Russ Hauser
ORCID: 0000-0002-1899-3982
· 64 papers in corpus
observational
2015
Semen parameters are typically used to diagnose male infertility and specify clinical interventions. In idiopathic infertile couples, an unknown male factor could be the cause of infertility even when the semen parameters are normal. Next-g…
observational
2015
Association between serum folate and vitamin B-12 and outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies
BACKGROUND: Preconceptional folate and vitamin B-12 have been linked to beneficial reproductive outcomes in both natural pregnancies and those after assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study wa…
observational
2015
STUDY QUESTION: Are urinary BPA concentrations associated with in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes among women attending an academic fertility center? SUMMARY ANSWER: Urinary BPA concentrations were not associated with adverse reproducti…
review
2014
BACKGROUND: In 2007, an expert panel reviewed associations between bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and reproductive health outcomes. Since then, new studies have been conducted on the impact of BPA on reproduction. OBJECTIVE: In this review, we…
observational
2014
OBJECTIVE: To prospectively evaluate the associations of folate with assisted reproductive technology outcomes within a population in the United States. METHODS: This analysis included women (n=232) in a prospective cohort study at the Mas…
observational
2013
Ba c k g r o u n d: Phthalates are ubiquitous chemicals used in consumer products. Some phthalates are reproductive toxicants in experimental animals, but human data are limited. Objective: We conducted a cross-sectional study of urinary ph…
other
2013
BACKGROUND: Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical widely used in consumer products, has been associated with in vitro Cyp19 gene expression. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate an in vivo human model of Cyp19 gene expression in granulosa cells. ST…
observational
2012
Urinary bisphenol A concentrations and early reproductive health outcomes among women undergoing IVF
STUDY QUESTION: In women undergoing IVF, are urinary bisphenol A (BPA) concentrations associated with ovarian response and early reproductive outcomes, including oocyte maturation and fertilization, Day 3 embryo quality and blastocyst forma…
other
2012
BACKGROUND: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic chemical widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins found in numerous consumer products. In experimental animals, BPA increases embryo implantation failure and reduce…
review
2011
Purpose of reviewBisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used chemical that has been shown to adversely affect health outcomes in experimental animal studies, particularly following fetal or early life exposure. Despite widespread human exposure in t…
observational
2011
BACKGROUND: Human exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) remains widespread. PCBs have been associated with adverse reproductive health outcomes including reduced fecundability and increased risk of pregnancy loss, although the human …
observational
2010
BACKGROUND: Phthalates are ubiquitous chemicals used in consumer products. Some phthalates are reproductive toxicants in experimental animals, but human data are limited. OBJECTIVE: We conducted a cross-sectional study of urinary phthalate…
guideline
2009
There is growing interest in the possible health threat posed by endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which are substances in our environment, food, and consumer products that interfere with hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, or action res…
observational
2007
ISEE-734 Objective: Phthalates are ubiquitous environmental contaminants that have been linked to reproductive disorders in animals. Although human data are limited, emerging evidence suggests that some phthalates are related to hormone-dep…