Publications - Main Line Fertility and IVF - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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	Publications At Main Line Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, we are dedicated to the continuing scientific advancement in the field of infertility. We have given numerous lectures, locally, nationally, and internationally, on our research. Please feel free to contact us in regards to any of our scientific and non-scientific publications. Scientific Peer Reviewed Publications and Abstracts T.H. Taylor, Gilchrist J, Orris JJ, Pfeffer WH, Glassner MJ, Wininger JD. 2009. The effects of different laser wavelengths on the embryo biopsy procedure and embryo development to the blastocysts stage. O-172. T.H. Taylor, Hallowell SV, Phillips M, Orris JJ, Glassner MJ, Wininger JD. 2008. Comparison of 9 probe and 12 probe fluorescence in-situ hybridization. A-381. T.H. Taylor, Hallowell SV, Orris JJ, Pfeffer WH, Glassner MJ, Wininger JD. 2008. Chromosomal aneuploidy rates do not differ between patients with different body mass indexes. A-378. T.H. Taylor, Blasco L, Orris JJ, Pfeffer, WH, Glassner MJ, Wininger JD. 2008. Computer-aided sperm analysis (CASA) parameters and its relationship to conventional in-vitro fertilization rates. A-240. Glassner I, T.H. Taylor, Hallowell S, Orris JJ, Pfeffer WH, Wininger JD. 2008. Comparison of aneuploidy rates in embryos derived from fresh and frozen zygotes. P-577. T.H. Taylor, C.C. Chang, T.A. Elliot, L.F. Colturato, H.I. Kort, Z.P. Nagy. 2008. The denuding procedure and its effect on polar body positioning. Repro Biomed Online. Vol. 17; 515-519. T.H. Taylor, G. Wright, S. Jones-Colon, D. Mitchell-Leef, H.I. Kort, Z.P. Nagy. 2008. ICSI and IVF fertilization in patients with increased oocyte immaturity. Repro Biomed Online. Vol. 17; 46-52. Montgomery B, Glassner M, Dunton C. 2003. Abdominal myomectomy: risk factors for intraoperative and postoperative complications. Presented at ASRM. Montgomery B, Glassner M, Dunton C. 2003. Fibroid recurrence and symptom improvement in 127 patients having undergone abdominal myomectomy. Presented at ASRM. Schmidt DW, Orris JJ, Maier DB, Nulsen JC, Noel N, Raboin D, Benadiva CA. 2002. Reducing the dose of hCG in high responders does not affect the outcomes of IVF. Present at ASRM. Schmidt DW, Bremner T, Orris JJ, Maier DB, Benadiva CA, Noel N, Nulsen JC. 2002. A randomized, prospective study of microdose leuprolide vs. ganirelix in IVF cycles for poor response patient. Presented at ASRM. Orris JJ, Benadiva CA, Maier DB, Nulsen JC. 2001. Microdose leuprolide acetate versus ganirelix in "poor responder" patients. Presented at ASRM. Orris JJ, Benadiva CA, Nulsen JC. Prevention strategies for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Infertility and Reproductive Medicine. Benadiva CA, Orris JJ. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Assisted Reproduction. Infertility and Reproductive Medicine. Drukker BH, Pfeffer WH. 1994. Adolescent Breast Problems. Contemp OBGYN. 24:45-58. Isaacson K, Amendola M, Banner M, Glassner M, Sondheimer S. 1992. Transcervical fallopian tube recanalization: a safe and effective therapy for patients with proximal tubal obstruction. Inter. J. Fertil. 37. Glassner M, Jones J, Abisogun AO, Kligman I, Woolkalis MN, Gerton GL, Kopf G. 1991. Immunocytochemical and biochemical characterization of guanine nucleotide-binding regulatory protiens in mammalian spermatozoa. Dev. Biol. 146:439-450. Leiva M, Hasty L, Glassner M, Mastroianni L, Lyttle R. 1991. Incrased chemotactic activity of peritoneal fluid in patients with mild to moderate endometriosis. Present at AFS. Kligman I, Glassner M, Story B, Kopf G. 1991. Zona pellucida mediated acrosomal exocytosis in mouse spermatozoa: characterization of an intermediate state prior to the completion of the acrosome reaction. Dev. Biol. 145:344-355. Glassner M, Hassan A, Tureck R, Blasco L, Mastroianni L, Flickinger G. 1990. A comparative study between two different protocols of gonadotropin releasing hormone agaonist used for in vitro fertilization. Present at ACOG. Hassan HA, Glassner M, Hasty L, Blasco L, Flickinger G, Mastroianni L, Tureck R. 1990. Prognostic value of oocyte fertilization rates in vitro. Presented ACOG. Sarhan AM, Glassner M, Blasco L, Turek R, Flickinger G, Hassan HA, Mastroianni L. 1990. Follicular size distribution and its effect on IVF outcome in a long-term GnRH agaonist protocol. Presented at ACOG. Hasty L, Sarhan AM, Glassner M, Hassan HA, Blasco L, Flickinger G, Mastroianni L, Tureck R. 1990. Stimulation protocols for IVF cycles in patient with endometriosis. Presented at ACOG. Hassan HA, Tureck R, Flickinger G, Glassner M, Zammer G, Mastroianni L, Jr., Blasco L. 1990. Relationship between ovarian responses to luteal lupron hMG stimulation and IVF outcome. Presented at AFS. Glassner M, Aron E, Eskin BA. 1990. Ovulation induction with clompihene and the rise in heterotopic pregnancies. J. Repro. Med. 35:175-178. Minassian SS, Wu CH, Jungking D, Filer RB, Gocial B, Glassner M. 1990. Chlamydial antibody screening by elisa for tubal factor infertility. J. Repro. Med. 35:141-145. Glassner M, Abisogun AO, Kligman I, Woolkalis MJ, Gerton G, Kopf GS. 1989. Immunocytochemical and biochemical analysis of guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G Proteins) in mammalian spermatozoa. Presented at JCB. Kopf GS, Noland TD, Glassner M, Wilde M. 1989. The zona pellucida-induced reaction: a model for sperm signal transduction. Present at Serono Symposia. Minassian SS, Wu CH, Jungkind D, Filer RB, Glassner M, Gocial B. 1987. Chlamydial antibody screening by elisa for tubal factor infertility. Presented at AFS. Eskin BA and Glassner M. 1986. Endocrine disturbances causing impaired female sexual functioning. J. Clin. Pract. Sex. 15-18. Harrow MM, Glassner M, Aron E, Schneider J, Popky G. 1986. Sonographic course of pelvic inflammatory disease: clinical implications. Presented at RSNA. Montanya S, Pfeffer WH, et al. 1984. Tubal lavage in the treatment of tubal pregnancy. Henry Ford hospital medical journal. 32:146. Wallach EE, Beck WW, Pfeffer WH, et al. 1983. Using adjuvants in infertility. Contemp OBGYN. 22:87. Pfeffer WH. 1983. Choosing suture for microsurgery. Contemp OBGYN. 22:81-105. Feldkamp CS, Pfeffer WH. 1982. The Measurement of human chorionic gonadotropin for pregnancy testing. Henry ford hospital medical jounral. 30-207. Pfeffer WH. 1980. Adjuvants in Tubal Surgery. Fetil Steril. 33:245-256. Pfeffer WH. 1980. Tubal Factors in Infertility. Contemp. OBGYN. 15:133-152. Pfeffer WH. 1980. Work-up of the Infertile Couple. Hum Sexuality. Pfeffer WH, Wheeler JE, Tschoepe RL, Wright KH, Gizang E. 1980. The effect of Dexamethasone and Promethzine administration of adhesion formation, tubal formation, tubal function and ultrastructure following microsurgical anastomosis of rabbit oviducts.Fertil Steril. 34:162-168. Pfeffer WH, Wallach ED, Beck WW, Barrett A. 1980. Artificial insemination with husband's sperm. Fertil Steril. 34:356-361. Pfeffer WH. 1982. Surgeon's guide to preventing adhesions. Contemp OBGYN. 19:37-43. Feldkamp CS, Pfeffer WH. 1982. The Measurement of human chorionic gonadotropin for pregnancy testing. Henry ford hospital medical jounral. 30-207. Non-Scientific Publications 07.2009, MLF egg freezing breakthrough on cover of Women's Health Source 07.2009, Egg Freezing article featured in the most recent Resolve magazine 05.31.2009, MLF featured in Momspace Magazine, "Preserving Fertility" 04.24.2009, Egg Freezing article featured in Philadelphia Magazine 04.16.2009, MLF talks about IVF in Philadelphia Magazine 04.2008, MLF featured in Main Line Magazine, "Family Matters" 09.2005, MLF featured in Main Line Today, "Facing the Fact of Fibroids" 05.2005, MLF featured in Main Line Today, "Preventing Misconceptions" 05.2005, MLF featured in Philadelphia Times, "Family Man" 11.2003, MLF featured in Philadelphia Magazine, "How to Have a Baby"