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About Scott Roseff, MD, FACOG
Expertise
I can answer questions relating to ALL aspects of female infertility.

Experience
I am Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility.

Organizations
Medical Advisory Board, Serono Labs, Inc.
Speaker's Bureau, TAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
The International Federation of Gynaecologic Endoscopists
U.S. International Foundation for Studies in Human Reproduction, Inc.
The Endometriosis Association
Fellow, The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
American Medical Association
The Academy of Medicine of NJ
NJ Obstetrical & Gynecological Society
The NY Reproductive Medicine Society (Steering Committee)
The Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists
Resolve - National Chapter
Resolve - New Jersey - Executive Board

Publications
Kettel LM, Roseff SJ, Berga SL, Mortola JF, Yen SSC. Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian response to clomiphene citrate in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertil Steril. 1993;59:532-8.

Fischer UG, Wood SH, Bruhn J, Roseff SJ, Mortola JF, Rivier JE, Yen SSC. Effect of human corticotropin-releasing hormone on gonadotropin secretion in cycling and postmenopausal women. Fertil Steril. 1992;58:1108-12.

Kettel LM, Roseff SJ, Bangah M, Burger HG, Yen SSC. Circulating levels of inhibin in pregnant women at term: simultaneous disappearance with oestradiol and progesterone after delivery. Clin Endocrinol. 1991;34:19-23.

Kettel LM, Roseff SJ, Chiu TC, Bangah ML, Vale W, Rivier J, Burger HG, Yen SSC. Follicular arrest during the midfollicular phase of the menstrual cycle: a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist imposed follicular-follicular transition. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1991;73:644-9.

Roseff SJ, Kettel LM, Ulmann A, Bangah ML, Rivier J, Burger HG, Baulieu E, Vale W, Yen SSC. Accelerated dissolution of luteal-endometrial integrity by the administration of antagonists of gonadotropin-releasing hormone and progesterone to late-luteal phase women. Fertil Steril. 1990;54:805-10.

Roseff SJ, Murphy AA. Laparoscopy in the diagnosis and therapy of chronic pelvic pain. In Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. JB Lippincott Co., Philadelphia. 1990.

Roseff SJ, Murphy AA. Pelviscopy. In Manual of Endoscopy, by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Edited by DC Martin, GL Holtz, M Wenof. Santa Fe Springs. 1989.

Roseff SJ, Bangah M, Kettel LM, Vale W, Rivier J, Burger HG, Yen SSC. Dynamic changes in circulating inhibin levels during the luteal-follicular transition of the human menstrual cycle. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1989;69:1033-9.

Roseff SJ, Murphy AA. Helpful techniques in laser laparoscopy. Contemp. Ob/Gyn. 1988; 32:149-68.

Roseff SJ, Bernard JM. Seasonal changes in carbohydrate levels in tissues of Carex lacustris. Can. J. Bot. 1979; 57:2140-44.

Education/Credentials
Postgraduate Fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility was done at The University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine.

Awards and Honors
Mellon Fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1988, awarded for academic excellence in the Reproductive Sciences, for research efforts aimed at development of novel contraceptives.

Wyeth Service Award for Physician Education and Training in Norplant Contraceptive Implants.

Certificates of Service and Appreciation from Our Lady of Mercy Medical Clinic, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, 1978-1982.

 
   

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Infertility/Fertility - Fertility help


Expert: Scott Roseff, MD, FACOG - 10/2/2003

Question
Hi. I'm 25, married and in good health.  I have been reading a lot about Herbs for fertility. I have been taking Chasteberry and Dong Quai for 3 months and I still haven't had a period or ovulated. I have a clean bill of health just waky hormones. Am I not taking the correct amount? I take 1100 mg of Dong Quai and 580 mg of chasteberry at night to avoid stomach problems. Am I doing this wrong? I really don't want to take fertility drugs that are so hard on your system and feel really unhealthy. Can you help? What are some signs they are working?

Thanks.

Answer
In general, chasteberry does nothing to enhance fertility (despite what you've read).  Dong Quai is contraindicated in women trying to get pregnant or who are pregnant.  I suggest you place yourself under the care of a qualified, board certified reproductive endocrinologist who believes in a holistic approach to helping you conceive.  You're welcome to come here, if you want (as that's our approach!).

Best of success,
Dr. Roseff - Director of W.E. C.A.R.E. in NJ
Personalized/Individualized Successful care by a sole specialist in a warm and caring setting....
www.reproendo.com

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