Ford JB

Background/objectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the association between antioxidant intake and antral follicle count (AFC), a marker of ovarian reserve, in women attending a fertility clinic.MethodsWe conducted an observationa…

Exposure to phthalates is common and difficult to avoid. However, intake of long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n3PUFAs) may ameliorate negative effects on ovarian reserve by exposure to phthalates as both are involved in key proces…

ObjectiveTo evaluate the associations of caffeinated, alcoholic, and sweetened beverage intakes with antral follicle count (AFC), a well-accepted biomarker of ovarian reserve.DesignObservational prospective cohort study.SettingFertility cen…

ObjectiveTo examine the association between dietary folate intake and antral follicle count (AFC) among women seeing treatment for infertility.DesignCohort study.SettingAcademic fertility center.PatientsA total of 552 women attending the Ma…

Purpose(s)To evaluate the relationship of men's dietary patterns with outcomes of in vitro fertilization (IVF).MethodsThis is a prospective cohort study including 231 couples with 407 IVF cycles, presented at an academic fertility center fr…

BackgroundFew epidemiologic studies have evaluated the impact of paternal environmental exposures, particularly as mixtures, on couples' pregnancy outcomes.ObjectiveWe investigated whether mixtures of paternal urinary bisphenol A (BPA), par…

ObjectiveTo investigate the associations between dietary patterns and antral follicle count (AFC), a marker of ovarian reserve.DesignProspective cohort study.SettingFertility center at an academic hospital.Patient(s)A total of 363 women see…

BackgroundSubfertile women have higher risk of glucose intolerance during pregnancy. Studies suggest associations between several endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and pregnancy glucose levels. However, the association between benzophen…

Traffic-related air pollution has been linked to higher risks of infertility and miscarriage. We evaluated whether folate intake modified the relationship between air pollution and livebirth among women using assisted reproductive technolog…

BackgroundWe have previously investigated whether urinary concentrations of bisphenol A (BPA), parabens, and phthalate metabolites were individually associated with reproductive outcomes among women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) t…

ImportanceAnimal experiments suggest that ingestion of pesticide mixtures at environmentally relevant concentrations decreases the number of live-born offspring. Whether the same is true in humans is unknown.ObjectiveTo examine the associat…

BackgroundSome dietary factors have been linked to outcomes of infertility treatment with assisted reproductive technology (ART), but the role of intake of meats and other protein-rich foods remains unclear.ObjectiveThe aim of this manuscri…

ObjectiveTo evaluate whether urinary concentrations of organophosphate flame retardant (PFR) metabolites are associated with pregnancy loss among women conceiving with assisted reproductive technology (ART).DesignProspective preconception c…

BackgroundThe Environment and Reproductive Health (EARTH) Study is an ongoing prospective preconception cohort designed to investigate the impact of environmental, nutritional, and lifestyle factors among both women and men on fertility and…

BackgroundSubfertile women are at increased risk of glucose intolerance in pregnancy. Based on epidemiologic studies, exposure to certain phthalates is associated with diabetes, elevated glucose, and increased insulin resistance.ObjectivesT…

BackgroundCigarette smoking has been associated with worse infertility treatment outcomes, yet some studies have found null or inconsistent results.MethodsWe followed 225 couples who underwent 354 fresh non-donor assisted reproductive techn…

ObjectivesTo explore whether work schedules and physically demanding work were associated with markers of ovarian reserve and response.MethodsThis analysis included women (n=473 and n=313 for ovarian reserve and ovarian response analysis, r…

ObjectiveTo investigate the association between urinary triclosan concentrations and antral follicle count (AFC), a well-accepted marker of ovarian reserve, among women from a fertility center.DesignProspective cohort study.SettingHospital …

Di(isononyl)cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylate (DINCH), a non-phthalate plasticizer, was introduced commercially in 2002 as an alternative to ortho-phthalate esters because of its favorable toxicological profile. However, the potential health ef…

BackgroundAnimal studies demonstrate that several phthalates are embryofetotoxic and are associated with increased pregnancy loss and malformations. Results from human studies on phthalates and pregnancy loss are inconsistent.MethodsWe exam…

ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between urinary paraben concentrations and IVF outcomes among women attending an academic fertility center.DesignProspective cohort study.SettingFertility clinic in a hospital setting.Patient(s)A total o…

Study questionAre urinary phthalate metabolites associated with reduced antral follicle growth among women in an infertility setting?Summary answerHigher urinary concentrations of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) metabolites were associate…

BackgroundPreconceptional folate and vitamin B-12 have been linked to beneficial reproductive outcomes in both natural pregnancies and those after assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment.ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to e…

Study questionAre urinary BPA concentrations associated with in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes among women attending an academic fertility center?Summary answerUrinary BPA concentrations were not associated with adverse reproductive and…