Research by Todd Deutch, MD - Fertility Specialist Doctor

Image of an ovary using 3-D ultrasound with SonoAVC software
Dr. Deutch helped develop this new software with GE Healthcare
Bottom right: Follicles are automatically identified, color-coded and measured by the software
Chart on left shows follicle measurements
The software increases patient comfort (shorter exam) and improves accuracy of measurements

T. D. Deutch, R. Sherbahn; What to Expect When You Are Trying To Expect. The American Fertility Association 2010 Directory: p15-17.

T. D. Deutch, I. Joergner, D. O. Matson, S. Oehninger, S. Bocca, D. Hoenigmann, A. Abuhamad: Automated Assessment of Ovarian Follicles Using a Novel Three-Dimensional Ultrasound Software. Fertility and Sterility 2009 Nov; 92(5):1562-8

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C Choksuchat, S. Zhao, T. D. Deutch, T. D. Kimble, D F. Archer: The Effects of Progesterone, Levonorgestrel and Medroxyprogesterone Acetate on Apoptosis in Human Endometrial Endothelial Cells (HEECs). Contraception 2009 Feb; 79(2):139-45

T. D. Deutch and A. Z. Abuhamad. The Role of 3-Dimensional Ultrasonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Mullerian Duct Anomalies: A Review of the Literature. J Ultrasound Med, 2008 Mar; 27:399-409

T. D. Deutch, A Abuhamad, D.O. Matson, L. Stadtmauer, S. Bocca, S. Oehninger. OC92 Automated Calculation of Follicular Volumes Using 3D Sonography in Women Undergoing Assisted Reproduction: A prospective evaluation of novel software. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2007 October; 30(4):395

T. D. Deutch, A. Abuhamad: Sonography-Based Automated Volume Count (SonoAVC): An efficient and reproducible method of follicular assessment. GE White Paper, September 2007

T. D. Deutch, L. Stadtmauer: The Role of Three-Dimensional Ultrasound in Determining Fallopian Tube Patency; in A. Allahbadia, E. Saridogan, O. Djahanbakhch (ed): The Fallopian Tube. 2009

IVF Outcomes and Prevalence of Abnormal Ovarian Reserve Tests in Women 35 or Younger. American Society of Reproductive Medicine; Oral Presentation: October 2009 Conference- Atlanta, GA
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Three-Dimensional Ultrasound in Reproductive Endocrinology. GE Educational Seminar: 6/10/08 and 9/16/09-Milwaukee, WI

Uterine Evaluation With Three-Dimensional Ultrasound. GE Educational Seminar: 6/10/08 and 9/16/09-Milwaukee, WI

Overcoming Infertility: Evaluation and Treatment. Missouri Baptist Medical Center Community Education Meeting 9/24/08-Saint Louis, MO

Now Playing: Mullerian Duct Anomalies in 3-D. Saint Louis Metro Area Sonographers Meeting: 9/23/08-Saint Louis, MO

An Overview of Female Infertility. Strelitz Diabetes Center Educational Seminar: 3/14/08-Norfolk, VA

3D Ultrasound and Uterine Anomalies: New Horizons. The 10th Annual Mid-Atlantic Ultrasound Symposium in Obstetrics and Gynecology: 11/11/2007-Virginia Beach, VA

Automated Assessment of Follicular Volumetric Parameters Using Three-Dimensional Sonography: a Prospective Validation of a Novel Software Program. American Society of Reproductive Medicine; Oral Presentation: October 2007 Conference- Washington D.C.

Automated Calculation of Ovarian Follicular Diameters using Three-Dimensional Sonography in Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): A Prospective Evaluation of a Novel Software. American Society of Reproductive Medicine; Oral Presentation: October 2007 Conference- Washington D.C.

Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Automated Follicular Assessment Software Program in Women Undergoing Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation for In Vitro Fertilization Using Three Dimensional Sonography. American Society of Reproductive Medicine; Oral Presentation: October 2007 Conference- Washington D.C.

Effect of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Withdrawal on Apoptosis in an Immortalized Human Endometrial Endothelial Cell (HEEC) Line. American Society of Reproductive Medicine; Oral Presentation: October 2007 Conference- Washington D.C.

Automated Calculation of Follicular Volumes Using 3D Sonography in Women Undergoing Assisted Reproduction: A Prospective Evaluation of a Novel Software. International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Oral Presentation: October 2007 Conference- Florence, Italy

T. D. Deutch, R. Sherbahn,: Abnormal Ovarian Reserve Parameters and Pregnancy Loss Rates in Women 35 and Older Undergoing IVF. Presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine; October, 2010 - Denver, CO

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R. Sherbahn, T. D. Deutch; Follicular Measurements Using a Computerized 3D Ultrasound System (SonoAVC) for Monitoring Ovarian Stimulation for IVF is Effective and Efficient. American Society of Reproductive Medicine: October 2009 Conference- Atlanta, GA

A. Dumitrescu L. Stadtmauer, S. Bocca, T. D. Deutch, M. W. Baker, S. C. Oehninger; Factors Affecting Pregnancy Outcomes After Ovulation Induction. American Society of Reproductive Medicine: November 2008 Conference- San Francisco, CA

T. D. Deutch, M. Baker, S. C. Oehninger, S. Bocca, L. Stadtmauer, H.W. Jones Jr.; Effect of Infertility Diagnosis on Live Birth Rates (LBR) and Pregnancies Rates (PR) in 629 Cycles of Ovulation Induction and Ovulation Enhancement with Injectable Gonadotropins. American Society of Reproductive Medicine: October 2007 Conference- Washington D.C.

C. Choksuchat, S. Zhao, T. D. Deutch, T. Kimble, D. F. Archer. Apoptosis in immortalized Human Endometrial Endothelial Cells (HEECs): the Effects of Progesterone, Levonorgestrel and Medroxyprogesterone acetate. Endocrine Society Annual Meeting: June 2007 Conference - Toronto, Canada

T. D. Deutch, S. Bocca, S. C. Oehninger, L. Stadtmauer and A. Z. Abuhamad. Retrospective Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Three-Dimensional Ultrasound in Women with Mullerian Anomalies. American Society of Reproductive Medicine: October 2006 Conference- New Orleans, LA

3-D ultrasound picture of a uterus with a fibroid. The bright white Y-shaped area in the center of the picture is the endometrial cavity. The blue arrow points to a fibroid. The green arrow points to the area where the fibroid is pushing into the endometrial cavity and pinching off or blocking the fallopian tube. This image is impossible to obtain with standard 2-D ultrasound.

The above image is a fallopian tube seen with 3-D ultrasound. Normal fallopian tubes cannot be seen with ultrasound. This tube is observable because it is blocked and filled with fluid. This condition is know as a hydrosalpinx and can significantly decrease IVF success rates.

Apoptosis in endothelial cells
This is a picture of endometrial endothelial cells. The endothelial cells line blood vessels. The cells highlighted in green have damage to their DNA and are undergoing apoptosis (cell death).

Evaluating the relationship between abnormal ovarian reserve tests (day 3 FSH test and antral follicle count) and IVF success rates in women under 36 years of age. This research received international media attention. Dr. Deutch was featured on AOL and Yahoo and in numerous newspapers throughout Europe and Australia.

Evaluating outcomes in women undergoing ovulation induction and follicular stimulation with injectable gonadotropins. The research assists physicians identify which patients will benefit the most from this treatment.

Evaluating the uterus with 3-D ultrasound in order to help eliminate the need for more costly and invasive tests and surgeries.

Investigating the relationship between a factor that induces vascular growth (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) and programmed cell death (apoptosis) in the blood vessels of the uterine lining. This research may play a role in improving outcomes for women with abnormal uterine bleeding.

Evaluating specialized ultrasound techniques to determine if the fallopian tubes are open, blocked or damaged.

Publications, Presentations and Research of Todd Deutch, MD

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist

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