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Jan Leslie Shifren, M.D.

TitleAssociate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
InstitutionMassachusetts General Hospital
DepartmentObstetrics Gynecology & Repro. Bio.
AddressMassachusetts General Hospital
Vincent Ob/Gyn Service, VBK 113
55 Fruit St
Boston MA 02114
Phone617/726-8868
Fax617/726-4803

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  1. Reed SD, Guthrie KA, Joffe H, Shifren JL, Seguin RA, Freeman EW. Sexual function in nondepressed women using escitalopram for vasomotor symptoms: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Mar; 119(3):527-38.
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  2. Rosen RC, Connor MK, Miyasato G, Link C, Shifren JL, Fisher WA, Derogatis LR, Schobelock MJ. Sexual desire problems in women seeking healthcare: a novel study design for ascertaining prevalence of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in clinic-based samples of U.S. women. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2012 May; 21(5):505-15.
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  3. Maserejian NN, Shifren J, Parish SJ, Segraves RT, Huang L, Rosen RC. Sexual arousal and lubrication problems in women with clinically diagnosed hypoactive sexual desire disorder: preliminary findings from the hypoactive sexual desire disorder registry for women. J Sex Marital Ther. 2012; 38(1):41-62.
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  4. Shifren JL. Increasing our understanding of women's sexuality at midlife and beyond. Menopause. 2011 Nov; 18(11):1149-51.
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  5. Maserejian NN, Parish S, Shifren JL, Huang L, Gerstenberger E, Rosen RC. Healthcare utilization in women diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder: interim baseline results from the HSDD Registry for Women. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2010 Nov; 19(11):2001-9.
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  6. Maserejian NN, Shifren JL, Parish SJ, Braunstein GD, Gerstenberger EP, Rosen RC. The presentation of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women. J Sex Med. 2010 Oct; 7(10):3439-48.
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  7. Shifren JL, Schiff I. Role of hormone therapy in the management of menopause. Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Apr; 115(4):839-55.
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  8. Wierman ME, Nappi RE, Avis N, Davis SR, Labrie F, Rosner W, Shifren JL. Endocrine aspects of women's sexual function. J Sex Med. 2010 Jan; 7(1 Pt 2):561-85.
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  9. Johannes CB, Clayton AH, Odom DM, Rosen RC, Russo PA, Shifren JL, Monz BU. Distressing sexual problems in United States women revisited: prevalence after accounting for depression. J Clin Psychiatry. 2009 Dec; 70(12):1698-706.
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  10. Shifren JL, Johannes CB, Monz BU, Russo PA, Bennett L, Rosen R. Help-seeking behavior of women with self-reported distressing sexual problems. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2009 Apr; 18(4):461-8.
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  11. Rosen RC, Shifren JL, Monz BU, Odom DM, Russo PA, Johannes CB. Correlates of sexually related personal distress in women with low sexual desire. J Sex Med. 2009 Jun; 6(6):1549-60.
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  12. Shifren JL. Androgens, estrogens, and metabolic syndrome at midlife. Menopause. 2009 Mar-Apr; 16(2):226-8.
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  13. Avis NE, Legault C, Coeytaux RR, Pian-Smith M, Shifren JL, Chen W, Valaskatgis P. A randomized, controlled pilot study of acupuncture treatment for menopausal hot flashes. Menopause. 2008 Nov-Dec; 15(6):1070-8.
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  14. Shifren JL, Monz BU, Russo PA, Segreti A, Johannes CB. Sexual problems and distress in United States women: prevalence and correlates. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Nov; 112(5):970-8.
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  15. Juve CL, Shifren JL. Treating older women. RN. 2008 Sep; 71(9):17-8, 20.
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  16. Speroff L, Shifren JL. Experts offer advice on testosterone testing and whether to discontinue hormone therapy before surgery. Geriatrics. 2008 Aug; 63(8):2 p following 31.
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  17. Shifren JL, Rifai N, Desindes S, McIlwain M, Doros G, Mazer NA. A comparison of the short-term effects of oral conjugated equine estrogens versus transdermal estradiol on C-reactive protein, other serum markers of inflammation, and other hepatic proteins in naturally menopausal women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 May; 93(5):1702-10.
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  18. Shifren JL, Desindes S, McIlwain M, Doros G, Mazer NA. A randomized, open-label, crossover study comparing the effects of oral versus transdermal estrogen therapy on serum androgens, thyroid hormones, and adrenal hormones in naturally menopausal women. Menopause. 2007 Nov-Dec; 14(6):985-94.
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  19. Kingsberg S, Shifren J, Wekselman K, Rodenberg C, Koochaki P, Derogatis L. Evaluation of the clinical relevance of benefits associated with transdermal testosterone treatment in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. J Sex Med. 2007 Jul; 4(4 Pt 1):1001-8.
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  20. Shifren JL, Avis NE. Surgical menopause: effects on psychological well-being and sexuality. Menopause. 2007 May-Jun; 14(3 Pt 2):586-91.
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  21. Shifren JL, Davis SR, Moreau M, Waldbaum A, Bouchard C, DeRogatis L, Derzko C, Bearnson P, Kakos N, O'Neill S, Levine S, Wekselman K, Buch A, Rodenberg C, Kroll R. Testosterone patch for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in naturally menopausal women: results from the INTIMATE NM1 Study. Menopause. 2006 Sep-Oct; 13(5):770-9.
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  22. Chen Z, Hauser R, Trbovich AM, Shifren JL, Dorer DJ, Godfrey-Bailey L, Singh NP. The relationship between human semen characteristics and sperm apoptosis: a pilot study. J Androl. 2006 Jan-Feb; 27(1):112-20.
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  23. Shifren JL. Is testosterone or estradiol the hormone of desire? A novel study of the effects of testosterone treatment and aromatase inhibition in postmenopausal women. Menopause. 2006 Jan-Feb; 13(1):8-9.
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  24. Johnsen S, Dolan SE, Fitch KV, Killilea KM, Shifren JL, Grinspoon SK. Absence of polycystic ovary syndrome features in human immunodeficiency virus-infected women despite significant hyperinsulinemia and truncal adiposity. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Oct; 90(10):5596-604.
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  25. Braunstein GD, Sundwall DA, Katz M, Shifren JL, Buster JE, Simon JA, Bachman G, Aguirre OA, Lucas JD, Rodenberg C, Buch A, Watts NB. Safety and efficacy of a testosterone patch for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in surgically menopausal women: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Arch Intern Med. 2005 Jul 25; 165(14):1582-9.
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  26. Pritts EA, Ryan IP, Mueller MD, Lebovic DI, Shifren JL, Zaloudek CJ, Korn AP, Darney PD, Taylor RN. Angiogenic effects of norplant contraception on endometrial histology and uterine bleeding. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Apr; 90(4):2142-7.
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  27. Davis SR, Guay AT, Shifren JL, Mazer NA. Endocrine aspects of female sexual dysfunction. J Sex Med. 2004 Jul; 1(1):82-6.
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  28. Shifren J, Ferrari NA. A better sex life. Newsweek. 2004 May 10; 143(19):86-7.
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  29. Shifren JL. The role of androgens in female sexual dysfunction. Mayo Clin Proc. 2004 Apr; 79(4 Suppl):S19-24.
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  30. Regestein QR, Friebely J, Shifren JL, Scharf MB, Wiita B, Carver J, Schiff I. Self-reported sleep in postmenopausal women. Menopause. 2004 Mar-Apr; 11(2):198-207.
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  31. Shifren JL. Is there a role for testosterone therapy in premenopausal women? Menopause. 2003 Sep-Oct; 10(5):383-4.
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  32. Shifren JL, Mazer NA. Safety profile of transdermal testosterone therapy in women. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Sep; 189(3):898-9; author reply 899.
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  33. Cohen LS, Soares CN, Poitras JR, Prouty J, Alexander AB, Shifren JL. Short-term use of estradiol for depression in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: a preliminary report. Am J Psychiatry. 2003 Aug; 160(8):1519-22.
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  34. Mazer NA, Shifren JL. Transdermal testosterone for women: a new physiological approach for androgen therapy. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2003 Jul; 58(7):489-500.
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  35. Soares CN, Poitras JR, Prouty J, Alexander AB, Shifren JL, Cohen LS. Efficacy of citalopram as a monotherapy or as an adjunctive treatment to estrogen therapy for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women with depression and vasomotor symptoms. J Clin Psychiatry. 2003 Apr; 64(4):473-9.
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  36. Pinkerton JV, Shifren JL, La Valleur J, Rosen A, Roesinger M, Siddhanti S. Influence of raloxifene on the efficacy of an estradiol-releasing ring for treating vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women. Menopause. 2003 Jan-Feb; 10(1):45-52.
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  37. Bachmann G, Bancroft J, Braunstein G, Burger H, Davis S, Dennerstein L, Goldstein I, Guay A, Leiblum S, Lobo R, Notelovitz M, Rosen R, Sarrel P, Sherwin B, Simon J, Simpson E, Shifren J, Spark R, Traish A. Female androgen insufficiency: the Princeton consensus statement on definition, classification, and assessment. Fertil Steril. 2002 Apr; 77(4):660-5.
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  38. Shifren JL. Androgen deficiency in the oophorectomized woman. Fertil Steril. 2002 Apr; 77 Suppl 4:S60-2.
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  39. Regestein QR, Friebely J, Shifren J, Schiff I. Neuropsychological effects of methyltestosterone in women using menopausal hormone replacement. J Womens Health Gend Based Med. 2001 Sep; 10(7):671-6.
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  40. Friebely JS, Shifren JL, Schiff I, Regestein QR. Preliminary observations on differing psychological effects of conjugated and esterified estrogen treatments. J Womens Health Gend Based Med. 2001 Mar; 10(2):181-7.
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  41. Nahum R, Shifren JL, Chang Y, Leykin L, Isaacson K, Toth TL. Antral follicle assessment as a tool for predicting outcome in IVF--is it a better predictor than age and FSH? J Assist Reprod Genet. 2001 Mar; 18(3):151-5.
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  42. Shifren JL, Braunstein GD, Simon JA, Casson PR, Buster JE, Redmond GP, Burki RE, Ginsburg ES, Rosen RC, Leiblum SR, Caramelli KE, Mazer NA. Transdermal testosterone treatment in women with impaired sexual function after oophorectomy. N Engl J Med. 2000 Sep 7; 343(10):682-8.
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  43. Lebovic DI, Shifren JL, Ryan IP, Mueller MD, Korn AP, Darney PD, Taylor RN. Ovarian steroid and cytokine modulation of human endometrial angiogenesis. Hum Reprod. 2000 Aug; 15 Suppl 3:67-77.
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  44. Shifren JL, Schiff I. The aging ovary. J Womens Health Gend Based Med. 2000; 9 Suppl 1:S3-7.
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  45. Segal S, Shifren JL, Isaacson KB, Leykin L, Chang Y, Pal L, Toth TL. Effect of a baseline ovarian cyst on the outcome of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. Fertil Steril. 1999 Feb; 71(2):274-7.
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  46. Hornung D, Lebovic DI, Shifren JL, Vigne JL, Taylor RN. Vectorial secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor by polarized human endometrial epithelial cells. Fertil Steril. 1998 May; 69(5):909-15.
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  47. Shifren JL, Mesiano S, Taylor RN, Ferrara N, Jaffe RB. Corticotropin regulates vascular endothelial growth factor expression in human fetal adrenal cortical cells. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1998 Apr; 83(4):1342-7.
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  48. Pal L, Shifren JL, Isaacson KB, Chang Y, Leykin L, Toth TL. Impact of varying stages of endometriosis on the outcome of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. J Assist Reprod Genet. 1998 Jan; 15(1):27-31.
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  49. Baker VL, Draper M, Paul S, Allerheiligen S, Glant M, Shifren J, Jaffe RB. Reproductive endocrine and endometrial effects of raloxifene hydrochloride, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, in women with regular menstrual cycles. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1998 Jan; 83(1):6-13.
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  50. Shifren JL, Nahum R, Mazer NA. Incidence of sexual dysfunction in surgically menopausal women. Menopause. 1998; 5(3):189-90.
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  51. Pal L, Shifren JL, Isaacson KB, Chang Y, Marean M, Leykin L, Toth TL. Outcome of IVF in DES-exposed daughters: experience in the 90s. J Assist Reprod Genet. 1997 Oct; 14(9):513-7.
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  52. Taylor RN, Ryan IP, Moore ES, Hornung D, Shifren JL, Tseng JF. Angiogenesis and macrophage activation in endometriosis. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1997 Sep 26; 828:194-207.
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  53. Tao XJ, Tilly KI, Maravei DV, Shifren JL, Krajewski S, Reed JC, Tilly JL, Isaacson KB. Differential expression of members of the bcl-2 gene family in proliferative and secretory human endometrium: glandular epithelial cell apoptosis is associated with increased expression of bax. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1997 Aug; 82(8):2738-46.
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  54. Shifren JL, Tseng JF, Zaloudek CJ, Ryan IP, Meng YG, Ferrara N, Jaffe RB, Taylor RN. Ovarian steroid regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor in the human endometrium: implications for angiogenesis during the menstrual cycle and in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1996 Aug; 81(8):3112-8.
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  55. Gordon JD, Shifren JL, Foulk RA, Taylor RN, Jaffe RB. Angiogenesis in the human female reproductive tract. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 1995 Sep; 50(9):688-97.
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  56. Shifren JL, Doldi N, Ferrara N, Mesiano S, Jaffe RB. In the human fetus, vascular endothelial growth factor is expressed in epithelial cells and myocytes, but not vascular endothelium: implications for mode of action. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1994 Jul; 79(1):316-22.
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  57. Shifren JL, Osathanondh R, Yeh J. Human fetal ovaries and uteri: developmental expression of genes encoding the insulin, insulin-like growth factor I, and insulin-like growth factor II receptors. Fertil Steril. 1993 May; 59(5):1036-40.
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  58. Shifren JL, Adlestein L, Finkler NJ. Asystolic cardiac arrest: a rare complication of laparoscopy. Obstet Gynecol. 1992 May; 79(5 ( Pt 2)):840-1.
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  59. Greenberg JA, Sorem KA, Shifren JL, Riley LE. Placenta membranacea with placenta increta: a case report and literature review. Obstet Gynecol. 1991 Sep; 78(3 Pt 2):512-4.
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