatment of infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Richard S. Legro, Allen R. Kunselman, Robert G. Brzyski, Peter R. Casson, more

Contemporary Clinical Trials > 2012 > 33 > 3 > 470-481

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of female infertility and first line treatment is currently oral clomiphene citrate, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, which results in both a high nonresponse rate and multiple pregnancy rate. Aromatase inhibitors such as letrozole may have more favorable ovarian and endometrial effects. The goal of the Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome...

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Recruitment challenges of a multicenter randomized controlled varicocelectomy trial

J.C. Trussell, Gregory M. Christman, Dana A. Ohl, Richard S. Legro, more

Fertility and Sterility > 2011 > 96 > 6 > 1299-1305

To review reasons for suboptimal recruitment for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of varicocelectomy versus intrauterine insemination (IUI) for treatment of male infertility and to suggest means for improving future study recruitment.Survey of Reproductive Medicine Network (RMN) participating sites.Reproductive Medicine Network.None.None.Ascertain reasons for inadequate recruitment and suggest...

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Physicians' perspectives and practices regarding the fertility management of obese patients

Isiah D. Harris, Johanne Python, Lauren Roth, Ruben Alvero, more

Fertility and Sterility > 2011 > 96 > 4 > 991-992

To assess the practice patterns and personal beliefs of fertility physicians who care for obese patients seeking assisted reproduction, we conducted a national survey of fertility program directors from both private and academic practices and discovered that although few practices have firm guidelines regarding the management of obese patients, the overwhelming majority of providers believe that body...

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Barriers to conducting clinical research in reproductive medicine around the world

William D. Schlaff

Fertility and Sterility > 2011 > 96 > 4 > 801

We asked seven senior and accomplished investigators from around the world to share their experiences conducting research in reproductive medicine.

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Increasing burden of institutional review in multicenter clinical trials of infertility: the Reproductive Medicine Network experience with the Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PPCOS) I and II studies

William D. Schlaff, Heping Zhang, Michael P. Diamond, Christos Coutifaris, more

Fertility and Sterility > 2011 > 96 > 1 > 15-18

Many clinical investigators think that the burden of Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements has been consistently increasing over recent years, although there are few objective data describing these trends. Over a period of 7 years, the Reproductive Medicine Network observed a significant increase in the size and requirements of IRB submissions and significant variability of IRB performance...

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A Normal SRY-Gene in a 46XX, 6-Year -Old With Ambiguous Genitalia: Case Report and Literature Review

Isiah D. Harris, Lauren Ross, Kara Brinker, Johanne Python, more

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology > 2011 > 24 > 2 > e52-e53

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Intercourse compliance, ovulation, and treatment success in the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development–Reproductive Medicine Network's Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PPCOS) Trial

Kelly Pagidas, Sandra A. Carson, Peter G. McGovern, Huiman X. Barnhart, more

Fertility and Sterility > 2010 > 94 > 4 > 1444-1446

To investigate the relationship among intercourse compliance, ovulation, and the occurrence of pregnancy in the Reproductive Medicine Network's Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (RMNPPCOS) Trial.Post hoc data analysis of subjects in the Reproductive Medicine Network PPCOS Trial.Academic medical centers.None.Six hundred twenty-six infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome with a mean age...

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Body mass index and intercourse compliance

Kelly Pagidas, Sandra A. Carson, Peter G. McGovern, Huiman X. Barnhart, more

Fertility and Sterility > 2010 > 94 > 4 > 1447-1450

To investigate the relationship between body mass index and intercourse compliance in the Reproductive Medicine Network's Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (RMN PPCOS) Trial.Post hoc data analysis of subjects in the RMN PPCOS Trial.Academic medical centers.None.Six hundred twenty-six infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with a mean age of 28.1 ± 4 years and mean body mass index...

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Preconceptional antithyroid peroxidase antibodies, but not thyroid-stimulating hormone, are associated with decreased live birth rates in infertile women

Introduction

Anticipating things to come

Chlamydia trachomatis immunoglobulin G3 seropositivity is a predictor of reproductive outcomes in infertile women with patent fallopian tubes

Recruitment strategies in two reproductive medicine network infertility trials

Mental health counseling in third party reproduction

Role of mental health professionals in the care of infertile patients

Fellowship training and board certification in reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Autonomy, futility, and good business in reproductive medicine: is the slope getting more slippery?

Performance of embryo transfer in fellowship training

Responding to change in reproductive endocrinology fellowships

The Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome II study: baseline characteristics and effects of obesity from a multicenter randomized clinical trial

The Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome II (PPCOS II) trial: Rationale and design of a double-blind randomized trial of clomiphene citrate and letrozole for the treatment of infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Recruitment challenges of a multicenter randomized controlled varicocelectomy trial

Physicians' perspectives and practices regarding the fertility management of obese patients

Barriers to conducting clinical research in reproductive medicine around the world

Increasing burden of institutional review in multicenter clinical trials of infertility: the Reproductive Medicine Network experience with the Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PPCOS) I and II studies

A Normal SRY-Gene in a 46XX, 6-Year -Old With Ambiguous Genitalia: Case Report and Literature Review

Intercourse compliance, ovulation, and treatment success in the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development–Reproductive Medicine Network's Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PPCOS) Trial

Body mass index and intercourse compliance

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