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Dr. Aghajanova received her medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia, followed by residency in obstetrics and gynecology, then completed PhD in Human Implantation at Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, followed with embryology training at Karolinska Institute, with an Internship in Austria.
She continued her research as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California San Francisco.
Subsequently, Dr. Aghajanova completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas and at UC San Francisco. She proceeded then with subspecialty fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UC San Francisco. She is a respected researcher in the field of endometrial receptivity, implantation and endometriosis.
Dr. Aghajanova speaks Russian and Armenian and is very well published with over 50 peer-reviewed publications as well as numerous other oral and poster presentations and is a professional peer-reviewer for over 12 journals.
Dr.Aghajanova enjoys spending time with her husband and children, and traveling.
She continued her research as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California San Francisco.
Subsequently, Dr. Aghajanova completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas and at UC San Francisco. She proceeded then with subspecialty fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UC San Francisco. She is a respected researcher in the field of endometrial receptivity, implantation and endometriosis.
Dr. Aghajanova speaks Russian and Armenian and is very well published with over 50 peer-reviewed publications as well as numerous other oral and poster presentations and is a professional peer-reviewer for over 12 journals.
Dr.Aghajanova enjoys spending time with her husband and children, and traveling.
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Education & Certifications
- Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (2019)
- Residency: UCSF Obstetrics and Gynecology (2014) CA
- Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (2012) TX
- Fellowship: UCSF Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship (2017) CA
- Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2017)
- PhD, Karolinska Institue, Sweden (2006)
- Residency, Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia, Obstetrics & Gynecology (1999)
- MD, Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia, Medical Doctor (1996)
Publications
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Increased Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinase/Extracellularly Regulated Kinase Activity in Human Endometrial Stromal Fibroblasts of Women with Endometriosis Reduces 3 ',5 '-Cyclic Adenosine 5 '-Monophosphate Inhibition of Cyclin D1
Velarde, M. C., Aghajanova, L., Nezhat, C. R., & Giudice, L. C. (2009). Increased Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinase/Extracellularly Regulated Kinase Activity in Human Endometrial Stromal Fibroblasts of Women with Endometriosis Reduces 3 ',5 '-Cyclic Adenosine 5 '-Monophosphate Inhibition of Cyclin D1. ENDOCRINOLOGY, 150(10), 4701–12. -
The Protein Kinase A Pathway-Regulated Transcriptome of Endometrial Stromal Fibroblasts Reveals Compromised Differentiation and Persistent Proliferative Potential in Endometriosis
Aghajanova, L., Horcajadas, J. A., Weeks, J. L., Esteban, F. J., Nezhat, C. N., Conti, M., & Giudice, L. C. (2010). The Protein Kinase A Pathway-Regulated Transcriptome of Endometrial Stromal Fibroblasts Reveals Compromised Differentiation and Persistent Proliferative Potential in Endometriosis. ENDOCRINOLOGY, 151(3), 1341–55. -
MicroRNA expression profiling of eutopic secretory endometrium in women with versus without endometriosis
Burney, R. O., Hamilton, A. E., Aghajanova, L., Vo, K. C., Nezhat, C. N., Lessey, B. A., & Giudice, L. C. (2009). MicroRNA expression profiling of eutopic secretory endometrium in women with versus without endometriosis. MOLECULAR HUMAN REPRODUCTION, 15(10), 625–31. -
Perivascular Human Endometrial Mesenchymal Stem Cells Express Pathways Relevant to Self-Renewal, Lineage Specification, and Functional Phenotype
Spitzer, T. L. B., Rojas, A., Zelenko, Z., Aghajanova, L., Erikson, D. W., Barragan, F., … Giudice, L. C. (2012). Perivascular Human Endometrial Mesenchymal Stem Cells Express Pathways Relevant to Self-Renewal, Lineage Specification, and Functional Phenotype. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION, 86(2). -
Birth of a healthy child after pre-implantation genetic screening of embryos from sperm of a man with nonmosaic Down syndrome
Aghajanova, L., Popwell, J. M., Chetkowski, R. J., & Herndon, C. N. (2016). Birth of a healthy child after pre-implantation genetic screening of embryos from sperm of a man with nonmosaic Down syndrome. JOURNAL OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS, 33(5), 675–75. -
What do we know about endometrial receptivity in women with endometriosis? A molecular perspective
Altmaee, S., & Aghajanova, L. (2015). What do we know about endometrial receptivity in women with endometriosis? A molecular perspective. REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE, 31(5), 581–83. -
Birth of a healthy child after preimplantation genetic screening of embryos from sperm of a man with non-mosaic Down syndrome
Aghajanova, L., Popwell, J. M., Chetkowski, R. J., & Herndon, C. N. (2015). Birth of a healthy child after preimplantation genetic screening of embryos from sperm of a man with non-mosaic Down syndrome. JOURNAL OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS, 32(9), 1409–13. -
Prepubertal Gynecomastia Due to Indirect Exposure to Nonformulary Bioidentical Hormonal Replacement Therapy A Case Report
De Pinho, J. C., Aghajanova, L., & Herndon, C. N. (2016). Prepubertal Gynecomastia Due to Indirect Exposure to Nonformulary Bioidentical Hormonal Replacement Therapy A Case Report. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE, 61(1-2), 73–77. -
Effects of noncavity-distorting fibroids on endometrial gene expression and function.
Aghajanova, L., Houshdaran, S., Irwin, J. C., & Giudice, L. C. (2017). Effects of noncavity-distorting fibroids on endometrial gene expression and function. Biology of Reproduction, 97(4), 564–576. -
Stanniocalcin-1 expression in normal human endometrium and dysregulation in endometriosis
Aghajanova, L., Altmae, S., Kasvandik, S., Salumets, A., Stavreus-Evers, A., & Giudice, L. C. (2016). Stanniocalcin-1 expression in normal human endometrium and dysregulation in endometriosis. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 106(3), 681-? -
Sex selection for nonhealth-related reasons.
Aghajanova, L., & Valdes, C. T. (2012). Sex selection for nonhealth-related reasons. The Virtual Mentor : VM, 14(2), 105–11. -
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency and Fertility Needs.
Aghajanova, L., Hoffman, J., Mok-Lin, E., & Herndon, C. N. (2017). Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency and Fertility Needs. Reproductive Sciences , 24(3), 428–34. -
Global Transcriptome Abnormalities of the Eutopic Endometrium From Women With Adenomyosis
Herndon, C. N., Aghajanova, L., Balayan, S., Erikson, D., Barragan, F., Goldfien, G., … Giudice, L. C. (2016). Global Transcriptome Abnormalities of the Eutopic Endometrium From Women With Adenomyosis. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, 23(10), 1289–1303. -
Impact of pituitary suppression on antral follicle count and oocyte recovery after ovarian stimulation
Tran, N. D., Aghajanova, L., Kao, C.-N., Cedars, M. I., & Rosen, M. P. (2016). Impact of pituitary suppression on antral follicle count and oocyte recovery after ovarian stimulation. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 105(3), 690–96. -
Thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor and thyroid hormone receptors are involved in human endometrial physiology
Aghajanova, L., Stavreus-Evers, A., Lindeberg, M., Landgren, B.-M., Sparre, L. S., & Hovatta, O. (2011). Thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor and thyroid hormone receptors are involved in human endometrial physiology. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 95(1), 230–U798. -
Meta-signature of human endometrial receptivity: a meta-analysis and validation study of transcriptomic biomarkers.
Altmäe, S., Koel, M., Võsa, U., Adler, P., Suhorutšenko, M., Laisk-Podar, T., … Salumets, A. (2017). Meta-signature of human endometrial receptivity: a meta-analysis and validation study of transcriptomic biomarkers. Scientific Reports, 7(1), 10077. -
Demographic analysis of a low resource, socioculturally diverse urban community presenting for infertility care in a United States public hospital.
Ho, J. R., Hoffman, J. R., Aghajanova, L., Smith, J. F., Cardenas, M., & Herndon, C. N. (2017). Demographic analysis of a low resource, socioculturally diverse urban community presenting for infertility care in a United States public hospital. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 2, 17. -
Infiltrative Neurosarcoidosis Presenting as Secondary Amenorrhea Case Report and Review of the Literature
Aghajanova, L., Jaffe, R. B., & Herndon, C. N. (2013). Infiltrative Neurosarcoidosis Presenting as Secondary Amenorrhea Case Report and Review of the Literature. OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY, 68(6), 482–88. -
Nuclear Receptor, Coregulator Signaling, and Chromatin Remodeling Pathways Suggest Involvement of the Epigenome in the Steroid Hormone Response of Endometrium and Abnormalities in Endometriosis
Zelenko, Z., Aghajanova, L., Irwin, J. C., & Giudice, L. C. (2012). Nuclear Receptor, Coregulator Signaling, and Chromatin Remodeling Pathways Suggest Involvement of the Epigenome in the Steroid Hormone Response of Endometrium and Abnormalities in Endometriosis. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, 19(2), 152–62. -
Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Human Trophectoderm and Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Trophoblasts Reveal Key Participants in Early Implantation
Aghajanova, L., Shen, S., Rojas, A. M., Fisher, S. J., Irwin, J. C., & Giudice, L. C. (2012). Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Human Trophectoderm and Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Trophoblasts Reveal Key Participants in Early Implantation. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION, 86(1). -
Diminished Endometrial Expression of Ghrelin and Ghrelin Receptor Contributes to Infertility
Aghajanova, L., Rumman, A., Altmae, S., Wanggren, K., & Stavreus-Evers, A. (2010). Diminished Endometrial Expression of Ghrelin and Ghrelin Receptor Contributes to Infertility. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, 17(9), 823–32. -
Update on the role of leukemia inhibitory factor in assisted reproduction
Aghajanova, L. (2010). Update on the role of leukemia inhibitory factor in assisted reproduction. CURRENT OPINION IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 22(3), 213–19. -
Altered Gene Expression Profiling in Endometrium: Evidence for Progesterone Resistance
Aghajanova, L., Velarde, M. C., & Giudice, L. C. (2010). Altered Gene Expression Profiling in Endometrium: Evidence for Progesterone Resistance. SEMINARS IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE, 28(1), 51–58. -
No evidence for mutations in NLRP7, NLRP2 or KHDC3L in women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss or infertility
Aghajanova, L., Mahadevan, S., Altmaee, S., Stavreus-Evers, A., Regan, L., Sebire, N., … Van den Veyver, I. B. (2015). No evidence for mutations in NLRP7, NLRP2 or KHDC3L in women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss or infertility. HUMAN REPRODUCTION, 30(1), 232–38. -
Glycodelin is present in pinopodes of receptive-phase human endometrium and is associated with down-regulation of progesterone receptor B
Stavreus-Evers, A., Mandelin, E., Koistinen, R., Aghajnova, L., Hovatta, O., & Seppala, M. (2006). Glycodelin is present in pinopodes of receptive-phase human endometrium and is associated with down-regulation of progesterone receptor B. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 85(6), 1803–11. -
Molecular Evidence for Differences in Endometrium in Severe Versus Mild Endometriosis
Aghajanova, L., & Giudice, L. C. (2011). Molecular Evidence for Differences in Endometrium in Severe Versus Mild Endometriosis. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, 18(3), 229–51. -
Uterine receptivity to human embryonic implantation: Histology, biomarkers, and transcriptomics
Aghajanova, L., Hamilton, A. E., & Giudice, L. C. (2008). Uterine receptivity to human embryonic implantation: Histology, biomarkers, and transcriptomics. SEMINARS IN CELL & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY, 19(2), 204–11. -
Biobanking human endometrial tissue and blood specimens: standard operating procedure and importance to reproductive biology research and diagnostic development
Sheldon, E., Vo, K. C., McIntire, R. A., Aghajanova, L., Zelenko, Z., Irwin, J. C., & Giudice, L. C. (2011). Biobanking human endometrial tissue and blood specimens: standard operating procedure and importance to reproductive biology research and diagnostic development. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 95(6), 2120–U302. -
Unique Transcriptome, Pathways, and Networks in the Human Endometrial Fibroblast Response to Progesterone in Endometriosis
Aghajanova, L., Tatsumi, K., Horcajadas, J. A., Zamah, A. M., Esteban, F. J., Herndon, C. N., … Giudice, L. C. (2011). Unique Transcriptome, Pathways, and Networks in the Human Endometrial Fibroblast Response to Progesterone in Endometriosis. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION, 84(4), 801–15. -
Effect of bisphenol A on human endometrial stromal fibroblasts in vitro
Aghajanova, L., & Giudice, L. C. (2011). Effect of bisphenol A on human endometrial stromal fibroblasts in vitro. REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE, 22(3), 249–56. -
Leukemia inhibitory factor and human embryo implantation
Aghajanova, L. (2004). Leukemia inhibitory factor and human embryo implantation. UTERUS AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION, 1034, 176–83. -
Disturbances in the LIF pathway in the endometrium among women with unexplained infertility
Aghajanova, L., Altmae, S., Bjuresten, K., Hovatta, O., Landgren, B.-M., & Stavreus-Evers, A. (2009). Disturbances in the LIF pathway in the endometrium among women with unexplained infertility. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 91(6), 2602–10. -
Receptors for thyroid-stimulating hormone and thyroid hormones in human ovarian tissue
Aghajanova, L., Lindeberg, M., Carlsson, I. B., Stavreus-Evers, A., Zhang, P., Scott, J. E., … Skjoldebrand-Sparre, L. (2009). Receptors for thyroid-stimulating hormone and thyroid hormones in human ovarian tissue. REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE, 18(3), 337–47. -
The Bone Marrow-Derived Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell: Potential Progenitor of the Endometrial Stromal Fibroblast
Aghajanova, L., Horcajadas, J. A., Esteban, F. J., & Giudice, L. C. (2010). The Bone Marrow-Derived Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell: Potential Progenitor of the Endometrial Stromal Fibroblast. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION, 82(6), 1076–87. -
Coexpression of pinopodes and leukemia inhibitory factor, as well as its receptor, in human endometrium
Aghajanova, L., Stavreus-Evers, A., Nikas, Y., Hovatta, O., & Landgren, B. M. (2003). Coexpression of pinopodes and leukemia inhibitory factor, as well as its receptor, in human endometrium. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 79, 808–14. -
The Progesterone Receptor Coactivator Hic-5 Is Involved in the Pathophysiology of Endometriosis
Aghajanova, L., Velarde, M. C., & Giudice, L. C. (2009). The Progesterone Receptor Coactivator Hic-5 Is Involved in the Pathophysiology of Endometriosis. ENDOCRINOLOGY, 150(8), 3863–70. -
Steroidogenic Enzyme and Key Decidualization Marker Dysregulation in Endometrial Stromal Cells from Women with Versus Without Endometriosis
Aghajanova, L., Hamilton, A., Kwintkiewicz, J., Vo, K. C., & Giudice, L. C. (2009). Steroidogenic Enzyme and Key Decidualization Marker Dysregulation in Endometrial Stromal Cells from Women with Versus Without Endometriosis. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION, 80(1), 105–14. -
HB-EGF but not amphiregulin or their receptors HER1 and HER4 is altered in endometrium of women with unexplained infertility
Aghajanova, L., Bjuresten, K., Altinae, S., Landgren, B.-M., & Stavreus-Evers, A. (2008). HB-EGF but not amphiregulin or their receptors HER1 and HER4 is altered in endometrium of women with unexplained infertility. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, 15(5), 484–92. -
Optimizing cryopreservation of human testicular tissue: comparison of protocols with glycerol, propanediol and dimethylsulphoxide as cryoprotectants
Keros, V., Rosenlund, B., Hultenby, K., Aghajanova, L., Levkov, L., & Hovatta, O. (2005). Optimizing cryopreservation of human testicular tissue: comparison of protocols with glycerol, propanediol and dimethylsulphoxide as cryoprotectants. HUMAN REPRODUCTION, 20(6), 1676–87. -
Endometrial pinopodes: some more understanding on human implantation?
Nikas, G., & Aghajanova, L. (2002). Endometrial pinopodes: some more understanding on human implantation? Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 4, 18–23. -
Gender-specific alteration of adrenergic responses in small femoral arteries from estrogen receptor-beta knockout mice
Luksha, L., Poston, L., Gustafsson, J. A., Aghajanova, L., & Kublickiene, K. (2005). Gender-specific alteration of adrenergic responses in small femoral arteries from estrogen receptor-beta knockout mice. HYPERTENSION, 46(5), 1163–68. -
Co-existence of heparin-binding epidermal growth factorlike growth factor and pinopodes in human endometrium at the time of implantation
Stavreus-Evers, A., Aghajanova, L., Brismar, H., Eriksson, H., Landgren, B. M., & Hovatta, O. (2002). Co-existence of heparin-binding epidermal growth factorlike growth factor and pinopodes in human endometrium at the time of implantation. MOLECULAR HUMAN REPRODUCTION, 8(8), 765–69. -
Platelet-rich plasma in the management of Asherman syndrome: case report.
Aghajanova, L., Cedars, M. I., & Huddleston, H. G. (2018). Platelet-rich plasma in the management of Asherman syndrome: case report. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. -
In vitro evidence that platelet-rich plasma stimulates cellular processes involved in endometrial regeneration.
Aghajanova, L., Houshdaran, S., Balayan, S., Manvelyan, E., Irwin, J. C., Huddleston, H. G., & Giudice, L. C. (2018). In vitro evidence that platelet-rich plasma stimulates cellular processes involved in endometrial regeneration. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. -
Growth Hormone and Endometrial Receptivity
Altmae, S., & Aghajanova, L. (2019). Growth Hormone and Endometrial Receptivity. FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY, 10. -
PREGNANCY SUCCESS RATES FOR LESBIAN COUPLES UNDERGOING INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION.
Johal, J. K., Vaughn, S. J., Greenwood, E. A., & Aghajanova, L. (2019). PREGNANCY SUCCESS RATES FOR LESBIAN COUPLES UNDERGOING INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 112(3), E61. -
EFFECT OF ESTRACE ON PREGNANCY RATES FOR WOMEN WITH THIN ENDOMETRIAL LINING UNDERGOING INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION.
Johal, J. K., Vaughn, S. J., & Aghajanova, L. (2019). EFFECT OF ESTRACE ON PREGNANCY RATES FOR WOMEN WITH THIN ENDOMETRIAL LINING UNDERGOING INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 112(3), E335. -
INFERTILITY, FERTILITY PRESERVATION, AND ACCESS TO CARE DURING TRAINING: A NATION-WIDE MULTI-SPECIALTY SURVEY OF UNITED STATES RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS.
Wang, A., Herndon, C. N., Mok-Lin, E., & Aghajanova, L. (2019). INFERTILITY, FERTILITY PRESERVATION, AND ACCESS TO CARE DURING TRAINING: A NATION-WIDE MULTI-SPECIALTY SURVEY OF UNITED STATES RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 112(3), E407. -
CLINICAL EXPOSURE IN OB/GYN RESIDENT TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES TO INFERTILITY CARE FOR LOW RESOURCE AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
Mehr, H., Jackson-Bey, T., Ho, J., Aghajanova, L., Quinn, M. M., Hoffman, J. R., & Herndon, C. N. (2019). CLINICAL EXPOSURE IN OB/GYN RESIDENT TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES TO INFERTILITY CARE FOR LOW RESOURCE AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 112(3), E405–E406. -
NATIONWIDE SURVEY OF ACCESS TO CARE INITIATIVES IN REI PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH OB/GYN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.
Jackson-Bey, T., Mehr, H., Ho, J., Aghajanova, L., Quinn, M. M., Hoffman, J. R., & Herndon, C. N. (2019). NATIONWIDE SURVEY OF ACCESS TO CARE INITIATIVES IN REI PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH OB/GYN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 112(3), E111. -
Levonorgestrel IUD: is there a long-lasting effect on return to fertility?
Dinehart, E., Lathi, R. B., & Aghajanova, L. (2019). Levonorgestrel IUD: is there a long-lasting effect on return to fertility? Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. -
Cross-disorder analysis of endometriosis and its comorbid diseases reveals shared genes and molecular pathways and proposes putative biomarkers of endometriosis.
Vargas, E., Aghajanova, L., Gemzell-Danielsson, K., Altmae, S., & Esteban, F. J. (2019). Cross-disorder analysis of endometriosis and its comorbid diseases reveals shared genes and molecular pathways and proposes putative biomarkers of endometriosis. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. -
Should we consider alternative therapies to operative hysteroscopy for the treatment of Asherman syndrome?
Santamaria, X., Liu, J. H., Lusine, A., Isaacson, K., Movilla, P., Fernandez, H., … Simon, C. (2020). Should we consider alternative therapies to operative hysteroscopy for the treatment of Asherman syndrome? Fertility and Sterility. -
Correction to: How good are we at modeling implantation?
Aghajanova, L. (2020). Correction to: How good are we at modeling implantation? Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. -
Expression of leukemia inhibitory factor and its receptors is increased during differentiation of human embryonic stem cells.
Aghajanova, L., Skottman, H., Strömberg, A.-M. M., Inzunza, J., Lahesmaa, R., & Hovatta, O. (2006). Expression of leukemia inhibitory factor and its receptors is increased during differentiation of human embryonic stem cells. Fertility and Sterility, 86(4 Suppl), 1193–209. -
How good are we at modeling implantation?
Aghajanova, L. (2020). How good are we at modeling implantation? Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 37(1), 17–19. -
Disparities in fertility knowledge among women from low and high resource settings presenting for fertility care in two United States metropolitan centers.
Hoffman, J. R., Delaney, M. A., Valdes, C. T., Herrera, D., Washington, S. L., Aghajanova, L., … Herndon, C. N. (2020). Disparities in fertility knowledge among women from low and high resource settings presenting for fertility care in two United States metropolitan centers. Fertility Research and Practice, 6, 15. -
THE EFFECT OF HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE ON ENDOMETRIAL GROWTH IN CONTROLLED OVARIAN HYPERSTIMULATION CYCLES
Bavan, B., Determan, M., Zhang, W., Sahagun, M., & Aghajanova, L. (2020). THE EFFECT OF HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE ON ENDOMETRIAL GROWTH IN CONTROLLED OVARIAN HYPERSTIMULATION CYCLES. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 113(4), E40. -
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ESTRADIOL LEVELS AND OBSTETRIC OUTCOMES IN LETROZOLE-STIMULATED FROZEN EMBRYO TRANSFER CYCLES.
Zhang, W. Y., Ramachandran, M. K., Murugappan, G., Aghajanova, L., & Lathi, R. B. (2020). ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ESTRADIOL LEVELS AND OBSTETRIC OUTCOMES IN LETROZOLE-STIMULATED FROZEN EMBRYO TRANSFER CYCLES. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 114(3), E304. -
FERTILITY PRESERVATION AND INFERTILITY TREATMENT IN MEDICAL TRAINING: AN ASSESSMENT OF RESIDENCY PROGRAM DIRECTORS' ATTITUDES ACROSS SPECIALTIES IN THE UNITED STATES.
Huynh, M. B., Wang, A., & Aghajanova, L. (2020). FERTILITY PRESERVATION AND INFERTILITY TREATMENT IN MEDICAL TRAINING: AN ASSESSMENT OF RESIDENCY PROGRAM DIRECTORS' ATTITUDES ACROSS SPECIALTIES IN THE UNITED STATES. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 114(3), E98. -
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU: INFERTILITY CLINIC WEBSITE COMMUNICATION DURING THE ESCALATING STAGES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Mehr, H., Jackson-Bey, T., Vu, M., Lee, V., Herndon, C., Ho, J., … Quinn, M. M. (2020). WE ARE HERE FOR YOU: INFERTILITY CLINIC WEBSITE COMMUNICATION DURING THE ESCALATING STAGES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 114(3), E176. -
Patterns of sex hormone receptor expression in stimulated endometrium from oocyte donors.
Manvelyan, E., Houshdaran, S., Irwin, J. C., Giudice, L. C., & Aghajanova, L. (2021). Patterns of sex hormone receptor expression in stimulated endometrium from oocyte donors. Human Fertility (Cambridge, England), 1–16. -
Analysing endometrial microbiome: methodological considerations and recommendations for good practice.
Molina, N. M., Sola-Leyva, A., Haahr, T., Aghajanova, L., Laudanski, P., Castilla, J. A., & Altmae, S. (2021). Analysing endometrial microbiome: methodological considerations and recommendations for good practice. Human Reproduction (Oxford, England). -
We are here for you: infertility clinic communication during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mehr, H., Jackson-Bey, T., Vu, M., Lee, V., Herndon, C., Ho, J., … Quinn, M. M. (2021). We are here for you: infertility clinic communication during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. -
Assessing the impact of semen quality on embryo development in an egg donation model.
Aghajanova, L., Kao, C.-N., Cedars, M., & Tran, N. (2021). Assessing the impact of semen quality on embryo development in an egg donation model. F&S Reports, 2(1), 22–29. -
The impact of estradiol on pregnancy outcomes in letrozole-stimulated frozen embryo transfer cycles.
Zhang, W. Y., Gardner, R. M., Kapphahn, K. I., Ramachandran, M. K., Murugappan, G., Aghajanova, L., & Lathi, R. B. (2021). The impact of estradiol on pregnancy outcomes in letrozole-stimulated frozen embryo transfer cycles. F&S Reports, 2(3), 320–326. -
Pregnancy success rates for lesbian women undergoing intrauterine insemination.
Johal, J. K., Gardner, R. M., Vaughn, S. J., Jaswa, E. G., Hedlin, H., & Aghajanova, L. (2021). Pregnancy success rates for lesbian women undergoing intrauterine insemination. F&S Reports, 2(3), 275–281. -
Stuck in the middle with you(terus): another look at the impact of intramural leiomyomas on the endometrium.
Nguyen, E. B., & Aghajanova, L. (2021). Stuck in the middle with you(terus): another look at the impact of intramural leiomyomas on the endometrium. Fertility and Sterility. -
Autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment for moderate-severe Asherman syndrome: the first experience.
Aghajanova, L., Sundaram, V., Kao, C.-N., Letourneau, J. M., Manvelyan, E., Cedars, M. I., & Huddleston, H. G. (2021). Autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment for moderate-severe Asherman syndrome: the first experience. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. -
Making More Womb: Clinical Perspectives Supporting the Development and Utilization of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Endometrial Regeneration and Infertility.
Strug, M., & Aghajanova, L. (1800). Making More Womb: Clinical Perspectives Supporting the Development and Utilization of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Endometrial Regeneration and Infertility. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 11(12). -
Are there hidden advantages to certain embryo transfer media, or what can reduce the risk of monozygotic twin pregnancies after assisted reproductive technology?
Aghajanova, L. (1800). Are there hidden advantages to certain embryo transfer media, or what can reduce the risk of monozygotic twin pregnancies after assisted reproductive technology? F&S Reports, 2(4), 372–373. -
Fertility Benefits at Top U.S. Medical Schools.
Hoang, K., Evans, N., Aghajanova, L., Talib, H., Linos, E., & Gold, J. M. (1800). Fertility Benefits at Top U.S. Medical Schools. Journal of Women's Health (2002). -
Fertility Preservation and Infertility Treatment in Medical Training: An Assessment of Residency and Fellowship Program Directors' Attitudes.
Huynh, M., Wang, A., Ho, J., Herndon, C. N., & Aghajanova, L. (2021). Fertility Preservation and Infertility Treatment in Medical Training: An Assessment of Residency and Fellowship Program Directors' Attitudes. Women's Health Reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.), 2(1), 576–585. -
Effectiveness of Non-Surgical Management of Non-Tubal Ectopic Pregnancies in a Fertility Practice.
Strug, M., Deng, J., Monseur, B., Alvero, R., & Aghajanova, L. (2022). Effectiveness of Non-Surgical Management of Non-Tubal Ectopic Pregnancies in a Fertility Practice. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES. SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. -
Fertility Preservation for Transgender Males: Counseling and Timing of Treatment.
Douglas, C. R., Phillips, D., Sokalska, A., & Aghajanova, L. (2022). Fertility Preservation for Transgender Males: Counseling and Timing of Treatment. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 139(6), 1012–1017. -
Provision of infertility care for the underserved in reproductive endocrinology and infertility practices associated with obstetrics and gynecology residency training programs in the United States.
Jackson-Bey, T., Mehr, H., Ho, J. R., Quinn, M. M., Aghajanova, L., Vu, M., & Herndon, C. N. (2022). Provision of infertility care for the underserved in reproductive endocrinology and infertility practices associated with obstetrics and gynecology residency training programs in the United States. F&S Reports, 3(2 Suppl), 106–113. -
Public attitudes in the United States toward insurance coverage for invitro fertilization and the provision of infertility services to lower income patients.
Ho, J. R., Aghajanova, L., Mok-Lin, E., Hoffman, J. R., Smith, J. F., & Herndon, C. N. (2022). Public attitudes in the United States toward insurance coverage for invitro fertilization and the provision of infertility services to lower income patients. F&S Reports, 3(2 Suppl), 122–129. -
Reproductive Ophthalmology: The Intersection of Inherited Eye Diseases and Reproductive Technologies.
Park, J. G., Xu, C. L., Boyd, A., Aghajanova, L., Mahajan, V. B., & Wood, E. H. (2022). Reproductive Ophthalmology: The Intersection of Inherited Eye Diseases and Reproductive Technologies. Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.). -
Implementation of a comprehensive fertility biobanking initiative.
Wignarajah, A., Alvero, R., Lathi, R. B., Aghajanova, L., Eisenberg, M., Winn, V. D., … Murugappan, G. (2022). Implementation of a comprehensive fertility biobanking initiative. F&S Science, 3(3), 228–236. -
The Effect of Human Growth Hormone on Endometrial Growth in Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation Cycles.
Bavan, B., Gardner, R. M., Zhang, W. Y., & Aghajanova, L. (2022). The Effect of Human Growth Hormone on Endometrial Growth in Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation Cycles. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 12(12). -
Pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of letrozole versus natural cycle frozen embryo transfer of autologous euploid blastocyst.
Zhang, W. Y., Gardner, R. M., Johal, J. K., Beshar, I. E., Bavan, B., Milki, A. A., … Aghajanova, L. (2023). Pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of letrozole versus natural cycle frozen embryo transfer of autologous euploid blastocyst. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. -
REI PROVIDERS' PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH FERTILITY: INTERIM REPORT.
Barseghyan, M., & Aghajanova, L. (2023). REI PROVIDERS' PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH FERTILITY: INTERIM REPORT. FERTILITY AND STERILITY. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
THE MOST USED AND THE TOP RATED FERTILITY APPLICATIONS AROUND THE WORLD: DO THEY HAVE AN OFFICIAL APPROVAL?
Barseghyan, M., Legro, N. R., Azinfar, A., Jahani, F., Barseghyan, H., & Aghajanova, L. (2023). THE MOST USED AND THE TOP RATED FERTILITY APPLICATIONS AROUND THE WORLD: DO THEY HAVE AN OFFICIAL APPROVAL? FERTILITY AND STERILITY. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Platelet-rich plasma infusion as an adjunct treatment for persistent thin lining in frozen embryo transfer cycles: first US experience report.
Aghajanova, L., Zhang, A., Lathi, R. B., & Huddleston, H. G. (2023). Platelet-rich plasma infusion as an adjunct treatment for persistent thin lining in frozen embryo transfer cycles: first US experience report. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. -
Editorial: Uterine factors associated with fertility impairment.
Aghajanova, L., Altmäe, S., & Sokalska, A. (2023). Editorial: Uterine factors associated with fertility impairment. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 14, 1307237. -
Fertility issues in hypopituitarism.
Chen, J., Chang, J. J., Chung, E. H., Lathi, R. B., Aghajanova, L., & Katznelson, L. (2023). Fertility issues in hypopituitarism. Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders. -
Should I opt for intracytoplasmic sperm injection or should I not: high-tech no matter what?
Aghajanova, L. (2024). Should I opt for intracytoplasmic sperm injection or should I not: high-tech no matter what? F&S Reports, 5(1), 11–12. -
The impact of estradiol supplementation on endometrial thickness and intrauterine insemination outcomes.
Zhang, W. Y., McCracken, M., Dominguez, L. V., Zhang, A., Johal, J., & Aghajanova, L. (2024). The impact of estradiol supplementation on endometrial thickness and intrauterine insemination outcomes. Reproductive Biology, 24(2), 100886. -
Initial fertility evaluation with saline sonography vs. hysterosalpingography: it is debate-tubal.
Nguyen, E., Strug, M., Gardner, A., Burney, R., Campbell, S., & Aghajanova, L. (2024). Initial fertility evaluation with saline sonography vs. hysterosalpingography: it is debate-tubal. Fertility and Sterility.
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