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ASRM 2007 Annual Meeting 
Preliminary Program

Roundtable Luncheons
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Androgen Excess | ART | ARM | Fertility Preservation
Genetic Counseling | Imaging | Immunology 
Male Reprod & Urology | Menopause | Misc
Mental Health | Nurses | Pediatric & Adolescent Gyn
PGD | Reprod Biology | REI | Reprod Lab | Surgery

ANDROGEN EXCESS

M1. Infertility Treatment in Women with PCOS. Basil C. Tarlatzis, M.D., Ph.D.

M2. To Treat or Not to Treat With Metformin - That is the Question. Wendy Schillings-Scherzer, M.D.

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ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY

M3. ART Ovulation Induction: The Poor Responder. William E. Gibbons, M.D.

M4. Using the SART Database for Research. David A. Grainger, M.D., M.P.H.

M5. Demographics of Infertility in the United States. Mark D. Hornstein, M.D.

M6. Infertility Treatment and the Risk of Cancer. Elizabeth S. Ginsburg, M.D.

M7. IVF with Gestational Carrier. James M. Goldfarb, M.D.

M8. Enhancing ART: The Role of the Reproductive Surgeon. Antonio R. Gargiulo, M.D.

M9. Prediction of Ovarian Response in ART Programs. Gamal E. I. Serour, M.D.

M10. IVF in the PCOS Patient. Debra A. Minjarez, M.D.

M11. Which Ovarian Stimulation Protocol for Poor Responders? Francois Olivennes, M.D., Ph.D.

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ASSOCIATION OF REPRODUCTIVE MANAGERS

M12. Choosing and Using Electronic Medical Record Systems. Steven C. Gerson, C.P.A.

M13. Legal Update: Balancing Patient and Physician Autonomy in ART. Judith F. Daar, J.D.

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FERTILITY PRESERVATION

M14. The Current State of Preserving Fertility by Embryo, Oocyte, and Ovarian Tissue. Kutluk Oktay, M.D.

M15. Clinical Application of Human Oocyte Vitrification. Tae Ki Yoon, M.D.

M16. Preservation of Fertility in Men. Herman Tournaye, M.D., Ph.D.

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GENETIC COUNSELING

M17. Genetics for Your Practice - Ethnicity Screening: Is Your Practice Providing Appropriate Screening to Its Clients? Amy C. Vance, M.S., C.G.C.

M18. Birth Defects and IVF: What are Genetic Counselors Discussing With Your Patients? Jodie L. Asher, M.S., B.S.

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IMAGING IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

M19. Adenomyosis vs. Fibroids: Does Imaging Help? Frances R. Batzer, M.D., M.B.E.

M20. Ovarian Follicular Development: Normal vs. Abnormal. Bill Yee, M.D.

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IMMUNOLOGY

M21. Reproductive Role of Endometrial Complement. Steven L. Young, M.D., Ph.D.

M22. Immunology in Infertility and Contraception. Rajesh K. Naz, Ph.D.

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MALE REPRODUCTION AND UROLOGY

M23. Varioceles and ART. Moshe Wald, M.D.

M24. Sperm Retrieval in Non-Obstructive Azoospermia. Peter N. Schlegel, M.D.

M25. Genetic Evaluation of the Infertile Male. Gabor B. Huszar, M.D.

M26. Preservation of Male Fertility in Cancer Patients. Daniel H. Williams, M.D.

M27. Sperm Processing and Reproductive Options in the Neurologically Impaired Patient. Nancy L. Brackett, Ph.D.

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MENOPAUSE

M28. Phytoestrogens and the Climacteric. Cynthia K. Sites, M.D.

M29. Race, Ethnicity and Menopausal Symptoms: Approach to Treatment. David H. Barad, M.D.

M30. Association of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Fracture. Lubna Pal, M.D.

M31. Hormone Treatment and Endometrial Safety: Progesterone in the Balance. Veronica A. Ravnikar, M.D.

M32. Androgen Replacement After Menopause. Peter R. Casson, M.D.

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MISCELLANEOUS

M33. Occult Maternal Conditions with Fetal Consequences: What the Infertility Specialist Should Know. Sarah L. Berga, M.D.

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MENTAL HEALTH

M34. Psychological and Ethical Issues in Non-medical Sex Selection. Jan Elman Stout, Psy.D.

M35. Developing a Positive Gestational Carrier Arrangement for Patients. Peggy J. Orlin, M.S.

M36. Egg Donor Screening with a Known Donor or Family Member Donor. Madeline L. Feingold, Ph.D.

M37. Helping Individuals and Couples Cope With and Make Meaning of Loss. Mary P. Riddle, Ph.D.

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NURSES

M38. Online Patient Education. Sharon G. Edwards, R.N., B.S.N.

M39. Perinatal Loss and Infertility. Martha A. Jenner, M.S.N., R.N.C.

M40. Nursing Issues in Fertility Preservation. Kathy Lostritto, R.N.

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PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY

M41. New Insight into Mullerian Anomalies: Surgical Management. David M. Lee, M.D.

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PREIMPLANTATION GENETIC DIAGNOSIS

M42. Pregnancy Outcome and Safety of PGD. Joe Leigh Simpson, M.D.

M43. PGD as a Source of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines with Genetic Disorders. Yury Verlinsky, Ph.D.

M44. Testing the Tests: Legal Aspects of PGD and Reproductive Genetics. Susan L. Crockin, J.D.

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REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

M45. Overcooking Eggs with High FSH Protocols. Sangita K. Jindal, Ph.D.

M46. Emerging Molecular Biology Methods in ART. Nathan R. Treff, Ph.D.

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY

M47. Sonographic Findings in Early Normal and Abnormal Pregnancies. Laura Detti, M.D.

M48. Aromatase Inhibitors for Ovulation Induction. Mohamed F. Mitwally, M.D.

M49. Challenges for the IVF Woman in Her 40s. Douglas M. Saunders, M.D.

M50. New Aspects in the Study of the Endometrial and Tubal Mucosa. Guillermo Marconi, M.D.

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REPRODUCTIVE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

M51. Screening Sperm and Oocyte Donors in the Age of State and Federal Regulations. Grace M. Centola, Ph.D.

M52. Autocrine/Paracrine Dynamics of Embryo Culture. Michael L. Reed, Ph.D.

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SURGERY

M53. Robotic Myomectomy - Tips on Technique. Arnold P. Advincula, M.D.

M54. Surgical Management of Endometriosis. Grace M. Janik, M.D.

M55. Surgical Techniques for Acquiring Sperm in Non-Obstructive Azoospermia. Peter N. Kolettis, M.D.

M56. Vas Reversal Techniques. Edmund S. Sabanegh, Jr., M.D.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Androgen Excess | ART | ARM
Contraception | Genetic Counseling | Imaging
Immunology | Male Reprod & Urology 
Menopause | Mental Health | Nurses 
Pediatric & Adolescent Gyn | PGD
Reprod Biology | REI | Reprod Lab | Sexuality
Surgery

ANDROGEN EXCESS

T1. Preventive Medicine for the PCOS Patient. Michael L. Lydic, M.D.

T2. Metabolic Syndrome and PCOS. Vicken P. Sepilian, M.D.

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ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY

T3. Premature Ovarian Failure and ART. Alice Rhoton-Vlasak, M.D.

T4. Emerging Technologies for Embryo Selection. Emre Seli, M.D.

T5. Selection of ART Stimulation Protocols. Marcelle I. Cedars, M.D.

T6. Diagnostic Testing for Recurrent Implantation Failure. Harvey J. Kliman, M.D., Ph.D.

T7. How Many Embryos Should I Transfer? Tarun Jain, M.D.

T8. Effective Regimens for Ovulation Induction in PCOS. Juha S. Tapanainen, M.D., Ph.D.

T9. Does ART Cause Birth Defects? Owen K. Davis, M.D.

T10. Gestational Surrogacy: The European Perspective. Peter R. Brinsden, F.R.C.O.G.

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ASSOCIATION OF REPRODUCTIVE MANAGERS

T11. Making the Claims Appeal Process Manageable: A Primer. Sherie Everhart

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CONTRACEPTION

T12. Male Contraception. Kurt T. Barnhart, M.D., M.S.C.E.

T13. Contraceptives in REI Practice. Julia V. Johnson, M.D.

T14. Spermicides: Where We Stand in 2007. Susan A. Ballagh, M.D.

T15. The Future of Contraception. Clarisa R. Gracia, M.D.

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GENETIC COUNSELING

T16. Prenatal Testing After Successful IVF: What Happens Next? Shelby Duffer, M.Sc.

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IMAGING IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

T17. Hysterosalpingography for Infertility: Tricks of the Trade. Vishvanath C. Karande, M.D.

T18. Evaluating the Endometrium for Normalcy and Hormonal Response. Edmond Confino, M.D.

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IMMUNOLOGY

T19. Vaginal Products That Protect Against Sexually-Transmitted Infections: An Update. Danny J. Schust, M.D.

T20. Beyond First-Line Treatment for Endometriosis. Dan I. Lebovic, M.D.

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MALE REPRODUCTION AND UROLOGY

T21. Effect of Sperm Source on ART Outcomes. Christopher Schrepferman, M.D.

T22. Medications that Impair Male Reproduction. Robert E. Brannigan, M.D.

T23. Semen Retrieval in Patients with Neurogenic Anejaculation. Charles M. Lynne, M.D.

T24. Sperm Extraction for ICSI - Tricks of the Trade. Peter Chan, M.D.

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MENOPAUSE

T25. CAM Therapy in Menopause. Bruce Kessel, M.D.

T26. Perimenopausal Menstrual Cycle Pattern and CVD. Nanette F. Santoro, M.D.

T27. Reproductive Hormones: Effects of Body Size and Ethnicity. John F. Randolph, Jr., M.D.

T28. Progestins and Bone Metabolism. Kenneth N. Muse, Jr., M.D.

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MENTAL HEALTH

T29. Helping Patients Navigate Donor Egg Agencies. Patricia A. Mendell, L.C.S.W.

T30. Helping Fertility Patients with Anxiety Management. Joann P. Galst, Ph.D.

T31. How to Avoid Malpractice. Shelley M. Tarnoff, J.D.

T32. Working with Same Sex Couples in Reproductive Medicine. Elaine Gordon, Ph.D.

T33. Choice: Clinicians, Patients, Government, Third Parties. Leslie P. Francis, J.D., Ph.D.

T34. Donor/Surrogacy/Rearing Rights: ART and the Same-Sex Couple. Nancy D. Polikoff, J.D.

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NURSES

T35. Fertility After Cancer. Kathleen R. Bugge, R.N.C.

T36. How to Help Couples Who Decide to Stop Infertility Treatment. Deborah Lancaster, R.N.C., M.S.

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PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY

T37. HPV Vaccines. Benjie B. Mills, M.D.

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PREIMPLANTATION GENETIC DIAGNOSIS

T38. Accuracy of PGD for Chromosomal Disorders. Pere Colls-Comas, Ph.D.

T39. PGD Impact on IVF Efficiency. Ilan Tur-Kaspa, M.D.

T40. Place of PGD in ART and Genetic Practices. Anver M. Kuliev, M.D., Ph.D.

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REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

T41. Bioassay Methods to Detect Embryo Toxins. Kimball O. Pomeroy, Ph.D.

T42. Quality Control in the ART Laboratories: 25 Years Worth of Research. William R. Boone, Ph.D.

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY

T43. Endometrial Development. Serdar Bulun, M.D.

T44. PCOS: Fetal Origins of Adult Disease. Daniel A. Dumesic, M.D.

T45. Prevention of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Mohamed A. Aboulghar, M.D.

T46. Effect of Diabetes on Oocyte Maturation and Function. Pravin T. Goud, M.D., Ph.D.

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REPRODUCTIVE LABORATORY

T47. IVF Failure - Possible Causes and Remedies. Bhushan K. Gangrade, Ph.D.

T48. Management of Severe Oligospermic Samples for ICSI. Marina O. Gvakharia, M.D., Ph.D.

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SEXUALITY

T49. Sexual Health of the Infertile Couple. John P. Mulhall, M.D.

T50. Female Sexual Dysfunction. Sheryl A. Kingsberg, Ph.D.

T51. Male Hypogonadism. Abraham Morgentaler, M.D.

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SURGERY

T52. Laparoscopic Access in the Obese Patient. Magdy P. Milad, M.D.

T53. Surgical Research Trials - The Basics. Togas Tulandi, M.D.

T54. Role of Surgery to Improve Fertility as Well as Adhesion Prevention. G. Wright Bates, M.D.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Androgen Excess | ART | ARM | Fertility Preservation
Imaging | Immunology | Male Reprod & Urology
Menopause | Mental Health | Nurses
Pediatric & Adolescent Gyn | Reprod Biology
REI | Reprod Lab | Sexuality | Surgery

ANDROGEN EXCESS

W1. The Role of Diet-Induced Inflammation in the Promotion of Insulin Resistance in PCOS. Frank Gonzalez, M.D.

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ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY

W2. Molecular Determinants of Endometrial Receptivity. Hugh S. Taylor, M.D.

W3. What is the Evidence on Adverse Outcomes in ART? Christos Coutifaris, M.D., Ph.D.

W4. Clinical Significance of Embryo Multinucleation. Carlos Sueldo, M.D.

W5. Embryo Transfer Technique. Ragaa T. Mansour, M.D.

W6. Justice and Socio-cultural Issues Regarding Infertility and ART. Ester Polak de Fried, M.D.

W7. SART Research Initiatives. Judy E. Stern, Ph.D.

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ASSOCIATION OF REPRODUCTIVE MANAGERS

W8. Current Legal Changes Managers Need to Know. Lisa A. Rinehart, R.N., B.S.N., J.D.

W9. Don’t Let Managed Care Manage You. Diane J. Ravech, M.P.A.

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FERTILITY PRESERVATION

W10. Surgical Strategies for Preservation of Fertility. Jeffrey M. Goldberg, M.D.

W11. Adoption for Cancer Patients? Allison S. Rosen, Ph.D.

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IMAGING IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

W12. Assessment of the Uterine Cavity: Where do HSG, SHSG and Hysteroscopy Differ? Benjamin Gocial, M.D.

W13. Endometriosis: What Imaging Studies Show. Elizabeth E. Puscheck, M.D.

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IMMUNOLOGY

W14. The Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. Raj Rai, B.Sc., M.D., M.R.C.O.G.

W15. ART Therapy in HIVSerodiscordant Couples. Deborah J. Anderson, Ph.D.

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MALE REPRODUCTION AND UROLOGY

W16. Y Chromosome Microdeletions: How Do They Affect Prognosis? Victor M. Brugh, III, M.D.

W17. Methods for Testing Sperm DNA Integrity. Mark Sigman, M.D.

W18. Use of Strict Sperm Morphology for Male Infertility Evaluation - Asset or Nuisance? Amy E. T. Sparks, Ph.D.

W19. Varicocele: Red Flag or Red Herring? Marc Goldstein, M.D.

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MENOPAUSE

W20. Progestins and Bone Metabolism. James H. Liu, M.D.

W21. Translational Research and Reproductive Aging. Genevieve Neal-Perry, M.D., Ph.D.

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MENTAL HEALTH

W22. Psychological and Medical Aspects of Multi-Fetal Pregnancy Reduction. Elizabeth A. Grill, Psy.D.

W23. Reducing the Fear Factor for Patients Using Donor Gametes. Kris Bevilacqua, Ph.D.

W24. The Male Perspective on Donor Eggs. William D. Petok, Ph.D.

W25. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Infertility: What Should We Tell Our Patients? Jacqueline N. Gutmann, M.D.

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NURSES

W26. Moving from Staff Nurse to Clinic Manager. Monica E. Moore, M.S.N.

W27. Donor Egg Coordination. Cynthia B. Jansen, M.S.N.

W28. The State of Third-Party Reproduction Laws - What You Need to Know. Margaret Swain, R.N., J.D.

W29. Time Management Strategies for the Busy Nurse. Susan J. Wilson, B.Sc.N.

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PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY

W30. Endometriosis in the Adolescent. Marjan Attaran, M.D.

W31. Obesity in the Adolescent. Samantha M. Pfeifer, M.D.

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REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

W32. Elective Single Embryo Transfer or ICSI Strategies for Particularly Poor Samples. Dawn A. Kelk, Ph.D., H.C.L.D.

W33. Blastocyst Culture: Are You Ready? Pradeep K. Warikoo, Ph.D, H.C.L.D.

W34. Introducing Vitrification into the IVF Laboratory. Marlane J. Angle, Ph.D.

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY

W35. Premature Ovarian Failure. Margareta D. Pisarska, M.D.

W36. Treatment of OHSS. Antonio Pellicer, M.D.

W37. DHEA Supplementation. David H. Barad, M.D.

W38. Stress and Infertility - Is There a Relationship? Linda R. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.

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REPRODUCTIVE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

W39. Acupuncture, Human Infertility, and IVF Outcomes. Paul C. Magarelli, M.D., Ph.D.

W40. Frozen Embryo Transport in the Era of Homeland Security. Pauline L. Cisneros, Ph.D.

W41. Micromanipulation Using the Laser. Kenneth C. Drury, Ph.D.

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SEXUALITY

W42. Endocrinology of Female Sexual Desire. John E. Buster, M.D.

W43. Erectile Dysfunction and CV Risk. Allen D. Seftel, M.D.

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SURGERY

W44. What is the Role of Radiologic Procedures for the Treatment of Myomas in the Infertile Patient? Elizabeth A. Stewart, M.D.

W45. Management of Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction. Paul J. Turek, M.D.

W46. Varicocele Repair: Techniques and Results. Harris M. Nagler, M.D.

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