Michael Anthony Thomas, MD

Title:


 Associate Professor and Division Director
  Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Address:(Academic)


 University of Cincinnati Medical Center
  (513) 558-6560
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Mail Location 526
  231 Albert Sabin Way
  Cincinnati, OH 45267-0526

Date Of Birth:


 December 5, 1958

Birthplace:


 Harvey, Illinois

Education:


 B.S. 1976-1980; Major: Radio-TV-Film Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois


 M.D. 1980-1984; University of Illinois College of Medicine Northwestern University
  Chicago, Illinois

Residency:


 1984-1988; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Wayne State University
  Detroit, Michigan

Fellowship:


 1988-1990 Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility University of Cincinnati
  College of Medicine Cincinnati, Ohio

Licensure:


  Ohio License No. 35-05-6711

  Kentucky License No. 33328

Board Certification:


  Obstetrics and Gynecology (Annual Recertification)

  Reproductive Endocrinology (Annual Recertification)

Employment:


  1980; ABC-TV Chicago, Illinois
   Production Assistant
   Documentary Unit
   "Murder by Fire" (Nominated for Chicago Emmy)
   "The Other Side of the Rainbow"


  1990-1997; Assistant Professor (Clinical)
   Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
   Cincinnati, OH


  1997-2003; Associate Professor (Clinical)
   Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
   Cincinnati, OH


  2003-2006; Associate Professor (Tenured)
   Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
   Cincinnati, OH


  1997-2001; Associate Director
   Reproductive Medicine Research (Clinical Trials Unit)
   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
   Cincinnati, OH


  1998-1999; Co-Director
   Center for Reproductive Health
   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
   Cincinnati, OH


  1999-2002; Director
   Center for Reproductive Health
   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
   Cincinnati, OH


  2000-2002; Co-Medical Director
   IVF program
   Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati


  2001; Division Director
   Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
   Cincinnati, OH


  2001; Fellowship Director
   Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
   Cincinnati, OH


  2001-; Director
   Reproductive Medicine Research
   University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
   Cincinnati, OH


  2004-2005; Associate Chairman for Clinical Affairs
   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
   Cincinnati, OH

  2006-; Professor (Tenured)
   Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
   Cincinnati, OH

Honors:


  1982-1984; President, Medical Class of 1984
    University of Illinois College of Medicine


  1982-1984; President, Chicago Medical Student Council
    University of Illinois College of Medicine


  1991; YMCA Black Achiever Award


  1992; Applause! Magazine Emerging Leader Award


  1992; Ad hoc Reviewer, Fertility and Sterility


  1994; Ad hoc Reviewer, American Journal of Ob/Gyn


  2004; Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of the National Medical Association


  1999; National Spokesperson, TUMS


  1999 - Present; Woodward and White's Best Doctors in America


  2000 - Present; Cincinnati Magazine's Best Doctors in Cincinnati


  2000; Examiner Oral Boards for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Subspecialty Examinations

Current Professional Societies:


 Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists


 Active Member, American Society of Reproductive Medicine


 Member, National Medical Association


 Member, Cincinnati Medical Association


 Member, Ohio State Medical Association


 Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics


 Association of Reproductive Health Professionals


 The Black Male Coalition of Greater Cincinnati, Inc

Elected Professional Societies:


 Member, Endocrine Society


 Member, Society for Gynecologic Investigation

Committees:


National:

 1995-1998; Membership Committee, American Society of Reproductive Medicine


 2002-2004; Resident Education Committee, Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists (SREI)


 2004; Board of Directors, Association for Reproductive Health Professionals


 2005; ASRM Patient Education Committee


 2005-2007; Chairperson, ASRM Contraceptive Special Interest Group


 2006; Chairperson, ASRM Patient Education Committee


 2006; ASRM Practice Committee


Local:


 1993-1996; Member, City of Cincinnati Cable Television Board


 2002-2005; Program Director, Cincinnati OB/GYN Society


Hospital:


 1990-1998; Surgical Case Review Committee, Children's Hospital Medical Center


 1993-1998; Gynecologic CQI Committee, Christ Hospital


College:


 1994; Minority Affairs Committee


 1999; Honors Committee


 1998; Ob/Gyn Chairman Search Committee


 1993-1995; Adjunct member, Admissions Committee


 2004; Alliance Physicians and Surgeons Board of Directors


 2005; Cancer Center Director Search Committee


 2005-2007; MFM Director Search Committee


Departmental:


 1994; Chairperson, Affirmative Action Committee


 1995; Resident Education Committee


 1999-2005; Chairperson, Grand Rounds Committee


 2001; Management Team Committee


 2002-2008; RPT Committee

Publications:


Abstracts:

Thomas MA, Rollstin J, Rensch R, Liu JH: Effectiveness of intrauterine insemination with washed semen on single and multiple infertility factors. The 45th Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society, San Francisco, CA. Abstract #P-112, 1989.


Thomas MA, Rebar RW, LaBarbera AR, Liu JH: Effects of human corticotropin releasing hormone (hCRH) on gonadotropin, ACTH and prolactin secretion in agonadal women. Abstract of the 37th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, St. Louis, MO. Abstract #386, 1990.


Thomas MA, Rebar RW, Pennington E, LaBarbera AR, Liu JH: Dose-response effects of Human corticotropin releasing hormone (hCRH) on pulsatile ACTH, cortisol and gonadotropins in agonadal women. 72nd Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, Atlanta, GA. Abstract #1363, 1990.


Rebar RW, Thomas MA, Chatterton R, Kim JG, Maurer S, Kazer R, Haan J, Liu JH: The effect of hypercortisolism in eumenorrheic women. 72nd Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, Atlanta, GA. Abstract #1362, 1990.


Thomas MA, Rebar RW, LaBarbera AR, Liu JH: Human corticotropin-releasing hormone (hCRH) does not affect gonadotropin secretion in estrogen-primed agonadal women. Abstracts of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation, San Antonio, TX. Abstract #231, 1991.


Liu JH, Thomas MA, Shiveley LB: Evidence for an opioidergic mechanism in the suppression of gonadotropin secretion during lactation in postpartum women. Abstracts of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, San Antonio, TX, 1991.


Thomas MA, Rebar RW, LaBarbera AR, Liu JH: Acute activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis alters gonadotropin secretion and opioidergic tone in agonadal women pretreated with gonadal steroids. Abstracts of the 74th Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, San Antonio, Texas, 1992.


Thomas MA, Liu JH, Rebar RW: Acute activation of the pituitary-adrenal (PA) axis enhances opioidergic tone but does not suppress LH secretion in eumenorrheic women in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Abstracts of the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Toronto, Canada, 1993.


Thomas MA, Oyelola O, Stein EA. The effect of levonorgestrel contraceptive implants on lipid metabolism and coagulation parameters. Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, Atlanta, GA, October, 1994.


Cedars MI, Thomas MA, Pennington E, Vradelis T, Liu JH. Characterization of the growth hormone (GH) axis and parameters of ovarian function during the pre-menopausal years. Abstracts of the 42nd Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation, Chicago, IL, 1995.


Lydic ML, Cedars MI, Thomas MA, Sportiello D, Rebar R, Liu JH. Simultaneous monitoring of menstrual cycles with urinary steroid metabolites and ultrasound. Abstracts of the 42nd Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation, Chicago, 1995.


Lydic ML, Liu JH, Thomas MA, Rebar R, Cedars MI. Success of donor IVF-ET in recipients with and without premature ovarian failure (POF). Abstracts of the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Seattle, WA, 1995.


Fossum GT, Thomas M, Wise R, Peterson CM, Nichols M, Sinofsky F, Pasquale S. Evaluation of a new instrument designed for the removal of Norplant capsules. Abstracts of the 44th Annual Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Denver, CO, 1996.


Flack MR, Kempfert N, Anderson FD, Mishell DR, Thomas MA, Williams RS, Rowan JP. Vaginal administration of contraceptive steroids reduces total steroid exposure with improved cycle control. Abstracts of the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Boston, MA, 1996.


Coen BL, Cedars MI, Thomas MA. The value of critical morphology in predicting IUI success. Abstracts of the 46th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, Indian Wells, CA, 1998.


Scheiber MD, Thomas MA, Liu JH, Cedars MI. Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with pulsatile GnRH for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Abstracts of the 54th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, San Francisco, CA, 1998.


Robins JC, Safriet D, Gelwicks E, Liu JH, Thomas MA. Estradiol response to hCG as a predictor of pregnancy outcome. Abstracts of the 47th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation, Chicago, IL, 2000.


Robins JC, Ach-Green J, Liu J, Awadalla S, Scheiber M, Thomas MA. Racial and economic demographics of couples seeking infertility treatment. Abstracts of the 56th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, San Diego, CA, 2000.


Robins JC, Liu JH, Thomas MA. Leptin as a predictor of IVF success. Abstracts of the 56th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, San Diego, CA, 2000.


Bell A, Robins J, Eckert J, Liu JH, Thomas MA. A comparison of the attitutes and motives of female and male gamete donors. Abstracts of the 50th Annual Meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chicago, IL, 2001.


Zinger M, Wiengand K, Petty S, Thomas MA. Symptomatic relief of primary dysmenorrhea with transdermal heat. Abstracts of the 48th Annual Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Toronto, ON, 2001.


Zinger M, Thomas MA, Liu JH. Vaginal sildenafil improves endometrium in Asherman's Syndrome. Abstracts of the 57th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Orlando, FL, 2001.


Zinger M, Liu JH, Husseinzadeh N, Thomas MA. Successful surrogate pregnancy following ovarian transposition, pelvic irradiation, and hysterectomy. Abstracts of the 49th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Los Angeles, CA, 2002.


Zinger M, Thomas MA, Liu JH. Estrogen priming after gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) suppression does not augment ovarian response to gonadotropin stimulation. Abstracts of the 49th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Los Angeles, CA, 2002.


Robb P, Patel A, Liu J, Robins J, Thomas M. The timing of hCG administration does not affect pregnancy rates in couples undergoing intrauterine insemination using clomiphene citrate. Abstracts of the 49th Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Los Angeles, CA, 2002.


Jain A, Lin JP, Robins JC, Williams DB, Eckert J, Thomas MA. The effect of multiple cycles in oocyte donors. Abstracts of the 59th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, San Antonio, TX, 2003.


Robb P, Robins JC, Thomas MA. The use of transdermal heat to relieve pain post-oocyte retrieval. Abstracts of the 59th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, San Antonio, TX, 2003.


McCormick BA, Liu JH, Gass ML, Thomas MA, Robins JC. Low dose conjugated estrogens do not affect cerebral blood flow. Abstracts of the 50th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation. Houston, TX, 2004.


Dennis S, Thomas MA, Williams DB, Robins JC. Embryo morphology score is predictive of day 3 implantation and pregnancy rates. Abstracts of the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. Philadelphia, PA, 2004.


Dahl SK, Robins JC, Soman RS, Fitzgerald K, Thomas MA, Williams DB. The effect of an environmental toxin, perfluorooctanoic acid, on cryoperserved-thawed human sperm. Abstracts of the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. Philadelphia, PA, 2004.


Detti L, Williams D, Robins J, Maxwell RA, Thomas MA. A comparison of three down regulation protocols for poor responders. Abstracts of the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. Philadelphia, PA, 2004.


Dennis S, Thomas MA, Williams DB, Robins SC. The successful management of difficult embryo transfers with a malleable stylet. Abstracts of the 51th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation. Los Angeles, CA, 2005.


Dahl SK, Garcia VG, Williams DB, Robins JC, Thomas MA. The effect of uterine positioning after embryo transfer on clinical pregnancy rates. Abstracts of the 51th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation. Los Angeles, CA, 2005.


Detti L, Mitwally MF, Kruger M, Diamond MP, Thomas MA. A high estradiol peak during ovulation induction in IVF cycles is related to a high miscarriage rate among women at risk for deceased ovarian response. Abstracts of the 51th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation. Los Angeles, CA, 2005.


Moghadam KK, Mazloomdoost D, Robins JC, Williams DB, McWilliams F, Thomas MA. Gynecologists and radiologists: An interchangeable role in hysterosalpingogram interpretation. Abstracts of the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. San Francisco, CA. 2005.


McCormick BA, Robins JC, Thomas MA, Aubuchon M. Obesity has minimal effects on ART outcomes. Abstracts of the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation. Toronto, CN, 2006


Haddad G, Paupoo AAV, Robins JC, Williams DW, Thomas MA. Relationship of endometrial thickness and pregnancy outcome during ovulation induction cycles with clomiphene citrate in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Abstracts of the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation. Toronto, CN, 2006


McCormick BA, Wilburn R, Thomas MA, Aubuchon M, Maxwell R, Williams DB. Endometrial stripe and body mass index are independent predictors of endometrial hyperplasia in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Abstracts of the 62th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. New Orleans, LA, 2006.


Dahl SK, Cannon S, Maxwell RA, Robins JC, Williams DB, Thomas MA. Follicle curetting at the time of egg retrieval increases the number of oocytes retrieved. Abstracts of the 62th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. New Orleans, LA, 2006.


Aubuchon M, Paul JA, Laughbaum N, Lambert V, Garland S, Thomas MA. An intensive diet and exercise program improved anthropometric, nutritional, fitness, and reproductive outcomes in PCOS patients. Abstracts of the 62th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. New Orleans, LA, 2006.


McCormick BA, Heidi MA, Thomas MA, Robins JC, Aubuchon, M, Williams DB. Is there a benefit of freezing at the blastocyst stage compared to the pronuclear stage for frozen embryo transfer cycle? Abstracts of the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation. Reno, NV, 2007.


Gaddad GF, Jodicke C, Thomas MA, Aubuchon M. Safety profile of rosiglitazone during the first trimester of pregnancy. Abstracts of the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation. Reno, NV, 2007.


Montville CP, Khabbaz M, Maxwell R, Aubuchon M, Williams DB, Thomas MA. Vaginal progesterone for luteal phase support increases pregnancy rates in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome using letrozole for ovulation induction. Abstracts of the 54rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation. San Diego, CA, 2008

Chapters and non-peer reviewed articles:

Thomas MA, Rebar RW: Collected letters. Substitutions for Enovid drug series. Vaginal vs. abdominal delivery of term twin pregnancy with ROM. International Correspondence Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 30(1): January, 1989.


Thomas MA, Rebar RW: Climacteric controversies. Treating women with complications to ERT. Menopause Management 2(2): Summer, 1989.


Thomas MA, Rebar RW: The endocrinology of normal and abnormal female puberty. Current Opinions in Obstetrics and Gynecology 1:259-265, 1989.


Rebar RW, Thomas MA, Myatt L: Fertilization, Pregnancy and Lactation. In Gill G (ed), Best and Taylor's Physiological Basis of Medical Practice. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, MD. 1990.


Rebar RW, Thomas MA: Methods of treatment of progestins. In Korenman SG (ed), THE MENOPAUSE: Biological and Clinical Consequences of Ovarian Failure: Evaluation and Management. Serono Symposium, Norwell, MA. 1990.


Rebar RW, Thomas MA, Gass MLS, Liu JH: Problems of hormone therapy--evaluations, follow-up, complications. In Korenman SG (ed), THE MENOPAUSE: Biological and Clinical Consequences of Ovarian Failure: Evaluation and Management. Serono Symposium, Norwell, MA. 1990.


Thomas MA, Rebar RW: The endocrinology of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2:831-836, 1990.


Thomas MA: Fertility Control and Contraception. Gynecology & Obstetrics, A Longitudinal Approach. Chapter III:185-207, 1993.


Thomas MA, Rebar RW: Delayed puberty in girls and primary amenorrhea. Current Therapy in Endocrinology and Metabolism, 1994.


Thomas MA, Rebar RW: Delayed puberty in girls and primary amenorrhea. Current Therapy in Endocrinology and Metabolism, 1997.


Alvir JMJ, Endicott J, Linden A, Thomas MA, Thys-Jacobs S, Zimmerman R. The Premenstrual Syndrome Challenge: Is it a disease? What is the best course of treatment? Medical Crossfire, March 2000.


Thomas MA. Ovulation Induction. Principles and Practice of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Third Edition, 2001.


Thomas MA. Contraception. Conn's Current Therapy, pp. 1123-8, 2001.


Thomas MA. Postcoital Contraception. Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynecology, March 2001.


Thomas MA. Long-acting contraceptives. The Endocrinologist 11:131-6, 2001.


Zinger M, Thomas MA. Levonorgestrel containing IUDs. Contemporary Obstetrics and Gynecology 46:35-41, 2001.


Thomas MA, Gass, ML, Williams DB, Robins JC, Scheiber M. Alternative Therapy for Menopause. Why, When, and How? Medical Crossfire, September 2002.


Thomas MA. Calcium requirements in women. OBG Management (supplement), December 2002.


Boyd-Bragadeste K, Cheney B, Davis A, Plumbo M, Sunyecz J, Thomas M. Postpartum Counseling: A Quick Reference Guide for Clinicians. Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 2003.


Stantos G, Canalis E, Kessel B, Lakhanpal S, Thomas MA. The Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis and Bone Health. Medical Crossfire, January 2004.


Low Dog T, Nieves JW, Sunyecz JA, Thomas MA, Salgo PL. Managing Menopausal Symptoms in the Wake of the WHI: The Roles of Black Cohash and Calcium. Medical Crossfire, March 2004.


Bachmann GA, Heaney RP, Sunyecz JA, Thomas MA, Salgo PL. The Surgeon General's Report on Bone Health: Applications for the Clinician. Medical Crossfire, March 2005.


Moghadam K, Thomas MA. Chronic Anovulation. In Cedars MI (ed), Infertility (Practical Pathways in Ob/Gyn Series). McGraw Hill, New York, 2005


Haddad G, Thomas MA. Hyperprolactinemia. In Lewis V (ed), Handbook of Reproductive Endocrinology. 2007.


Shulman LP, Bateman LH, Creinin MD, Cullins VE, Doyle LL, Murphy P, Rodriguez P, Spear SJ, Stewart FH, Thomas MA, Westhoff CL, Worthington S. Surrogate markers, emboldened and boxed warnings, and an expanding culture of misinformation: Evidence based clinical science should guide FDA decision making about product labeling. Contraception 73:440-42, 2006.


Thomas MA, Shields W. Leadership and diversity: a call for new directions in reproductive health education and practice. Contraception 75:163-65, 2007.


Thomas MA. Management of BTB with continuous OC's. J Reprod Med, 2007 (in press)

Peer-reviewed articles:

Ginsburg KA, Quereshi F, Thomas M, Snowman B: Intramural ectopic pregnancy implanting in adenomyosis. Fertil Steril 51: 354-356, 1989.


Thomas MA, Gass MLS, Scott MC, Liu JH: Multiple therapies for vaginal bleeding secondary to large uterine myomas. Int J Gynecol Obstet 36:239-241, 1991.


Thomas MA, Rebar RW, LaBarbera AW, Pennington EJ, Liu JH: Dose-response effects of exogenous pulsatile human corticotropin-releasing hormone on ACTH, cortisol and gonadotropin concentrations in agonadal women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 72:1249-1254, 1991.


Lydic ML, Liu JH, Rebar RW, Thomas MA, Cedars MI: Success of donor oocyte in in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer in recipients with and without premature ovarian failure. Fertil Steril 65:98-102, 1996.


DeHoop TA, Mira J, Thomas MA: Endosalpingiosis and chronic pelvic pain. J Reprod Med 42:613-616, 1997.


Thomas MA, Kessel B, Miles T, Owens OM, Montgomery-Rice V, Romaguera J, Shulman L, Thornton KL, Maclin V, Walton EW, Rebar RW. Compliance with hormone replacement therapy in minority or diverse populations: Strategies to encourage long-term compliance: A consensus opinion. Clinical Journal of Women's Health, 1:46-52, 2000.


Ach Green J, Robins J, Thomas MA. Racial and economic demographics of couples seeking infertility treatment. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 184:1080-2, 2001.


Zinger M, Liu JH, Husseinzadeh N, Thomas MA. Successful surrogate pregnancy following ovarian transposition, pelvic irradiation, and hysterectomy. J Reprod Med, 49:573-4, 2004.


Robins JC, Srivastiva R, Mershon JL, Thomas MA. Association of leptin with poor ovarian stimulation during in vitro fertilization. J Reprod Med 50:356-60, 2005


Robb PA, Robins JC, Thomas MA. The timing of hCG administration does not affect pregnancy rates in couples undergoing intrauterine insemination using clomiphene citrate. J Natl Med Assoc, 96:1431-33, 2004.


Jain A, Robins JC, Williams DB, Thomas MA. The effect of multiple cycles in ooctye donors. Am J Obstet Gynecol 192:1382-4, 2005


Maseelall P, Robins JC, Williams DB, Thomas MA. Stabilization and regression of a recurrent desmoid tumor with the antiestrogen toremifene. Fertil Steril 84:509, 2005 (full text online)


Moghadam KK, Nett R, Robins JC, Thomas MA, Awadalla SG, Scheiber MD, Williams DB. The motility of epididymal or testicular spermatozoa does not directly impact IVF/ICSI pregnancy outcomes. J Andrology 26:619-23, 2005


Detti L, Williams DB, Robins JC, Maxwell R, Thomas MA. A comparison of three down regulation approaches for poor responders. Fertil Steril 84:1401-05, 2005


Thomas M, Wiseman SM. Calcium supplementation during pregnancy and lactation: Effects on the mother and fetus. Am J Obstet Gynecol 194:937-45, 2006


Dennis S, Thomas MA, Williams DB, Robins JC. Embryo morphology score is predictive of day 3 implantation and pregnancy rates. J Assist Reprod Genet 23:171-15, 2006


Robb PR, Robins JC, Thomas MA, Williams DB. Trizygotic quintuplet pregnancy following embryo splitting in an oocyte donation cycle. J Assist Reprod Genet 23:157-60, 2006


Zinger M, Thomas MA, Liu JL. Successful use of vaginal sildenafil (Viagra) in two infertility patients with Asherman's Syndrome. J Women's Health 15:442-24, 2006


Creinin MD, Schlaff W, Archer DF, Wan L, Frezieres R, Thomas M, , Rosenberg M, Higgins J. Progesterone receptor modulator for emergency contraception: a randomized clinical trial. Obstet Gynecol 108:1089-97, 2006. (2006 ACOG/Roy Pitkin Award)


Dahl SK, Robins JC, Soman RS, Fitzgerald K, Thomas MA, Williams DB. The effect of an environmental toxin, perfluorooctanoic acid, on cryoperserved-thawed human sperm. International Journal of Andrology (submitted).


Haddad GF, Saguan DA, Maxwell R, Thomas MA. Intramuscular route of progesterone administration increases pregnancy rates during non-downregulated frozen embryo transfer cycles. J Assist Reprod Genet 2007; 24:467-70


Barnhart KT, Rosenberg MJ, MacKay HT, Blithe DL, Higgins J, Walsh T, Wan L, Thomas M, Creinin MD, Westhoff C, Schlaff W, Archer DF, Ayers C, Kaunitz A, Das S, Moench TR. Contraceptive efficacy of a novel spermicidal microbicide used with a diaphragm: A randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol 2007;110:577-586.


Jackson J, Evans ML, Moore DH, Liu JH, Thomas MA, Rebar RW, Pennington E, Cedars MI. Luteal phase estrogen is decreased regularly cycling older women compared to a referenced population of older women. Menopause (accepted, in press)


McCormick B, Thomas M, Maxwell R, Williams D, Aubuchon M. Effects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome on in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer outcomes are influenced by body mass index. Fert Steril (accepted)


Dahl SK, Cannon S, Aubuchon M, Williams DB, Robins J, Thomas MA. Follicle curetting at the time of egg retrieval increases the number of oocytes retrieved. Fertil Steril (submitted)


Aubuchon M, Paul JA, Laughbaum N, Lambert V, Garland S, Thomas MA. An intensive diet and exercise program improved anthropometric, nutritional, fitness, and reproductive outcomes in PCOS patients. Fert Steril (submitted)


Dahl SK, Thomas MA, Williams DB, Robins JC. Maternal virilization due to luteoma associated with delayed lactation. Fert Stert (accepted)


Dennis S, Thomas MA, Williams DB, Robins SC. The successful management of difficult embryo transfers with a malleable stylet. (in prep)


Dahl SK, Garcia VG, Williams DB, Robins JC, Thomas MA. The effect of uterine positioning after embryo transfer on clinical pregnancy rates. (submitted)


Moghadam KK, Mazloomdoost D, Robins JC, Williams DB, McWilliams F, Thomas MA. Gynecologists and radiologists: An interchangeable role in hysterosalpingogram interpretation. Fertil Steril (submitted)

Grants and contracts:

Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). Master Agreement for Clinical Network for Contraceptive Network. MAA-NICHD-CD 95-02. Five year contract awarded May 1996 for contraceptive research. Various projects. (Dr. Thomas became PI in 2000)


Thomas MA (Co-Investigator). Aids Clinical Trials Group (ACTU). NIH A125897. 1990-2001. 2000 budget $1,325,747 (4.46% effort).


Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). Family Health International Condom Study. Project 2229-4. 1999-2000 Total Budget $162,071 (12% effort).

Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). Spermicide. NIH N01HD 83287. 1998-99 Total Budget $116,015 (20% effort).


Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). Emergency Contraception. NIH N01HD 93297. 1999-2001 Total Budget $318,227 (10% effort).


Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). BufferGel Spermicide. NICHD-2000-16. 2001-2003 Total Budget $408,523 (15% effort).


Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). Emergency Contraception Extension. NIH N01HD 93297-Ex. 2001-2002 Total Budget 125,000. (15% effort).


Thomas MA (Co-Investigator). Women's Health Initiative. (Served as Co-Investigator from 2001-2002)


Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). Acidform Gel Spermicide. CONRAD 2002-2004 Total Budget $80,000 (12% Effort)


Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). BufferGel Spermicide - Extension I. NICHD-2000-16 - Ext. 2003-2004 Total Additional Budget $109,000 (15% Effort)


Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). BufferGel Spermicide - Extension II. NICHD-2000-16 - Ext. 2004-2005 Total Additional Budget $102,880 (15% Effort)


Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). NICHD Contract Contraceptive Clinical Trials Network (Female Contraceptive Trials Topic) NICHD-HHSN27500001. 2004-2011. Total Budget $176,447 ( 5% Effort) (annual option)


Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). Female Contraceptive Trial: A Randomized Controlled Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Acceptability of C31G. NICHD Task Order HHSN27500002. 2004-2007 Total Budget $675,035 (15% Effort)


Thomas MA (Principal Investigator). Open label trial on the efficacy, cycle control, and safety of a contraceptive vaginal ring delivering a daily dose of nestorone and ethyinyl estradiol. NICHD Task order HHSN27500003. 2006-2009 Total Budget $626,667 (15% Effort)

Invited Lectures (last 6 years):

Secondary Amenorrhea. Endocrine Society. June 2001


Contraceptive Management. Endocrine Society. June 2001


Innovations in Contraception. Wright State University Department of Ob/Gyn. October 2001


Secondary Amenorrhea. Endocrine Society. June 2002


Innovations in Contraception. National Medical Association. August 2002


Career Opportunities in Obstetrics and Gynecology. National Medical Association. August 2002


Pills, IUDs, and Patches…Oh, My! American Society of Reproductive Medicine. October 2002


Contraceptives in REI Practice. American Society of Reproductive Medicine. October 2002


Contraception Workshop. American Society of Reproductive Medicine. October 2002


Innovations in Contraception. University of North Carolina Department of Ob/Gyn. May 2003


Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Children's Hospital Medical Center Division of Genetics. June 2003


Advances in Contraceptive and Hormonal Therapy. National Medical Society. August 2003


PMS: Diagnosis and Treatment. Case Western Reserve University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. April 2004.


Intrauterine Devices. University of Kentucky Department of Ob/Gyn. May 2004.


Oral Contraception. Northwestern University Department of Ob/Gyn. June 2004.


A Division Director's View. SREI Fellow's Retreat, Park City, UT. August 2004.


Understanding Sterilization Options. Roundtable Luncheon. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2004.


Contraceptives in REI Practice. Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds. Meharry Medical Center. Nashville, TN. January 2005


Minorities in Reproductive Endocrinology. SREI Fellow's Retreat. Park City, UT. August 2005.


Noncontraceptive Uses of Contraceptives. Roundtable Luncheon. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2005


Implanon. Contraceptive Symposia. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2005


Issues in Women's Health. Executive Women's International. Cincinnati, OH October 2005


Innovations in Contraception. Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds. University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Cincinnati, OH. November 2005


Update on Vasectomy. Postgraduate Course. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2006


Condoms. Postgraduate Course. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2006


Modern Contraception Update. Keynote Speech. National Medical Association. July 2007

Fellows Trained:

As Faculty Member:

Cynthia Cites, M.D.
Professor
Division and Fellowship Director
University of Alabama, Birmingham

Deborah Sportiello, M.D.
Milwaukee, WI
Private Practice

Minoos Hosseinzadeh, M.D.
Boston, MA
Private Practice

Michael Lydic, M.D.
Assistant Professor
SUNY Stoneybrook

Dan Levine, M.D.
Private Practice
New York City, NY

Mark Nixon, M.D.
Private Practice
California

Michael Scheiber, M.D.
Cincinnati, OH
Private Practice

Willie Zoma, M.D.
Assistant Professor
University of Texas, Galveston

Jared Robins, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Brown Universtiy

As Division Director:

Michael Zinger, M.D.
Chicago, IL
Private Practice
Thesis:Prolactin Receptor Expression in Breast Cancer Cells
Mentor:Nira Ben-Jonathan, Ph.D.

James Lin, M.D.
Irvine, CA
Private Practice
Thesis:FSH Receptor Mutations
Mentor:Andrew LaBarbera, Ph.D.

Paul Robb, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Thesis:Serotonin Receptor Expression in Breast Cancer Cells
Mentor:Nelson Horseman, Ph.D.

Kenneth Moghadam, M.D.
Private Practice
Instructor, Indiana University
Thesis:Cannabinoid Expression in Endometrium
Mentor:Stuart Handwerger, M.D.

Stephanie Dahl, M.D.
Assistant Professor
University of North Dakota Medical Center
SREI/University of Pennsylvania T-32 Training Grant Recipient
Thesis:Effect of Progesterone and Opioids on the GnRH Receptor in the Human Brain Tissue
Mentor:Michael Lehman, Ph.D.

Ghassan Haddad, M.D.
Private Practice
Houston, TX
Thesis:The effect of GLUT-1 during fetal programming.
Mentor:Anil Menon, Ph.D.

Betsy McCormick, M.D.
Current
Thesis:Interaction of Serotonin between the Breast and Brain.
Mentor:Nelson Horseman, Ph.D.

Christopher Montville, M.D.
Current
Thesis:Androgen Receptor Action in Prostate Cancer.
Mentor:Karen Knudsen, Ph.D.

Krystene Boyle, M.D.
Current
Thesis:The effect of cytokines on BRCA-1 expression in breast cancer.
Mentor:Peter Stambrook, Ph.D.

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