Ruth Bunker Lathi MD

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Professor, OB/GYN - Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Stanford University Medical Center Director of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Program Program Director, REI fellowship

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725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304
Phone+1 650-497-8000
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Summary

Dr. Ruth Lathi is an Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist based in Stanford, CA, with sub-specialties in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine in 1996, then completed her residency at the Baylor College of Medicine. Her areas of expertise include reproductive and sexual endocrinology, endometriosis, infertility, ovulation induction, and reproductive genetics. She has multiple publications in reputed medical journals like Andrology, Human Genetics, and Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. She's spearheaded several clinical trials, including ones on endometrial receptivity, embryo transfers, and weight loss effects on recurrent pregnancy loss. Dr. Lathi is a recognized Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Education & Training

Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1996 - 2000
University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
TX State Medical License 1997 - 2001
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Clinical Trials

Efficacy Study of Preconception Treatment of an Asymptomatic Bacterial Infection in an Infertility Population Start of enrollment: 2011 Feb 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Efficacy of a Structured Weight Loss Program in Overweight Women With a History of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Start of enrollment: 2010 Dec 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Predicting Endometrial Receptivity for Optimal Reproductive Management Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 01
COMPLETED
Pregnancy and Developmental Outcomes After Transfer of Reportedly Aneuploid or Mosaic Embryos Start of enrollment: 2019 Apr 11
RECRUITING
NA
Natural Versus Programmed Frozen Embryo Transfer (NatPro) Start of enrollment: 2020 Sep 16
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
PHASE3
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Promises and pitfalls of preimplantation genetic testing for polygenic disorders: a narrative review.
Jaime A Roura-Monllor, Zachary Walker, Joel M Reynolds, Greysha Rivera-Cruz, Avner Hershlag
F&S Reviews. 2025-06-01
Use of medically assisted reproduction and the risk of multiple live births across sexual orientation groups-results from a national longitudinal cohort.
Brent Monseur, Tabor Hoatson, Kodiak R S Soled, Colleen A Reynolds, S Bryn Austin
Fertility and Sterility. 2025-03-19
Criteria for the fellowship match: are we using the right parameters?
Ruben Alvero, Ruth B Lathi
Fertility and Sterility. 2025-02-01

Press Mentions

Dr. Lora Shahine of Pacific NW Fertility: “Self Care”July 6th, 2021
Miscarriage Myths: 10 "Causes" That No Mom Should BelieveNovember 30th, 2018
Do You Know Each Other?February 23rd, 2017
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Grant Support

Trio Analysis of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Integrated Bioinformatics Genomics Study (TRIOS)STANFORD UNIVERSITY2021–2026
3/3- A randomized controlled trial of frozen embryo transfers performed in modified natural versus programmed cycles (NatPro)STANFORD UNIVERSITY2019–2025