Ruth B. Lathi

The field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) is at a crossroads; there is a mismatch between demand for reproductive endocrinology, infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART) services, and availability of care. …

PURPOSE: To study whether mid-luteal endometrial B-cell lymphoma 6 (BCL6) or sirtuin-1 (SIRT1) immunostaining in an ovarian stimulation (fresh) in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle was predictive of risk for endometriosis. Additionally, to ev…

STUDY QUESTION: Is female infertility associated with higher risk of cancer? SUMMARY ANSWER: Although absolute risks are low, infertility is associated with higher risk of cancer compared to a group of non-infertile women. WHAT IS KNOWN A…

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to examine the surgical findings at repeated surgeries for endometriosis and to compare disease progression in patients after IVF to those without interval fertility treatments. METHODS: A retrospective…

Endometriosis in the female partner is responsible for the failure to conceive in a substantial number of infertile couples. This disorder is often diagnosed and corrected with laparoscopy. The role of this procedure, however, for managemen…

OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the role of MRI as a preoperative diagnostic tool for leiomyoma and adenomyosis. METHOD: This is a retrospective chart review at a university-based hospital. The study included 1517 women who underwent hysterectomy o…

BACKGROUND: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed to women with depression and anxiety disorders. Although night sweats are a reported adverse effect, some women have relief of vasomotor symptoms during per…

IGF binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1) is a major product of decidualized human endometrial stromal cells and decidua, and as a modulator of IGF action and/or by independent mechanisms, it regulates cell growth and differentiation and embryonic im…