Lectures & Infertility Research Publications

Dr. Rakoff has extensive experience in teaching & research related to IVF, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.  Below you will find Dr. Rakoff’s Curriculum Vitae:

1.) Rakoff, J.S., Silver, T.M. and Yen, S.S.C.: Prolactin and growth hormone release in response to sequential stimulation by arginine and synthetic RRF. J CIin Endocrinol Metab 37 : 641-644.

2.) Khudr, G., Benirschke, K., Brooks, D. and Rakoff, J.S. r XO-XY mosaicism and non-fluorescent Y chromosome. J Obstet Gynecol 42: 421-428.

3.) Judd, H. L.,  Parker, D.L., Rakoff, J.S., Hopper, B.r. and Yen, S.S. C.: Elucidation of mechanism(s) of nocturnal rise of testosterone in men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 38:134-141, 1074.

4.) Rakoff, J.S., VandenBerg, G., Siler, T.M. and Yen, S.S.C.: An integrated direct functional test of the adenohypophysis. Am J Gynecol: 358 – 368.

5.) Strauss, J.H., Yen, S.S.C., Benirschke, K. Greenhoot, J.H., Rakoff, J.S. and Siler, T.M.: Hypothalamic hypopituitarism in adolescent girl: assessment by direct functional test of the adenohypophysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 39:639-644.

6.) Rebar, R., Judd, H.L., Yen, S.S.C., Rakoff, J.S., VandenBerg, G., and Naftolin, F.: Characterization of the inappropriate gonadotropin secretion in polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Invest 57: 1320-1329.

7.) Judd, H.L., McPherson, R.A., Rakoff, J.S. and Yen, S.S.C: Correlation of the effects of dexamethasone administration of urinary 17 ketosteroid and serum androgen levels in patients with hirsutism. Am J Obstet Gynecol 130:807-812.

8.) Rakoff, J.S., Rigg, L.A., and Yen, S.S.C.: The impairment of progesterone-included pituitary release of prolactin and gonadotropin in patients with hypothalamic chronic anovulation. Am J Obstet Gynecol 130:807-812.

9.) Yen, S.S.C., Hoff, J.D., Lasley, B.L., Rakoff, J.S. and Lein, A.: Studies on the role of luteinizing hormone releasing factor in the control of menstrual cycle. Hypothalamic peptide hormone and pituitary regulation. Ed. John C. Porter, Plenum Press, New York (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology.Vol., 87, pp 253 -277.)

10.) Judd, S.J., Rakoff, J.S., Yen, S.S.C.: Inhibition of gonadotropin and prolactin release by dopamine: Effect of endogenous estradiol levels. J Clin Endocrinol Metal 47:494.

11.) Rakoff, J.S., and Yen, S.S.C.: Progesterone induced acute release of prolactin in estrogen primed ovariectomized women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 47: 818 – 821.

12.) Smith, M.L., Lugman, W.A. and Rakoff, J.S.: Correlations between semen radioimmunoreactive prolactin, sperm concentrations and sperm motility in prevasectomy and infertility clinic patients. Fertil Steril 32: 311-315.

13.) Adashi, E.Y., Rakoff, J.S., Divers, W., Fishman, J., Yen, S.S.C.: The effect of acutely administered 2-hydroxyesterone on the release of gonadotropins and prolactin before and after estrogen priming in hypogonadal women. Life Sciences 25:2051-2055.

14.) Rakoff, J.S.: Use of bromocriptine for treatment of macroadenoma or microadenoma. Collected Letter of the International Correspondence Society of Ob/Gyn 20:122-123.

15.) Greer, M.D., Moraczewski, R. and Rakoff, J.S.: Prevalence of hyperprolactinemia in anovulatory women. Obstet Gyecol 56: 65-69.

16.) Casper, R., Rakoff, J.S., Quigley, M.E., Gilliland, B., Alksne, J. and Yen, S.S.C.: Changes in pituitary hormones during the following transphenoidal removal of prolactinomas. Am J Obstet Gynecol 136: 518-523.

17.) Quigley, M.D., Rakoff, J.S. and Yen, S.S.C.: Increased LH Sensitivity to Dopamine Inhibition. Am J Endocrinol Metab 53: 231- 233.

18.) Rakoff, J.S. and DiMarzo, S.J.: In vitro fertilization: The Scripps Clinic experience. Postgrad Med 78:167-182.

19.) DiMarzo, S.J. and Rakoff, J.S.: Intrauterine insemination with husband’s washed sperm. Fertil Steril 46: 470-475.

20.) Villarreal, J., Rakoff, J.S. and Fasig, C.A.: The in vitrofertilization program at Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, California. Letters of the Editor. J In Vitro Fert Embryo Transfer 3:383.

Curriculum Vitae

PROGRAM DIRECTOR & LECTURER:

Physician Continuing Medical Education:

Symposiums

I. Ovulation Update
II. Endometriosis Update
III. Pelvic Infection: Surgical & Medical Management
V. Infertility Update
V. Infertility Update
VI. Infertility Update

Lectures

“The Role of Sonography in Infertility”  VA Hospital, San Diego
“IVF” Alvarado Hospital, San Diego
“IVF” Kaiser Hospital, San Diego
“Evaluation of the Infertile Couple”
Ground Rounds, Scripps Clinic Ampitheater
“IVF & Tubal Surgery” AORN, San Diego Chapter Balboa Naval Hospital
“The Infertility Workup” Scripps Clinic, Rancho Bernardo
“Artificial Insemination” Balboa Navy Hospital, San Diego
Infertility Lecture, General Internal Medicine Conference
Lecture for NAACOG metting, Scripps Memorial Hospital
“I.V.F. & Infertility” Coronado Hospital
Infertility Forum Lecture, I.V.F. Kaiser Hospital
Advanced Laser Workshop, Houston  Laser Institute Infertility  Surgery
“Infertility Update” Ground Rounds Scripps Clinic, Green Hospital
“Infertility Surgery – Endoscopy”Advanced Pelviscopy & Endovaginal Sonography Course UCLA
“Infertility Surgery & I.V.F” OB/GYN Ground Rounds Balboa Naval   Hospital