Cherie Q. Marfori

Objective: Early menarche is associated with uterine fibroid risk, but the association between menarcheal timing and fibroid severity remains to be explored. Given the hormonal dependence of fibroids, earlier menarche may increase physical …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: We sought to identify the variables independently associated with intra/postoperative blood transfusion at the time of myomectomy. We further hoped to develop an accurate prediction model using preoperative variables to cat…

IntroductionBlack women are more likely to undergo surgery for uterine fibroids compared with non-Black women. However, few studies have characterized the psychosocial experiences of Black women seeking fibroid treatment. We aimed to identi…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: Scientifically evaluate the validity and reproducibility of 2 novel surgical triaging systems, as well as offer modifications to the Medically-Necessary, Time-Sensitive (MeNTS) criteria for improved application in gynecolog…

BACKGROUND: Very little is known regarding the readiness of senior U.S. Ob/Gyn residents to perform minimally invasive surgery. This study aims to evaluate the self-perceived readiness of senior Ob/Gyn residents to perform complex minimally…

OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between phthalate exposure and two measures of uterine fibroid burden: diameter of largest fibroid and uterine volume. DESIGN: Pilot, cross-sectional study. SETTING: Academic medical center. PATIENT…

INTRODUCTION: Evidence has shown several preoperative and intraoperative factors to clearly influence the complexity of minimally invasive hysterectomy. The only factor currently taken into consideration is uterine weight. METHODS: Retrospe…

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of a specific magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol in diagnosing the extent and location of deeply infiltrative endometriosis (DIE). Methods: A retrospective chart review of women age 20 to 51 years…