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The Effects Of Ru-486 On Immune Function And Steroid-Induced Immunosuppression Invitro, Bradley Van Voorhis, Deborah Anderson, Joseph Hill Sep 2013

The Effects Of Ru-486 On Immune Function And Steroid-Induced Immunosuppression Invitro, Bradley Van Voorhis, Deborah Anderson, Joseph Hill

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Expression And Localization Of Inducible And Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase In The Rat Ovary - Effects Of Gonadotropin Stimulation In Vivo, Bradley Van Voorhis, Kimberly Moore, Paul Strijbos, Scott Nelson, Sally Baylis, Dana Grzybicki, Carl Weiner Sep 2013

Expression And Localization Of Inducible And Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase In The Rat Ovary - Effects Of Gonadotropin Stimulation In Vivo, Bradley Van Voorhis, Kimberly Moore, Paul Strijbos, Scott Nelson, Sally Baylis, Dana Grzybicki, Carl Weiner

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Nitric-Oxide - An Autocrine Regulator Of Human Granulosa-Luteal Cell Steroidogenesis, Bradley Van Voorhis, Melissa Dunn, Gary Snyder, Carl Weiner Sep 2013

Nitric-Oxide - An Autocrine Regulator Of Human Granulosa-Luteal Cell Steroidogenesis, Bradley Van Voorhis, Melissa Dunn, Gary Snyder, Carl Weiner

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Immunohistochemical Localization Of Prostaglandin-H Synthase In The Female Reproductive-Tract And Endometriosis, Bradley Van Voorhis, Phyllis Huettner, Martin Clark, Joseph Hill Sep 2013

Immunohistochemical Localization Of Prostaglandin-H Synthase In The Female Reproductive-Tract And Endometriosis, Bradley Van Voorhis, Phyllis Huettner, Martin Clark, Joseph Hill

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Selective Discontinuation Of Luteal Phase Support In Assisted Reproduction Cycles Using A Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist And Human Menopausal Gonadotropins For Ovarian Stimulation., D. Stovall, Bradley Van Voorhis, Amy Sparks, L. Adams, C. Syrop Jun 2013

Selective Discontinuation Of Luteal Phase Support In Assisted Reproduction Cycles Using A Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist And Human Menopausal Gonadotropins For Ovarian Stimulation., D. Stovall, Bradley Van Voorhis, Amy Sparks, L. Adams, C. Syrop

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Tubal Versus Uterine Transfer Of Cryopreserved Embryos: A Comparative Analysis., Bradley Van Voorhis, D. Stovall, Amy Sparks, Craig Syrop Jun 2013

Tubal Versus Uterine Transfer Of Cryopreserved Embryos: A Comparative Analysis., Bradley Van Voorhis, D. Stovall, Amy Sparks, Craig Syrop

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Microrna Expression In The Human Blastocyst, E. Rosenbluth, D. Shelton, Amy Sparks, Eric Devor, L. Christenson, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Microrna Expression In The Human Blastocyst, E. Rosenbluth, D. Shelton, Amy Sparks, Eric Devor, L. Christenson, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

OBJECTIVE: To determine the most highly expressed microRNAs (miRNAs) in human blastocysts and to compare miRNAs in euploid versus aneuploid embryos and in male versus female embryos. DESIGN: Experimental study of human embryos: 14 blastocysts (four male, five female, and five aneuploid) were evaluated for miRNA expression with the use of an array-based quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Highly expressed and differentially expressed miRNAs were confirmed with the use of qPCR in an expanded set of 27 blastocysts (seven male, eleven female, and nine aneuploid). SETTING: Academic IVF program. PATIENT(S): Thirteen couples donated 91 cryopreserved embryos for this study. …


Embryo Transfer In Ivf: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice, Lindsay Mains, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Embryo Transfer In Ivf: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice, Lindsay Mains, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Decision To Do Iui Or Ivf - Sperm Count? Reply, Bradley Van Voorhis, Amy Sparks, Craig Syrop Jun 2013

Decision To Do Iui Or Ivf - Sperm Count? Reply, Bradley Van Voorhis, Amy Sparks, Craig Syrop

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Reducing The Risk Of Multi-Fetal Gestation By Implementation Of A Single Blastocyst Transfer Policy., Amy Sparks, G. Ryan, C. Sipe, A. Dokras, Craig Syrop, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Reducing The Risk Of Multi-Fetal Gestation By Implementation Of A Single Blastocyst Transfer Policy., Amy Sparks, G. Ryan, C. Sipe, A. Dokras, Craig Syrop, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Endothelial Function Is Significantly Impaired Only In Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome., A. Dokras, D. Jagasia, M. Maifeld, C. Sinkey, Bradley Van Voorhis, W. Haynes Jun 2013

Endothelial Function Is Significantly Impaired Only In Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome., A. Dokras, D. Jagasia, M. Maifeld, C. Sinkey, Bradley Van Voorhis, W. Haynes

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


The Effectiveness Of Sublingual Progesterone Administration During Cryopreserved Embryo Transfer Cycles: Results Of A Matched Follow-Up Study, D. Stovall, Amy Sparks, Bradley Van Voorhis, F. Chapler, K. Mattingly, Craig Syrop Jun 2013

The Effectiveness Of Sublingual Progesterone Administration During Cryopreserved Embryo Transfer Cycles: Results Of A Matched Follow-Up Study, D. Stovall, Amy Sparks, Bradley Van Voorhis, F. Chapler, K. Mattingly, Craig Syrop

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Anovulation May Be A Risk Factor For Major Birth Defects In Children Born After Infertility Treatment., Bradley Van Voorhis, Amy Sparks, Craig Syrop, C. Sipe, G. Ryan, A. Dokras Jun 2013

Anovulation May Be A Risk Factor For Major Birth Defects In Children Born After Infertility Treatment., Bradley Van Voorhis, Amy Sparks, Craig Syrop, C. Sipe, G. Ryan, A. Dokras

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


A Mandatory Single Blastocyst Transfer Policy With Educational Campaign In A United States Ivf Program Reduces Multiple Gestation Rates Without Sacrificing Pregnancy Rates, Ginny Ryan, Amy Sparks, C. Sipe, Craig Syrop, A. Dokras, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

A Mandatory Single Blastocyst Transfer Policy With Educational Campaign In A United States Ivf Program Reduces Multiple Gestation Rates Without Sacrificing Pregnancy Rates, Ginny Ryan, Amy Sparks, C. Sipe, Craig Syrop, A. Dokras, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

OBJECTIVE: To reduce the twin rate in our IVF program. DESIGN: A prospective educational study of infertile couples; a retrospective review of IVF outcomes before vs. after mandatory single embryo transfer (mSBT) policy change. SETTING: University-based infertility center. PATIENT(S): One hundred ten of 120 consecutive new infertile couples completed the educational study. Outcomes of all embryo transfers (n = 693) performed 17 months before and 17 months after mSBT were evaluated. INTERVENTION(S): A 1-page educational summary of comparative risks of twins vs. singletons to maternal and child health. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Knowledge of twin risks and desired number of embryos …


Identification Of Apolipoprotein A1 In The Human Embryonic Secretome, Lindsay Mains, Lane Christenson, Baoli Yang, Amy Sparks, Satya Mathur, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Identification Of Apolipoprotein A1 In The Human Embryonic Secretome, Lindsay Mains, Lane Christenson, Baoli Yang, Amy Sparks, Satya Mathur, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


The Relationship Of Bleeding Patterns To Daily Reproductive Hormones In Women Approaching Menopause, Bradley Van Voorhis, Nanette Santoro, Sioban Harlow, Sybil Crawford, John Randolph Jun 2013

The Relationship Of Bleeding Patterns To Daily Reproductive Hormones In Women Approaching Menopause, Bradley Van Voorhis, Nanette Santoro, Sioban Harlow, Sybil Crawford, John Randolph

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Early Diagnosis Of Ovarian Torsion By Color Doppler Ultrasonography, Bradley Van Voorhis, J. Schwaiger, Craig Syrop, F. Chapler Jun 2013

Early Diagnosis Of Ovarian Torsion By Color Doppler Ultrasonography, Bradley Van Voorhis, J. Schwaiger, Craig Syrop, F. Chapler

Bradley J Van Voorhis

Ovarian torsion is often difficult to diagnose because of the nonspecific nature of the clinical findings. We report on the use of color Doppler ultrasonography in diagnosing early ovarian torsion. This technique provides a highly specific finding, the absence of blood flow to the ovary, that greatly facilitates the diagnosis of ovarian torsion.


Predictive Value Of Strict Criteria Sperm Morphology For Intrauterine Insemination Outcomes., Amy Sparks, Bradley Van Voorhis, L. Holz, A. Dokras, W. Davis, Craig Syrop Jun 2013

Predictive Value Of Strict Criteria Sperm Morphology For Intrauterine Insemination Outcomes., Amy Sparks, Bradley Van Voorhis, L. Holz, A. Dokras, W. Davis, Craig Syrop

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Evolving Role Of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Evan Rosenbluth, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Evolving Role Of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Evan Rosenbluth, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Ethical Obligation For Restricting The Number Of Embryos Transferred To Women: Combating The Multiple-Birth Epidemic From In Vitro Fertilization, Bradley Van Voorhis, Ginny Ryan Jun 2013

Ethical Obligation For Restricting The Number Of Embryos Transferred To Women: Combating The Multiple-Birth Epidemic From In Vitro Fertilization, Bradley Van Voorhis, Ginny Ryan

Bradley J Van Voorhis

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an increasingly effective and popular means of achieving pregnancy for infertile women, but contributes to a growing incidence of risky twin pregnancies. Despite studies demonstrating cost-effective means to achieve IVF pregnancy while strictly limiting the number of embryos transferred, multiple-embryo transfer remains the most common practice in the United States, and twin pregnancies continue to increase. IVF providers resist restricting these practices, arguing that this is counter to principles of procreative liberty, patient and professional autonomy, and free-market economics. We counter that physicians have a professional fiduciary responsibility to weigh issues of nonmaleficence to patients …


Messenger Ribonucleic Acid For The Gonadal Luteinizing Hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Receptor Is Not Present In Human Endometrium, E. Stewart, M. Sahakian, A. Rhoades, Bradley Van Voorhis, R. Nowak Jun 2013

Messenger Ribonucleic Acid For The Gonadal Luteinizing Hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Receptor Is Not Present In Human Endometrium, E. Stewart, M. Sahakian, A. Rhoades, Bradley Van Voorhis, R. Nowak

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Assisted Reproduction And Risk Of Birth Defects., C. Olson, Craig Syrop, A. Dokras, Amy Sparks, W. Davis, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Assisted Reproduction And Risk Of Birth Defects., C. Olson, Craig Syrop, A. Dokras, Amy Sparks, W. Davis, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Sonohysterography In Premenopausal Women With And Without Abnormal Bleeding, M. Clevenger-Hoeft, Craig Syrop, D. Stovall, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Sonohysterography In Premenopausal Women With And Without Abnormal Bleeding, M. Clevenger-Hoeft, Craig Syrop, D. Stovall, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Performance Of The Postwash Total Motile Sperm Count As A Predictor Of Pregnancy At The Time Of Intrauterine Insemination: A Meta-Analysis, J. Van Weert, S. Repping, Bradley Van Voorhis, F. Van Der Veen, P. Bossuyt, B. Mol Jun 2013

Performance Of The Postwash Total Motile Sperm Count As A Predictor Of Pregnancy At The Time Of Intrauterine Insemination: A Meta-Analysis, J. Van Weert, S. Repping, Bradley Van Voorhis, F. Van Der Veen, P. Bossuyt, B. Mol

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Clinical Factors Associated With Live Birth After Single Embryo Transfer Editorial Comments, Jessica Kresowik, Amy Sparks, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Clinical Factors Associated With Live Birth After Single Embryo Transfer Editorial Comments, Jessica Kresowik, Amy Sparks, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Endometrial Polyps In Reproductive-Age Fertile And Infertile Women, T. Silberstein, O. Saphier, Bradley Van Voorhis, S. Plosker Jun 2013

Endometrial Polyps In Reproductive-Age Fertile And Infertile Women, T. Silberstein, O. Saphier, Bradley Van Voorhis, S. Plosker

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Malignant Cervical Schwannoma: An Unusual Pelvic Tumor, T. Lallas, P. Mehaffey, D. Lager, Bradley Van Voorhis, J. Sorosky Jun 2013

Malignant Cervical Schwannoma: An Unusual Pelvic Tumor, T. Lallas, P. Mehaffey, D. Lager, Bradley Van Voorhis, J. Sorosky

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


An Unusual Cause Of Adolescent Dysmenorrhea, Ginny Ryan, A. Stolpen, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

An Unusual Cause Of Adolescent Dysmenorrhea, Ginny Ryan, A. Stolpen, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


In Vitro Fertilization Patients Support A Single Blastocyst Transfer Policy, S. Martini, Bradley Van Voorhis, B. Stegmann, Amy Sparks, T. Shochet, M. Zimmerman, Ginny Ryan Jun 2013

In Vitro Fertilization Patients Support A Single Blastocyst Transfer Policy, S. Martini, Bradley Van Voorhis, B. Stegmann, Amy Sparks, T. Shochet, M. Zimmerman, Ginny Ryan

Bradley J Van Voorhis

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether patients support a mandatory single blastocyst transfer (mSBT) policy in IVF. DESIGN: Prospective survey study. SETTING: Academic hospital-based infertility center. PATIENT(S): Two hundred sixty-two female patients presenting for fresh or cryopreserved/thawed ET after IVF. INTERVENTION(S): Internet-based in-clinic survey after ET. Follow-up at-home survey after pregnancy test results. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Patient support for an mSBT policy and attitudes regarding patient input into IVF treatment. Logistic regression analyses tested associations among main outcome measures, patient characteristics, and treatment results. RESULT(S): Ninety-four percent of patients endorsed support for our mSBT policy; 95% and 87% felt they had the …


Clinical Factors Associated With Live Birth After Single Embryo Transfer, Jessica Kresowik, Amy Sparks, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Clinical Factors Associated With Live Birth After Single Embryo Transfer, Jessica Kresowik, Amy Sparks, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.