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Office
670 Cherry Dr
Ste 202/204
Hershey, PA 17033Phone(800) 233-4082- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterFellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1991 - 1993
- UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1987 - 1991
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2007 - Present
- PA State Medical License 1989 - 2022
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility
- American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Member National Academy of Medicine, 2019
- Fellow, Ad Eundem Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2017
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
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Clinical Trials
- Viagra in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea Start of enrollment: 2007 May 01
- Treatment of Endometrial Hyperplasia With an Intrauterine Device (IUD) Start of enrollment: 2009 Sep 01
- Ultrasound and Endometrial Hyperplasia Start of enrollment: 2005 Apr 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 8 citationsLive Birth with or without Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy.Junhao Yan, Yingying Qin, Han Zhao, Yun Sun, Fei Gong, Rong Li, Xiaoxi Sun, Xiufeng Ling, Hong Li, Cuifang Hao, Jichun Tan, Jing Yang, Yi-Min Zhu, Fenghua Liu, Dawei C...> ;The New England Journal of Medicine. 2021 Nov 25
- After the deluge or never after the deluge.Richard S. Legro> ;Fertility and Sterility. 2021 Nov 1
- 1 citationsThe relationship of plasma antioxidant levels to semen parameters: the Males, Antioxidants, and Infertility (MOXI) randomized clinical trialJennifer F. Knudtson, Fangbai Sun, R. Matthew Coward, Karl R. Hansen, Kurt T. Barnhart, James F. Smith, Richard S. Legro, Michael P. Diamond, Stephen A. Krawetz, Hepin...> ;Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 2021 Aug 28
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Journal Articles
- Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization to Explore the Causal Relationships Between Body Mass Index and Polycystic Ovary SyndromeR Azziz, R S Legro, Human Reproduction
- Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated with Poor Ovarian Stimulation Outcome in PCOS but Not Unexplained InfertilitySuneeta Senapati, Nanette Santoro, Richard S Legro, Samantha F Butts, Andrew N Hoofnagle, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Allostatic Load, a Measure of Chronic Physiological Stress, Is Associated with Pregnancy Outcomes, but Not Fertility, Among Women with Unexplained InfertilityValerie Baker, Peter Casson, Nanette Santoro, Wendy Vitek, Richard S Legro, Randal Robinson, G Wright Bates, Christos Coutifaris, Karl Hansen, Ruben Alvero, Esther Eis..., Human Reproduction
Lectures
- Reproductive EndocrinologyENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/25/2019
- Guided Posters: Reproductive EndocrinologyENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/25/2019
- An International Initiative to Improve Outcomes in PCOS: Evidence-Based Guidelines and Multifaceted TranslationENDO 2018: 100th Endocrine Society Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinios - 03/20/2018
Authored Content
- Fertility-Related Quality of Life, Gonadal Function, and Erectile Dysfunction in Male Partners of Couples with Unexplained InfertilityMarch 2019
- Transfer of Fresh Versus Frozen Embryos in Ovulatory WomenJanuary 2018
- Transfer of Fresh Versus Frozen Embryos in Ovulatory WomenJanuary 2018
Press Mentions
- Continuous Oral Contraceptive Pills Offer Women Earlier Pain ReliefAugust 15th, 2012
- Menstrual Cramps Relieved by Erectile Dysfunction DrugFebruary 10th, 2016
- Letrozole May Help Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Become PregnantJuly 9th, 2014
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Grant Support
- Treatment Of Hyperandrogenism Vs. Insulin Resistance In Infertile PCOS WomenEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2008–2012
- Hyperandrogenism And Insulin Resistance In The Ontogeny Of PCOSEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2008–2012
- A Randomized Trial Of Letrozole VS Clomiphene In Infertile Women With PCOSEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2007–2011
- Treatment Of Hyperandrogenism VS Insulin Resistance In Infertile PCOS WomenNational Center For Research Resources2009
- Pregnancy In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome IINational Center For Research Resources2009
- Hyperandrogenism And Insulin Resistance In The Ontogeny Of PCOSNational Center For Research Resources2009
- 24hr Blood Pressure Monitoring In Patients At Risk For Hypertension In PregnancyNational Center For Research Resources2008–2009
- Development Of A Screening Test For Endometrial Hyperplasia In An At Risk CohortNational Center For Research Resources2007–2009
- Atorvastatin For Treatment Of PCOS Women With Elevated LDL CholesterolNational Center For Research Resources2007–2009
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring In Pregnant Women With Polycystic Ovary SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources2005–2009
- Genotyping Families Of Women With PCOSNational Center For Research Resources2004–2009
- Phenotyping Kindreds Of Familial PCOSNational Center For Research Resources1997–2009
- The Treatment Of Dysmenorrhea: Effects Of Sildenafil And Oral ContraceptivesFogarty International Center2006–2008
- Racial Differences In Circulating Sex Steroids: Mechanisms And Effect On BoneNational Center For Research Resources2005–2008
- Effect Of Lifestyle Intervention &Metformin In Polycystic Ovary SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources2005–2008
- Meals Of Varying Fat &Fiber Content Effect On Postprandial Testosterone ConcNational Center For Research Resources2007
- Effect Of Meals Of Varying Fat &Fiber Content On Postprandial TestosteroneNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
- Insulin Resistance Markers In ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
- Effects Of Meals Of Varying Fat&Fiber Content On Postprandial Testosterone ConcNational Center For Research Resources2006
- Trial Of Clomiphene Citrate, Metformin &Combined Clom/Metf In Infertility PCOSNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
- Effects Of Continuous Admin Of A Monophasic Oral Contraceptive On Bleeding DaysNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
- Insulin Resistance In Pcos--Sequelae And TreatmentEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2001–2005
- Trial Of Clomiphene Citrate/Metformin In PCOS InfertilitNational Center For Research Resources2004
- Continuous Dose Of Oral Contracetive On Bleeding DaysNational Center For Research Resources2004
- Atorvastatin Treatment Of PCOS Women With Ldl/CholesteroNational Center For Research Resources2004
- Effect Of Continuous Vs. Sequential Oral ContraceptionEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2002–2004
- Cooperative Multicenter Reproductive Medicine NetworkEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2000–2004
- Exercise On Insulin Tolerance In Women With PCOSNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
- Phenotyping Kindrids Of Familial Polycystic Ovary SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
- Phenotype And Genotype In Familial Polycystic Ovary SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
- Genotyping Families Of Women With Pcos--Polycystic Ovary SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
- Assessing Safety/Efficacy Of Troglitazone In Pcos--Polycystic Ovary SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
- Genetics Of Familial Polycystic Ovary SyndromeEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1996–2000
- Effects Of 3 Oral Contraceptives On Various Metabolic ParametersNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
- Bone Density In Women With Polycystic Ovary SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
- Insulin Action In The Polycystic Ovary SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- German
Hospital Affiliations
- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterHershey, Pennsylvania
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