89 results on '"Ginsburg, Elizabeth S."'
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2. Infertility, Inequality, and How Lack of Insurance Coverage Compromises Reproductive Autonomy.
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Insogna, Iris G. and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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HEALTH services accessibility , *HEALTH status indicators , *AUTONOMY (Psychology) , *INFERTILITY , *INSURANCE , *MEDICAL care , *MEDICAL care costs , *HEALTH policy , *REPRODUCTIVE health , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors - Abstract
Disparities in access to infertility care and insurance coverage of infertility treatment represent marked injustices in US health care. The World Health Organization defines infertility as a disease. Infertility has multiple associated billing codes in use, as determined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. However, the often-prohibitive costs associated with infertility treatment, coupled with the lack of universal insurance coverage mandates, contribute to health care inequity, particularly along racial and socioeconomic lines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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3. Older but not wiser: the impact of increasing paternal age on donor oocyte recipient success.
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Ginsburg, Elizabeth S. and George, Jenny S.
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OVUM , *OVUM donation , *SUCCESS , *AGE - Published
- 2021
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4. Weighing in: the impact of obesity on euploid miscarriage rates.
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Ginsburg, Elizabeth S. and George, Jenny S.
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OBESITY , *MISCARRIAGE - Published
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5. Embryo Biopsy for Aneuploidy Detection in the General Infertility Population.
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Kaser, Daniel J. and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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GENETIC testing , *MEDICAL screening , *MEIOSIS , *MITOSIS , *IMPOTENCE - Abstract
Since report of the first live birth following preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) in 1995, the procedure and available technologies for aneuploidy detection have rapidly evolved. Through these efforts, the biology of meiotic and mitotic segregation errors has been partially elucidated. A process that began with polar body biopsy and four-color fluorescence in situ hybridization to detect copy number in a limited number of chromosomes is now hardly recognizable: current molecular methods permit high- density screening of the entire human genome for copy number variants, structural rearrangements, microdeletions, and polyploids to a resolution of 35 kilobases in less than 48 hours. Indeed, with the advent of real-time quantitative analyses of ploidy status that allow same-day trophectoderm biopsy with fresh transfer of a euploid blastocyst, the future is bright for PGS. Questions remain about how best to safely offer this technology to patients, and which patients, if any, will benefit from routine biopsy. Herein, we will review the limited available evidence for application of PGS in the general infertility population as an adjunct method to optimize live birth rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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6. Public Opinion Regarding Utilization of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Obese Women.
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Shah, Divya K., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Correia, Katharine F., Barton, Sara E., and Missmer, Stacey A.
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ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *EPIDEMIOLOGY , *HUMAN reproductive technology , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *OBESITY , *POLICY sciences , *PUBLIC opinion , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *LOGISTIC regression analysis , *DATA analysis , *EDUCATIONAL attainment , *BODY mass index , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Background: There have been calls to restrict access to fertility treatment in women above a certain body mass index (BMI). It is important to consider public expectations before formulating policy. The study objective was to assess public opinion regarding provision of assisted reproductive technology (ART) to obese (BMI>30 kg/m2) women in the United States. The study was conducted through an Internet-based survey of U.S. residents ages 18-75. Methods: Multivariate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using unconditional logistic regression to describe predictors of response based on demographic characteristics. Results: Of the 1049 respondents, 60.7% support the use of ART in obese women. Adjusting for age and gender, the odds of support were over twice as high in participants with BMI>40 kg/m2 as in normal-weight respondents (OR=2.87, 95% CI=1.28-6.44). Fifty-five percent of participants supported a BMI limit for access to ART. Both increasing education ( p-value=0.02) and BMI ( p-value=0.01) were inversely associated with support of a BMI limit. Individuals who had themselves used ART were also less likely (OR=0.27, 95% CI=0.07--0.99) to support a BMI limit. Conclusions: In an Internet-based survey, participants who are in favor of ART are likely to support its use among obese women. More than 50% of these respondents also support implementation of a BMI limit for access to these services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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7. Intramuscular progesterone versus 8% Crinone vaginal gel for luteal phase support for day 3 cryopreserved embryo transfer
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Kaser, Daniel J., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Missmer, Stacey A., Correia, Katharine F., and Racowsky, Catherine
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PROGESTERONE , *OVUM cryopreservation , *HEALTH outcome assessment , *LUTEAL phase , *COHORT analysis , *MEDICAL centers , *INTRACYTOPLASMIC sperm injection , *EMBRYO transfer - Abstract
Objective: To compare outcomes after intramuscular progesterone (IMP) or 8% Crinone vaginal gel for luteal support for day 3 cryopreserved embryo transfer (CET). Design: Retrospective cohort study with multivariable analysis. Setting: Academic medical center. Patient(s): All autologous and donor egg in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection patients who had a day 3 CET from January 1, 2008, to April 30, 2011, with luteal support using 25–50 mg/d IMP or 8% Crinone twice daily, initiated 3 days before the CET. Intervention(s): None. Main Outcome Measure(s): Implantation rate, clinical pregnancy, and live birth rates per CET. Result(s): IMP (n = 440) and Crinone (n = 298) recipients were similar for all demographic characteristics and cycle parameters assessed. Although implantation rates did not differ significantly between the two groups (Crinone vs. IMP: 19.6% vs. 30.4%), women supplemented with Crinone had significantly lower rates of clinical pregnancy (36.9% vs. 51.1%) and live birth (24.4% vs. 39.1%) compared with those on IMP. Conclusion(s): We observed that day 3 CET cycles with 8% Crinone luteal support had a 44% and 49% lower odds of clinical pregnancy and live birth, respectively, compared with those with IMP support. Further studies are required to identify the optimal timing and dose of 8% Crinone vaginal gel for use in CET cycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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8. Use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis and preimplantation genetic screening in the United States: a Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Writing Group paper
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Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Baker, Valerie L., Racowsky, Catherine, Wantman, Ethan, Goldfarb, James, and Stern, Judy E.
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PREIMPLANTATION genetic diagnosis , *GENETIC testing , *REPRODUCTIVE technology , *ANEUPLOIDY , *CHILDBIRTH , *SEX preselection , *BIOPSY - Abstract
Objective: To comprehensively report Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) member program usage of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for diagnosis of specific conditions, and preimplantation genetic screening for aneuploidy (PGS). Design: Retrospective study. Setting: United States SART cohort data. Patient(s): Women undergoing a PGT cycle in which at least one embryo underwent biopsy. Intervention(s): PGT. Main Outcome Measure(s): PGT use, indications, and delivery rates. Result(s): Of 190,260 fresh, nondonor assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles reported to SART CORS in 2007–2008, 8,337 included PGT. Of 6,971 cycles with a defined indication, 1,382 cycles were for genetic diagnosis, 3,645 for aneuploidy screening (PGS), 527 for translocation, and 1,417 for elective sex election. Although the total number of fresh, autologous cycles increased by 3.6% from 2007 to 2008, the percentage of cycles with PGT decreased by 5.8% (4,293 in 2007 and 4,044 in 2008). As a percentage of fresh, nondonor ART cycles, use dropped from 4.6% (4,293/93,433) in 2007 to 4.2% (4,044/96,827) in 2008. The primary indication for PGT was PGS: cycles performed for this indication decreased (−8.0%). PGD use for single-gene defects (+3.2%), elective sex selection (+5.3%), and translocation analysis (+0.5%) increased. PGT usage varied significantly by geographical region. Conclusion(s): PGT usage in the United States decreased between 2007 and 2008 owing to a decrease in PGS. Use of elective sex selection increased. High transfer cancellation rates correlated with reduced live-birth rates for some PGT indications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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9. Prevention and treatment of uterine bleeding in hematologic malignancy
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Quaas, Alexander M. and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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HEMORRHAGE , *BONE marrow , *IMMUNE system , *STEM cells - Abstract
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to provide a systematic review on prevention and treatment of uterine bleeding in the setting of hematologic malignancy. We performed MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane searches with the terms uterine bleeding, uterine hemorrhage, hematologic malignancy. All identified literature sources were included in the review. The identified literature is largely comprised of case series and pilot studies. No evidence-based protocols for gynecologists and hematologists are available. The majority of the identified literature centers on menstrual suppression with GnRH agonists in hematologic malignancy, although no randomized trials could be identified. Review of the identified literature suggests that medical prevention with GnRH agonist therapy is highly effective for prevention of uterine bleeding in hematologic malignancy. With respect to treatment of acute uterine bleeding in the setting of hematologic malignancy, medical therapy can be used and is successful in the majority of patients, according to the identified studies. Surgical treatment should be used expeditiously if medical treatment options fail to control acute bleeding. Empiric prevention and treatment algorithms for the discussed clinical settings are proposed. More research is necessary on the topic, with the goal to develop evidence-based guidelines for gynecology and hematology–oncology care providers. Close cooperation between the specialties may improve morbidity and mortality associated with uterine bleeding in hematological malignancy in the future. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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10. Rate of cell division and weight of neonates following IVF.
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Lieberman, Ellice, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Racowsky, Catherine
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CELL division , *EMBRYOS , *FERTILIZATION in vitro , *NEWBORN infants , *CELLS , *REPRODUCTION , *SPERMATOZOA , *BIRTH weight - Abstract
The present study tested the hypothesis that embryos with a lower number of cells on day 3 would be associated with infants born of lower weight. Singleton births (n = 447) were analysed to assess mean birth weight according to mean cell number in the transferred cohort. Mean birth weight increased with increasing average cell number. Each increase of one in average cell number was associated with a predicted increase in birth weight of 42.7 g (P = 0.01). This association was present only without assisted hatching, where an increase of one in average cell number was associated with a predicted increase of 79.1 g (P = 0.0005). Intracytoplasmic sperm injection was not associated with any change in birth weight. Demonstration of causality is limited because it is impossible to know which embryo in the transferred group implanted and grew into a fetus. Complete data were also lacking on some factors that influence birth weight. However, our data indicate that mean cell number on day 3 is positively associated with birth weight, but only without assisted hatching. Assisted hatching of slower-cleaving embryos may normalize birth weight distribution to that of faster-cleaving embryos. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. T-Helper 2 and 3 type immunity to trophoblast in successful in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer
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Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Xiao, Ling, Gargiulo, Antonio R., Kung, Fu-Tsai, Politch, Joseph A., Schust, Danny J., and Hill, Joseph A.
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CYTOKINES , *IMMUNOREGULATION , *HUMAN fertility , *EMBRYO transfer - Abstract
Objective: To determine whether peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) secretion of T-helper (Th)-1 type cytokines and Th-2 and Th-3 type cytokines in women undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is associated with therapeutic failure and success, respectively. Design: Cohort study. Setting: Academic medical center. Patient(s): One hundred one women undergoing IVF-ET and 19 fertile controls. Intervention(s): Peripheral blood was obtained from women undergoing IVF-ET before oocyte retrieval and from 19 nonpregnant fertile controls. The PBMCs were cultured in the presence or absence of a protein extract from either a trophoblast cell line or sperm membrane. Main Outcome Measure(s): Supernatants from PBMC cultures were tested by enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA) for the Th-1 type cytokines tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF)-α) and interferon-gamma (IFN)-γ), the Th-2 type cytokines interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-10, and the Th-3 type cytokine transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1. Result(s): Levels of IL-6 and IL-10 were significantly higher in controls than in infertile women with endometriosis, and levels of IL-10 were higher in controls than in women with unexplained infertility. No differences were found in unstimulated levels of TNF-α, IFN-γ, or TGF-β1 between infertile patients and controls. In trophoblast-stimulated PBMC cultures, levels of TGF-β1 were significantly lower in subjects who experienced failed compared with ongoing pregnancies. Conclusion(s): Baseline PBMC secretion of IL-6 and IL-10 is higher in fertile controls than in women with endometriosis, and IL-10 secretion is also higher than in women with unexplained infertility. Trophoblast-stimulated PBMC secretion of TGF-β1 is positively associated with the establishment of successful pregnancy in women undergoing IVF-ET. Our study provides novel evidence to support a faciliatory role of Th-2 and Th-3 type responses to trophoblast in early pregnancy. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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12. Early pregnancy loss in in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a positive predictor of subsequent IVF success
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Bates Jr, G. Wright, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Bates, G Wright Jr
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FERTILIZATION in vitro , *MISCARRIAGE , *PREGNANCY - Abstract
Objective: To determine the significance of biochemical pregnancy losses and clinical spontaneous abortion (SAB) on outcomes of future IVF cycles.Design: Retrospective cohort study.Setting: Academic IVF program.Patient(s): Women with a history of unsuccessful IVF attempts undergoing IVF.Intervention(s): None.Main Outcome Measure(s): Clinical pregnancy rate.Result(s): Patients with an early pregnancy loss had a greater ongoing clinical pregnancy rate in the immediate next cycle when compared with those women who had a negative pregnancy test (37.3% vs. 27.3%). Patients with a history of a biochemical pregnancy or a clinical spontaneous abortion had an ongoing clinical pregnancy rate in the next cycle of 38.4% and 42.3%, respectively, compared with 27.3% in women who had a history of a negative pregnancy test. The cumulative pregnancy rate after the first IVF attempt was 54.1% in patients with a previous biochemical pregnancy loss, 61.4% in those with a previous clinical SAB, and 46.5% in women with a previous negative pregnancy test.Conclusion(s): Women who experience an early pregnancy loss after IVF have a greater likelihood of success in subsequent IVF cycles when compared with patients who fail to conceive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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13. Uterine Leiomyomas and Their Effect on In Vitro Fertilization Outcome: A Retrospective Study.
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Jun, Sunny H., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Racowsky, Catherine, Wise, Lauren A., and Hornstein, Mark D.
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UTERINE fibroids , *FERTILIZATION in vitro , *MISCARRIAGE - Abstract
Examines the role of uterine leiomyomas on in vitro fertilization outcome. Manifestations of leiomyomas; Incidence of fibroids; Insignificance between the presence of fibroids and spontaneous abortion.
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14. Effects of estrogen replacement therapy on the lipoprotein profile in postmenopausal women with ESRD.
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Ginsburg, Elizabeth S, Walsh, Brian, Greenberg, Louise, Price, Deborah, Chertow, Glenn M, and Owen, William F
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HORMONE therapy for menopause , *LIPOPROTEINS , *CHRONIC kidney failure , *CHOLESTEROL - Abstract
Effects of estrogen replacement therapy on the lipoprotein profile in postmenopausal women with ESRD. Background . Patients with ESRD have excessive cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In postmenopausal women with normal renal function, estrogen replacement therapy decreases cardiovascular mortality by 50%, in part because of their beneficial effects on the lipoprotein profile. Because of similarities in the lipoprotein profile between healthy, postmenopausal women, and women with ESRD, we examined the effects of estrogen replacement on lipoproteins in 11 postmenopausal women with ESRD. Methods . In a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study (8 week treatment arms) using 2 mg daily of oral, micronized estradiol, 11 postmenopausal women with ESRD were treated. Neither baseline lipid nor lipoprotein abnormalities were used as entry criteria for study participation. Results . Blood estradiol levels were 19 ± 4 with placebo and 194 ± 67 pg/ml (P = 0.024) with estradiol treatment. Total HDL cholesterol concentrations increased from 52 ± 19 mg/dl to 61 ± 20 mg/dl (16%), with placebo and estradiol treatments, respectively (P = 0.002). Apolipoprotein A1 increased by 24.6% (P = 0.0002) with estradiol intervention. HDL2 concentrations were 19 ± 13 with placebo and 24 ± 16 with estradiol treatment (P = 0.046). There were no differences in total or LDL cholesterol, other lipoprotein fractions including Lp(a), and triglycerides with 2 mg daily estradiol treatment. No significant side effects were observed. Conclusions . Therefore, using standard dosage regimens for estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women with ESRD, HDL cholesterol is increased to an extent that would be expected to improve their cardiovascular risk profile. Further studies are needed to assess whether estrogen replacement therapy decreases the incidence or severity of cardiovascular disease in ESRD patients to a similar degree... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. Effects of alcohol ingestion on estrogens in postmenopausal women.
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Ginsburg, Elizabeth S. and Mello, Nancy K.
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ALCOHOL drinking , *ESTROGEN replacement therapy , *HEALTH - Abstract
Presents a study to determine if moderate alcohol drinking increases circulating estradiol levels in postmenopausal women who are taking estrogen replacement. Design; Setting; Participants; Intervention; Main outcome measure; Results; Conclusions.
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16. Ovulation induction with therapeutic donor sperm insemination in fertile patients: perhaps less is more.
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Insogna, Iris G. and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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HUMAN artificial insemination , *INDUCED ovulation , *SPERM donation , *HUMAN reproduction , *FERTILITY , *SPERMATOZOA - Published
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17. New study offers reassurance to patients undergoing in vitro fertilization.
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Goldman, Randi H. and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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FERTILIZATION in vitro , *OVUM donation , *INTRACYTOPLASMIC sperm injection , *INFERTILITY treatment , *ANEUPLOIDY , *GONADOTROPIN - Published
- 2019
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18. Response from the authors re: Letter to the Editor for our manuscript “The cost of a euploid embryo identified from preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A): a counseling tool”.
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Goldman, Randi H. and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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ANEUPLOIDY , *REPRODUCTIVE technology - Published
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19. Quality of embryos on day 7 after medium refreshment on day 6: a prospective trial.
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Insogna, Iris G, Lanes, Andrea, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S, and Racowsky, Catherine
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EMBRYOS , *WOMEN'S hospitals , *BLASTOCYST , *RESEARCH , *ANEUPLOIDY , *CULTURE media (Biology) , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDICAL cooperation , *EVALUATION research , *PREGNANCY outcomes , *COMPARATIVE studies , *LONGITUDINAL method - Abstract
Study Question: Are embryos that fail to meet biopsy or freezing criteria on day 6 (D6) more likely to meet these criteria on day 7 (D7) if cultured in fresh medium from D6 to D7?Summary Answer: Refreshment of medium on D6 did not increase the proportion of usable embryos on D7, with an adverse effect for women ≥40 years old.What Is Known Already: Embryo development in continuous single-step medium, from fertilization to the blastocyst stage, is equivalent to that using a sequential media protocol. However, there remains a theoretical benefit of refreshing the culture environment by transitioning slowly developing D6 embryos to a fresh medium droplet of the same composition, with a renewed source of nutrients and a milieu free of metabolic toxins.Study Design, Size, Duration: This was a prospective trial of culture media exposure in which embryos were randomized on D6 to remain in the same culture medium from D3 to D7 (continuous, n = 620) or be moved to fresh medium (fresh, n = 603) on D6, with re-evaluation on D7. Data were collected from IVF cycles, with or without ICSI, between 29 March 2019 and 17 February 2020.Participants/materials, Setting, Methods: Embryos from 298 women, aged 18-44 years, from cycles with or without preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) that did not meet criteria for biopsy and/or freeze on D6 were included in the study. Embryos were only included if there was a minimum of two embryos meeting the inclusion criteria in any cohort. Only the first cycle undertaken by each woman in the study period from which embryos were randomized was included.Main Results and the Role Of Chance: A total of 1254 embryos were randomized from 312 cycles (209 non-PGT and 103 PGT) including 200 women undergoing IVF without PGT and 98 women who underwent PGT. The proportion of usable blastocysts on D7 did not differ between groups: 10.1% (61/603) in fresh versus 9.7% (60/620) in continuous medium (relative risk (RR) 1.05, 95% CI 0.74-1.47)). Embryos from women ≥40 years old had a significantly decreased likelihood of achieving a usable blastocyst on D7 after culture in fresh versus continuous medium: 3.5% versus 12.2%; RR 0.29, 95% CI 0.08-0.98. In total, 9.9% of embryos otherwise discarded on D6 met the criteria for biopsy and/or freeze on D7.Limitations, Reasons For Caution: Future work investigating implantation, clinical pregnancy and miscarriage rates with D7 embryos is still needed.Wider Implications Of the Findings: Refreshment of medium on D6 did not increase the proportion of usable embryos on D7 overall. Younger women were more likely to develop D7 embryos after refreshment of medium on D6, while an adverse effect was seen in women ≥40 years old. However, by extending the culture of embryos to D7, additional blastocysts become available for clinical use.Study Funding/competing Interest(s): Funding was provided through the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. I.G.I. works with Teladoc Health. A.L. has no disclosures. E.S.G. works as a consultant for Teladoc Health, and a writer and editor for UpToDate and BioMed Central. C.R. is a board member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and works with UpToDate.Trial Registration Number: N/A. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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20. Assisted reproductive technology use and outcomes in childhood cancer survivors.
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Keefe, Kimberly W., Lanes, Andrea, Stratton, Kayla, Green, Daniel M., Chow, Eric J., Oeffinger, Kevin C., Barton, Sara, Diller, Lisa, Yasui, Yutaka, Leisenring, Wendy M., Armstrong, Gregory T., and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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REPRODUCTIVE technology , *CHILDHOOD cancer , *CANCER survivors , *INDUCED ovulation , *OVARIAN reserve , *MENSTRUAL cycle - Abstract
Background: Treatment exposures for childhood cancer reduce ovarian reserve. However, the success of assisted reproductive technology (ART) among female survivors is not well established. Methods: Five‐year survivors of childhood cancer in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study were linked to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System, which captures national ART outcomes. The authors assessed the live birth rate, the relative risk (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs), and associations with treatment exposure using generalized estimating equations to account for multiple ovarian stimulations per individual. Siblings from a random sample of survivors were recruited to serve as a comparison group. Results: Among 9885 female survivors, 137 (1.4%; median age at diagnosis, 10 years [range, 0–20 years]; median years of follow‐up after age 18 years, 11 years [range, 2–11 years]) underwent 224 ovarian stimulations using autologous or donor eggs and/or gestational carriers (157 autologous ovarian stimulation cycles, 67 donor ovarian stimulation cycles). In siblings, 33 (1.4%) underwent 51 autologous or donor ovarian stimulations. Of those who used embryos from autologous eggs without using gestational carriers, 97 survivors underwent 155 stimulations, resulting in 49 live births, for a 31.6% chance of live birth per ovarian stimulation (vs. 38.3% for siblings; p =.39) and a 43.9% chance of live birth per transfer (vs. 50.0%; p =.33). Prior treatment with cranial radiation therapy (RR, 0.44; 95% CI, 0.20–0.97) and pelvic radiation therapy (RR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.15–0.73) resulted in a reduced chance of live birth compared with siblings. The likelihood of live birth after ART treatment in survivors was not affected by alkylator exposure (cyclophosphamide‐equivalent dose, ≥8000 mg/m2 vs. none; RR, 1.04; 95% CI, 0.52–2.05). Conclusions: Childhood cancer survivors are as likely to undergo treatment using ART as sibling controls. The success of ART treatment was not reduced after alkylator exposure. The results from the current study provide needed guidance on the use of ART in this population. Linking the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study database to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System revealed that childhood cancer survivors are as likely to undergo treatment with assisted reproductive technology as their siblings. The success of assisted reproductive technology was not reduced after alkylator exposure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Women who drink while on ERT may raise their chances...
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Ginsburg, Elizabeth S. and Mello, Nancy K.
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Examines a study which discusses how the consumption of alcohol increases the amount of estradiol in the blood of women receiving estrogen replacement therapy. Study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association; Who conducted study; Number of women involved in study; Detailed information on study.
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22. Antimüllerian hormone: Don't put all the eggs in one basket.
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Brady, Paula C. and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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ANTI-Mullerian hormone , *OVARIAN hyperstimulation syndrome , *OVARIAN reserve , *ENZYME-linked immunosorbent assay , *THERAPEUTICS , *DISEASE risk factors , *BIOLOGICAL assay , *SEX hormones , *OVARIES , *INDUCED ovulation - Published
- 2018
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23. Delta-9 THC can be detected and quantified in the semen of men who are chronic users of inhaled cannabis.
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Lee, Malinda S., Lanes, Andrea, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Fox, Janis H.
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SEMEN analysis , *SEMEN , *MARIJUANA , *SPERMATOZOA , *SERUM , *CANNABINOIDS - Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this proof-of-concept study was to determine whether delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and THC metabolites (11-OH THC and THC-COOH) can be detected in semen. Methods: Twelve healthy men aged 18–45 years who identified as chronic and heavy users of inhaled cannabis were recruited. THC and THC metabolite levels were measured in serum, urine, and semen of the participants. Semen analyses were performed. Serum reproductive hormones were measured. Results: The median age and BMI of participants were 27.0 years and 24.7 kg/m2, respectively. Over half the participants were daily users of cannabis for over 5 years. Serum reproductive hormones were generally within normal ranges, except prolactin, which was elevated in 6 of 12 participants (mean 13.9 ng/mL). The median sperm concentration, motility, and morphology were 75.5 million/mL, 69.5%, and 5.5%, respectively. Urinary THC-COOH was detected in all 12 participants, and at least one serum THC metabolite was present in 10 of 12 participants. Two semen samples had insufficient volume to be analyzed. THC was above the reporting level of 0.50 ng/mL in the semen of two of the remaining participants. Seminal THC was moderately correlated with serum levels of THC (r = 0.66), serum 11-OH THC (r = 0.57), and serum THC-COOH (r = 0.67). Seminal delta-9 THC was not correlated with urinary cannabinoid levels or semen analysis parameters. Conclusion: This is the first study to identify and quantify THC in human semen, demonstrating that THC can cross the blood-testis barrier in certain individuals. Seminal THC was found to be moderately correlated with serum THC and THC metabolites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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24. Utility of Office Hysteroscopy in Diagnosing Retained Products of Conception Following Early Pregnancy Loss After In Vitro Fertilization.
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George, Jenny S., Naert, Mackenzie N., Lanes, Andrea, Yin, Sophia, Bharadwa, Sonya, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Srouji, Serene S.
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HYSTEROSCOPY , *MEDICAL offices , *MISCARRIAGE , *INFERTILITY , *RETAINED surgical items , *DIAGNOSIS , *TISSUE adhesions , *DILATATION & curettage - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the utility of office hysteroscopy in diagnosing and treating retained products of conception in patients with infertility who experience early pregnancy loss (EPL) after in vitro fertilization (IVF). METHODS: We evaluated a retrospective cohort of 597 pregnancies that ended in EPL in patients aged 18-45 years who conceived through fresh or frozen embryo transfer at an academic fertility practice between January 2016 and December 2021. All patients underwent office hysteroscopy after expectant, medical, or surgical management of the EPL. The primary outcome was presence of retained products of conception at the time of office hysteroscopy. Secondary outcomes included incidence of vaginal bleeding, presence of intrauterine adhesions, treatment for retained products of conception, and duration of time from EPL diagnosis to resolution. Logbinomial regression and Poisson regression were performed, adjusting for potential confounders including oocyte age, patient age, body mass index, prior EPL count, number of prior dilation and curettage procedures, leiomyomas, uterine anomalies, and vaginal bleeding. RESULTS: Of the 597 EPLs included, 129 patients (21.6%) had retained products of conception diagnosed at the time of office hysteroscopy. The majority of individuals with EPL were managed surgically (n5427, 71.5%), in lieu of expectant management (n5140, 23.5%) or medical management (n530, 5.0%). The presence of retained products of conception was significantly associated with vaginal bleeding (relative risk [RR] 1.72, 95% CI 1.34-2.21). Of the 41 patients with normal pelvic ultrasonogram results before office hysteroscopy, 10 (24.4%) had retained products of conception detected at the time of office hysteroscopy. When stratified by EPL management method, retained products of conception were significantly more likely to be present in individuals with EPL who were managed medically (adjusted RR 2.66, 95% CI 1.90-3.73) when compared with those managed surgically. Intrauterine adhesions were significantly less likely to be detected in individuals with EPL who underwent expectant management when compared with those managed surgically (RR 0.14, 95% CI 0.04-0.44). Of the 127 individuals with EPL who were diagnosed with retained products of conception at the time of office hysteroscopy, 30 (23.6%) had retained products of conception dislodged during the office hysteroscopy, 34 (26.8%) chose expectant or medical management, and 63 (49.6%) chose surgical management. The mean number of days from EPL diagnosis to resolution of pregnancy was significantly higher in patients who elected for expectant management (31 days; RR 1.18, 95% CI 1.02-1.37) or medical management (41 days; RR 1.54, 95% CI 1.25-1.90) when compared with surgical management (27 days). CONCLUSION: In patients with EPL after IVF, office hysteroscopy detected retained products of conception in 24.4% of those with normal pelvic ultrasonogram results. Due to the efficacy of office hysteroscopy in diagnosing and treating retained products of conception, these data support considering office hysteroscopy as an adjunct to ultrasonography in patients with infertility who experience EPL after IVF. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Reproductive endocrinology: triptorelin ovarian suppression during breast cancer chemotherapy.
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Ginsburg, Elizabeth S. and Partridge, Ann H.
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MENOPAUSE , *CANCER chemotherapy , *DRUG side effects , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *LUTEINIZING hormone releasing hormone , *BREAST cancer - Abstract
The article presents a study conducted by L. Del Mastro and colleagues on the occurrence of early menopause reduced by triptorelin-induced temporary ovarian suppression. The participants randomly received chemotherapy with or without the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue triptorelin. The study has found that early menopause as a consequence of chemotherapy could be reduced by triptorelin-induced temporary ovarian suppression in premenopausal patients with early-stage breast cancer.
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26. Reproductive Endocrinology: Pregnancy and fertility after bariatric surgery.
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Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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Increases in rates of bariatric surgery are staggering, and many obese individuals who undergo such procedures are women of reproductive age. So, how does the surgery affect women's fertility and pregnancy outcomes thereafter? A new systemic review aimed to find out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Ultra-low–dose and very-low–dose Lupron downregulation protocols for poor responders based on POSEIDON group 3 and 4 classifications.
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Walker, Zachary W., Lanes, Andrea, Srouji, Serene S., Hornstein, Mark D., and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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Purpose: The objective of this study was to assess if very-low–dose Lupron (VLDL) and ultra-low–dose Lupron (ULDL) protocols can have comparable cycle outcomes when compared to other "poor responder" stimulation protocols based on POSEIDON classification groups 3 (PG3) and 4 (PG4). Methods: A retrospective cohort study at a single, large academic center was performed. Women in PG3 (age < 35, AMH < 1.2 ng/mL) or PG4 (age ≥ 35, AMH < 1.2 ng/mL) undergoing in vitro fertilization using an ULDL (Lupron 0.1 to 0.05 mg daily), VLDL (Lupron 0.2 to 0.1 mg daily), microflare (Lupron 0.05 mg twice a day), estradiol priming/antagonist, antagonist, or minimal stimulation protocols from 2012 to 2021 were included. The primary outcome was the number of mature oocytes (MII) obtained. The secondary outcome was live birth rate (LBR). Results: The cohort included 3601 cycles. The mean age was 38.1 ± 3.8 years. In the PG3 group, ULDL and VLDL protocols produced a comparable number of MIIs (5.8 ± 4.3 and 5.9 ± 5.4, respectively) and live births (33.3% and 33.3%, respectively) when compared to other protocols. In the PG4 group, ULDL and VLDL protocols resulted in a higher percentage of MIIs when compared to microflare or minimal stimulation (Microflare/ULDL: adjusted relative risk (aRR) 0.78 (95% CI 0.65, 0.95); min stim/ULDL: aRR 0.47 (95% CI 0.38, 0.58); microflare/VLDL: aRR 0.77 (95% CI 0.63, 0.95); min stim/VLDL: aRR 0.47 (95% CI 0.38, 0.95)). There were no significant differences in LBR. Conclusion: Dilute Lupron downregulation protocols have comparable outcomes to other poor responder protocols and are reasonable to use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. First-trimester emergencies: a radiologist's perspective.
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Phillips, Catherine H., Wortman, Jeremy R., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Sodickson, Aaron D., Doubilet, Peter M., and Khurana, Bharti
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FIRST trimester of pregnancy , *EMERGENCY medical services , *RADIOLOGISTS , *EARLY diagnosis , *ECTOPIC pregnancy - Abstract
The purpose of this article is to help the practitioner ensure early diagnosis and response to emergencies in the first trimester by reviewing anatomy of the developing embryo, highlighting the sonographic appearance of common first-trimester emergencies, and discussing key management pathways for treating emergent cases. First-trimester fetal development is a stepwise process that can be challenging to evaluate in the emergency department (ED) setting. This is due, in part, to the complex anatomy of early pregnancy, subtlety of the sonographic findings, and the fact that fewer than half of patients with ectopic pregnancy present with the classic clinical findings of a positive pregnancy test, vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and tender adnexa. Ultrasound (US) has been the primary approach to diagnostic imaging of first-trimester emergencies, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) playing a supportive role in a small minority of cases. Familiarity with the sonographic findings diagnostic of and suspicious for early pregnancy failure, ectopic pregnancy, retained products of conception, gestational trophoblastic disease, failed intrauterine devices, and complications associated with assisted reproductive technology (ART) is critical for any emergency radiologist. Evaluation of first-trimester emergencies is challenging, and knowledge of key imaging findings and familiarity with management pathways are needed to ensure early diagnosis and response. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Meeting the challenge of unclaimed cryopreserved embryos.
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Go, Kathryn J., Romanski, Phillip A., Bortoletto, Pietro, Patel, Jay C., Srouji, Serene S., and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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With the rise of efficient and highly effective embryo cryopreservation techniques, the modern in vitro fertilization laboratory has unintentionally become a long-term storage facility for embryos and gametes. One challenge posed by long-term storage is the issue of unclaimed, effectively abandoned, cryopreserved embryos whose owners cannot be identified or are unable to provide a dispositional decision. Given the nuanced nature of dealing with human tissue, no straightforward solutions for managing this novel scenario have prevailed. In this article, we discuss the problem faced by physicians, clinics, and patients alike when faced with unclaimed cryopreserved embryos. We also review strategies for proactive prevention and resolution of conflicts that may arise when making dispositional decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Trans-abdominal follicular aspiration for oocyte retrieval in patients with abnormal pelvic anatomy.
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Gargiulo, Antonio R., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Politch, Joseph A., and Benson, Carol B.
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PELVIC abnormalities , *OVARIAN atresia , *OVUM , *INTRATRACHEAL anesthesia , *WOMEN'S health - Published
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31. Predictors of gamete donation: a cross sectional survey study.
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Mortimer, Roisin M., Waldman, Ian N., Leader, Jordana E., Lee, Malinda S., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Lanes, Andrea
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SPERMATOZOA , *AFRICAN American women , *GAMETES , *OVUM donation , *REPRODUCTIVE technology , *ECONOMIC indicators - Abstract
Purpose: In 2015, assisted reproductive technology (ART) accounted for 1.7% of all U.S. births, donor eggs accounted for over 17,000 started cycles in 2015, and donor sperm accounting for 6.2% of all cycles started in 2014. With increasing utilization of donor gametes as a method of assisting patients with infertility, the number of babies born each year utilizing gamete donation will also continue to increase. This study aimed to elucidate factors impacting decision to donate, amongst a representative national population.A survey was distributed via the internet utilizing SurveyMonkey Enterprise with HIPAA compliance. Univariate regressions and frequencies were conducted between each demographic and personal characteristic and the willingness to donate. Log Binomial and linear regression was used categorical and continuous variables, and Risk ratios were calculated.In this large survey study, 64% of men and 50% of women reported they would be willing to donate gametes, with the majority desiring monetary compensation. Men with a high Consumer Financial Protection Bureau score were less likely to report that they would consider donating sperm compared to a medium high CFPB score. No other financial indicators were associated with considering donating sperm. There were no associations between CFPB score and egg donation outcomes. Black or African American women were less likely to consider donating their eggs compared to other groups, and more likely to desire > $5000 in compensation.In this large survey study, a small minority of participants reported they would be willing to donate to an unknown infertility patient for reproductive purposes. High and very high CFPB scores were associated with willingness to donate games, but not with desire for monetary compensation or amount.Methods: In 2015, assisted reproductive technology (ART) accounted for 1.7% of all U.S. births, donor eggs accounted for over 17,000 started cycles in 2015, and donor sperm accounting for 6.2% of all cycles started in 2014. With increasing utilization of donor gametes as a method of assisting patients with infertility, the number of babies born each year utilizing gamete donation will also continue to increase. This study aimed to elucidate factors impacting decision to donate, amongst a representative national population.A survey was distributed via the internet utilizing SurveyMonkey Enterprise with HIPAA compliance. Univariate regressions and frequencies were conducted between each demographic and personal characteristic and the willingness to donate. Log Binomial and linear regression was used categorical and continuous variables, and Risk ratios were calculated.In this large survey study, 64% of men and 50% of women reported they would be willing to donate gametes, with the majority desiring monetary compensation. Men with a high Consumer Financial Protection Bureau score were less likely to report that they would consider donating sperm compared to a medium high CFPB score. No other financial indicators were associated with considering donating sperm. There were no associations between CFPB score and egg donation outcomes. Black or African American women were less likely to consider donating their eggs compared to other groups, and more likely to desire > $5000 in compensation.In this large survey study, a small minority of participants reported they would be willing to donate to an unknown infertility patient for reproductive purposes. High and very high CFPB scores were associated with willingness to donate games, but not with desire for monetary compensation or amount.Results: In 2015, assisted reproductive technology (ART) accounted for 1.7% of all U.S. births, donor eggs accounted for over 17,000 started cycles in 2015, and donor sperm accounting for 6.2% of all cycles started in 2014. With increasing utilization of donor gametes as a method of assisting patients with infertility, the number of babies born each year utilizing gamete donation will also continue to increase. This study aimed to elucidate factors impacting decision to donate, amongst a representative national population.A survey was distributed via the internet utilizing SurveyMonkey Enterprise with HIPAA compliance. Univariate regressions and frequencies were conducted between each demographic and personal characteristic and the willingness to donate. Log Binomial and linear regression was used categorical and continuous variables, and Risk ratios were calculated.In this large survey study, 64% of men and 50% of women reported they would be willing to donate gametes, with the majority desiring monetary compensation. Men with a high Consumer Financial Protection Bureau score were less likely to report that they would consider donating sperm compared to a medium high CFPB score. No other financial indicators were associated with considering donating sperm. There were no associations between CFPB score and egg donation outcomes. Black or African American women were less likely to consider donating their eggs compared to other groups, and more likely to desire > $5000 in compensation.In this large survey study, a small minority of participants reported they would be willing to donate to an unknown infertility patient for reproductive purposes. High and very high CFPB scores were associated with willingness to donate games, but not with desire for monetary compensation or amount.Conclusions: In 2015, assisted reproductive technology (ART) accounted for 1.7% of all U.S. births, donor eggs accounted for over 17,000 started cycles in 2015, and donor sperm accounting for 6.2% of all cycles started in 2014. With increasing utilization of donor gametes as a method of assisting patients with infertility, the number of babies born each year utilizing gamete donation will also continue to increase. This study aimed to elucidate factors impacting decision to donate, amongst a representative national population.A survey was distributed via the internet utilizing SurveyMonkey Enterprise with HIPAA compliance. Univariate regressions and frequencies were conducted between each demographic and personal characteristic and the willingness to donate. Log Binomial and linear regression was used categorical and continuous variables, and Risk ratios were calculated.In this large survey study, 64% of men and 50% of women reported they would be willing to donate gametes, with the majority desiring monetary compensation. Men with a high Consumer Financial Protection Bureau score were less likely to report that they would consider donating sperm compared to a medium high CFPB score. No other financial indicators were associated with considering donating sperm. There were no associations between CFPB score and egg donation outcomes. Black or African American women were less likely to consider donating their eggs compared to other groups, and more likely to desire > $5000 in compensation.In this large survey study, a small minority of participants reported they would be willing to donate to an unknown infertility patient for reproductive purposes. High and very high CFPB scores were associated with willingness to donate games, but not with desire for monetary compensation or amount. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Infertility, infertility treatment, and achievement of pregnancy in female survivors of childhood cancer: a report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study cohort.
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Barton, Sara E, Najita, Julie S, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S, Leisenring, Wendy M, Stovall, Marilyn, Weathers, Rita E, Sklar, Charles A, Robison, Leslie L, and Diller, Lisa
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INFERTILITY treatment , *PREGNANCY , *CHILDHOOD cancer , *COHORT analysis , *MENOPAUSE , *CONTROL groups , *CANCER diagnosis - Abstract
Summary: Background: Previous studies have shown decreased pregnancy rates and early menopause in female cancer survivors; however, infertility rates and reproductive interventions have not been studied. We investigated infertility and time to pregnancy in female childhood cancer survivors, and analysed treatment characteristics associated with infertility and subsequent pregnancy. Methods: The Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) is a cohort study including 5 year cancer survivors from 26 Canadian and US institutions who were younger than 21 years at the time of diagnosis between Jan 1, 1970, and Dec 31, 1986, and a sibling control group. We included women aged 18–39 years who had ever been sexually active. We gathered demographic, medical, and reproductive data via a baseline questionnaire, and quantified exposure to alkylating agents and radiation therapy. Self-reported infertility, medical treatment for infertility, time to first pregnancy in survivors and siblings, and the risk of infertility in survivors by demographic, disease, and treatment variables were analysed. Findings: 3531 survivors and 1366 female sibling controls who enrolled between Nov 3, 1992, and April 4, 2004, were included. Compared with their siblings, survivors had an increased risk (relative risk [RR] 1·48 [95% CI 1·23–1·78]; p<0·0001) of clinical infertility (ie, >1 year of attempts at conception without success), which was most pronounced at early reproductive ages (RR 2·92 [95% CI 1·18–7·20], p=0·020, in participants ≤24 years; 1·61 [1·05–2·48], p=0·029, in those aged 25–29 years; and 1·37 [1·11–1·69], p=0·0035, in those aged 30–40 years). Despite being equally likely to seek treatment for infertility, survivors were less likely than were their siblings to be prescribed drugs for treatment of infertility (0·57 [95% CI 0·46–0·70], p<0·0001). Increasing doses of uterine radiation and alkylating agent chemotherapy were strongly associated with infertility. Although survivors had an increased time to pregnancy compared with their siblings (p=0·032), 292 (64%) of 455 participants with self-reported clinical infertility achieved a pregnancy. Interpretation: A more comprehensive understanding of infertility after cancer is crucial for counselling and decision making about future conception attempts and fertility preservation. Funding: National Cancer Institute, American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, Swim Across America. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Progesterone vaginal ring versus vaginal gel for luteal support with in vitro fertilization: a randomized comparative study.
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Stadtmauer, Laurel, Silverberg, Kaylen M, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S, Weiss, Herman, and Howard, Brandon
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34. Progesterone vaginal ring versus vaginal gel for luteal support with in vitro fertilization: a randomized comparative study
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Stadtmauer, Laurel, Silverberg, Kaylen M., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Weiss, Herman, and Howard, Brandon
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PROGESTERONE , *VAGINAL rings (Contraceptives) , *PHARMACEUTICAL gels , *HUMAN in vitro fertilization , *LUTEAL phase , *COMPARATIVE studies , *CLINICAL trials - Abstract
Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of luteal phase support in IVF with a progesterone (P) vaginal ring or gel (VR or VG). Design: Prospective, randomized, single-blind, multicenter, phase III clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00615251). Setting: Nineteen private and three academic high-volume U.S. IVF centers. Patient(s): One thousand two hundred ninety-seven infertile patients were randomized to a weekly P VR (n = 646) or a daily P 8% VG (n = 651). Intervention(s): IVF was performed per site-specific protocols. The day after egg retrieval, patients were randomized and began VR or VG therapy, which continued for up to 10 weeks’ gestation. Main Outcome Measure(s): Clinical pregnancy rates at 8 and 12 weeks of pregnancy; rates of biochemical pregnancy, live birth, spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, and cycle cancellation; and safety and tolerability were secondary measures. Result(s): Clinical pregnancy rates at 8 and 12 weeks were high and comparable between groups: 48.0% for VR and 47.2% for VG at week 8 and 46.4% (VR) and 45.2% (VG) at week 12. Live-birth rates were 45% (VR) and 43% (VG). Adverse event profiles were similar between groups. Conclusion(s): The weekly P VR provided similar pregnancy rates to the daily VG, with no major differences in safety. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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35. Developmental potential of embryos from intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles containing fragmented oocytes
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Kaser, Daniel J., Reichman, David E., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Politch, Joseph A., and Racowsky, Catherine
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OOCYSTS , *CELL membranes , *CELL growth , *SPERMATOZOA , *FERTILIZATION in vitro , *MEDICAL statistics , *CASE studies , *HEALTH outcome assessment - Abstract
Objective: To determine the incidence of fragmented oocytes in intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles, describe the developmental potential of their sibling oocytes, and define clinical outcomes from affected cycles. Design: Case-control study. Setting: Academic medical center. Patient(s): All ICSI cycles from January 2006 to December 2010 (n = 2,844) were reviewed for the presence of fragmented oocytes at cumulus stripping or fertilization check (n = 93). Sibling oocytes and corresponding embryos from index cycles were compared with matched control cycles without fragmented oocytes. Intervention(s): None. Main Outcome Measure(s): Cycle characteristics, embryo quality, and pregnancy rates per retrieval. Result(s): The incidence of ICSI cycles containing at least one fragmented oocyte was 3.3% (93/2,844). Twelve patients were represented more than once in these 93 index cycles. Only the first cycles (n = 81) were included, of which 28 contained fragmented oocytes at cumulus stripping, 48 at fertilization check, and five at both. Compared with matched controls, index cycles had fewer good-quality embryos available for transfer (18.8% vs. 32.1%) and significantly lower rates of implantation (20.3% vs. 32.7%), clinical pregnancy (33.3% vs. 58.0%), and ongoing delivery (29.6% vs. 49.4%). The cumulative ongoing delivered rate was also significantly lower for index cycles (32.1% vs. 55.6%), with no difference in the percentage of cycles with cryopreserved embryos remaining at study conclusion (13.5% vs. 23.5%). Conclusion(s): Cohorts containing fragmented oocytes have decreased developmental potential. The biologic mechanisms underlying this occurrence merit further investigation, and patient counseling should reflect the possible decreased success rates associated with this aberrant developmental pattern. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Relationship between reproductive history, anthropometrics, lifestyle factors, and the likelihood of persistent chemotherapy-related amenorrhea in women with premenopausal breast cancer
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Abusief, Mary E., Missmer, Stacey A., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Weeks, Jane C., and Partridge, Ann H.
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REPRODUCTIVE history , *BREAST cancer patients , *ANTHROPOMETRY , *CANCER chemotherapy , *AMENORRHEA , *PERIMENOPAUSE , *FOLLOW-up studies (Medicine) - Abstract
Objective: To determine the association between patient characteristics at diagnosis of premenopausal breast cancer, including gravidity, parity, age at menarche, age at first birth, alcohol use, smoking history, weight, height, and body mass index (BMI), with the development of persistent chemotherapy-related amenorrhea (CRA) in follow-up. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Patient(s): Premenopausal women with breast cancer. Intervention(s): We identified all premenopausal women who received standard adjuvant chemotherapy during 1997–2005 for whom menstrual data were available. Multivariable logistic regression models evaluating persistent amenorrhea at ≥6 month after completion of chemotherapy were conducted. Main Outcome Measure(s): Persistent chemotherapy-related amenorrhea (CRA) at ≥6 months from completion of chemotherapy. Result(s): A total of 431 women met eligibility criteria and had ≥6-months’ follow-up. Women with older (>13 years) vs. younger (12–13 years) age at menarche were more than twice as likely to remain amenorrheic. Current smokers had 2.4 greater odds of CRA vs. never smokers, although this association was not statistically significant (95% confidence interval, 0.86–6.75). Conclusion(s): Few identifiable factors contribute to the variability in CRA among premenopausal women after adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. Further research to improve the prediction of CRA, premature menopause, and infertility in young breast cancer survivors is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Embryo yield after in vitro fertilization in women undergoing embryo banking for fertility preservation before chemotherapy
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Robertson, Audra D., Missmer, Stacey A., and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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HUMAN in vitro fertilization , *HUMAN embryos , *FERTILITY , *HUMAN reproductive technology , *CRYOPRESERVATION of organs, tissues, etc. , *CANCER chemotherapy , *COHORT analysis , *HUMAN embryo transfer , *GONADOTROPIN , *OVUM - Abstract
Objective: To evaluate embryo yield after IVF in patients undergoing embryo banking before chemotherapy. Design: A retrospective cohort study. Setting: Hospital-based academic medical center. Patient(s): Thirty-eight women diagnosed with cancer or autoimmune disease presenting for IVF cycles, with or without intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), for embryo cryopreservation before any therapy were compared with 921 presumably fertile women undergoing IVF for male factor infertility from January 2001 through October 2007. Intervention(s): Standard IVF or ICSI protocol, embryo freezing, and ET. Main Outcome Measure(s): The number of 2 pronuclear (2PN) embryos created and suitable for cryopreservation or transfer. Result(s): No statistically significant differences were observed between preservation and male factor groups for number of embryos, number of oocytes, or amount of gonadotropin needed to stimulate follicular development. Peak serum E2 levels were significantly lower for women with disease-seeking fertility preservation. Conclusion(s): Women facing chemotherapy as treatment for cancer or systemic autoimmune disease infrequently undergo fertility preservation. If offered this potentially fertility-preserving option, these data suggest equivalent embryo yield compared with women with infertile male partners. Our data report no significant complications in subsequent births in those who sought fertility preservation, which is informative and encouraging for these women and their providers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Extended in vitro maturation of immature oocytes from stimulated cycles: an analysis of fertilization potential, embryo development, and reproductive outcomes.
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Reichman, David E., Politch, Joseph, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Racowsky, Catherine
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To investigate 24 h in vitro maturation (IVM) of cumulus-stripped immature oocytes from stimulated cycles. 263 oocytes identified as immature after cumulus stripping for ICSI were subjected to in vitro maturation (IVM). Fertilization rates and reproductive outcomes of matured oocytes were compared against 234 in vivo matured sibling oocytes (IVO-MII-Sib) from the same cycles ( n = 41). Day 2 embryo development was compared against 116 embryos from ICSI cycles having no IVM (IVO-Ext controls). While fertilization rates were similar between IVM and IVO-MII-Sib oocytes (62.1% vs. 64.0%, p = 0.9909), day 2 embryo quality was reduced in the IVM group compared with IVO-Ext controls as evidenced by fewer embryos having 4 cells (28.3% vs. 54.3%, p = 0.0026), low fragmentation (30.0% vs. 65.2%, p < 0.0001) or perfectly symmetric blastomeres (28.6% vs. 46.9%, p = 0.0371). 0 of 17 IVM embryos with known fate implanted. Efficacy of 24 h IVM for cumulus-stripped GV and MI oocytes for either clinical use or study of normal meiotic maturation is questionable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. The Effects of Paclitaxel, Dose Density, and Trastuzumab on Treatment-Related Amenorrhea in Premenopausal Women With Breast Cancer.
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Abusief, Mary E., Missmer, Stacey A., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Weeks, Jane C., and Partridge, Ann H.
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The article presents a study which investigates the effects of paclitaxel (T) addition to doxorubicin and cyclosphamide (AC) and the use of dose dense (DD) and trastuzumab in chemotherapy related amenorrhea (CRA) in premenopausal women with breast cancer. The study performed the analysis to the women who received adjuvant AC chemotherapy or DD therapy and were diagnosed premenopausal. The results reveal that amenorrheic does not differ from patients who received AC-T from those who received AC.
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40. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist use is associated with increased pregnancy rates in ovulation induction-intrauterine insemination to in vitro fertilization conversions, independent of age and estradiol level on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin administration.
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Quaas, Alexander M., Missmer, Stacey A., and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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LUTEINIZING hormone releasing hormone antagonists , *PREGNANCY , *INDUCED ovulation , *HUMAN in vitro fertilization , *ESTRADIOL , *HUMAN artificial insemination , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *LOGISTIC regression analysis , *OVARIAN physiology , *BIRTH rate , *CHORIONIC gonadotropins , *CONCEPTION , *EMBRYO transfer , *FERTILIZATION in vitro , *FETAL heart , *FETAL ultrasonic imaging , *HUMAN reproductive technology , *OVARIES , *REGRESSION analysis , *FETAL heart rate , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Objective: To determine whether the use of GnRH antagonist in cycles converted from ovulation induction-IUI to IVF affects cycle outcome and pregnancy rates.Design: Retrospective cohort study.Setting: Academic research institution.Patient(s): One hundred eighty-two consecutive patients with ovulation induction-IUI to IVF conversions undergoing oocyte retrieval conducted at our institution from 2004 to 2006.Intervention(s): The relation between observation of fetal heartbeat and GnRH antagonist exposure was evaluated with use of multivariable logistic regression. The difference in intermediate cycle outcomes by antagonist exposure was estimated with use of linear regression.Main Outcome Measure(s): Fetal cardiac activity on early ultrasound, intermediate cycle parameters.Result(s): For patients given treatment with a GnRH antagonist, the odds ratio for achieving pregnancy was 2.13 (95% confidence interval = 1.03-4.39) compared with untreated patients, independent of age and E(2) levels on day of hCG. Patients given antagonist had 1.6 more follicles and 2.1 more oocytes retrieved, 1.9 more mature oocytes, and 2.3 more fertilized oocytes, and the fertilization rate was 9.7% higher.Conclusion(s): Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist use in ovulation induction-IUI to IVF conversions was associated with increased pregnancy rates and improved intermediate cycle parameters, controlled for age and E(2) levels on day of hCG. Addition of a GnRH antagonist should be considered in ovulation induction-IUI to IVF conversions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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41. IN VITRO FERTILIZATION AND ACUPUNCTURE: CLINICAL EFFICACY AND MECHANISTIC BASIS.
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Anderson, Belinda J., Haimovici, Florina, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., Schust, Danny J., and Wayne, Peter M.
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FERTILIZATION in vitro , *ACUPUNCTURE , *HEALTH outcome assessment , *THERAPEUTICS , *CLINICAL trials - Abstract
Objective • To provide an overview of the use of acupuncture as an adjunct therapy for in vitro fertilization (IVF), including an evidence-based evaluation of its efficacy and safety and an examination of possible mechanisms of action. Design • Literature review using PubMed, the Science Citation Index®, The Cochrane Library (Database of Systematic Reviews and Central Register of Controlled Trials), the New England School of Acupuncture library databases, and a cross-referencing of published data, personal libraries, and Chinese medicine textbooks. Results • Limited but supportive evidence from clinical trials and case series suggests that acupuncture may improve the success rate of IVF and the quality of life of patients undergoing IVF and that it is a safe adjunct therapy. However, this conclusion should be interpreted with caution because most studies reviewed had design limitations, and the acupuncture interventions employed often were not consistent with traditional Chinese medical principles. The reviewed literature suggests 4 possible mechanisms by which acupuncture could improve the outcome of IVF: modulating neuroendocrinological factors; increasing blood flow to the uterus and ovaries; modulating cytokines; and reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Conclusions • More high-quality randomized, controlled trials incorporating placebo acupuncture controls, authentic acupuncture interventions, and a range of outcome measures representative of both clinical outcomes and putative mechanistic processes are required to better assess the efficacy of acupuncture as an adjunct for IVF. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT ON DAY 7 BY CULTURE MEDIA EXPOSURE: A PROSPECTIVE TRIAL.
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Insogna, Iris, Lanes, Andrea, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Racowsky, Catherine
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EMBRYOS , *FERTILIZATION in vitro , *WOMEN'S hospitals - Published
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43. Should a patient's own IVF physician perform the embryo transfer?
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Estes, Stephanie J., Missmer, Stacey A., and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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PREGNANCY , *PHYSICIAN-patient relations , *HUMAN embryos , *PATIENTS , *FERTILIZATION in vitro , *EMBRYO transfer - Abstract
Purpose: To compare pregnancy rates of embryo transfers performed by a patient's own IVF physician to pregnancy rates of embryo transfers performed by other physicians on the IVF team. Methods: Retrospective cohort study; University hospital. Results: A total of 3029 embryo transfers were included. 434 patients (14%) had an embryo transfer by their own IVF physician. There was no difference in pregnancy rates comparing patients who had embryos transferred by a different physician than their own IVF physician when all cycle attempts were analyzed [Odds ratio (OR) 1.1; Confidence interval (CI) 0.9-1.4]. There was no significant difference between the groups' population characteristics. A subset analysis of 1st cycle only embryo transfers (n = 1416) also revealed no difference in pregnancy rates [OR 1.1; CI 0.8-1.5]. Conclusions: Patients can be reassured that their chances of pregnancy are the same whether their embryo transfer is performed by their own physician or another physician in the practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Optimum number of embryos to transfer in women more than 40 years of age undergoing treatment with assisted reproductive technologies
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Combelles, Catherine M.H., Orasanu, Bogdan, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Racowsky, Catherine
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Objective: To determine whether increasing the number of embryos transferred beyond five increases pregnancy rates in women aged >40 years. Design: Retrospective analysis of cycles performed between January 1998 and July 2003. Setting: University-affiliated teaching hospital. Patient(s): Women aged >40 years undergoing a fresh cycle with a day-3 ET (n = 863). Intervention(s): None. Main Outcome Measure(s): Pregnancy, chemical pregnancy, miscarriage rates, number of viable fetuses at 12 weeks’ gestation, live birth rates, and number of babies delivered. Result(s): Compared with patients with fewer than five embryos transferred, those having five or more embryos transferred had significantly increased pregnancy rates and live birth rates, more viable fetuses at 12 weeks, and significantly decreased miscarriage rates. None of these outcome variables differed between the five-embryo and more-than-five-embryo groups. There were no differences in outcome when only five embryos were transferred, regardless of whether five or more than five embryos were available. The number of embryos transferred did not significantly influence multiple birth rates. Conclusion(s): The present study demonstrates that in women aged >40 years, five embryos is the optimum number to transfer, and transferring more than five does not confer any additional benefit to clinical outcome. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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45. The impact of fertility preservation on the timing of breast cancer treatment, recurrence, and survival.
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Greer, Anna C., Lanes, Andrea, Poorvu, Philip D., Kennedy, Patricia, Thomas, Ann M., Partridge, Ann H., and Ginsburg, Elizabeth S.
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BREAST cancer , *CANCER treatment , *OVERALL survival , *FERTILITY preservation , *DELAYED diagnosis , *INDUCED ovulation , *CANCER diagnosis - Abstract
Background: Many young women with breast cancer undergo fertility preservation (FP) before cancer treatment. This study examined the impact of FP on breast cancer outcomes. Methods: The authors performed a retrospective cohort study of 272 women aged 20 to 45 years with newly diagnosed stage 0 to III breast cancer who underwent an FP consultation between 2005 and 2017. Among these women, 123 (45.2%) underwent FP (fertility preservation–positive [FP+]). The remaining 149 women did not undergo FP (fertility preservation–negative [FP–]). Results: The characteristics at enrollment were similar with the exception of ethnicity (FP+, 87.8% White; FP–, 67.8% White; P =.002) and BRCA status (FP+, 27.7% BRCA+; FP–, 15.5% BRCA+; P =.021). The median follow‐up was approximately 4 years. Women who underwent FP had longer times to first treatment (FP+, 37 days; FP–, 31 days; adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 0.74; confidence interval [CI], 0.56‐0.99) and neoadjuvant chemotherapy (FP+, 36 days; FP–, 26 days; aHR, 0.41; CI, 0.24‐0.68) and from surgery to adjuvant chemotherapy (FP+, 41 days; FP–, 33 days; aHR, 0.58; CI, 0.38‐0.90). Adjusted 3‐ and 5‐year invasive disease–free survival (IDFS) rates were comparable between the 2 groups (3‐year IDFS: FP+, 85.4%; FP–, 79.4%; P =.411; 5‐year IDFS: FP+, 73.7%; FP–, 67.1%; P =.288). Similarly, no difference in overall survival (OS) was observed between the 2 groups (3‐year OS: FP+, 95.5%; FP–, 93.5%; P =.854; 5‐year OS: FP+, 84.2%; FP–, 81.4%; P =.700). Conclusions: FP after a breast cancer diagnosis delays the time to treatment by a small amount, but this delay does not lead to inferior IDFS or OS. Controlled ovarian stimulation for the purpose of fertility preservation in patients with breast cancer delays the initiation of systemic treatment but does not affect recurrence or survival. Fertility preservation provides a safe option for women diagnosed with breast cancer who are facing gonadotoxic treatment regimens and desire future fertility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Effects of Mullerian Anomalies on In Vitro Fertilization Outcome.
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Attia, Khaled I., Hug-Koronya, Mary, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Hornstein, Mark D.
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Assesses the effect of Mullerian anomalies on pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Improvement of reproductive outcome through advanced surgical techniques; Results in 841 IVF cycles in women with in utero diethylstilbestrol exposure and controls.
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47. THE IMPACT OF OBESITY ON IN VITRO FERTILIZATION (IVF), OBSTETRICAL, AND NEONATAL OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING IVF.
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George, Jenny S., Srouji, Serene S., Little, Sarah E., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Lanes, Andrea
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FERTILIZATION in vitro , *HUMAN in vitro fertilization , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *OBESITY - Published
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48. Association of Fresh Embryo Transfers Compared With Cryopreserved-Thawed Embryo Transfers With Live Birth Rate Among Women Undergoing Assisted Reproduction Using Freshly Retrieved Donor Oocytes.
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Insogna, Iris G., Lanes, Andrea, Lee, Malinda S., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Fox, Janis H.
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BLASTOCYST , *RESEARCH , *BIRTH rate , *OVUM , *MISCARRIAGE , *RESEARCH methodology , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *EVALUATION research , *MEDICAL cooperation , *EMBRYO transfer , *PREGNANCY outcomes , *COMPARATIVE studies , *HUMAN reproductive technology , *FERTILIZATION in vitro , *CRYOPRESERVATION of organs, tissues, etc. - Abstract
Importance: In in vitro fertilization cycles using autologous oocytes, data have demonstrated higher live birth rates following cryopreserved-thawed embryo transfers compared with fresh embryo transfers. It remains unknown if this association exists in cycles using freshly retrieved donor oocytes.Objective: To test the hypothesis that in freshly retrieved donor oocyte cycles, a fresh embryo transfer is more likely to result in a live birth compared with a cryopreserved-thawed embryo transfer.Design, Setting, and Participants: Retrospective cohort study using national data collected from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology for 33 863 recipients undergoing fresh donor oocyte cycles in the US between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2017.Exposures: Fresh embryo transfer and cryopreserved-thawed embryo transfer.Main Outcomes and Measures: The primary outcome was live birth rate; secondary outcomes were clinical pregnancy rate and miscarriage rate. Analyses were adjusted for donor age, day of embryo transfer, use of a gestational carrier, and assisted hatching.Results: Recipients of fresh and cryopreserved-thawed embryos had comparable median age (42.0 [interquartile range {IQR}, 37.0-44.0] years vs 42.0 [IQR, 36.0-45.0] years), gravidity (1 [IQR, 0-2] vs 1 [IQR, 0-3]), parity (0 [IQR, 0-1] vs 1 [IQR, 0-1]), and body mass index (24.5 [IQR, 21.9-28.7] vs 24.4 [IQR, 21.6-28.7]). Of a total of 33 863 recipients who underwent 51 942 fresh donor oocyte cycles, there were 15 308 (29.5%) fresh embryo transfer cycles and 36 634 (70.5%) cryopreserved-thawed embryo transfer cycles. Blastocysts were transferred in 92.4% of fresh embryo transfer cycles and 96.5% of cryopreserved-thawed embryo transfer cycles, with no significant difference in the mean number of embryos transferred. Live birth rate following fresh embryo transfer vs cryopreserved-thawed embryo transfer was 56.6% vs 44.0% (absolute difference, 12.6% [95% CI, 11.7%-13.5%]; adjusted relative risk [aRR], 1.42 [95% CI, 1.39-1.46]). Clinical pregnancy rates were 66.7% vs 54.2%, respectively (absolute difference, 12.5% [95% CI, 11.6%-13.4%]; aRR, 1.34; [95% CI, 1.31-1.37]). Miscarriage rates were 9.3% vs 9.4%, respectively (absolute difference, 0.2% [95% CI, -0.4% to 0.7%]); aRR, 0.98 [95% CI, 0.91-1.07]).Conclusions and Relevance: In this retrospective cohort study of women undergoing assisted reproduction using freshly retrieved donor oocytes, the use of fresh embryo transfers compared with cryopreserved-thawed embryo transfers was associated with a higher live birth rate. However, interpretation of the findings is limited by the potential for selection and confounding bias. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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49. Restoring fertility in women aged 40 years and older after tubal ligation: tubal anastomosis versus in vitro fertilization.
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Peregrine, Jamie, McGovern, Peter G, Brady, Paula C, Ginsburg, Elizabeth S, and Schlaff, William
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RESEARCH , *SURGICAL anastomosis , *TUBAL sterilization , *RESEARCH methodology , *EVALUATION research , *MEDICAL cooperation , *INFERTILITY , *COMPARATIVE studies , *STERILIZATION reversal , *FERTILIZATION in vitro - Published
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50. THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ABOUT FERTILITY PRESERVATION AND FAMILY BUILDING FROM THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY – AN INTERVIEW BASED APPROACH.
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McDilda, Katelin G., Walker, Zachary W., Lanes, Andrea, Goldman, Randi H., Ginsburg, Elizabeth S., and Insogna, Iris G.
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FERTILITY preservation , *TRANSGENDER communities , *FAMILIES - Published
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