M.F. Mitwally — Endo Lab

review 2010

Use of aromatase inhibitors in gynecology

·doi:10.1586/eog.10.10

The third-generation aromatase inhibitor group includes letrozole, and anastrozole and exemestane have both been approved for suppression of estrogen in postmenopausal women with breast cancer. It seems scientifically plausible that various…

observational 2009

Vaginal micronized progesterone versus intramuscular progesterone for luteal support in women undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.02.047

OBJECTIVE: To study the outcome of IVF-ET in women who used vaginal P (vaginal P(4)) versus those who used P in oil via IM injection (IM-P(4)) for luteal support. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort. SETTING: Tertiary referral infertility center…

2008

Aromatase Inhibitors for Assisted Reproduction

·doi:10.1017/cbo9780511547287.027

This chapter discusses the potential role of the new group of medications called aromatase inhibitors in assisted reproduction. When an aromatase inhibitor is applied during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COO), estrogen production per…

2008

Serum progesterone levels following vaginal (Endometrin®) or intramuscular progesterone for luteal support in women undergoing IVF-ET

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.1344

2008

Suturing versus flowering technique of Bruhat after fimbrioplasty for endometriosis-related infertility

·doi:10.1007/s10397-008-0433-7

2008

The vaginal progesterone, endometrin® is associated with better outcome compared to intramuscular progesterone for luteal support in women with endometriosis undergoing IVF-ET

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.1343

2007

Diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis is associated with lower pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET)

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.386

observational 2007

The prevalence of fimbrial pathology in patients with early stages of endometriosis

Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2006.07.003

STUDY OBJECTIVE: The presence of fimbrial pathology in advanced endometriosis is clearly understood. However, little is known about the prevalence of fimbrial pathology in early stages of endometriosis. The purpose of this study is to deter…

other 2006

Nezhat et al. Laparoscopic management of hepatic endometriosis: report of two cases and review of the literature

Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2005.07.006

2005

A Possible Mechanical Factor in Infertile Patients With Early Stages of Endometriosis

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.07.494

2005

Detection and Surgical Correction of Fimbrial Pathology in Patients With Early Stages of Endometriosis

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.07.1267

2005

Outcome of Pregnancies Achieved Following Laparoscopic Surgery for Correction of Tubo-Peritoneal Factor Infertility Associated With Endometriosis or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.07.1218

2005

The Association Between Uterine Septum and Infertility

·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.07.1242

nonrandomized-trial 2004

Aromatase inhibition reduces the dose of gonadotropin required for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation

Journal of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation ·doi:10.1016/j.jsgi.2004.03.006

OBJECTIVE: To compare the use of the aromatase inhibitor, letrozole, in conjunction with follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) injection, and FSH alone for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome …

observational 2004

Laparoscopic management of tubal ectopic pregnancy in obese women

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2003.05.025

OBJECTIVE: To study the surgical morbidity associated with the laparoscopic management of tubal ectopic pregnancy in an overweight population compared with a lean population. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: An academic tertiary refe…

other 2004

Potential cofounders in the laparoscopic detection of endometriosis

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.04.001

review 2003

Endometriosis from thelarche to midteens: pathogenesis and prognosis, prevention and pedagogy

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2003.09.008

John Huffman, a founder of the subspecialty of pediatric and adolescent gynecology in North America, first related the diagnosis of endometriosis to thelarche. Subsequently, endometriosis was diagnosed in early puberty between thelarche and…

other 2003

Isolated hepatic endometriosis: as rare as hens' teeth, but sometimes you can learn a lot from a hen with teeth

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(03)02170-8

nonrandomized-trial 2002

Prevention of bone loss and hypoestrogenic symptoms by estrogen and interrupted progestogen add-back in long-term GnRH-agonist down-regulated patients with endometriosis and premenstrual syndrome

Menopause (New York, N.Y.) ·doi:10.1097/00042192-200207000-00004

OBJECTIVE: To examine the utility of a low-dose estrogen and pulsed progestogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT) regimen for add-back during long-term gonadotropin-releasing hormone-agonist (GnRH-agonist) therapy. DESIGN: A pilot clinical…