2024
The effect of improved metabolic syndrome parameters on live birth
Spitzer T, Diamond M, Wild R, Legro R, Zhang H, Sun F, Ling S, Santoro N. The effect of improved metabolic syndrome parameters on live birth. Fertility And Sterility 2024, 122: 373-375. PMID: 38641159, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.04.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetabolic syndrome Z-scoreLifestyle interventionLive birthsLive birth rateMetabolic syndrome parametersZ-scoreMetabolic syndromeUnexplained infertilityIntrauterine inseminationOvarian stimulationSyndrome parametersMetabolic parametersObese WomenBirth outcomesLive birth outcomesIntervention phaseImprove metabolic syndromeSecondary analysisFisher's exact testStudy participantsZ-score differenceLifestyle modificationStudent's t-testBirth rateLogistic regressionFibroids and unexplained infertility treatment with epigallocatechin gallate: a natural compound in green tea (FRIEND) – protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled US multicentre clinical trial of EGCG to improve fertility in women with uterine fibroids
Al-Hendy A, Segars J, Taylor H, González F, Siblini H, Zamah M, Alkelani H, Singh B, Flores V, Christman G, Johnson J, Huang H, Zhang H. Fibroids and unexplained infertility treatment with epigallocatechin gallate: a natural compound in green tea (FRIEND) – protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled US multicentre clinical trial of EGCG to improve fertility in women with uterine fibroids. BMJ Open 2024, 14: e078989. PMID: 38216200, PMCID: PMC10806662, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078989.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnexplained infertilityIntrauterine inseminationInstitutional review boardCumulative live birth rateUterine fibroidsLive birth rateCause of infertilityFood and Drug AdminstrationGonadotropin hormone-releasing hormoneGreen tea extractDouble-blind clinical trialNon-surgical treatment optionsTimed intrauterine inseminationUterine fibroid sizeOvarian stimulationQuality of Life Questionnaire scoresHormone-releasing hormoneLocal institutional review boardInfertility treatmentNational Institute of Child HealthInstitute of Child HealthMiscarriage rateBirth rateReproductive-age womenEndometrial quality
2023
Moderate and increased physical activity is not detrimental to live birth rates among women with unexplained infertility and obesity
Vitek W, Sun F, Cardozo E, Hoeger K, Hansen K, Santoro N, Zhang H, Legro R. Moderate and increased physical activity is not detrimental to live birth rates among women with unexplained infertility and obesity. F&S Reports 2023, 4: 308-312. PMID: 37719091, PMCID: PMC10504528, DOI: 10.1016/j.xfre.2023.06.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLive birth rateSteps/dayPhysical activityInfertility trialsLifestyle modificationUnexplained infertilityObese womenBirth rateClomiphene citrate treatmentUS fertility centersClinical pregnancy rateLifestyle modification programTime of enrollmentModerate physical activityPhysical activity goalsMiscarriage rateFertility centerIntrauterine inseminationFitbit activity trackerPregnancy rateSecondary analysisCitrate treatmentActivity goalsModification programWomen
2020
Short-term weight change and live birth among women with unexplained infertility and polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing ovulation induction
Vitek W, Sun F, Hoeger KM, Santoro N, Diamond MP, Zhang H, Legro RS, Network E, Coutifaris C, Christman G, Robinson R, Brzyski R, Schlaff W, Casson P, Trussell J, Eisenberg E, Lamar C, DePaolo L. Short-term weight change and live birth among women with unexplained infertility and polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing ovulation induction. Fertility And Sterility 2020, 114: 1032-1039. PMID: 33036790, PMCID: PMC7953832, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.06.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeShort-term weight changeUnexplained infertilityLive birth rateOvulation inductionOvary syndromeWeight changeWeight gainCycles of clomipheneBody mass indexMean weight changeBirth rateRandomized trialsMass indexRegular intercourseIntrauterine inseminationTreatment allocationLive birthsMAIN OUTCOMESecondary analysisWomenWeight assessmentBirthSyndromeInfertilityThe effect of antioxidants on male factor infertility: the Males, Antioxidants, and Infertility (MOXI) randomized clinical trial
Steiner AZ, Hansen KR, Barnhart KT, Cedars MI, Legro RS, Diamond MP, Krawetz SA, Usadi R, Baker VL, Coward RM, Huang H, Wild R, Masson P, Smith JF, Santoro N, Eisenberg E, Zhang H, Network R. The effect of antioxidants on male factor infertility: the Males, Antioxidants, and Infertility (MOXI) randomized clinical trial. Fertility And Sterility 2020, 113: 552-560.e3. PMID: 32111479, PMCID: PMC7219515, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.11.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMonths of treatmentMale factor infertilityFactor infertilityLive birthsSemen parametersPlacebo groupPrimary outcomeSperm concentrationPlacebo-controlled trialLive birth rateCumulative live birthDNA fragmentationFemale partnersSperm DNA fragmentation indexLycopene dailyVivo pregnancyClomiphene citrateSecondary outcomesEntire cohortAsthenospermic menFertility centerIntrauterine inseminationMonth 4Tubal patencyClinical trials
2012
Predictors of pregnancy and live birth after insemination in couples with unexplained or male-factor infertility
Huang H, Hansen KR, Factor-Litvak P, Carson SA, Guzick DS, Santoro N, Diamond MP, Eisenberg E, Zhang H, Network I. Predictors of pregnancy and live birth after insemination in couples with unexplained or male-factor infertility. Fertility And Sterility 2012, 97: 959-967.e5. PMID: 22270557, PMCID: PMC3319287, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.01.090.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersAdultAlcohol DrinkingAlcoholic BeveragesChi-Square DistributionCoffeeFemaleHumansInfertilityInfertility, MaleInsemination, ArtificialLife StyleLive BirthLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOvulation InductionPregnancyPregnancy RateProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsRisk Reduction BehaviorSuperovulationSurveys and QuestionnairesTeaTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsLive birth rateMale factor infertilityLive birthsPregnancy outcomesHigher pregnancyBirth ratePredictors of pregnancyAlcoholic beveragesFemale partnersOccurrence of pregnancyAcademic medical centerLifestyle factorsIntrauterine inseminationRisk factorsLifestyle questionnaireOccupational exposureMedical CenterLifestyle changesMAIN OUTCOMETreatment groupsPregnancySecondary analysisPast usersCurrent usersBirth
2011
Recruitment challenges of a multicenter randomized controlled varicocelectomy trial
Trussell JC, Christman GM, Ohl DA, Legro RS, Krawetz SA, Snyder PJ, Patrizio P, Polotsky AJ, Diamond MP, Casson PR, Coutifaris C, Barnhart K, Brzyski RG, Schlaff WD, Meacham R, Shin D, Thomas T, Zhang M, Santoro N, Eisenberg E, Zhang H, Network R. Recruitment challenges of a multicenter randomized controlled varicocelectomy trial. Fertility And Sterility 2011, 96: 1299-1305. PMID: 22130101, PMCID: PMC3243664, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.10.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReproductive Medicine NetworkPlacebo armInfertility evaluationIntrauterine inseminationMedicine NetworkSuboptimal recruitmentClinical trial enrollmentMale infertility studiesAscertain reasonsIUI cyclesInfertile womenTrial enrollmentSurgical interventionPatient educationMAIN OUTCOMEStudy recruitmentInfertile menMale infertilityStudy participantsInfertility studiesMale partnersRecruitment challengesTrialsInadequate recruitmentFertility interventionsEstimating rates of multiple gestation pregnancies: Sample size calculation from the assessment of multiple intrauterine gestations from ovarian stimulation (AMIGOS) trial
Diamond MP, Mitwally M, Casper R, Ager J, Legro RS, Brzyski R, Casson P, Eisenberg E, Zhang H, Network F. Estimating rates of multiple gestation pregnancies: Sample size calculation from the assessment of multiple intrauterine gestations from ovarian stimulation (AMIGOS) trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2011, 32: 902-908. PMID: 21787883, PMCID: PMC3708642, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2011.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAromatase InhibitorsClomipheneDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFertility Agents, FemaleGonadotropinsHumansInfant, NewbornInfertilityLetrozoleMaleNitrilesOvulation InductionPregnancyPregnancy OutcomePregnancy, MultipleProspective StudiesTreatment OutcomeTriazolesYoung AdultConceptsMultiple Intrauterine GestationsMultiple gestation pregnanciesOvulation inductionUnexplained infertilityGestation pregnanciesIntrauterine gestationMultiple gestationsComparable pregnancy ratesMono-follicular developmentOvarian stimulation (AMIGOS) trialOvarian hyperstimulation syndromePregnancy success ratePublic health benefitsExpense of careHyperstimulation syndromeClomiphene citrateNeonatal morbidityPreterm laborFertility medicationsPreterm infantsIntrauterine inseminationStimulation trialsAromatase inhibitorsPregnancy rateGestation