AboutScott 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, 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.
I am 34 years old and my husband and I are trying to conceive. We have been trying for 2 months so far, I have been charting and monitoring cervical mucus and we haven't conceived yet. My cycle is normally around 31-33 days long.
Due to my age and all the statistics on problems conceiving in your 30's and 40's, I am nervous. I had a sonogram about 3 months ago and they found a clear cyst on the outside of one of my ovaries. My doctor said is was normal and they go away on their own and that my sonogram was all normal. I know its only been 2 months of trying to conceive, but I was wondering if it was normal to have intercourse during your fertile days and still not get pregnant? Someone told me to just have intercourse ever other day after your period is over to increase the odds of conceiving.
I hope I do not have endometriosis, since I have heard that cyst on ovaries can mean this condition. Is there a best way to detect endometriosis or test to take?
Thank you for your time.
Melanie
Answer Hi Melanie,
There are lots of different kinds of cysts, and if you had one on ultrasound, don't you think a follow-up ultrasound may be helpful to see if the cyst went away?
It can take an up to a year to conceive under normal conditions, but at your age you may want to seek assistance from a board certified reproductive endocrinologist if not pregnant within 3-6 months of trying. Also, if there's anything in your history or your husband's past that may potentially affect your odds of pregnancy, you should seek care now rather than later. Finally, if you're really concerned about your age, you can see a qualified specialist sooner rather than later. I think it's also important to have a visit with a fertility doctor BEFORE getting pregnant to make sure you're doing all the right things before you conceive (such as not smoking or drinking alcohol, taking enough folic acid supplements, and being tested for cystic fibrosis, as examples).
Trying every other day isn't usually beneficial - Using a good ovulation kit and having relations at the right time is usually better.
Good luck!
Dr. Roseff - In Wellington, Florida;
PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful care by a Board Certified reproductive medicine specialist in a warm and caring setting....
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