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Office
670 Cherry Dr
Ste 202/204
Hershey, PA 17033Phone+1 800-233-4082- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- University of Southern California/LAC+USC 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 - 2024
- 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
- Best Methods in Reproductive Medicine Clinical Trials.Richard S Legro> ;Fertility and Sterility. 2024 Mar 29
- 1 citationsAntimüllerian hormone level predicts ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with clomiphene and metformin.Allison S Komorowski, Lydia Hughes, Prottusha Sarkar, David A Aaby, Ajay Kumar, Bhanu Kalra, Richard S Legro, Christina E Boots> ;Fertility and Sterility. 2024 Apr 1
- Moderate and increased physical activity is not detrimental to live birth rates among women with unexplained infertility and obesity.Wendy S Vitek, Fangbai Sun, Eden Cardozo, Kathleen M Hoeger, Karl R Hansen, Nanette Santoro, Heping Zhang, Richard S Legro> ;F&S Reports. 2023 Sep 1
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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
- Weight Loss May Not Aid Fertility Treatment in Obese WomenJanuary 27th, 2022
- Weight Loss May Not Affect Fertility Treatment SuccessJanuary 24th, 2022
- Weight Loss May Not Bring Fertility Benefits for Obese WomenJanuary 24th, 2022
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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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