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Marc Reed Laufer, M.D.

TitleProfessor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
InstitutionBrigham and Women's Hospital
DepartmentObstetrics Gynecology & Repro. Bio.
AddressChildrens Hospital
Chief of Gynecology
300 Longwood Ave
Boston MA 02115
Phone617/355-5785
Fax617/730-0186

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  1. Jessel RH, Laufer MR. Management of lower vaginal agenesis in a patient with unicornuate uterus. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2013 Feb; 26(1):e21-3.
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  2. Rossi BV, Ference EH, Zurakowski D, Scholz S, Feins NR, Chow JS, Laufer MR. The clinical presentation and surgical management of adnexal torsion in the pediatric and adolescent population. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2012 Apr; 25(2):109-13.
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  3. Laufer MR. Helping "adult gynecologists" diagnose and treat adolescent endometriosis: reflections on my 20 years of personal experience. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2011 Oct; 24(5 Suppl):S13-7.
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  4. Ballweg ML, Laufer MR. Adolescent endometriosis: improving the comfort level of health care providers treating adolescents with endometriosis. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2011 Oct; 24(5 Suppl):S1.
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  5. Laufer MR, Missmer SA. Does complete laparoscopic excision of endometriosis in teenagers really occur? Fertil Steril. 2011 Sep; 96(3):e145; author reply e146.
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  6. Shah DK, Laufer MR. Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome with a single uterus. Fertil Steril. 2011 Jul; 96(1):e39-41.
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  7. Wright KN, Laufer MR. Leiomyomas in adolescents. Fertil Steril. 2011 Jun; 95(7):2434.e15-7.
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  8. Rauh-Hain JA, Laufer MR. Increased diagnostic accuracy of laparoscopy in endometriosis using indigo carmine: a new technique. Fertil Steril. 2011 Mar 1; 95(3):1113-4.
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  9. Trenor CC, Chung RJ, Michelson AD, Neufeld EJ, Gordon CM, Laufer MR, Emans SJ. Hormonal contraception and thrombotic risk: a multidisciplinary approach. Pediatrics. 2011 Feb; 127(2):347-57.
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  10. Kaser DJ, Reichman DE, Laufer MR. Prevention of vulvovaginal sequelae in stevens-johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2011; 4(2):81-5.
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  11. Wright KN, Okpala O, Laufer MR. Obstructed uteri with a cervix and vagina. Fertil Steril. 2011 Jan; 95(1):290.e17-9.
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  12. Spencer RJ, Kurek KC, Laufer MR. Ovarian dermoid cyst super-infected with methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus leading to the misdiagnosis of appendicitis in an adolescent. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2011 Apr; 24(2):e25-8.
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  13. Unger CA, Laufer MR. Progression of endometriosis in non-medically managed adolescents: a case series. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2011 Apr; 24(2):e21-3.
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  14. Routh JC, Laufer MR, Cannon GM, Diamond DA, Gargollo PC. Management strategies for Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser related vaginal agenesis: a cost-effectiveness analysis. J Urol. 2010 Nov; 184(5):2116-21.
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  15. Gray SH, Ebe LK, Feldman HA, Emans SJ, Osganian SK, Gordon CM, Laufer MR. Salivary progesterone levels before menarche: a prospective study of adolescent girls. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Jul; 95(7):3507-11.
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  16. Wright KN, Laufer MR. Endometriomas in adolescents. Fertil Steril. 2010 Sep; 94(4):1529.e7-9.
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  17. Reichman DE, Laufer MR. Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: fertility counseling and treatment. Fertil Steril. 2010 Oct; 94(5):1941-3.
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  18. Vitonis AF, Baer HJ, Hankinson SE, Laufer MR, Missmer SA. A prospective study of body size during childhood and early adulthood and the incidence of endometriosis. Hum Reprod. 2010 May; 25(5):1325-34.
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  19. Ahn AC, Schnyer R, Conboy L, Laufer MR, Wayne PM. Electrodermal measures of Jing-Well points and their clinical relevance in endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain. J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Dec; 15(12):1293-305.
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  20. Reichman DE, Laufer MR. Congenital uterine anomalies affecting reproduction. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2010 Apr; 24(2):193-208.
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  21. Laufer MR, Upton J, Schuster SR, Grier H, Emans SJ, Diller L. Ovarian tissue autologous transplantation to the upper extremity for girls receiving abdominal/pelvic radiation: 20-year follow-up of reproductive endocrine function. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2010 Apr; 23(2):107-10.
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  22. Gargollo PC, Cannon GM, Diamond DA, Thomas P, Burke V, Laufer MR. Should progressive perineal dilation be considered first line therapy for vaginal agenesis? J Urol. 2009 Oct; 182(4 Suppl):1882-9.
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  23. Reddy J, Laufer MR. Congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract in a patient with Goltz syndrome. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2009 Aug; 22(4):e71-2.
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  24. Doyle JO, Missmer SA, Laufer MR. The effect of combined surgical-medical intervention on the progression of endometriosis in an adolescent and young adult population. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2009 Aug; 22(4):257-63.
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  25. Duru UA, Laufer MR. Discordance in Mayer-von Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome noted in monozygotic twins. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2009 Aug; 22(4):e73-5.
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  26. Barton SE, Kurek KC, Laufer MR. Recurrent bilateral serous cystadenomas in a premenarchal girl: a case report and literature review. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2010 Feb; 23(1):e27-9.
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  27. Reddy J, Laufer MR. Hypertrophic labia minora. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2010 Feb; 23(1):3-6.
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  28. Mok-Lin EY, Laufer MR. Management of vulvar hematomas: use of a Word catheter. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2009 Oct; 22(5):e156-8.
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  29. Mok-Lin EY, Wolfberg A, Hollinquist H, Laufer MR. Endometriosis in a patient with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome and complete uterine agenesis: evidence to support the theory of coelomic metaplasia. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2010 Feb; 23(1):e35-7.
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  30. Doyle JO, Laufer MR. Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome with a single septate uterus: a novel anomaly and description of treatment options. Fertil Steril. 2009 Jul; 92(1):391.e17-9.
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  31. Breech LL, Laufer MR. Müllerian anomalies. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2009 Mar; 36(1):47-68.
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  32. Laufer MR. Current approaches to optimizing the treatment of endometriosis in adolescents. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2008; 66 Suppl 1:19-27.
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  33. Wayne PM, Kerr CE, Schnyer RN, Legedza AT, Savetsky-German J, Shields MH, Buring JE, Davis RB, Conboy LA, Highfield E, Parton B, Thomas P, Laufer MR. Japanese-style acupuncture for endometriosis-related pelvic pain in adolescents and young women: results of a randomized sham-controlled trial. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2008 Oct; 21(5):247-57.
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  34. Haddad LB, Laufer MR. Thrombocytosis associated with malignant ovarian lesions within a pediatric/adolescent population. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2008 Oct; 21(5):243-6.
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  35. Reichman D, Laufer MR, Robinson BK. Pregnancy outcomes in unicornuate uteri: a review. Fertil Steril. 2009 May; 91(5):1886-94.
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  36. Reddy J, Laufer MR. Advantage of conservative surgical management of large ovarian neoplasms in adolescents. Fertil Steril. 2009 May; 91(5):1941-4.
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  37. Garrett LA, Vargas SO, Drapkin R, Laufer MR. Does the fimbria have an embryologic origin distinct from that of the rest of the fallopian tube? Fertil Steril. 2008 Nov; 90(5):2008.e5-8.
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  38. Kuohung W, Ram K, Cheng DM, Marcus KJ, Diller LR, Laufer MR. Laparoscopic oophoropexy prior to radiation for pediatric brain tumor and subsequent ovarian function. Hum Reprod. 2008 Jan; 23(1):117-21.
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  39. Divasta AD, Laufer MR, Gordon CM. Bone density in adolescents treated with a GnRH agonist and add-back therapy for endometriosis. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2007 Oct; 20(5):293-7.
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  40. Kuohung W, Thompson SR, Laufer MR. Use of acellular human dermal allograft for vaginoplasty in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: a case report. J Reprod Med. 2007 Sep; 52(9):864-7.
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  41. Growdon WB, Laufer MR. Uterine didelphys with duplicated upper vagina and bilateral lower vaginal agenesis: a novel Müllerian anomaly with options for surgical management. Fertil Steril. 2008 Mar; 89(3):693-8.
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  42. Servaes S, Zurakowski D, Laufer MR, Feins N, Chow JS. Sonographic findings of ovarian torsion in children. Pediatr Radiol. 2007 May; 37(5):446-51.
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  43. Smith NA, Laufer MR. Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome: management and follow-up. Fertil Steril. 2007 Apr; 87(4):918-22.
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  44. Menstruation in girls and adolescents: using the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Pediatrics. 2006 Nov; 118(5):2245-50.
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  45. Skiadas CC, Goldstein DP, Laufer MR. The manchester-fothergill procedure as a fertility sparing alternative for pelvic organ prolapse in young women. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2006 Apr; 19(2):89-93.
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  46. Highfield ES, Laufer MR, Schnyer RN, Kerr CE, Thomas P, Wayne PM. Adolescent endometriosis-related pelvic pain treated with acupuncture: two case reports. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Apr; 12(3):317-22.
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  47. Vargas SO, Kozakewich HP, Boyd TK, Ecklund K, Fishman SJ, Laufer MR, Perez-Atayde AR. Childhood asymmetric labium majus enlargement: mimicking a neoplasm. Am J Surg Pathol. 2005 Aug; 29(8):1007-16.
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  48. Marsh EE, Laufer MR. Endometriosis in premenarcheal girls who do not have an associated obstructive anomaly. Fertil Steril. 2005 Mar; 83(3):758-60.
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  49. Partridge AH, Gelber S, Peppercorn J, Sampson E, Knudsen K, Laufer M, Rosenberg R, Przypyszny M, Rein A, Winer EP. Web-based survey of fertility issues in young women with breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2004 Oct 15; 22(20):4174-83.
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  50. Bryant AE, Laufer MR. Fetal ovarian cysts: incidence, diagnosis and management. J Reprod Med. 2004 May; 49(5):329-37.
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  51. Spiryda LB, Laufer MR, Soiffer RJ, Antin JA. Graft-versus-host disease of the vulva and/or vagina: diagnosis and treatment. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2003 Dec; 9(12):760-5.
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  52. Laufer MR, Sanfilippo J, Rose G. Adolescent endometriosis: diagnosis and treatment approaches. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2003 Jun; 16(3 Suppl):S3-11.
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  53. Laufer MR. Congenital absence of the vagina: in search of the perfect solution. When, and by what technique, should a vagina be created? Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Oct; 14(5):441-4.
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  54. Styer AK, Laufer MR. Ovarian bivalving after detorsion. Fertil Steril. 2002 May; 77(5):1053-5.
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  55. Economy KE, Barnewolt C, Laufer MR. A comparison of MRI and laparoscopy in detecting pelvic structures in cases of vaginal agenesis. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2002 Apr; 15(2):101-4.
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  56. Kenney LB, Laufer MR, Grant FD, Grier H, Diller L. High risk of infertility and long term gonadal damage in males treated with high dose cyclophosphamide for sarcoma during childhood. Cancer. 2001 Feb 1; 91(3):613-21.
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  57. Eckler K, Laufer MR, Perlman SE. Conservative management of bilateral asynchronous adnexal torsion with necrosis in a prepubescent girl. J Pediatr Surg. 2000 Aug; 35(8):1248-51.
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  58. Shrier LA, Moszczenski SA, Emans SJ, Laufer MR, Woods ER. Three years of a clinical practice guideline for uncomplicated pelvic inflammatory disease in adolescents. J Adolesc Health. 2000 Jul; 27(1):57-62.
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  59. Breech LL, Laufer MR. Surgicel in the management of labial and clitoral hood adhesions in adolescents with lichen sclerosus. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2000 Feb; 13(1):21-2.
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  60. Muram D, Laufer MR. Limitations of the medical evaluation for child sexual abuse. J Reprod Med. 1999 Dec; 44(12):993-9.
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  61. Breech LL, Laufer MR. Developmental abnormalities of the female reproductive tract. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 1999 Oct; 11(5):441-50.
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  62. Laufer MR. Reproductive issues for cancer patients/survivors. J Clin Oncol. 1999 Sep; 17(9):2631-2.
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  63. Propst AM, Laufer MR. Endometriosis in adolescents. Incidence, diagnosis and treatment. J Reprod Med. 1999 Sep; 44(9):751-8.
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  64. Kahn JA, Chiang VW, Shrier LA, Emans SJ, Fishman SJ, Goodman E, Laufer MR. Microlaparoscopy with conscious sedation in adolescents with suspected pelvic inflammatory disease. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 1999 Aug; 12(3):149-54.
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  65. Bravender T, Emans SJ, Laufer MR. Use caution when determining "virginal" vs "nonvirginal" status. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1999 Jul; 153(7):773-4.
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  66. Economy KE, Laufer MR. Pelvic pain. Adolesc Med. 1999 Jun; 10(2):291-304.
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  67. Fivozinsky KB, Laufer MR. Vulvar disorders in adolescents. Adolesc Med. 1999 Jun; 10(2):305-19, vii.
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  68. Breech LL, Laufer MR. Obstructive anomalies of the female reproductive tract. J Reprod Med. 1999 Mar; 44(3):233-40.
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  69. Slater CA, Liang MH, McCune JW, Christman GM, Laufer MR. Preserving ovarian function in patients receiving cyclophosphamide. Lupus. 1999; 8(1):3-10.
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  70. Fivozinsky KB, Laufer MR. Vulvar disorders in prepubertal girls. A literature review. J Reprod Med. 1998 Sep; 43(9):763-73.
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  71. Pierre N, Moy LK, Redd S, Emans SJ, Laufer MR. Evaluation of a pregnancy-testing protocol in adolescents undergoing surgery. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 1998 Aug; 11(3):139-41.
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  72. Lubianca JN, Gordon CM, Laufer MR. "Add-back" therapy for endometriosis in adolescents. J Reprod Med. 1998 Mar; 43(3):164-72.
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  73. Banerjee R, Laufer MR. Reproductive disorders associated with pelvic pain. Semin Pediatr Surg. 1998 Feb; 7(1):52-61.
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  74. Laufer MR, Heerema AE, Parsons KE, Barbieri RL. Endosalpingiosis: clinical presentation and follow-up. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 1998; 46(3):195-8.
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  75. Laufer MR, Goitein L, Bush M, Cramer DW, Emans SJ. Prevalence of endometriosis in adolescent girls with chronic pelvic pain not responding to conventional therapy. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 1997 Nov; 10(4):199-202.
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  76. Casey AC, Laufer MR. Cervical agenesis: septic death after surgery. Obstet Gynecol. 1997 Oct; 90(4 Pt 2):706-7.
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  77. Laufer MR. Identification of clear vesicular lesions of atypical endometriosis: a new technique. Fertil Steril. 1997 Oct; 68(4):739-40.
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  78. Laufer MR, Townsend NL, Parsons KE, Brody KA, Diller LR, Emans SJ, Guinan EC. Inducing amenorrhea during bone marrow transplantation. A pilot study of leuprolide acetate. J Reprod Med. 1997 Sep; 42(9):537-41.
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  79. Gordon CM, Austin DJ, Radovick S, Laufer MR. Primary hypothyroidism presenting as severe vaginal bleeding in a prepubertal girl. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 1997 Feb; 10(1):35-8.
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  80. Rome ES, Moszczenski SA, Craighill M, Goldmann DA, Schubert PS, Laufer MR, Emans SJ, Woods ER. A clinical pathway for pelvic inflammatory disease for use on an inpatient service. Clin Perform Qual Health Care. 1995 Oct-Dec; 3(4):185-96.
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  81. Laufer MR, Floor AE, Parsons KE, Kuntz KM, Barbieri RL, Friedman AJ. Evaluation of hormonal testing in the screening for in vitro fertilization (IVF) of women with tubal factor infertility. J Assist Reprod Genet. 1995 Feb; 12(2):93-6.
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  82. Laufer MR, Floor AE, Parsons KE, Kuntz KM, Barbieri RL. Hormone testing in women with adult-onset amenorrhea. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 1995; 40(3):200-3.
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  83. Kim HH, Laufer MR. Developmental abnormalities of the female reproductive tract. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 1994 Dec; 6(6):518-25.
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  84. Brugnara C, Laufer MR, Friedman AJ, Bridges K, Platt O. Reticulocyte hemoglobin content (CHr): early indicator of iron deficiency and response to therapy. Blood. 1994 May 15; 83(10):3100-1.
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  85. Laufer MR, Ecker JL, Hill JA. Pregnancy outcome following ultrasound-detected fetal cardiac activity in women with a history of multiple spontaneous abortions. J Soc Gynecol Investig. 1994 Apr-Jun; 1(2):138-42.
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  86. Laufer MR, Rein MS. Treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding with gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1993 Sep; 36(3):668-78.
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  87. Ecker JL, Laufer MR, Hill JA. Measurement of embryotoxic factors is predictive of pregnancy outcome in women with a history of recurrent abortion. Obstet Gynecol. 1993 Jan; 81(1):84-7.
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