Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Obstructive anomalies of the female reproductive tract. J Reprod Med. 1999 Mar; 44(3):233-40.
Obstructive anomalies of the female reproductive tract.
Laufer MR, Floor AE, Parsons KE, Kuntz KM, Barbieri RL, Friedman AJ
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics
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.
Evaluation of hormonal testing in the screening for in vitro fertilization (IVF) of women with tubal factor infertility.
Gallagher JS, Missmer SA, Hornstein MD, Laufer MR, Gordon CM, DiVasta AD
Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology
Long-Term Effects of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists and Add-Back in Adolescent Endometriosis. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2018 Aug; 31(4):376-381.
Long-Term Effects of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists and Add-Back in Adolescent Endometriosis.
Rome ES, Moszczenski SA, Craighill M, Goldmann DA, Schubert PS, Laufer MR, Emans SJ, Woods ER
Clinical performance and quality health care
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.
A clinical pathway for pelvic inflammatory disease for use on an inpatient service.
Miller JA, Missmer SA, Vitonis AF, Sarda V, Laufer MR, DiVasta AD
Prevalence of migraines in adolescents with endometriosis. Fertil Steril. 2018 04; 109(4):685-690.
Prevalence of migraines in adolescents with endometriosis.
Cervical agenesis: septic death after surgery. Obstet Gynecol. 1997 Oct; 90(4 Pt 2):706-7.
Cervical agenesis: septic death after surgery.
Vargas SO, Kozakewich HP, Boyd TK, Ecklund K, Fishman SJ, Laufer MR, Perez-Atayde AR
The American journal of surgical pathology
Childhood asymmetric labium majus enlargement: mimicking a neoplasm. Am J Surg Pathol. 2005 Aug; 29(8):1007-16.
Childhood asymmetric labium majus enlargement: mimicking a neoplasm.
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.
Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome with a single septate uterus: a novel anomaly and description of treatment options.
Hypertrophic labia minora. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2010 Feb; 23(1):3-6.
Ahn AC, Schnyer R, Conboy L, Laufer MR, Wayne PM
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.)
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.
Electrodermal measures of Jing-Well points and their clinical relevance in endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain.
Pregnancy outcomes in unicornuate uteri: a review. Fertil Steril. 2009 May; 91(5):1886-94.
Pregnancy outcomes in unicornuate uteri: a review.
Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology
Congenital uterine anomalies affecting reproduction. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2010 Apr; 24(2):193-208.
Congenital uterine anomalies affecting reproduction.
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.
Hormonal contraception and thrombotic risk: a multidisciplinary approach.
Kaser DJ, Missmer SA, Berry KF, Laufer MR
Use of norethindrone acetate alone for postoperative suppression of endometriosis symptoms. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2012 Apr; 25(2):105-108.
Use of norethindrone acetate alone for postoperative suppression of endometriosis symptoms.
Fetal ovarian cysts: incidence, diagnosis and management. J Reprod Med. 2004 May; 49(5):329-37.
Fetal ovarian cysts: incidence, diagnosis and management.
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.
Microlaparoscopy with conscious sedation in adolescents with suspected pelvic inflammatory disease.
Ovarian bivalving after detorsion. Fertil Steril. 2002 May; 77(5):1053-5.
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.
Hormone testing in women with adult-onset amenorrhea.
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.
Ovarian dermoid cyst super-infected with methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus leading to the misdiagnosis of appendicitis in an adolescent.
Discordance in Mayer-von Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome noted in monozygotic twins. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2009 Aug; 22(4):e73-5.
Discordance in Mayer-von Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome noted in monozygotic twins.
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.
Reticulocyte hemoglobin content (CHr): early indicator of iron deficiency and response to therapy.
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.
Should progressive perineal dilation be considered first line therapy for vaginal agenesis?
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.
Ovarian tissue autologous transplantation to the upper extremity for girls receiving abdominal/pelvic radiation: 20-year follow-up of reproductive endocrine function.
Recurrent bilateral serous cystadenomas in a premenarchal girl: a case report and literature review. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2010 Feb; 23(1):e27-9.
Recurrent bilateral serous cystadenomas in a premenarchal girl: a case report and literature review.
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.
Helping "adult gynecologists" diagnose and treat adolescent endometriosis: reflections on my 20 years of personal experience.
Wilkie GL, Taggart AA, Prensner JR, Billett AL, Laufer MR
Burkitt Lymphoma Presenting as Menorrhagia and a Vaginal Mass in an Adolescent. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2019 Feb; 32(1):90-92.
Burkitt Lymphoma Presenting as Menorrhagia and a Vaginal Mass in an Adolescent.
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.
Use of acellular human dermal allograft for vaginoplasty in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: a case report.
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.
Measurement of embryotoxic factors is predictive of pregnancy outcome in women with a history of recurrent abortion.
Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: fertility counseling and treatment. Fertil Steril. 2010 Oct; 94(5):1941-3.
Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: fertility counseling and treatment.
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.
Management strategies for Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser related vaginal agenesis: a cost-effectiveness analysis.
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 01; 91(3):613-21.
High risk of infertility and long term gonadal damage in males treated with high dose cyclophosphamide for sarcoma during childhood.
Gallagher JS, DiVasta AD, Vitonis AF, Sarda V, Laufer MR, Missmer SA
The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
The Impact of Endometriosis on Quality of Life in Adolescents. J Adolesc Health. 2018 12; 63(6):766-772.
The Impact of Endometriosis on Quality of Life in Adolescents.
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.
Adolescent endometriosis-related pelvic pain treated with acupuncture: two case reports.
Endometriomas in adolescents. Fertil Steril. 2010 Sep; 94(4):1529.e7-1529.e9.
Progression of endometriosis in non-medically managed adolescents: a case series. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2011 Apr; 24(2):e21-3.
Progression of endometriosis in non-medically managed adolescents: a case series.
Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine
Use caution when determining "virginal" vs "nonvirginal" status. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1999 Jul; 153(7):773-4.
Use caution when determining "virginal" vs "nonvirginal" status.
Conservative management of bilateral asynchronous adnexal torsion with necrosis in a prepubescent girl. J Pediatr Surg. 2000 Aug; 35(8):1248-51.
Conservative management of bilateral asynchronous adnexal torsion with necrosis in a prepubescent girl.
Agarwal SK, Chapron C, Giudice LC, Laufer MR, Leyland N, Missmer SA, Singh SS, Taylor HS
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
Clinical diagnosis of endometriosis: a call to action. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019 04; 220(4):354.e1-354.e12.
Clinical diagnosis of endometriosis: a call to action.
Current approaches to optimizing the treatment of endometriosis in adolescents. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2008; 66 Suppl 1:19-27.
Current approaches to optimizing the treatment of endometriosis in adolescents.
Surgical Management of Superficial Peritoneal Adolescent Endometriosis. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2019 Jun; 32(3):339-341.
Surgical Management of Superficial Peritoneal Adolescent Endometriosis.
Madenci AL, Vandewalle RJ, Dieffenbach BV, Laufer MR, Boyd TK, Voss SD, Frazier AL, Billmire DF, Rescorla FJ, Weil BR, Weldon CB
Multicenter pre-operative assessment of pediatric ovarian malignancy. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Sep; 54(9):1921-1925.
Multicenter pre-operative assessment of pediatric ovarian malignancy.
As-Sanie S, Black R, Giudice LC, Gray Valbrun T, Gupta J, Jones B, Laufer MR, Milspaw AT, Missmer SA, Norman A, Taylor RN, Wallace K, Williams Z, Yong PJ, Nebel RA
Assessing research gaps and unmet needs in endometriosis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019 08; 221(2):86-94.
Assessing research gaps and unmet needs in endometriosis.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Poorvu PD, Frazier AL, Feraco AM, Manley PE, Ginsburg ES, Laufer MR, LaCasce AS, Diller LR, Partridge AH
Cancer Treatment-Related Infertility: A Critical Review of the Evidence. JNCI Cancer Spectr. 2019 Mar; 3(1):pkz008.
Cancer Treatment-Related Infertility: A Critical Review of the Evidence.
Adolescent Endometriosis: An Update. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2020 Apr; 33(2):112-119.
Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis in Transgender Adolescents. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2020 Oct; 33(5):524-528.
Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis in Transgender Adolescents.
Letter to the Editor: "Proposal of the 3O (Obstruction, Ureteric Orifice, and Outcome) Subclassification System Associated with Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly (OHVIRA)". J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2020 12; 33(6):708-709.
Letter to the Editor: "Proposal of the 3O (Obstruction, Ureteric Orifice, and Outcome) Subclassification System Associated with Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly (OHVIRA)".
Sasamoto N, Farland LV, Vitonis AF, Harris HR, DiVasta AD, Laufer MR, Terry KL, Missmer SA
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
In utero and early life exposures in relation to endometriosis in adolescents and young adults. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2020 Sep; 252:393-398.
In utero and early life exposures in relation to endometriosis in adolescents and young adults.
Carroll S, Laufer MR, Thomas-Kowal P, Lossie AC, Moss-Morris R
From Engulfment to Enrichment: Associations Between Illness Representations, Self-Concept, and Psychological Adjustment in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2020 Dec; 33(6):639-648.
From Engulfment to Enrichment: Associations Between Illness Representations, Self-Concept, and Psychological Adjustment in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome.
Sasamoto N, DePari M, Vitonis AF, Laufer MR, Missmer SA, Shafrir AL, Terry KL
Evaluation of CA125 in relation to pain symptoms among adolescents and young adult women with and without surgically-confirmed endometriosis. PLoS One. 2020; 15(8):e0238043.
Evaluation of CA125 in relation to pain symptoms among adolescents and young adult women with and without surgically-confirmed endometriosis.
Bailey AP, Hill AS, Beste MT, Cook CD, Sarda V, Laufer MR, Isaacson KB, Griffith LG, Missmer SA
American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989)
Comparison of cytokines in the peritoneal fluid and conditioned medium of adolescents and adults with and without endometriosis. Am J Reprod Immunol. 2021 03; 85(3):e13347.
Comparison of cytokines in the peritoneal fluid and conditioned medium of adolescents and adults with and without endometriosis.
Reply of the Authors. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 04; 34(2):239.
Spontaneous Cervicovaginal Fistula in Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly Syndrome: A Case Report. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Apr; 34(2):220-222.
Spontaneous Cervicovaginal Fistula in Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly Syndrome: A Case Report.
Watkins JC, DiVasta AD, Vitonis AF, Crum CP, Laufer MR, Terry KL, Howitt BE, Missmer SA
International journal of gynecological pathology : official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists
A Clinical and Pathologic Exploration of Suspected Peritoneal Endometriotic Lesions. Int J Gynecol Pathol. 2021 Nov 01; 40(6):602-610.
A Clinical and Pathologic Exploration of Suspected Peritoneal Endometriotic Lesions.
Missmer SA, Tu FF, Agarwal SK, Chapron C, Soliman AM, Chiuve S, Eichner S, Flores-Caldera I, Horne AW, Kimball AB, Laufer MR, Leyland N, Singh SS, Taylor HS, As-Sanie S
International journal of general medicine
Impact of Endometriosis on Life-Course Potential: A Narrative Review. Int J Gen Med. 2021; 14:9-25.
Impact of Endometriosis on Life-Course Potential: A Narrative Review.
Shafrir AL, Palmor MC, Fourquet J, DiVasta AD, Farland LV, Vitonis AF, Harris HR, Laufer MR, Cramer DW, Terry KL, Missmer SA
Co-occurrence of immune-mediated conditions and endometriosis among adolescents and adult women. Am J Reprod Immunol. 2021 07; 86(1):e13404.
Co-occurrence of immune-mediated conditions and endometriosis among adolescents and adult women.
Brodigan K, Kapadia M, Frazier AL, Laufer MR, Yu R, Weil BR, Ginsburg ES, Duncan C, Lehmann L
Safety of Surgical Fertility Preservation Procedures in Children Prior to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. Transplant Cell Ther. 2021 08; 27(8):696.e1-696.e4.
Safety of Surgical Fertility Preservation Procedures in Children Prior to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant.
Effect of estradiol-17 beta on endocervical cytodifferentiation and glycoprotein biosynthesis in the ovariectomized rabbit. Biol Reprod. 1980 Oct; 23(3):677-86.
Effect of estradiol-17 beta on endocervical cytodifferentiation and glycoprotein biosynthesis in the ovariectomized rabbit.
As-Sanie S, Laufer MR, Missmer SA, Murji A, Vincent K, Eichner S, Cross S, Soliman AM, Tu F
Development of a visual, patient-reported tool for assessing the multi-dimensional burden of endometriosis. Curr Med Res Opin. 2021 08; 37(8):1443-1449.
Development of a visual, patient-reported tool for assessing the multi-dimensional burden of endometriosis.
Benign Uterine Neoplasm as a Cause of Prepubertal Bleeding. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Feb; 35(1):88-90.
Benign Uterine Neoplasm as a Cause of Prepubertal Bleeding.
Marks BE, Sugrue R, Bourgeois W, Frazier AL, Voss SD, Laufer MR, Gordon CM, Cohen LE
Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumor as the Presenting Feature of McCune-Albright Syndrome. J Endocr Soc. 2021 Sep 01; 5(9):bvab098.
Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumor as the Presenting Feature of McCune-Albright Syndrome.
Troutman M, Chacko S, Petras L, Laufer MR
Informed Care for the Gynecologic Day Surgical Patient with a History of Sexual Trauma. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Feb; 35(1):3-6.
Informed Care for the Gynecologic Day Surgical Patient with a History of Sexual Trauma.
The Use of Telemedicine in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Apr; 35(2):133-137.
The Use of Telemedicine in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.
Khaja A, Frazier L, Weil BR, Weldon CB, Laufer MR, Shim J
Interdisciplinary Management of Malignant Ovarian Tumors in the Pediatric and Adolescent Age Group. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Jun; 35(3):260-264.
Interdisciplinary Management of Malignant Ovarian Tumors in the Pediatric and Adolescent Age Group.
DiVasta AD, Stamoulis C, Gallagher JS, Laufer MR, Anchan R, Hornstein MD
Nonhormonal therapy for endometriosis: a randomized, placebo-controlled, pilot study of cabergoline versus norethindrone acetate. F S Rep. 2021 Dec; 2(4):454-461.
Nonhormonal therapy for endometriosis: a randomized, placebo-controlled, pilot study of cabergoline versus norethindrone acetate.
Sasamoto N, Zeleznik OA, Vitonis AF, Missmer SA, Laufer MR, Avila-Pacheco J, Clish CB, Terry KL
Presurgical blood metabolites and risk of postsurgical pelvic pain in young patients with endometriosis. Fertil Steril. 2022 06; 117(6):1235-1245.
Presurgical blood metabolites and risk of postsurgical pelvic pain in young patients with endometriosis.
Shafrir AL, Vitonis AF, Wallace B, DiVasta AD, Sadler Gallagher J, Sasamoto N, Laufer MR, Terry KL, Missmer SA
Cohort profile: The Endometriosis pain QUality aftEr Surgical Treatment (EndoQUEST) Study. PLoS One. 2022; 17(6):e0269858.
Cohort profile: The Endometriosis pain QUality aftEr Surgical Treatment (EndoQUEST) Study.
Sasamoto N, Shafrir AL, Wallace BM, Vitonis AF, Fraer CJ, Sadler Gallagher J, DePari M, Ghiasi M, Laufer MR, Sieberg CB, DiVasta AD, Schrepf A, As-Sanie S, Terry KL, Missmer SA
Trends in pelvic pain symptoms over 2 years of follow-up among adolescents and young adults with and without endometriosis. Pain. 2023 03 01; 164(3):613-624.
Trends in pelvic pain symptoms over 2 years of follow-up among adolescents and young adults with and without endometriosis.
Rahmioglu N, Mortlock S, Ghiasi M, Møller PL, Stefansdottir L, Galarneau G, Turman C, Danning R, Law MH, Sapkota Y, Christofidou P, Skarp S, Giri A, Banasik K, Krassowski M, Lepamets M, Marciniak B, Nõukas M, Perro D, Sliz E, Sobalska-Kwapis M, Thorleifsson G, Topbas-Selcuki NF, Vitonis A, Westergaard D, Arnadottir R, Burgdorf KS, Campbell A, Cheuk CSK, Clementi C, Cook J, De Vivo I, DiVasta A, Dorien O, Donoghue JF, Edwards T, Fontanillas P, Fung JN, Geirsson RT, Girling JE, Harkki P, Harris HR, Healey M, Heikinheimo O, Holdsworth-Carson S, Hostettler IC, Houlden H, Houshdaran S, Irwin JC, Jarvelin MR, Kamatani Y, Kennedy SH, Kepka E, Kettunen J, Kubo M, Kulig B, Kurra V, Laivuori H, Laufer MR, Lindgren CM, MacGregor S, Mangino M, Martin NG, Matalliotaki C, Matalliotakis M, Murray AD, Ndungu A, Nezhat C, Olsen CM, Opoku-Anane J, Padmanabhan S, Paranjpe M, Peters M, Polak G, Porteous DJ, Rabban J, Rexrode KM, Romanowicz H, Saare M, Saavalainen L, Schork AJ, Sen S, Shafrir AL, Siewierska-Górska A, Slomka M, Smith BH, Smolarz B, Szaflik T, Szyllo K, Takahashi A, Terry KL, Tomassetti C, Treloar SA, Vanhie A, Vincent K, Vo KC, Werring DJ, Zeggini E, Zervou MI, Adachi S, Buring JE, Ridker PM, D'Hooghe T, Goulielmos GN, Hapangama DK, Hayward C, Horne AW, Low SK, Martikainen H, Chasman DI, Rogers PAW, Saunders PT, Sirota M, Spector T, Strapagiel D, Tung JY, Whiteman DC, Giudice LC, Velez-Edwards DR, Uimari O, Kraft P, Salumets A, Nyholt DR, Mägi R, Stefansson K, Becker CM, Yurttas-Beim P, Steinthorsdottir V, Nyegaard M, Missmer SA, Montgomery GW, Morris AP, Zondervan KT
The genetic basis of endometriosis and comorbidity with other pain and inflammatory conditions. Nat Genet. 2023 03; 55(3):423-436.
The genetic basis of endometriosis and comorbidity with other pain and inflammatory conditions.
Treatment of Adolescent Endometriosis Before, During, and After Use of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2023 Oct; 36(5):472-475.
Treatment of Adolescent Endometriosis Before, During, and After Use of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Totapally BR, Nadiger M, Hassor S, Laufer M, Etinger V, Ramos O, Biehler J, Meyer K, Melnick S
Identification of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Classes and Development of Hyperinflammation Score in Pediatric COVID-19. J Pediatr Intensive Care. 2023 Jun; 12(2):137-147.
Identification of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Classes and Development of Hyperinflammation Score in Pediatric COVID-19.
Shim JY, Laufer MR, King CR, Lee TTM, Einarsson JI, Tyson N
Evaluation and Management of Endometriosis in the Adolescent. Obstet Gynecol. 2024 01 01; 143(1):44-51.
Evaluation and Management of Endometriosis in the Adolescent.
Case Series of Reproductive Outcomes after Surgical Correction of Obstructed Hemivagina in OHVIRA. AJP Rep. 2024 Jan; 14(1):e26-e30.
Case Series of Reproductive Outcomes after Surgical Correction of Obstructed Hemivagina in OHVIRA.
Tyson N, Shim J, Lee T, King CR, Einarsson J, Hornstein MD, Laufer MR
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
Surgical Considerations in the Management of Adolescent Endometriosis-An Expert Commentary. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2024 May; 31(5):378-386.
Surgical Considerations in the Management of Adolescent Endometriosis-An Expert Commentary.
Sasamoto N, Ngo L, Vitonis AF, Dillon ST, Prasad P, Laufer MR, As-Sanie S, Schrepf A, Missmer SA, Libermann TA, Terry KL
Plasma proteins and persistent postsurgical pelvic pain among adolescents and young adults with endometriosis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 08; 231(2):240.e1-240.e11.
Plasma proteins and persistent postsurgical pelvic pain among adolescents and young adults with endometriosis.
Ma KS, Wang LT, Sasamoto N, Wang YH, Wei JC, Einarsson JI, Laufer MR
Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
Endometriosis and Sjögren's syndrome: Bidirectional associations in population-based 15-year retrospective cohorts. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2024 10; 103(10):2070-2080.
Endometriosis and Sjögren's syndrome: Bidirectional associations in population-based 15-year retrospective cohorts.
Restrepo R, Park HJ, Karakas SP, Cervantes LF, Rodriguez-Ruiz FG, Zahrah AM, Inarejos-Clemente EJ, Laufer M, Shreiber VM
Bacterial osteomyelitis in pediatric patients: a comprehensive review. Skeletal Radiol. 2024 Oct; 53(10):2195-2210.
Bacterial osteomyelitis in pediatric patients: a comprehensive review.
Endometriosis for the primary care physician. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2013 Aug; 25(4):454-62.
Endometriosis for the primary care physician.
Persistence of endometriosis after correction of an obstructed reproductive tract anomaly. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2013 Aug; 26(4):e93-4.
Persistence of endometriosis after correction of an obstructed reproductive tract anomaly.
Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology
The use of gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues in adolescent and young patients with endometriosis. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Aug; 25(4):287-92.
The use of gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues in adolescent and young patients with endometriosis.
Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
Pictorial Cases in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2024 Dec; 51(4):585-607.
Pictorial Cases in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.
A Lens on Cutting-Edge Care in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2024 Dec; 51(4):xv-xvi.
A Lens on Cutting-Edge Care in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.
Wang LT, Sasamoto N, Einarsson JI, Laufer MR, Ma KS
Bidirectional associations between endometriosis and Sjögren's syndrome in the era of multi-omics. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2025 Jun; 104(6):1220-1221.
Bidirectional associations between endometriosis and Sjögren's syndrome in the era of multi-omics.
Shim JY, Scatoni A, Laufer MR, Boskey ER
Surgical management of endometriosis in adolescents versus adults: a National Surgical Quality Improvement Program study. Fertil Steril. 2025 Dec; 124(6):1293-1302.
Surgical management of endometriosis in adolescents versus adults: a National Surgical Quality Improvement Program study.
Jotwani ML, Szabo E, Comptdaer G, Kim A, Lunde CE, Pierce M, Missmer SA, Laufer MR, Anchan R, Burstein R, Borsook D, Sieberg CB, Holmes S
A cross-sectional analysis of brain structure, pain behaviors, and mental health in persons with surgically confirmed endometriosis. Commun Biol. 2025 Nov 20; 8(1):1616.
A cross-sectional analysis of brain structure, pain behaviors, and mental health in persons with surgically confirmed endometriosis.
Efficacy and Tolerability of Elagolix in Adolescents and Young Adults with Endometriosis: A Small, Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2026 Feb 14.
Efficacy and Tolerability of Elagolix in Adolescents and Young Adults with Endometriosis: A Small, Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.
Becker CM, Laufer MR, Stratton P, Hummelshoj L, Missmer SA, Zondervan KT, Adamson GD
World Endometriosis Research Foundation Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonisation Project: I. Surgical phenotype data collection in endometriosis research. Fertil Steril. 2014 Nov; 102(5):1213-22.
World Endometriosis Research Foundation Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonisation Project: I. Surgical phenotype data collection in endometriosis research.
DiVasta AD, Feldman HA, Sadler Gallagher J, Stokes NA, Laufer MR, Hornstein MD, Gordon CM
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