Department of OB/Gyn Josef Blankstein, M.D. Chairman Phone: 773-257-6459 Fax: 773-257-6359 E-mail: blajo@sinai.org LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
1. J. Blankstein, B. Lunenfeld, S. Mashiach. Introduction of Ovulation and In Vitro Fertilization. Year Book Medical Publishers, 1986.
1. H. Zakut, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein, D.M. Serr. Observations of effect of analgesic drugs on mother and fetus: Comparison between systemic and local drugs application during labor. Eds. A. Marcus Klinberg, Armand Abramovici and Juan Chemke In: Drug and Fetal Development, pp. 367-375, 1972. 2. V. Rand, H. Zakut, J. Blankstein, S. Mashiach, D. Michaeli. Cephaloridine in pregnant women (Transfer to amniotic fluid), Eds. K. George Daikos, Hellenic Society for Chemotherapy In: Progress in Chemotherapy, pp. 558-562, 1974. 3. H. Zakut, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein. Maternal and fetal response to rapid glucose loading in pregnancy In: AContemporary topics; The Study of Diabetic and Metabolic Endocrinology@. Ed. By E. Shafrir, p. 106, Academic Press Inc., N.Y., 1975. 4. R. Homburg, B. Lunenfeld, M. Snyder, V. Insler, D. M. Serr. Multiple pregnancy following gonadotropin therapy. Eds. J. Cortes Prieto and K. Semn, Madrid, Spain; pp. 283-287, 1976. 5. B. Lunenfeld, R. Weissenberg, J. Blankstein. A hypothesis on the factor that many influence the initiation of meiosis in ovarian follicular development and function. Eds. A.R. Midgley and W.A. Sadler, Raven Press New York, pp. 395-399, 1979. 6. B. Lunenfeld, Z. Kraiem, J. Blankstein. Algorithmic schemes for the diagnosis and treatment Eds. Voaker and DeMaubeuge. Published by Massion Publishing Company, USA pp. 113-133, 1979. 7. B. Lunenfeld, D.M. Serr, S. Mashiach, G. Oelsner, J. Blankstein, Z. Ben-Rafael, D. Tikotzky, M. Snyder. Therapy with Gonadotropins. Where are we today? Analysis of 2,890 menotropin treatment cycles in 914 patients . In: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility. Eds. V. Insler and G. Bettendorf. Elsevier North-Holland, pp. 27-30, 1981. 8. B. Lunenfeld, A. Eshkol, D. Titkotzky, D.M. Serr, S. Mashiach, G. Oelsner, J. Blankstein, J. Dor, Y. Frenkel, Z. Ben-Rafael, Z. Snyder. HMG/HCG Therapy of Anovulation. In Hormonal Factors in Fertility. Infertility and Contraception. Proc. Of the Xth Meeting of the Internet. Study Group for Steriod Hormones. Eds. H. J. Van der Molen, A. Klopper, B. Lunenfeld, M. Neves Castro, F. Sciarra, A. Vermeulen. Excerpta Medica, Amsterdam Oxford, Princeton, pp. 2159-2174, 1982. 9. B. Lunenfeld, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein. Induction of ovulation with gonadotrophins. In: Sherman: Clinical Reproductive Endocrinology. Eds. Churchill Livingston, 1986. 10. J. Blankstein , B. Lunenfeld. Induction of ovulation with GnRH. In: Textbook of Infertility. Eds. Insler and Lunenfeld. Eds. Churchill Livingston, 1986. 11. B. Lunenfeld, S. Bloom, J. Blankstein. Results of HMG/HCG of ovulation induction. In: Induction et stimulation ode I=ovulation. Corrdinateurs J. Buvat. J. Bringer, Doin editeurs - Paris. Pp. 95-104, 1986. 12. J. Blankstein, S. Bloom, B. Lunenfeld. Hyperstimulation. In: Ovulation Induction and Stimulation. Coordinateurs J. Buvat, J. Bringer, Doin Editeurs - Paris. Pp. 163-171, 1986. 13. B. Lunenfeld, D. Vardimon, J. Blankstein. Induction of ovulation with GnRH. Progress of Infertility. Edited by: S.J. Behrman, R.W. Kistner and G.W. Patton. Littel, Brown and Company. Boston/Toronto. Pp. 513-539, 1988. 14. J. Blankstein. Use of clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction, In ovulation Induction. Edited by R. Collins, Springer Verlag, 1990. 15. J. Blankstein, M.M. Quigley. Anovulation. In Taylor B. Robert: Difficult Medical Management. Eds. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA, 1991. 16. J. Blankstein. Prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation: The role of ultrasound and endocrine monitoring. In Ovulation Induction. Basic Sciences and Clinical Advances. Ed. By Marco Filicori. Elsevier Science Publishers, B.V. 1994. 17. Kilic G., Blankstein J. Menopause Treatment and Cancer. Editor Prof Turgay Atasu. Postmenopausal Estrogen Synthesis and Aromates, 2001, Publisher Nobel p151-176.
1. B. Lunenfeld, J. Blankstein. Infertility Management Tutor Simulator. (Five diskette clinical simulations of 11 patients).
1. D.M. Serr, H. Zakut, J. Blankstein, S. Mashiach. The use of Scopolamin - Butyl - Bromide (Scopbutan) in Labor: Its Influence Upon the Duration of Labor. (Harefuah, 87:201-204, 1974. 2. S. Mashiach, H. Zakut, J. Blankstein, D. M. Serr. Fetal Response to Maternal Intravenous Glucose Load in Normal and Pathological Pregnancy and Labor. Harefuah, 87:201-205, 1974. 3. M. Hack, J. Jaffe, J. Blankstein, B. Goldman, MN. Brish. Familial Aggregation in Bilateral Renal Agenesis. Clinical Genetics, 5:173-187, 1974. 4. H. Zakut, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein, D.M. Serr. Maternal and Fetal Response to Rapid Glucose Loading in Pregnancy and Labor. Isr. J. Med. Sci., 11:632-637, 1975. 5. S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein, M. Stern, D.M. Serr. The Determination of Fetal Age and Growth Rate by Ultrasonography. Harefuah, 88:499-502, 1975. 6. S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein, M. Stern, D.M. Serr. Ultrasonic Localization of Placenta. Harefuah, 90:256-260, 1976. 7. H. Zakut, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein, D.M. Serr. Tubal Pregnancy at Term. Harefuah, 91:240-241, 1976. 8. B. Goldman, S. Mashiach, D.M. Serr, J. Blankstein, R. Shaki, R. Shaki, R. Navon, B. Paden. Nine Years Experience in Prenatal Diagnosis of Genetic Disorders in 895 High Risk Cases. Brit. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 83:808-815, 1977. 9. J. Blankstein, S. Mashiach, B. Goldman, R. Shaki, D.M. Serr. The Outcome of 985 Pregnancies Following Amniocentesis for Genetic Counseling. Harefuah, 94:78-81, 1978. 10. B. Goldman, S. Mashiach, D.M. Serr, J. Blankstein, R. Shaki, R. Navon, B. Padeh. Acceptance of Amniocentesis Growing for Genetic Counseling. Modern Medicine, June 1978, p. 153. 11. G. Oelsner, D.M. Serr, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein, M. Snyder, B. Lunenfeld. The Study of Induction of Ovulation With Menotropins: Analysis of Results of 1,897 Treatment Cycles. Fertility and Sterility 30:538-544, 1978. 11a. G. Oelsner, D.M. Serr, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein, M. Sneider, B. Lunenfeld. The Study of Induction of Ovulation with Menotropins: Analysis of Results of 1,897 Treatment Cycles. Year Book of Obstetrics and Gynecology; 1980 p. 413. Year Book Medical Publisher, Inc. Chicago-London. 12. J. Blankstein, Z. Kraiem, S. Mashiach, D. Kampf, B. Lunenfeld. Effects of Dexamethasone Administration on Amniotic Fluid Cortisol Levels. Isr. J. Med. Sci., 15 (11): 945, 1979. 13. J. Blankstein, F.I. Reyes, J. Winter, C. Faiman. Failure of Naloxone to Alter Growth Hormone and Prolactin Levels in Acromegalic and in Hyperprolactinaemic Patients. Clin. Endocranial. (Oxf.) 11(5):475-479, 1979. 14. J. Blankstein, C. Faiman, F.I. Reyes, M.C. Schroeder, J.S. Winter. Adult Onset Familial Adrenal 21-hydroxylase Deficiency. Am. J. Med. 68:441-448, 1980. 15. J. Blankstein, F.I. Reyes, J.S. Winter, C. Faiman. Effect of Naloxone Upon Prolactin and Cortisol in Normal Women. Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 164(3) 363-365, 1980. 16. J. Blankstein, K. Fujieda, F.I. Reyes, C. Faiman, J.S. Winter. Cortisol, 11-Desoxycortisol and 21-Desoxycortisol Concentrations in Amniotic Fluid During ormal Pregnancy. Am. J. Obstet. And Gynecol. 137(7):781-784, 1980. 17. K. Fujieda, F.I. Reyes, J. Blankstein, C. Faiman. Pituitary Adrenal Function in Women Treated with Low Doses of Prednisone. Am. J. Obstet. And Gynecol. 137(8):962-965, 1980. 17a. K. Fujieda, F.I. Reyes, J. Blankstein, C. Faiman. Pituitary Adrenal Functions in Women Treated with Low Doses of Prednisone. Year Book of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1982 pp. 388-389. Year Book Publishers, Inc. Chicago-London. 18. J. Blankstein, K. Fujieda, F.I. Reyes, C. Faiman and J.S. Winter. Aldosterone and Corticosterone in Amniotic Fluid During Various Stages of Pregnancy. Steroids, 36(2):161- 165, 1980. 19. B. Lunenfeld, D. Farin, D.M. Serr, S. Mashiach, G. Oelsner and J. Blankstein. Catamnestic Studies in 700 Women Following HMG/HCG Treatment. Acta Endocranial. 94:170-172, 1980. 20. Z. Ben-Rafael, J. Blankstein, S. Mashiach, H.J.A. Carp, J. Shalev, D.M. Serr. An Unexpected High rate of Ectopic Pregnancy Following the Induction of Ovulation with Human Pituitary and Chorionic Gonadotrophin. Brit. J. Obstet. And Gynecol., 88:955, 1981. 21. H. Zakut, J. Blankstein, J. Kramer, S. Mashiach. The Outcome of Pregnancy Following Abdominal Surgery During Pregnancy. Clin. Expr. Obstet. Gynecol. 8(8):45-49, 1981. 22. J. Blankstein, F.I. Reyes, J.S.D. Winter, C. Faiman. Endorphines and the Regulation of Human Menstrual Cycle. Clin. Endocranial., 14:287-294, 1981. 22a. J. Blankstein, F.I. Reyes, J.S.D. Winter, C. Faiman. Endorphines and the Regulation of Human Menstrual Cycle. Year Book of Obstetrics and Gynecology., 1982, p. 372. Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc. Chicago-London. 23. D. Farine, S. Mashiach, Z. Ben Rafael, G. Oelsner, J.Blankstein, B. Lunenfeld, D.M. Serr. Retrospective Evaluation of Human Menopausal Gonadotropin and Human Chorionic Gonadotrtopin Induction of Ovulation in Galactorrheic and Hyperprolactinaemic Women. Fertility and Sterility, 38(187-189), 1982. 24. Z. Ben-Rafael, J. Dor, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein, B. Lunenfeld, D.M. Serr. Abortion Rate in Pregnancies Following Ovulation Induced by Human Menopausal Gonadotropin Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. Fertility and Sterility 39: No.2, 157-161, 1983. 24a. Z. Ben-Rafael, J. Dor, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein, B. Lunenfeld, D.M. Serr. Abortion Rate in Pregnancies Following Ovulation Induced by Human Menopausal Gonadotropin Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. Obstet. Gynecol. Survey 578-579, 1983. 25. Z. Ben-Rafael, J. Blankstein, J. Sack, B. Lunenfeld, G. Oelsner, D.M. Serr, S. Mashiach. Menarche and Puberty in Daughters Born to Amenorrheic Women. Jama 250:3202-32-4, 1983. 26. Z. Ben-Rafael, J. Blankstein, B.M. Katzenelson, S. Mashiach, J. Shalev, D.M. Serr and B. Goldman. The Safety of Midtrimester Amniocenteses. Ten year experience. Harefuah, 104:1-4, 1983. 27. R.E. Gosselin, J. Blankstein, D.D. William, W.C. Hobson, G.B. Hobson, F.I. Reyes, Jeremy S.D. Winter and C. Faiman. Effects of Naloxone and Encephalon Analog on Serum Prolactin, Endocrinology, 112:6, 2168-2173, 1983. 28. D. Farine, S. Mashiach, Z. Ben-Rafael, G. Oelsner, J. Blankstein, B. Lunenfeld, D.M. Serr. Evaluacion Retrospectiva de las gonadotropins menopausicas humanas y la inducion por gonadotropina cronica de la ovulacion en mujeres galactorreicas e hiperprolactinemicas. Revista Gine-Dips, XIV No. 10, 6034-607, 1983. 29. I. Cohen, J. Blankstein, G. Oelsner, B. Lunenfeld, M. Berezin. An Unusual Course of Prolactinoma During Two Consecutive Pregnancies. Europ. Obstet. Gynec. Reprod. Biol.18:81-84, 1984. 30. B. Lunenfeld, J. Blankstein. The Infertile Couple. Med. International, 2:509-512, 1984. 31. Z. Ben-Rafael, J. Blankstein, S. Mashiach. BBT chart in Aid Pregnancy Cycles Letter. Fertil. Steril. Vol. 41, 328, 1984. 32. I. Cohen, B. Lunenfeld, J. Blankstein. Reassessment of Treatment with Gonadotropic Releasing Hormone. Harefuah 107:46-48, 1984. 33. Z. Ben-Rafael, J.J. Carp, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein, D.M. Serr. The Clinical Features and Incidence of Concurrent Intra and Extra Uterine Pregnancies. Acta Europ. Fertil. 16, 3:199-202, 1985. 34. Z. Ben-Rafael, A. Matalon, J. Blankstein, D.M. Serr, B. Lunenfeld, S. Mashiach. Male to Female Ratio Following Gonadotropin-induced Ovulation. Fertility-Sterility, Vol. 45, 1:36-40, 1986. 35. B. Lunenfeld, J. Blankstein, E. Ron and D. Serr. Short and Long Term Survey of Patients Treated with HMG/HCG and Follow-up of Offspring. Proceedings of the First International Congress on Gynecological Endocrinology, Vol 55 1-7. 1986. 36. O. Saden, J. Blankstein, S. Bloom, Y. Frankel, J. Menczer and S. Mashiach. Ovarian Hyper stimulation Syndrome, Letter. SAMJ, Vol. 69, 11:668a. 1986. 37. D. Lewinthal, A. Furman, J. Blankstein, B. Corenblum, J. Shalev, B. Lunenfeld. Subtle Abnormalities in Follicular Development and Hormonal Profile in Women with Unexplained Infertility. Fert. Steril. 46:833-839, 1986. 38. B. Lunenfeld, J. Blankstein and A. Shadmi. Follicle Stimulating Hormone Biosynthesis and Phynology. In: Actualities Gynecologique 26:7-18, 1986. 39. B. Lunenfeld, J. Blankstein, S. Kotev-Emet, E. Kokia, A. Geier. Drugs Used in Ovulation Induction. Safety of Patient and Offspring. Human Reproduction 1:435-439, 1986. 40. J. Shalev, T. Saadon, S. Mashiach, D.M. Serr, J. Blankstein. Menotropins and Sonography, Letter. Fert. Steril. 46:155-157, 1986. 41. J. Blankstein, J. Shalev, T. Saadon, E. Kokia, J. Rabinovici, C. Pariente, B. Lunenfeld, D.M. Serr, S. Mashiach. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: Prediction by Number and Size of Preovulatory Ovarian Follicles. Fert. Steril.1987 Apr;47(4):597-602 42. A. Geier, B. Lunenfeld, C. Pariente, S. Koter-Emeth, A. Shadmi, E. Kokia and J. Blankstein. Estrogen Receptor Binding Material in Blood of Patients Following Clomiphene Citrate Administration: Determination by a Radioreceptor Assay. Fert. Steril. 47(5):778-84, May 1987. 43. A. Shadmi, B. Lunenfeld, C. Bahari, E. Kokia, C. Pariente, J. Blankstein. Abolishment of the Positive Feedback Mechanism: A Criterion for Temporary Medical Hypophysectomy by LH-RH Agonist.Gynecol. Endocranial. 1:27-37, 1987. 44. A. Geier, J. Blankstein, E. Kokia, C. Pariente, B. Lunenfeld. Absence of Clomiphene and/or Active Metabolites in Blood of Clomiphene Citrate Treated Patients During Organogenesis: Determination by Radioreceptor Assay, Letter. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1987 Oct;157(4 Pt1):1009 45. J. Rabinovici, O. Kushnir, J. Shalev, M. Goldenberg, J. Blankstein. Rescue of HMG/HCG Cycles in Whom High Estrogen Levels are Associated with Small Ovarian Follicles. The British J. Obstet.. Gynecol. 94: 1098-1102, 1987. 46. J. Blankstein, J. Rabinovici, M. Goldenberg, J. Shalev, A. Mehta, D.M. Serr, and S. Mashiach. Changing Pituitary Reactivity to Follicle-Simulating Hormone-releasing Hormone After Induced Ovulatory Cycles and After Anovulation in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Disease. Jl. Of Clinical Endocranial and Metab. 65: 1164-1167, 1987. 47. I. Cohen, J. Blankstein, R. Ben-Michael, B. Lunenfeld, A. Eshkol. Adrenal Response to ACTH Stimulation in Unexplained Infertile w Omen. Int. J. Of Gynecol. And Obstet. 27:219-224, 1988. 48. R. Tepper, B. Lunenfeld, J. Shalev, J. Ovadia, J. Blankstein. The Effect of Clomiphene Citrate and Tamoxifen on the Cervical Mucus. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scandinavia 1988;67(4):311-4 49. J. Blankstein, M.M. Quigley: Diagnosis and Treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Clinical Decisions in Obstetrics & Gynecology 2:709, 1988. 50. J. Blankstein, M.M. Quigley: Induction of Ovulation in the Patient with Polycystic Ovarian Disease: Clinics in Endocranial. And Metab. 17:733-749, 1988. 51. J. Blankstein, M.M. Quigley: Evaluation and Treatment of the Patient and Anovulatory Infertility: Post-graduate Medicine, 83:97-102, 1988. 52. M.M. Quigley, R.L. Collins, J. Blankstein. Pure FSH Does Not Enhance Follicular Recruitment in Clomiphene/Gonadotropin Combinations: Fert. Steril. 50:562-566, 1988. 53. J. Rabinovici, J. Blankstein, B. Lunenfeld, E. Rudak, Y. Dor, C. Pariente, A. Geier, D.M. Serr, B. Goldman and S. Mashiach. 17 Alpha-hydroxylase Deficiency: Ovulation Induction, Follicular Growth, Ovum Pick-up, In-Vitro Fertilization and Embryonic Cleavage with Extremely Low estrogens. J. Clinic, Endocranial. And Metab. 68:693-697, 1988. 54. J. Shalev, M. Goldenberg, G. Oelsner, Z. Ben-Rafael, D. Bider, J. Blankstein, S. Mashiach. Treatment of Twisted Ischemic Adnexa by Simple Detorsion. N. Engl. J. Med., 321:546, Letter, 1989. 55. D. Bider, Z. Ben-Rafael, J. Shalev, S. Mashiach, D.M. Serr, J. Blankstein. Hot Flashes During GnRH Analogue Administration Despite Normal Serum Estradiol Levels. Maturitas Spet; 11(3):223-228, 1989. 56. S. Mashiach, J. Dor, M. Goldenberg, J. Shalev, D. Levran, E. Rudak, L. Nevel, B. Goldman, J. Blankstein, Z. Ben-Rafael. Programmed Oocyte Retrieval: Clinical and Biological Effects of Oral Contraceptives Administered Before In-vitro Fertilization. Gynecol. Endocrinol. June; 3(2)107-115, Jun 1989. 57. J. Blankstein, R.L. Collins, K.A. Easley, M.K. Gupta, M.M. Quigley. Combined Clomiphene Citrate (CC) and Human Menopausal Gonadotropins (HMG) in a Fixed Schedule for Follicular Recruitment During In Vitro Fertilization: Effects on Premature Luteinizing-hormone (LH) Surges. J. In Vitro Fertil. And Embry. Transf. 6:121-124, 1989. 58. J. Blankstein, R.L. Collins, K.A. Easley, M.M. Quigley. Increased Human Menopausal Gonadotropin Dose During the Early Follicular Phase: Effect on Follicular Recruitment and Treatment Outcome. J. In Vitro Fertil. And Embry. Transf. 6:112-117, 1989. 59. E.A.D. Kennard, G. Kanoti, R.L. Collins, J. Reis, J. Blankstein, M.M. Quigley. A Program for Matched, Anonymous Oocyte Donation. Fert. Steril. 51:655-660, 1989. 60. D. Bider, M. Goldenberg, Z. Ben-Rafael, S. Mashiach, J. Shalev, J. Blankstein. Pituitary and Ovarian Suppression Rate After High Dosage or Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Agonist. Fert. Steril. 51:578-581, 1989. 61. G. Oelsner, Y. Menashe, I. Tur-Kaspa, Z. Ben-Rafael, J. Blankstein, D.M. Serr, S. Mashiach. The Role of Gonadotropins in the Etiology of Ectopic Pregnancy. Fert. Steril. 52:514-516, 1989. 62. J. Shalev, M. Goldenberg, E. Kokia, D. Lewinthal, R. Tepper, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein. Comparison of Five Clomiphene Citrate Dosage Regimens: Follicular Recruitment and Distribution in the Human Ovary. Fert. Steril. 52:560-563, 1989. 63. J. Rabinovici, J. Blankstein, B. Goldman, E. Rudak, Y. Dor, C. Pariente, A. Geier, B. Lunenfeld, S. Mashiach. In Vitro Fertilization and Primary Embryonic Cleavage are Possible in 17 Alpha-hydroxylase Deficiency Despite Extremely Low Intrafollicular 17 Beta-estradiol. J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. Mar 68(3): 693-697, 1989. 64. D. Bider, E. Kokia, S. Lipitz, J. Blankstein, S. Mashiach, D.M. Serr, Z. Ben-Rafael. Failure to Improve Ovarian Response by Combined Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Agonist and Gonadotropin Therapy. Gynecol. Obstet. Invest. 29(3): 192-196, 1990. 65. E. Schiff, E. Peleg, M. Goldenberg, T. Rosenthal, E. Ruppin, M. Tamarkin, G. Barkai, G. Ben-Baruch, I. Yahal, J. Blankstein, etal. Comment in: N. Engl. J. Med., January, 1990; 18:322 (3): 204-5; Comment in: N. Engl. J. Med. February, 1991; 98(2) 231-2. The Use of Aspirin to Prevent Pregnancy-induced Hypertension and Lower the Ratio of Thromboxane A2 to Prostacyclin in Relatively High Rsk Pregnancies. Aug; 321(6): 351-356, N. Engl. J. Med. 1989. 66. L.R. Schover, J. Reis, R.L. Collins, J. Blankstein, G. Kanoti, N.M. Quigley. The Psychological Evaluation of Oocyte Donors. J. Psychosomat. Obstet. Gynecol. 1990. 67. C. Pariente, J. Rabionovici, B. Lunenfeld, E. Rudak, J. Dor, S. Mashiach, D. Levran, J. Blankstein, A. Geier. Steroid Secretion by Granulosa Cells Isolated From a Woman With 17 Alpha-hydroxylase Deficiency. J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. (USA), 71(4): 984-987, 1990. 68. E. Kokia, J. Dor, J. Blankstein, S.D. Seidman, S. Lipitz, M.D. Serr, S. Mashiach. A Simple Scoring System for the Treatment of Cervical Incompetence Diagnosed During the Second Trimester. Gynecol. Obstet. Invest. 126: 1-10, 1990. 69. E. Kokia, D. Bider, B. Lunenfeld, J. Blankstein, S. Mashiach, Z. Ben-Rafael. Addition of Exogenous Estrogens to Improve Cervical Mucus Following Clomiphene Citrate Medication. Patient Selection. Act. Obstet. Gynecol. Scand. (Sweden) 69(2): 139-142, 1990. 70. O. Kushnir, Z. Ben-Rafael, J. Shalev, S. Lipitz, D. Bider, S. Mashiach, J. Blankstein. Hormonal Profiles and Follicular Growth in Cycles with Imminent Ovarian Hyperstimulation. May; Hum. Reprod. 6(5): 665-669,m 1991. 71. L.R. Schover, R.L. Collins, M.M. Quigley, J. Blankstein, G. Kanoti. Psychological Follow-Up of Women Evaluated as Oocyte Donors. Hum. Reprod. 6(10): 1487-1491, Nov 1991. 72. M. Goldenberg, J. Rabinovici, D. Bider, B. Lunenfeld, J. Blankstein, R. Weissenberg. Intrauterine Insemination With Prepared Sperm vs. Unprepared Dfirst Split Ejaculates. A Randomized Study. May-Jun; 24(3): 135-140, 1992. 73. Y. Menashe, D.M. Serr, D. Bider, J. Blankstein, C. Paiente, K. Shalev. Clinical, Hormonal and Sonographic Predictors of Successful RU-486 Induced Abortions. J. Obstet. Gynecol., 1993. 74. M. Goldenberg, J. Rabinovici, J. Shalev, D. Bider, S. Lipitz, J. Blankstein, S. Mashiach. Lack of Association Between Ovarian Follicular Size and Number and the Occurrence of Multiple Pregnancies In Menotropin Cycles. Gynecol Endocrinology. 1994 Jun;8(2):83-7 75. O. Kushnir, L.A. Zquierdo, J.F. Smith, J. Blankstein. Transvaginal Sonographic Measurement of Cervical Length: Evaluation of Twin Pregnancies. Accepted for Publication. J. Reprod. Med. 40(5): 380-382, 1995. 76. O. Kushnir, K. Grade, J. Blankstein: Rectal Sonography for Diagnosis Hematocolpometra. A Case Report.” J. Reprod. Med. 1997;42:519-20. 77. D. Bider, J. Blankstein, J. Levron, I. Tur-Kaspa: “ Gonadotropins and Glucocorticoid Therapy for ‘Low Responders’ – A Controlled Study.” J. Assist Reprod Genetics 1997;14:328-31. 78. D. Bider, J. Blankstein, J. Levron, I. Tur-Kaspa: “Fertility in Anovulatory patients After Primary Cesarean Section.” Journal Reprod. Med. 1998 Oct;43(10):869-71 79. J. Shalev, J. Blankstein, I. Meizner, R. Mashiach, E. C. Lampley, J. Bar, T. Levy, Z. Ben-Rafael: “Visualization of the Ovaries in Pregnancy by Ultrasound.” Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000 Jun;15(6):523-6 80. J. Shalev, H. Krissi, J. Blankstein, I. Meizner, Z. Ben-Rafeal, D. Dicker: Modified hysterosalpingography during infertility work-up: use of contrast meduim and saline to investigate mechanical factors. Fertility and Sterility 74, 2;372-75 2000. 81. G. Siddiqui, MD, R. B. Kurzel, MD, E. Charles Lampley, MD, H.S. Kang, MD,J Blankstein, MD. Cervical Dysplasia in Pregnancy: Progression Versus Regression Post-Partum. International Journal of Fertility; Sep-Oct 46(5) 2001, pp278-280. 82. Kilic G., Kadanoff R., Blankstein J.,Vertebral Tuberculosis Presenting with Elevated CA-125 and Weight Loss Mimicking Ovarian Malignancy. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol, 2003; 24(6):561-2. 83. R. Kurzel, L. Nelson, G. Kilic, A. Orhan, J. Blankstein: “Elevation of Total Plasma Cortisol with Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes” GORM :Vol 9 No3, Sep 2003. This page was updated on 2-3-05.