Research, publications, presentations, book chapters, and lectures

  • Morris JR, Jaswa E, Kaing A, Hariton E, Andrusier M, Aliaga K, Davis M, Cedars MI, Huddleston HG. Early pregnancy anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic: preliminary findings from the UCSF ASPIRE study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2022 Mar 31;22(1):272. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35361137/
  • Huddleston HG, Jaswa EG, Lindquist KJ, Kaing A, Morris JR, Hariton E, Corley J, Hoskin E, Gaw SL, Cedars MI. COVID-19 vaccination patterns and attitudes among pregnant American individuals. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2021 Oct 11;4(1):100507. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34649015/
  • Sacha CR, Mortimer R, Hariton E, James K, Hosseini A, Gray M, Xuan C, Hammer K, Lange A, Mahalingaiah S, Wang J, Petrozza JC. Assessing efficacy of IV acetaminophen for perioperative pain control for oocyte retrieval: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Fertil Steril. 2022 Jan;117(1):133-141. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34548165/
  • Romanski PA, Hariton E. Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports. In press.
  • Hariton E, Morris JR, Portugal A, Anderson-Bialis J, Anderson-Bialis D, Cedars MI. The prevalence and characteristics of patients declined from pursuing in vitro fertilization with autologous oocytes. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2021 Oct;38(10):2679-2685.  – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34374923/
  • Hariton E. Medication management in the 21st century: There should be an app for that! Fertil Steril. 2021 Sep;116(3):674-675. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34364676/
  • Hariton E, Chi EA, Chi G, Morris JR, Braatz J, Rajpurkar P, Rosen M. A Machine Learning Algorithm can Optimize the Day of Trigger to Improve In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. Fertil Steril. 2021 Jul 10:S0015-0282(21)00512-4. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34256948/
  • Hariton E, Shirazi TN, Douglas NC, Hershlag A, Briggs SF. Anti-Müllerian hormone levels among contraceptive users: evidence from a cross-sectional cohort of 27,125 individuals. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Jun 12:S0002-9378(21)00685-2 – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34126087/
  • Hariton E, Raker CA, Frishman GN, Feinberg EC. Perceptions and lessons from web-based interviews for the reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship application cycle. Fertil Steril. 2021 Sep;116(3):872-881. – Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34016437/
  • Wald K, Hariton E, Morris JR, Chi EA, Jaswa EG, Cedars MI, McCulloch CE, Rosen M. Changing stimulation protocol on repeat conventional ovarian stimulation cycles does not lead to improved laboratory outcomes. Fertil Steril. 2021 Sep;116(3):757-765. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.04.030. Epub 2021 May 24 – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34045067/
  • Evans BM, Alexander C, Barnard E, Ezzati MM, Hill MJ, Hoyos LR, Hariton E, Mikhael S, Penzias A. Consider This: COVID-19. Fertility and Sterility Dialog. 2021 January – Available from: https://www.fertstertdialog.com/posts/covid-19-vaccine-and-infertility-baseless-claims-and-unfounded-social-media-panic?room_id=871-covid-19
  • Insogna I, Lanes A, Hariton E, Blake-Lamb T, Boyle J, Schilling S, Hornstein MD. Self-reported barriers to accessing infertility care: patient perspectives from urban gynecology clinics. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2020 Dec;37(12):3007-3014. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33244666/
  • Bormann CL, Kanakasabapathy MK, Thirumalaraju P, Gupta R, Pooniwala R, Kandula H, Hariton E, Souter I, Dimitriadis I, Shafiee H. Performance of deep learning based neural network in the selection of human blastocysts for implantation. Elife. 2020 Sep 15;9:e55301. DOI: 10.7554/eLife.55301 – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32930094/
  • Hariton E. Fertility and Sterility Dialog [Internet]. Fellowship interviews in the COVID-19 era: an opportunity for lasting change. 2020 July – Available from: https://www.fertstertdialog.com/posts/fellowship-interviews-in-the-covid-19-era-an-opportunity-for-lasting-change
  • Hariton E, Sable D. SUMMIT: IVF – discussing the future of assisted reproduction. Fertil Steril Reports. Vol. 1, No. 1, June 2020. Pages 54-55
  • Hariton E, Tracy EE. Telemedicine Companies Providing Prescription-Only Medications: Pros, Cons, and Proposed Guidelines. Obstet Gynecol, 2019 Nov;134(5):941-945. – Available for: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31599848/
  • Hariton E, Dolisca S, Bortoletto P. The Residency Interview Season: Time for Commonsense Reform. Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Apr;133(4):824. – Available for: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30913174/
  • Harris AL, Vanegas JC, Hariton E, Bortoletto P, Palmor M, Humphries LA, Tanrikut C, Chavarro JE, Styer AK. Semen parameters on the day of oocyte retrieval predict low fertilization during conventional insemination IVF cycles. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2019 Feb;36(2):291-298 – Available for: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30415469/
  • Hariton E, Freret TS, Nitecki R, Hinchcliff EM, Stagg AR. Program Director Perceptions of Subspecialty Tracking in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency. Journal of Graduate Medical Education: December 2018, Vol. 10, No. 6, pp. 665-670. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30619524/
  • Hariton E, Locascio J. Randomized Controlled Trials: the gold standard for effectiveness research. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2018 Dec;125(13):1716. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29916205/
  • Hariton, E, Bortoletto, P, Barnes, KL, Kaimal, AJ, Stagg, AR. Resident and Program Director’s Perceptions of Milestone-Based Feedback in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development. 2018 May 20;5:2382120518774794. – Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5964859/
  • Hariton, E, Matthews, B, Burns, A, Akileswaran, C, Berkowitz, LR. Pregnancy and Parental Leave among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents: Results of a Nationwide Survey of Program Directors. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2018 Aug;219(2):199.e1-199.e8. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29673570/
  • Bortoletto P, Hariton E, Gargiulo AR. Evolution of Myomectomy: From Laparotomy to Minimally Invasive Surgery. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2018, Mar; 125(5): 586.
  • Hariton E, Bortoletto P, Goldman RH, Farland LV, Ginsburg ES, Gargiulo AR. A Survey of Public Opinion in the United States Regarding Uterine Transplantation. Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery. 2018 Mar 7. pii: S1553-4650(18)30153-5. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29524724/
  • Bortoletto P, Hariton E, Goldman RH, Farland LV, Gargiulo AR. Uterine Transplantation: A Survey of Perceptions and Attitudes of American Reproductive Endocrinologists and Gynecologic Surgeons. Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery. 2018 Mar 1. pii: S1553-4650(18)30143-2.  – Available for: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29501812/
  • Hariton E, Pieh-Holder K, Bortoletto P, Lindsey J, Walsh B, Anchan R, DeVente J. Abdominopelvic Dissemination of Benign Uterine Tissue Following Surgical Power Morcellation. Clin Obstet Gynecol Reprod Med. 2017, Dec; 3(6): 1-4. – Available from: https://www.oatext.com/abdominopelvic-dissemination-of-benign-uterine-tissue-following-surgical-power-morcellation.php
  • Hariton E, Kim K, Mumford SL, Palmor M, Bortoletto P, Cardozo ER, Karmon AE, Sabatini ME, Styer AK. The total number of oocytes and zygotes are predictive of live birth pregnancy in fresh donor oocyte in vitro fertilization cycles. Fertil Steril. 2017, Aug; 108(2): 262-268. 
  • Hariton E, Bortoletto P, Walsh BW, Devente JE, Anchan RM. Disseminated Endometriosis and Leiomyomatosis Following Power Morcellation. J Reproductive Endocrinol Infert. 2017, Aug; 2(2): 24
  • Bortoletto P, Hariton E, Salas S, Cohen SL. Update on Fibroid Morcellation. Curr Obstet Gynecol Rep. 2017, 6(1): 62-66.- Available from: https://www.infona.pl/resource/bwmeta1.element.springer-doi-10_1007-S13669-017-0197-Z/tab/summary
  • Hariton E, Bortoletto P, Ayogu N. Utilizing Video-Conference Interviews in the Residency Application Process. Academic Medicine. 2017, Jun; 92(6): 728-729. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28557915/
  • Hariton E, Bortoletto P, Cardozo E, Hochberg E, Sabatini M. The Role of Oncofertility Clinics in Facilitating Access to Reproductive Specialists. Journal of Patient Experience. 2016, Dec; 3(4): 131-136. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28725849/
  • Cohen SL, Hariton E, Afshar Y, Siedhoff MT. Updates in uterine fibroid tissue extraction. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2016, Aug; 28(4): 277-82 – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27253236/ 
  • Hariton E, Bortoletto P, Ayogu N. Residency Interviews in the 21st Century. J Grad Med Educ. 2016, Jul; 8(3): 322-4. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4936846/
  • Choussein S, Hariton E, Bortoletto P, Gargiulo AR. Current trends and controversies in reproductive surgery. Minerva Ginecol. Mar; 66(6): 700-12. -Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27002384/
  • Rauh-Hain J, Hariton E, Clemmer J, Clark R, Hall T, Boruta D, Schorge J, Del Carmen M. Incidence and Impact of Venous Thromboembolism on Mortality of Elderly Women with Endometrial Cancer. Obstetrics and Gynecology. Obstet Gynecol. 2015, Jun; 125(6): 1362-70. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26000507/
  • Hariton E, Lester M, and Richards JB. An Atypical Cause of Chest Pain: An Octopus Trap. MedEdPORTAL Publications. Epub Mar 14, 2014. Available from: www.mededportal.org/publication/9732
  • Tucker CM, Lopez MT, Campbell K, Marsiske M, Daly K, Nghiem K, Rahim-Williams B, Jones J, Hariton E, and Patel A. The effects of a culturally sensitive, empowerment-focused, community-based health promotion program on health outcomes of adults with type 2 diabetes. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2014, Feb; 25(1): 292-307. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24509027/
  • Cohen J, Hariton E, Kothari D, Pihan GA, Robson SC. Hepatosplenic alpha/beta T-cell lymphoma masquerading as cirrhosis. J Gastrointest Oncol. 2013, Jun; 4(2): 131-6. – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23730508/
  • Cohen JM, Fagin AP, Hariton E, Niska JR, Pierce MW, Kuriyama A, Whelan JS, Jackson JL, Dimitrakoff JD. Therapeutic Intervention for Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS One. PLoS One. 2012, Aug; 7(8).   – Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22870266/
  • Higgins R, Barrett F, Hariton E. Extend Fertility. Harvard Business School Case Files. January 2020. N9-819-088. Print. 
  • Bortoletto P, Hariton E, Petrozza JC. “The Morcellation Debate: Two Years Later.” The Society of Reproductive Surgeons Newsletter (19 Sept. 2016): 4-5. Print.
  • Hariton E and Vapiwala N. Aug 28, 2017. “Applying to Residency.” New England Journal of Medicine – Resident 360. Retrieved from https://resident360.nejm.org/
  • Hariton E. Oct 3, 2017. “Program Spotlight: Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Retreat.” Partners GME Focus. Volume 11, Issue 3, 2-3

Hariton E. “The Reproductive Potential of Mosaic Embryos.” Doximity. Retrieved from: https://www.doximity.com/articles/f386cd0d-d993-491e-876f-837dd21a3589

  • Hariton E, Bortoletto P, Petrozza JC. “Quality Improvement Through an Integrated Program for Fibroids (IPF): Effect on Referrals, Procedures, and Time to Consult” Oral Research Presentation at: American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, November 17, 2016, Orlando, FL.
  • Hariton E, Bortoletto P, Goldman RH, Farland LV, Ginsburg EG, Gargiulo AR. “Uterine Transplantation: A Survey of Public Opinion in the United States Regarding Uterine Transplantation.” Oral Research Presentation at: 2017 American Society of Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress; October 30, 2017; San Antonio, Texas.
  • Bortoletto P, Hariton E, Hopp S, Petrozza JC. “Morcellation: A Survey of Patient Knowledge & Perceptions.” Oral Research Presentation at: American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, November 14, 2017, National Harbor, MD.
  • Hariton E, Dimitriadis I, Kanakasabapathy M, Thirumalaraju P, Gupta, R, Pooniwala R, Souter I, Rice ST, Bhowmick P, Ramirez LB, Curchoe CL, Swain JE, Boehnlein LM, Bormann CL, Shafiee H. A Deep Learning Framework Outperforms Embryologists In Selecting Day 5 Euploid Blastocysts with the Highest Implantation Potential. Oral Research Presentation at: 2019 American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, October 16, 2019.
  • Hariton E, Morris J, Kao, CN, Jaswa EG, Quinn MM, Cedars MI, Huddleston HG. An AMH-based screening tool is both sensitive and specific for a diagnosis of PCOS by Rotterdam Criteria. Oral Research Presentation at: 2020 American Society of Reproductive Medicine, October 18, 2020, Virtual conference.  
  • Hariton E and Carbo A. Hemoptysis in an anticoagulated patient: A radiologic evaluation. Poster presented at the Society of Internal Medicine Regional Meeting; March 21, 2013; New Haven, CT.
  • Hariton E. Surgical Safety in Times of Stress: A Checklist for Conversion of Robotic Surgery to Open. Poster presented at: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Surgical Innovations IDEAS Symposium; April 25, 2013; Boston, MA. 
  • Hariton E, Bortoletto P, Cardozo E, Hochberg E, Sabatini M. “The Role of Oncofertiltiy Clinics in Facilitating Access to Reproductive Specialists.” Poster presented at: Society of Reproductive Investigation Conference; March 16-19, 2016; Montreal, Canada. 
  • Hariton E, Bortoletto P, Barnes KL, Kaimal A, Stagg A. “Resident and Program Director’s Perceptions of Milestone-Based Feedback in Obstetrics and Gynecology.” Poster presented at: MGH Clinical Research Day; October 6, 2016; Boston, MA. 
  • Hariton E, Kim K, Mumford S, Palmor M, Bortoletto P, Cardozo E, Karmon A, Styer AK. Total Number of Oocytes and 2PN Embryos are Predictive of Live Birth in Fresh Donor Cycles. Poster presented at: American Society of Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress; October 15-20, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Hariton E, Dimitriadis I, Christou C, Locascio J, Bortoletto P, Souter I. Petrozza, J. The Effect of Clomiphene Citrate (CC) Initiation Day and Dose on Early Pregnancy Outcomes. Poster presented at: MGH Clinical Research Day; October 5, 2017; Boston, MA. – Received Best Ob/Gyn poster award
  • Bortoletto P, Hariton E, Farland LV, Goldman RH, Gargiulo AR. “Uterine Transplantation: A Survey of Physician Perceptions and Attitudes.” Poster presented at: 2017 American Society of Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress; October 29 – November 1, 2017; San Antonio, Texas.
  • Bortoletto P, Lee AM, Vanegas JC, Hariton E, Palmor M, Humphries LA, Chavarro JE, Styer AK. “Increasing BMI is Associated with Decreased Fertilization Rate and Increased Fertilization Failure in ART Cycles.” Poster presented at: 2017 American Society of Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress; October 29 – November 1, 2017; San Antonio, Texas.
  • Bortoletto P, Dimitriadis I, Christou G, Hariton E, Locascio JL, Petrozza JC, Souter I. “The Effect of Clomiphene Citrate (CC) Dose and Initiation Day on Endometrial Thickness (ET) in Women Undergoing Clomiphene Citrate/Intrauterine Insemination Cycles (CC/IUI).” Poster presented at: 2017 American Society of Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress; October 29 – November 1, 2017; San Antonio, Texas.
  • Hariton E, Thirumalaraju P,  Kanakasabapathy M, Gupta, R, Pooniwala R, Souter I, Dimitriadis I, Veiga C, Bortoletto P,  Bormann CL, Shafiee H. Deep Learning can Improve Day 5 Embryo Scoring and Decision Making in an Embryology Laboratory. Poster presented at: 2019 American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, October 13-16, 2019.
  • Hariton E, Thirumalaraju P,  Kanakasabapathy M, Gupta, R, Pooniwala R, Souter I, Dimitriadis I, Veiga C, Bortoletto P,  Bormann CL, Shafiee H. Deep Learning can Improve Day 5 Embryo Scoring and Decision Making in an Embryology Laboratory. Poster presented at: 2019 American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, October 13-16, 2019.
  • Bortoletto P, Kanakasabapathy MK, Thirumalaraju P, Gupta O, Pooniwala R, Souter I, Dimitriadis I, Hariton E, Bormann CL, and Shafiee H. Predicting blastocyst formation of day 3 embryos using a convolutional neural network (CNN): a machine learning approach. Poster presented at: 2019 American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, October 13-16, 2019.
  • Hariton E, Morris J, Portugal A, Anderson J, Cedars MI. What determines how patients are counseled about stimulation with autologous oocytes. Poster presented at: 2020 American Society of Reproductive Medicine, October 17-21, 2020, virtual conference.
  • Briggs SF, Hariton E, Shirazi TN, Hershlag A. Hormonal contraceptive use is associated with significantly lower AMH levels in women of reproductive age. Poster presented at: 2020 American Society of Reproductive Medicine, October 17-21, 2020, virtual conference.
  • Andrusier M, Hufnagel DH, Kleiner S, Aliaga KA, Davis MI, Jones M, Siegel M, Morris JR, Rosenstein M, Homaifar N, Hariton E. Virtual and in-person care during the COVID-19 pandemic led to equivalent patient satisfaction for reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) patients. Poster presented at: 2021 American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Baltimore, MD, October 17-20, 2021.  
  • Hariton E, Chi EA, Chi G, Morris JR, Braatz J, Rajpurkar P, Rosen M. A machine learning algorithm can optimize the day of trigger to improve in vitro fertilization outcomes. Poster presented at: 2021 American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Baltimore, MD, October 17-20, 2021.  
  • Hariton E, Andrusier M, Raker CA, Frishman GN, Feinberg EC. Virtual Interviews Beyond Covid-19: Applicant and Program Director’s Perspectives. Poster presented at: 2022 American Society of Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress; March 23 – March 27. Indian Wells, CA.

Bortoletto P, Hariton E, Brown DN. Application of Simple TLH Techniques to the Large Uterus. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Orlando, FL. 17 November 2016.

Hariton E and Vrees RA. “GYN emergencies.” Pocket Obstetrics and Gynecology 2nd edition. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wolters Kluwer Health, 2018.

  • Hariton, E. Elective Single Embryo Transfer: Clinical Controversy and Possible Solutions. Grand Rounds. Massachusetts General Hospital. Boston, Massachusetts. October 2015 
  • Hariton, E. To Morcellate or Not to Morcellate: That is the Question. Grand Rounds. Massachusetts General Hospital. Boston, Massachusetts. June 2016. 
  • Hariton, E. Techniques in Laparoscopic Tissue Extraction. Gynecology Conference. Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Boston, Massachusetts. November 2016. 
  • Hariton, E. Aligning Incentives in ART to Reduce Multiple Gestations. Grand Rounds. Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Boston, Massachusetts. January 2017. 
  • Hariton, E. Fertility Preservation for Female Cancer Patients. Gynecology Conference. Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Boston, Massachusetts. May 2017. 
  • Hariton, E. Perineal Laceration and Episiotomy Repair. Medical Student Lecture. Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Boston, Massachusetts. September 2017.
  • Hariton, E. Residency Applications: A Case for Web Based Interviews. Grand Rounds. Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Boston, Massachusetts. May 2018.
  • Hariton, E. Uterine Transplantation. A Survey of Public and Provider Perceptions. Massachusetts General Hospital. Boston, Massachusetts. May 2018.
  • Hariton E. Elective Fertility Preservation. NYOWI Seminar Series. New York, New York. March 2021.
  • Hariton E. Reproductive Considerations for Transgender Patients. Endocrine Department Grand Rounds. San Francisco, California. April 2021. 
  • Hariton E. Assisted Reproduction in the Age of Artficial Intelligence. Stanford Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division Lecture Series. Sunnyvale, California. May 2021. 
  • Hariton E. Management of Isthmoceles. Bay Area Reproductive Endocrinologists Society Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California. Nov 2021. 
  • Hariton E. A Machine Learning Algorithm can Optimize the Day of Trigger to Improve In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes. Endocrine Department Grand Rounds. San Francisco, California. May 2022.

DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY FORM OF MEDICAL ADVICE.
This website’s material is just meant to provide information. Nothing on this website is meant to be a replacement for advice from your qualified medical expert. Always ask your doctor or another knowledgeable healthcare professional for guidance. Based on what you read on our page: Never ignore or put off your treatments.