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  Infertility

  Infertility is a problem of the reproductive system. It impairs the body's ability to reproduce. It could be caused by a problem with the man’s system, the woman’s system, or both.
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• Infertility

  Infertility

  Infertility is a problem of the reproductive system. It impairs the body's ability to reproduce. It could be caused by a problem with the man’s system, the woman’s system, or both.
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• LGBTQ Care
• Oncofertility

• Obesity and reproduction
• Infertility treatment outcomes
• Menopausal health

1. Al-Safi ZA, Polotsky A, Chosich J, Roth L, Allshouse AA, Bradford AP, Santoro N. Evidence for Disruption of Normal Circadian Cortisol Rhythm in Women with Obesity. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2017. Epub ahead of print. [PMID: 29068243].
2. Sundheimer LW, Liu L, Buyalos RP, Hubert G, Al-Safi Z, Shamonki M. Diagnosis of Parental Balanced Reciprocal Translocations by Trophectoderm Biopsy and Comprehensive Chromosomal Screening. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2017. Epub ahead of print. [PMID: 28900794].
3. Kroener L, Dumesic D, Al-Safi Z. Use of Fertility Medications and Cancer risk: A Review and Update. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Aug;29(4):195-201. [PMID: 28538003].
4. Al-Safi ZA, Liu H, Carlson NE, Chosich J, Harris M, Bradford AP, Robledo C, Eckel RH, Polotsky AJ. Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Lowers Serum FSH in Normal Weight but not Obese Women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2016; 101(1): 324-333. [PMID: 26523525].
5. Al-Safi ZA, Liu H, Carlson NE, Chosich J, Lesh J, Robledo C, Bradford AP, Gee NA, Phang T, Santoro N, Kohrt W, Polotsky AJ. Estradiol Priming Improves Gonadotrope Sensitivity and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Obese Women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2015; 100(11): 4372-81 . [PMID: 26425884].
6. Al-Safi ZA, Edil BH, Post MD, Pearlman NW, Alvero R. Fertility Preservation in a Patient with Benign Multicystic Peritoneal Mesothelioma. J Surg Oncol, 2014; 110(4): 372-4. [PMID: 24861198].
7. Al-Safi ZA, Santoro N. Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Menopausal Symptoms. Fertil Steril, 2014; 101(4): 905-915. [PMID: 24613533].

Link to complete list of publications >

• 2018 Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctors
• Society for Reproductive Investigation, SRI-Pfizer President’s Presenter’s Award, SRI Annual Meeting, 2015.
• Endocrine Society, Early Career Forum Travel Award, Endocrine Society Annual Meeting, 2015.
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine Corporate Member Council In-training Travel Grant, ASRM Annual Meeting, 2014.
• Wayne State University / Detroit Medical Center, Administrative Chief Resident Award, 2012
• Wayne State University, Chairman’s Award For Overall Excellence in    Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2012
• Wayne State University, Teshima Award For Excellence in Gynecology, 2012
• Wayne State University, Excellence in Academic Achievement Award, 2012
• Wayne State University, Excellence in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Award, 2011
• Wayne State University, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Best Overall Resident Award, 2011
• Wayne State University, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Outstanding Effort Award, 2010
• Sinai Grace Hospital President’s Award for Excellence, 2010

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