L.MichaelKettelMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology • San Diego, CA

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Clinical Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCSD

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Office
11425 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
Phone+1 858-794-6363

Fax+1 858-794-6360
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Education & Training

University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1986 - 1989
University of Utah HealthResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1983 - 1987
University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1987 - 2025
UT State Medical License 1984 - 2000
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2013
Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012
Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Top MD Consumers Checkbook
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Efficacy and Tolerability of Two FSH Preparations (Human FSH Versus rFSH - Follitropin Alpha) in Women Undergoing IVF Start of enrollment: 2005 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

41 citations
Precision of progesterone measurements with the use of automated immunoassay analyzers and the impact on clinical decisions for in vitro fertilization.
Phillip E. Patton, Jeong Y. Lim, L. Hickok, L. Michael Kettel, Janine M. Larson, K. Y. Francis Pau> ;Fertility and Sterility. 2014 Jun 1
22 citations
Clinical efficacy of highly purified urinary FSH versus recombinant FSH in volunteers undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization : a randomiz...
Valerie L. Baker, Victor Y. Fujimoto, L. Michael Kettel, G. David Adamson, Fred Hoehler, Clarence Jones, Michael R. Soules> ;Fertility and Sterility. 2009 Apr 1
8 citations
Hematuria and clot retention after transvaginal oocyte aspiration: a case report
Joshua Modder, L. Michael Kettel, Kyoko Sakamoto> ;Fertility and Sterility. 2006 Sep 1
18 citations
Evaluation of a pen device for self-administration of recombinant human FSH in clomiphene citrate-resistant anovulatory women undergoing ovulation induction.
LM Kettel, G Scholl, L Bonaventura, S Pang, P Sacks, S Chantilis, M Mahony> ;Reproductive Biomedicine Online. 2004 Jan 1
97 citations
Preliminary report on the treatment of endometriosis with low-dose mifepristone (RU 486)
L. Michael Kettel, Ana A. Murphy, Arlene J. Morales, Samuel S.C. Yen> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1998 Jun 1
25 citations
MODERN MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF ENDOMETRIOSIS
L. Michael Kettel, William P. Hummel> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America. 1997 Jun 1
6 citations
Ovulation Induction in the Estrogenized Anovulatory Patient
L. Kettel, William P. Hummel> ;Seminars in Reproductive Endocrinology. 1996 Nov 1
4 citations
Mifepristone: clinical application in general gynecology.
Arlene J. Morales, Kettel Lm, Murphy Aa> ;Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1996 Jun 1
16 citations
Quality of Life Assessment
Arlene J. Morales, L. M. Kettel> ;Seminars in Reproductive Endocrinology. 1996 May 1
25 citations
Circulating levels of follistatin from puberty to menopause
L. M. Kettel, L. V. Depaolo, Arlene J. Morales, D. Apter, N. Ling, S. S. C. Yen> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1996 Mar 1
156 citations
Treatment of endometriosis with the antiprogesterone mifepristone (RU486).
L. Michael Kettel, Ana A. Murphy, Arlene J. Morales, A. Ulmann, Etienne E. Baulieu, Samuel S.C. Yen> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1996 Jan 1
20 citations
Successful pregnancy outcome after cryopreservation of all fresh embryos with subsequent transfer into an unstimulated cycle
Jane L. Frederick, Teri Ord, L. Michael Kettel, Sergio C. Stone, Jose P. Balmaceda, Ricardo H. Asch> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1995 Nov 1
113 citations
Regression of uterine leiomyomata to the antiprogesterone RU486: dose-response effect.
Ana A. Murphy, Arlene J. Morales, L. M. Kettel, S. S. C. Yen> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1995 Jul 1
20 citations
Clomiphene citrate reduces serum insulin-like growth factor I and increases sex hormone-binding globulin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
T. Bützow, L. Michael Kettel, Samuel S.C. Yen> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1995 Jun 1
61 citations
Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex Surgical Membrane) is superior to oxidized regenerated cellulose (Interceed TC7+) in preventing adhesions.
Arthur F. Haney, John S. Hesla, Bradley S. Hurst, L. Michael Kettel, Anna A. Murphy, John A. Rock, Guillermo Rowe, William D. Schlaff> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1995 May 1
60 citations
Endometrial effects of long-term low-dose administration of RU486
Ana A. Murphy, L. Michael Kettel, Arlene J. Morales, Veronica J. Roberts, Tim Parmley, Samuel S.C. Yen> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1995 Apr 1
68 citations
Clinical efficacy of the antiprogesterone RU486 in the treatment of endometriosis and uterine fibroids
L. M. Kettel, Ana A. Murphy, Arlene J. Morales, S. S. C. Yen> ;Human Reproduction. 1994 Jun 1
64 citations
Rapid regression of uterine leiomyomas in response to daily administration of gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist * †
L. Michael Kettel, Ana A. Murphy, Arlene J. Morales, Jean E. Rivier, Wylie Vale, Samuel S. C. Yen> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1993 Oct 1
41 citations
Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian response to clomiphene citrate in women with polycystic ovary syndrome * †
L. M. Kettel, S. J. Roseff, Sarah L. Berga, J. F. Mortola, S. S. C. Yen> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1993 Mar 1
218 citations
Regression of uterine leiomyomata in response to the antiprogesterone RU 486.
Ana A. Murphy, L. M. Kettel, Arlene J. Morales, Veronica J. Roberts, S. S. C. Yen> ;The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 1993 Feb 1
30 citations
Interruption of endometrial maturation without hormonal changes by an antiprogesterone during the first half of luteal phase of the menstrual cycle: a contraceptive po...
Kerry E. Greene, L. Michael Kettel, Samuel S.C. Yen> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1992 Aug 1
102 citations
Operative laparoscopy versus laparotomy for the management of ectopic pregnancy: a prospective trial*
Ana A. Murphy, Charles W. Nager, Joseph J. Wujek, L. Michael Kettel, Vera A. Torp, Homer G. Chin> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1992 Jun 1
30 citations
Follicular Arrest during the Midfollicular Phase of the Menstrual Cycle: A Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonist Imposed Follicular-Follicular Transition*
L. M. Kettel, S. J. Roseff, T. C. Chiu, Mohan Bangah, Wylie Vale, Jean Rivier, Henry G. Burger, S. S. C. Yen> ;The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 1991 Sep 1
117 citations
Endocrine responses to long-term administration of the antiprogesterone RU486 in patients with pelvic endometriosis.
L. Michael Kettel, Ana A. Murphy, J. F. Mortola, James H. Liu, A. Ulmann, Samuel S.C. Yen> ;Fertility and Sterility. 1991 Sep 1
17 citations
Circulating levels of inhibin in pregnant women at term: simultaneous disappearance with oestradiol and progesterone after delivery
L. M. Kettel, S. J. Roseff, Mohan Bangah, Henry G. Burger, S. S. C. Yen> ;Clinical Endocrinology. 1991 Jan 1
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Grant Support

Sublingual, Intravaginal And Intramuscular ProgesteroneNational Center For Research Resources1995

Professional Memberships

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow