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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.


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.


Prognostic Factors For Pregnancy Following Intrauterine Insemination And In Vitro Fertilization, Bradley Van Voorhis, M. Barnett, Amy Sparks, Craig Syrop, A. Dokras, J. Sandlow Jun 2013

Prognostic Factors For Pregnancy Following Intrauterine Insemination And In Vitro Fertilization, Bradley Van Voorhis, M. Barnett, Amy Sparks, Craig Syrop, A. Dokras, J. Sandlow

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Ethical Obligation For Restricting The Number Of Embryos Transferred To Women: Combating The Multiple-Birth Epidemic For Ivf, Bradley Van Voorhis, G. Ryan Jun 2013

Ethical Obligation For Restricting The Number Of Embryos Transferred To Women: Combating The Multiple-Birth Epidemic For Ivf, Bradley Van Voorhis, G. Ryan

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Semen Analysis. What Tests Are Clinically Useful, Bradley Van Voorhis, Amy Sparks Jun 2013

Semen Analysis. What Tests Are Clinically Useful, Bradley Van Voorhis, Amy Sparks

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Follicular Steroidogenesis, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Follicular Steroidogenesis, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Use Of Ultrasound To Predict And Optimize Outcomes Of Ovulation Induction, Craig Syrop, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Use Of Ultrasound To Predict And Optimize Outcomes Of Ovulation Induction, Craig Syrop, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Epidemiology Of Uterine Fibroids, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Epidemiology Of Uterine Fibroids, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Fibroids: Something Old, Something New, E. Stewart, J. Segars, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Fibroids: Something Old, Something New, E. Stewart, J. Segars, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


The Menopause Transition, Bradley Van Voorhis, N. Santoro, V. Montgomery-Rice Jun 2013

The Menopause Transition, Bradley Van Voorhis, N. Santoro, V. Montgomery-Rice

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Ultrasound Assessment Of The Uterus And Fallopian Tube In Infertile Women, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Ultrasound Assessment Of The Uterus And Fallopian Tube In Infertile Women, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of Tubal Ligation Reversal Procedures, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

A Comparison Of Tubal Ligation Reversal Procedures, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Control Of Follicular Development, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Control Of Follicular Development, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Endocrine Assays, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Endocrine Assays, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Aium Practice Guideline For Ultrasonography In Reproductive Medicine., Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Aium Practice Guideline For Ultrasonography In Reproductive Medicine., Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Nitric Oxide And Ovarian Steroidogenesis, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Nitric Oxide And Ovarian Steroidogenesis, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Quinacrine On Egg Activation: A Possible Role For Phospholipase A2 In Sea Urchin Fertilization, Bradley Van Voorhis, G. Snyder, J. Longo Jun 2013

Effects Of Quinacrine On Egg Activation: A Possible Role For Phospholipase A2 In Sea Urchin Fertilization, Bradley Van Voorhis, G. Snyder, J. Longo

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Cost-Effectiveness Of Ivf Compared To Other Infertility Treatments; A United States Perspective, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Cost-Effectiveness Of Ivf Compared To Other Infertility Treatments; A United States Perspective, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Efficacy Of Greater Trochanteric Osteotomy Fixation, C. Clark, Van Nj, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

Efficacy Of Greater Trochanteric Osteotomy Fixation, C. Clark, Van Nj, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Obesity And Insulin Resistance But Not Hyperandrogenism Mediates Vascular Dysfunction In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome., Anuja Dokras, Dinesh Jagasia, Michelle Maifeld, Christine Sinkey, Bradley Van Voorhis, William Haynes Jun 2013

Obesity And Insulin Resistance But Not Hyperandrogenism Mediates Vascular Dysfunction In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome., Anuja Dokras, Dinesh Jagasia, Michelle Maifeld, Christine Sinkey, Bradley Van Voorhis, William Haynes

Bradley J Van Voorhis

OBJECTIVE: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with biochemical evidence of early atherosclerosis; however, data regarding vascular function are controversial. We hypothesized that resistance vessel function (mediated by the endothelium or smooth muscle) would be impaired in women with PCOS and aimed to determine the contribution of hyperandrogenism, obesity, or insulin resistance to vascular dysfunction.

DESIGN: Prospective study.

SETTING: University practice.

PATIENT(S): Women with PCOS (n = 24) and age/weight-matched controls (n = 22).

INTERVENTION(S): Vascular function was assessed by measuring forearm vasodilatation in response to both endothelium-dependent (acetylcholine/bradykinin) and endothelium-independent dilators (nitroprusside/verapamil).

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Resistance vessel function.

RESULT(S): …


The Role Of Nitric Oxide In Female Reproduction, C. Weiner, L. Thompson, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

The Role Of Nitric Oxide In Female Reproduction, C. Weiner, L. Thompson, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Assisted Reproductive Technology: Counseling And Disclosure With Children, J. Gross, D. Clay, A. Stockman, Bradley Van Voorhis, Craig Syrop Jun 2013

Assisted Reproductive Technology: Counseling And Disclosure With Children, J. Gross, D. Clay, A. Stockman, Bradley Van Voorhis, Craig Syrop

Bradley J Van Voorhis

No abstract provided.


Obstetric Outcomes After In Vitro Fertilization In Obese And Morbidly Obese Women., Anuja Dokras, Lindsey Baredziak, Jill Blaine, Craig Syrop, Bradley Van Voorhis, Amy Sparks Jun 2013

Obstetric Outcomes After In Vitro Fertilization In Obese And Morbidly Obese Women., Anuja Dokras, Lindsey Baredziak, Jill Blaine, Craig Syrop, Bradley Van Voorhis, Amy Sparks

Bradley J Van Voorhis

OBJECTIVE: In addition to numerous health detriments caused by obesity, fertility and pregnancy success may also be compromised. The aims of this study were to compare the effects of obesity and morbid obesity on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. We also investigated the effects of obesity on obstetric outcomes after IVF treatment. METHODS: Retrospective study of women less than 38 years of age during their first fresh IVF cycle (January 1995 to April 2005). RESULTS: A total of 1,293 women were included in the study, with 236 obese women (body mass index [BMI] = 30-39.9) and 79 morbidly obese women …


The Cost Of Infertility Evaluation And Therapy: Findings Of A Self-Insured University Healthcare Plan., D. Stovall, B. Allen, Amy Sparks, Craig Syrop, R. Saunders, Bradley Van Voorhis Jun 2013

The Cost Of Infertility Evaluation And Therapy: Findings Of A Self-Insured University Healthcare Plan., D. Stovall, B. Allen, Amy Sparks, Craig Syrop, R. Saunders, Bradley Van Voorhis

Bradley J Van Voorhis

OBJECTIVE: To assess the total costs of infertility coverage, determine the proportion of healthcare costs related to infertility, compare infertility costs to those of other diseases, and calculate a per member per month cost of an infertility benefit. DESIGN: Historical prospective analysis. SETTING: A university-based, self-insured, fee-for-service healthcare plan. PATIENT(S): Healthcare policy members from January 1993 through December 1995. INTERVENTION(S): General and infertility-specific healthcare that included diagnostic tests for infertility, induction of ovulation, artificial insemination, donor gametes, in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer, zygote intrafallopian transfer, microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration, embryo cryopreservation, and frozen embryo transfer. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Healthcare …


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.


Ultrasound Is The Optimal Choice For Guidance In Difficult Hysteroscopy., J. Kresowik, Craig Syrop, Bradley Van Voorhis, Ginny Ryan Jun 2013

Ultrasound Is The Optimal Choice For Guidance In Difficult Hysteroscopy., J. Kresowik, Craig Syrop, Bradley Van Voorhis, Ginny Ryan

Bradley J Van Voorhis

OBJECTIVES: To compare costs and complications associated with ultrasound-guided hysteroscopy vs laparoscopy-guided hysteroscopy vs hysteroscopy alone for the surgical repair of intrauterine septa and synechiae. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study. Charts of all patients undergoing reparative surgery for intrauterine synechiae or uterine septa at our academic institution between 2000 and 2008 were reviewed. A total of 159 procedures were included in the study, categorized into concurrent laparoscopic guidance (n = 69), ultrasound guidance (n = 52) or no guidance (n = 38). Data regarding billing, surgical case logs and complications were collected for these procedures. Using these data, …


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.