Ahmad Nazari, M.D.

CURRICULUM VITAE

MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Tehran Faculty of Medicine
  July, 1955 - June, 1961
   
INTERNSHIP: Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, New York
  Rotating June, 1966 - June, 1967

RESIDENCY: General Surgery - Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  July, 1967 - June, 1968
   
  Obstetrics/Gynecology - Presbyterian University
  of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
  July, 1968 - June, 1971

POST GRADUATE Fellowship: Gyn. Oncology
TRAINING Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
  July, 1971 - June, 1972
  Genetic Study karyatyping
  4 weeks in John Hopkins University
  1972
   
  Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology
  Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  Philadelphia, PA
  July, 1974 - June, 1975

PRIVATE PRACTICE: General Medicine - July, 1961 - June, 1966
  Obstetrics/Gynecology - July, 1972 to 1988
   
REPRODUCTIVE Reproductive and Medical
ENDOCRINOLOGY: Endocrine Associates, P.C.
  February, 1989 to present

LICENSURE: F.L.E.X., Pennsylvania, 1974
   
AMERICAN BOARD  
CERTIFICATION: Board Certified (F.A.C.O.G.) since 1977
   
MEDICAL SOCIETIES: Pennsylvania Medical Society
  Philadelphia Medical Society
  American Fertility Society
  American Medical Association

APPOINTMENTS: Delaware County Memorial Hospital as a gynecologist/obstetrician
   
  UMDNJ, Robert Wood Johnson Medical
  School at Camden
  Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
   
  Jeanes Hospital as gynecologist
   
   
POSITIONS HELD: Instructor at the University of
  Pennsylvania Medical School
  1975-1984

  Acting Director of OB/GYN
  Department of Presbyterian
  University of Pennsylvania
  Medical Center
  1979-1981
   
  Assistant Professor of OB/GYN
  UMDNJ, Robert Wood Johnson Medical
  School at Camden, Cooper Hospital/
  University Medical Center, Department
  of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division
  of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
  Camden, New Jersey

PUBLISHED MANUSCRIPTS

  1. Check JH, Shanis BS, Stanley C, Chase JS, Nazari A, Wu CH: Case report: Amenorrhea in an ovulatory woman despite a normal uterine cavity: a case report. Am J Ob-Gyn 160(3):598-599, 1989.
  2. Check JH, Chase JS, Nazari A, Nowroozi K, Winkel CA, Wu CH, Vetter BH: Failure of positive chlamydia trachomatis antibody levels to correlate with infertility. Infertility. In Press.
  3. Check JH, Nowroozi K, Nazari A: Premature ovarian failure by mildly suppressing elevated gonadotropins followed by human menopausal stimulation. J Reprod Med. 36(3):195-197, 1991.
  4. Check JH, Bollendorf A, Lee MA, Nazari A, Nowroozi K: Correlation of specific semen parameters using computerized semen analysis with successful fertilization of oocytes in an in vitro fertilization program. Archives of Andrology 24:229-234, 1989.
  5. Check JH, Nowroozi K, Chase JS, Nazari A, Shapse D, Vaze M: Ovulation induction and pregnancies in 100 consecutive women with hypergonadotropic amenorrhea. Fertil Steril 53(5):811-816, 1990.
  6. Check JH, Nowroozi K, Nazari A, Baker A, Goldsmith A: In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer in three women with ovarian failure. J IVF-ET 7(1):45-46, 1990.
  7. Check JH, Chase JS, Nowroozi K, Nazari A, Teichman M, Goldsmith G: Twin pregnancy from in vitro fertilization with an age discrepancy. Case Report. J IVF-ET. In Press.
  8. Check JH, Nowroozi K, Chase JS, Nazari A, Braithwaite C: Comparison of pregnancy rates following in vitro fertilization embryo transfer between the donors and recipients in a donor oocyte program. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics 9(3):248-250, 1992.
  9. Check JH, Nazari A, Baker AF, Goldsmith G: A unique case exemplifying the use of in vitro fertilization for unexplained infertility. ARTA 1:367-369, 1990.
  10. Check JH, Nowroozi K, Chase JS, Nazari A, Call C: Comparison of luteal phase support with high and low dose progesterone therapy on pregnancy rates in an IVF program. J IVF-ET 8:173-175, 1991.
  11. Nazari A, Check JH, Epstein R, Dietterich C, Farzanfar S: Relationship of small-for-dates sac size to crown-rump length and spontaneous abortion in patients with a known date of ovulation. Obstet Gynecol 78(3):369-373, 1991.
  12. Check JH, Nazari A, Barnea ER, Weiss W, Vetter BH: The efficacy of short-term gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonists versus human chorionic gonadotrophin to enable oocyte release in gonadotrophin stimulated cycles. Hum Reprod 8:568-571, 1993.
  13. Nazari A, Askari HA, Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A: Embryo transfer technique as a cause of ectopic pregnancy in in vitro fertilization. Fertil Steril 60:919-921, 1993.
  14. Chase JS, Nazari A, Baker A, Check JH, Choe J: Comparison of pregnancy rates in donors compared with recipients in a shared oocyte program. Fertility and Sterility Progress in Research and Practice, Proceedings of the XIV World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, Caracas, November 1992, Parthenon Publishing, Section 5, Chapter 51, pgs 481-484, 1994.
  15. Hoover L, Summers D, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: Pregnancy after zona drilling of cryopreserved thawed embryos: case report. Fertil Steril 63:401-403, 1995.
  16. Hoover L, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A, Check JH: An RIA by Amersham with a low coefficient of variation in the low serum P range associated with better pregnancy rate (PR) prognosis with IVF-ET. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 255-258, 1995.
  17. Hoover L, O'Shaughnessy A, Check JH, Nazari A: Luteinizing hormone (LH) in follicle stimulating drugs not needed despite long suppression with gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 259-263, 1995.
  18. Shanis B, Summers D, Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A: An ultra-short use of leuprolide acetate works as well as longer use to prevent premature luteinization following controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 273-277, 1995.
  19. Summers D, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A, Hoover L: Subtle rise in progesterone (P) at time of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) may have more of an adverse effect on the endometrium that the oocyte as determined by a shared oocyte program. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 285-289, 1995.
  20. Summers D, Check JH, Hoover L, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A: A 36 hour time of retrieval from human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) injection may produce better pregnancy rates (PR) than a 34 hour interval. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 291-294, 1995.
  21. Hoover L, Summers D, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: EIA methods for measuring serum progesterone (P) at time of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) not predictive of subsequent pregnancy rates (PR). In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 351-355, 1995.
  22. Sapoznikov V, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: Deep-fundal rather than mid-fundal placement of embryos increases ectopic but not intrauterine pregnancy rate. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 365-368, 1995.
  23. Sapoznikov V, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: Pregnancy rates (PRs) according to endometrial thickness and echo pattern at time of hCG. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 369-372, 1995.
  24. Sapoznikov V, Nazari A, Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A: Lowered pregnancy rates seen in IVF patients with a homogeneous hyperechogenic endometrial echo pattern prior to hCG injection. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 373-377, 1995.
  25. Shanis B, Check JH, Bollendorf A, Nazari A: Computer assisted semen analysis better defines male factor in an IVF program than either motile density or strict morphology. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 587-589, 1995.
  26. Hoover L, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: The use of donor sperm vs oocytes to evaluate the course of failed fertilization. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 635-638, 1995.
  27. Sapoznikov V, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: the effect of endometrial and echo pattern on IVF outcome in donor oocyte-embryo transfer cycles. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 643-646, 1995.
  28. Hoover L, Summers D, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: Pregnancy after zona drilling of cryopreserved thawed embryos. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 647-650, 1995.
  29. Sapoznikov V, Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A: The relationship of endometriosis and pre-hCG endometrial sonographic studies in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET). In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 687-691, 1995.
  30. Shanis B, Nazari A, Check JH, Summers D, O'Shaughnessy A: Culture and treatment of mycroplasma/ureaplasma (M/U) infection not found helpful to improve pregnancy rates following IVF. In: IX World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, International Proceedings Division. eds: Aburumieh A, Bernat E, Dohr G, Feichtinger W, Fischl, Huber J, Muller E, Szalay S, Urdl W, Zech H. Monduzzi Editore. pgs. 727-730, 1995.
  31. Check JH, Nazari A, Dietterich C: Comparison of androgen levels in conception vs non-conception cycles following controlled ovarian stimulation using the luteal phase gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist protocol. Gynecol Endocrinol 9:209-214, 1995.
  32. Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A, Hoover L: Comparison of efficacy of high-dose pure follicle stimulating hormone versus human menopausal gonadotropins for in vitro fertilization. Gynecol Obstet Invest 40:117-119, 1995.
  33. Check JH, Hoover L, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A, Summers D: The effect of assisted hatching on pregnancy rates after frozen embryo transfer. Fertil Steril 65:254-257, 1996.
  34. Check JH, Nazari A, Kuhn R, Lauer C: Relationship of early follicular phase sera FSH and LH levels as measured by a radioimmunoassay and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to number of oocytes retrieved. Clin Exper Obstet Gynecol, In press.

 

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

  1. Check JH, Chase JS, Nowroozi K, Nazari A: Ovulation induction and pregnancies in women with ovarian failure. The XIII World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, October, 1989.
  2. Zohn J, Check JH, Nowroozi K, Nazari A: The results of chlamydia trachomatis antibody testing should not influence patient/doctor decision on performing tubal studies. The XIII World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, October, 1989.
  3. Check JH, Chase JS, Nowroozi K, Nazari A, Winkel C: Pitfalls in the use of a single rapid progesterone assay to diagnose early ectopic pregnancies. American Fertility Society 45th Annual Meeting, November 11-16, 1989.
  4. Nazari A, Check JH: Small for dates crown rump length and sac size predictive of spontaneous abortion despite fetal viability. Proceedings from the 38th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, April 25-29, 1990.
  5. Check JH, Nazari A: Comparison of techniques for ovulation induction in women with hypergonadotropic amenorrhea. Proceedings from the 38th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, April 25-29, 1990.
  6. Check JH, Nowroozi K, Chase JS, Nazari A, Braithwaite C, Goldsmith G: Evidence supporting the hyperstimulation regimen as a negative factor for in vitro fertilization pregnancies. American Fertility Society 46th Annual Meeting, Washing, D.C., October 13-18, 1990.
  7. Check JH, Nowroozi K, Chase JS, Nazari A, Shapse D, Vaze M: Ovulation induction and pregnancies in 100 consecutive women with hypergonadotropic amenorrhea. Fertility Digest 1:17-18, 1991.
  8. Nowroozi K, Check JH, Nazari A, Callan C: Luteal phase support: Comparison of high and low dose progesterone therapy on pregnancy rates in an in vitro fertilization program. Pacific Coast Fertility Society, Program Supplement Abstracts of Oral and Poster Presentation, 39th Annual Meeting #29.
  9. Check JH, Chase JS, Nazari A, Nowroozi K, Callan C: A randomized prospective study comparing the influence of two different dosages of luteal phase progesterone therapy on pregnancy and abortion rates following IVF-ET. Assisted Reproductive Technology/Andrology Animal Reproduction and Nordic Society for Reproduction in Farm/Pet Animals, June 24-26, 1991, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  10. Nowroozi K, Check JH, Chase JS, Nazari A, Goldsmith G: Comparison of pregnancy rates in donors and recipients using the same pool of oocytes. Assisted Reproductive Technology/Andrology Animal Reproduction and Nordic Society for Reproduction in Farm/Pet Animals, June 24-26, 1991, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  11. Check JH, Nowroozi K, Chase JS, Coates T, Nazari A, Lee M: The donor oocyte program - what it can teach us about the semen analysis as a predictor of fertilization. Assisted Reproductive Technology/ Andrology Animal Reproduction and Nordic Society for Reproduction in Farm/Pet Animals, June 24-26, 1991, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  12. Check JH, Coates T, Nowroozi K, Chase JS, Nazari A, Lee M: The donor oocyte program - what it can teach us about the semen analysis as a predictor of fertilization. 7th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Procreations, Paris, France, June 30 - July 3, 1991.
  13. Check JH, Chase JS, Nazari A, Nowroozi K, Callan C: A randomized prospective study comparing the influence of two different dosages of luteal phase progesterone therapy on pregnancy and abortion rates following IVF-ET. 7th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Procreations, Paris, France, June 30 - July 3, 1991.
  14. Nowroozi K, Check JH, Chase JS, Nazari A, Goldsmith G: Comparison of pregnancy rates in donors and recipients using the same pool of oocytes. 7th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Procreations, Paris, France, June 30 - July 3, 1991.
  15. Check JH, Nazari A, Davies E, Vetter B: Comparison of first trimester serum estradiol levels in aborters versus non-aborters. 7th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Procreations, Paris, France, June 30 - July 3, 1991.
  16. Check JH, Nazari A, Nowroozi K, Shapse D, Chase JS, Vaze M: Ovulation induction and pregnancies in 100 consecutive women with hypergonadotropic amenorrhea. Yearbook of Infertility 1991, Chapter 9 - Ovulation Induction 160-161, 1991.
  17. Check JH, Choe JK, Nowroozi K, Chase JS, Nazari A, Dietterich C: The role of endometrial thickness in predicting IVF success. ARTA Twin Conferences, Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava, Spain, August 18-20, 1992.
  18. Nazari A, Barnea ER, Chase JS, Check JH, Dietterich C: The use of ultrasound to predict late first and early second trimester spontaneous abortion despite prior viability demonstrated. XIV World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, Caracas, Venezuela, November 22-27, 1992.
  19. Chase JS, Nazari A, Baker A, Check JH, Choe J: Comparison of pregnancy rates in donors vs recipients in a shared oocyte program. XIV World congress on Fertility and Sterility, Caracas, Venezuela, November 22-27, 1992. Abstract #200, page 92.
  20. Check JH, Chase JS, Nazari A, Askari HA: A randomized study to evaluate whether surgical removal of Stage I and Stage II endometriotic implants improves fertility rates. VII World congress on Human Reproduction, Bali, Indonesia, April 4-9, 1993. Abstract #PS-01-28, page 29.
  21. Nazari A, Askari HA, Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A: Embryo transfer techniques as a cause of ectopic pregnancy in in vitro fertilization. 1993 Annual Pacific Coast Fertility Society Meeting, Indian Wells, California, April 14-18, 1993. Abstract #P-044, page A29.
  22. Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A, Dietterich C, Vanaman L: A prospective study comparing a 36 vs 38 hour time interval from hCG to oocyte retrieval on subsequent pregnancy rates. 1993 Annual Pacific Coast Fertility Society Meeting, Indian Wells, California, April 14-18, 1993. Abstract #P-031, page A23-A24.
  23. Check JH, Baker A, Dietterich C, Chase JS, Nazari A: Reduced pregnancy rates following frozen embryo transfer into women with thinner endometria. 9th Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Thessaloniki, Greece, June 27-30, 1993. Human Reproduction, Vol 8, Supplement 1, abstract #581, page 189, June 1993.
  24. Check JH, Weiss W, Nazari A, Vetter B: A randomized study comparing pregnancy rates following ultra-low dose human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in women with luteal phase defects related to immature follicles. 1994 Annual Pacific Coast Fertility Society, Indian Wells, CA, April 20-24, 1994. Abstract #P-007, page A15.
  25. Check JH, Suryanarayan C, Choe J, Nazari A. A preliminary matched controlled study to evaluate the effect of mycoplasma-ureaplasma on pregnancy rates following in vitro fertilization. 1994 Annual Pacific Coast Fertility Society, Indian Wells, CA, April 20-24, 1994. Abstract #P-034, page A27-A28.
  26. Benfer K, Check JH, Carlson J, Baker A, Nazari A: Comparison of pregnancy rates following transfer in natural versus hormone replacement cycles of thawed embryos cryopreserved at the pronuclear stage using a modified technique. Xth Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Brussels, Belgium, June 25-29, 1994. Hum Reprod 9(4):138, 1994, abstract #362.
  27. Benfer K, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A, Baker A: An evaluation of the effect of endometrial thickness on subsequent pregnancy rates following frozen embryo transfer. Xth Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Brussels, Belgium, June 25-29, 1994. Hum Reprod 9(4):138, 1994, abstract #361.
  28. Benfer K, Check JH, Nazari A, Fisher C: Comparison of fresh vs frozen embryo transfer pregnancy rates in donors vs recipients in a shared oocyte program to evaluate the mechanism for higher pregnancy rates in recipients. Xth Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Brussels, Belgium, June 25-29, 1994. Hum Reprod 9(4):68, 1994, abstract #165.
  29. Stumpo L, Check JH, Carlson J, Nazari A: A retrospective analysis to determine if high estradiol (E2) levels at the time of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) injection had an adverse effect on subsequent pregnancy rates. Xth Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Brussels, Belgium, June 25-29, 1994. Hum Reprod 9(4):87-88, 1994, abstract #165.
  30. Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A, Kuhn R, Lauer C: Relationship of early follicular phase sera FSH and LH levels as measured by a radioimmunoassay and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to number of oocytes retrieved. Fiftieth Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society, San Antonio, Texas, November 5-10, 1994. Abstract #P-083, page S125.
  31. Hoover L, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: The use of donor sperm vs oocytes to evaluate the course of failed fertilization. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:144S, 1995. Abstract #PP85.
  32. Sapoznikov V, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: The effect of endometrial thickness and echo pattern on IVF outcome in donor oocyte-embryo transfer cycles. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:145S, 1995. Abstract #PP89.
  33. Hoover L, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A, Check JH: An RIA by Amersham with a low coefficient of variation in the low serum P range associated with better pregnancy rate (PR) prognosis with IVF-ET. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:149S, 1995. Abstract #PP106.
  34. Hoover L, O'Shaughnessy A, Check JH, Nazari A: Luteinizing hormone (LH) in follicle stimulating drugs not needed despite long suppression with gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:149S, 1995. Abstract #PP107.
  35. Shanis B, Summers D, Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A: An ultra-short use of leuprolide acetate works as well as longer use to prevent premature luteinization following controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:154S, 1995. Abstract #PP126.
  36. Summers D, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A, Hoover L: Subtle rise in progesterone (P) at time of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) may have more of an adverse effect on the endometrium than the oocyte as determined by a shared oocyte program. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:154S, 1995. Abstract #PP128.
  37. Summers D, Check JH, Hoover L, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A: A 36 hour time of retrieval from human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) injection may produce better pregnancy rates (PR) than a 34 hour interval. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:155S, 1995. Abstract #PP129.
  38. Hoover L, Summers D, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: EIA methods for measuring serum progesterone (P) at time of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) not predictive of subsequent pregnancy rates (PR). IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:162S, 1995. Abstract #PP159.
  39. Sapoznikov V, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: Deep-fundal rather than mid-fundal placement of embryos increases ectopic but not intrauterine pregnancy rate. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:164S, 1995. Abstract #PP167.
  40. Sapoznikov V, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: Pregnancy rates (PRs) according to endometrial thickness and echo pattern at time of hCG. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:164S, 1995. Abstract #PP168.
  41. Sapoznikov V, Nazari A, Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A: Lowered pregnancy rates seen in IVF patients with a homogeneous hyperechogenic endometrial echo pattern prior to hCG injection. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:165S, 1995. Abstract #PP169.
  42. Shanis B, Check JH, Bollendorf A, Nazari A: Computer assisted semen analysis better defines male factor in an IVF program than either motile density or strict morphology. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:172S, 1995. Abstract #PP200.
  43. Hoover L, Summers D, Check JH, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A: Pregnancy after zona drilling of cryopreserved thawed embryos. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:182S, 1995. Abstract #PP237.
  44. Sapoznikov V, Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A: The relationship of endometriosis and pre-hCG endometrial sonographic studies in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET). IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:188S, 1995. Abstract #PP264.
  45. Shanis BS, Nazari A, Check JH, Summers D, O'Shaughnessy A: Culture and treatment of mycoplasma/ureaplasma (M/U) infection not found helpful to improve pregnancy rates following IVF. IXth World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Vienna, Austria, April 3-7, 1995. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:190S, 1995. Abstract #PP269.
  46. Check JH, Hoover L, Nazari A, O'Shaughnessy A, Summers D: The effect of assisted hatching on pregnancy rates (PRs) following frozen embryo transfer (FET). 43rd Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, Coronado, California, April 26-30, 1995. Abstract #P-5, pgs. A12-A13.
  47. Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A, Baker A: Pretreatment with a higher dosage of estrogen seems to negate the adverse effect of thin endometria on subsequent pregnancy rates (PRs) following frozen embryo transfer (FET). 43rd Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, Coronado, California, April 26-30, 1995. Abstract #P-7, pg. A14.
  48. Check JH, O'Shaughnessy A, Nazari A: The relationship of early follicular phase sera follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) outcome in poor responders using the flare controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) regimen. 43rd Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, Coronado, California, April 26-30, 1995. Abstract #P-8, pgs. A14-A-15.
  49. Check JH, Baker AF, Nazari A, Benfer: An evaluation of pregnancy outcome in women >40 undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). 44th Annual Meeting of The Pacific Coast Fertility Society, Indian Wells, California, April 17-21, 1996. Abstract #P-27, pg. A24.
  50. Check JH, Hourani C, Baker A, Nazari A: A study of failed fertilization - relative frequency of male vs female factors and therapeutic options in next cycles. American Society of Andrology, 1996 Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 25-29, 1996. Journal of Andrology, January/February Supplement, 1996, Abstract #098, pg. P-47.

LECTURES AND SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS

  1. Numerous scientific meetings and review courses from 1975 up to 1988
  2. In Vitro Fertilization Embryo Transfer, Santa Barbara, CA, May, 1988.
  3. American Fertility Society, 44th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, October, 1989.
  4. 38th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona, April 25-29, 1990.
  5. The Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Hysteroscopy, Pathology, Colposcopy Lower Reproductive Tract and Intra-Abdominal Laser Surgery, Baltimore, Maryland, December, 1988.
  6. The Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Preceptorship Intra-Abdominal In Gynecologic Laser Surgery, Baltimore, Maryland, January, 1989.
  7. VI World Congress In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, Jerusalem, Israel, April, 1989.
  8. International Meeting of Pregnancy Loss, Tel Aviv, Israel, April, 1989.
  9. 7th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Procreations, Paris, France, June 30 - July 3, 1991.
  10. 40th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society Meeting, April 8-11, 1992, Indian Wells, CA.
  11. The Endocrine Society 74th Annual Meeting, June 24-27, 1992, San Antonio, Texas
  12. HIV Disease: Advanced Clinical Symposium, March 3, 1992, Philadelphia, PA.
  13. Unresolved Issues: Hormonal Replacement During Menopause, March 25, 1992, New York University Medical Center.
  14. OSHA's New Infection Control Procedures, April 21, 1992, Pennsylvania Medical Society, King of Prussia, PA.
  15. XIV World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, November 22-27, 1992, Caracas, Venezuela.
  16. 17th Annual Sonography Symposium, Nashville, TN, May 27-29, 1993.
  17. 1994 Annual Pacific Coast Fertility Society Meeting, Indian Wells, CA, April 20-24, 1994.
  18. The 27th Review Course in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pasadena, California, November 14-18, 1994.
  19. 43rd Annaul Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, Coronado, California, April 26-30, 1995

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