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Education

• 2013-2015 – Assos. Prof. degree - Medipol University University Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department
• 2012 - Fellowship - Robotic Surgery Training Program at World Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi, India
• 2008 - Fellowship - Laparoscopic Training Program at World Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi, India
• 2007-2012 - Assistant Professor - Gaziantep University, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department
• 2004-2005 - Fellowship - The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, ABD
• 1997-2001 - Specialisation - Ankara University Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department
• 1989-1996 - Bachelor - Hacettepe University, Medical School
• Professional Experience
• 2016- Present - IVF Expert - Bahçeci Health Group, İstanbul

Professional Associations

• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
  European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
  European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE)
  Turkish Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (TJOD)
  Association of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery (ÜTD)
  Association of Reproductive Health and Infertility (TSRM)

Publications

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:

A.1. Arslan EO, Cengiz L, Arslan M. “Thyroid function in hyperemesis gravidarum and correlation with serum leptin levels”. Int J Gynaecol Obstet., 83,187-188 (2003).

A.2. Arslan M, Yazici G, Erdem A, Erdem M, Arslan EO, Himmetoglu O. “Endothelin 1 and leptin in the pathophysiology of intrauterine growth restriction”. Int Journ. of Gyn. Obstet., 84, 120-126 (2004).

A.3. Cengiz B, Söylemez F, Ozturk E, Cavdar AO. “Serum zinc, selenium, copper, and lead levels in women with second-trimester induced abortion resulting from neural tube defects: a preliminary study”. Biol Trace Elem Res., 97, 225-235 (2004).

A.4. Arslan M, Morshedi M, Arslan EO, Taylor S, Kanık A, Duran HE, Oehninger S. “Predictive value of the hemizona assay for pregnancy outcome in patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with intrauterine insemination” Fertil. Steril., 85, 1697-1707 (2006).

A.5. Arslan M, Bocca S, Arslan EO, Duran HE, Stadtmauer L, Oehninger S. “Cumulative exposure to high estradiol levels during the follicular phase of IVF cycles negatively affects implantation” Journ. of Assist. Reprod. Genet., 24, 111-117 (2007).

A.6. Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Kalayci H, Balat O. “Uterine myoma in pregnancy: report of 19 patients” Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol., 36, 182-183 (2009).

A.7. Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Cebesoy FB, Aydin A, Sever T, Balat O. “Good prognosis for primary ovarian pure nongestational choriocarcinoma using the EMA/CO regime” Eur. Journ. of Gynaecol. Oncol., 31, 123-125 (2010).

A.8. Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Aydın A, Balat O, Kalaycı H. “Intraluminal Tubal Endometriosis Mimicking Hydrosalpinx: Report of an Unusual Case” IMJ, 9, 43-45 (2009).

A.9. Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Balat O, Kutlar I, Dikensoy E, Cebesoy B. “An analysis of hysteroscopy experience over a seven-year period” Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol, 37, 150-151 (2010).

A.10. Acılmıs YG, Dikensoy E, Kutlar AI, Balat O, Cebesoy FB, Ozturk E, Cicek H, Pence S. “Homocysteine, folic acid and vitamin B12 levels in maternal and umbilical cord plasma and homocysteine levels in placenta in pregnant women with pre-eclampsia” Journal of Obstet. Gynaecol. Res., 37, 45-50 (2011)

A.11. Sahikanat T, Ozturk E, Ozkan Y, Coskun A, Ekerbicer H. “The relationship between serum testosterone levels and bladder storage symptoms in a female population with polycystic ovary syndrome” Arch. Gynecol. Obstet., 284, 879-84 (2011).

A.12. Ozturk E, Balat O, Dikensoy E, Ugur MG, Ozcan C, Aydin A, Erel O, Kul S. “No association between serum paraoxonase, arylesterase activities, and hydatidiform mole” Int Journ. Gynecol. Cancer., 21, 149-52 (2011).

A.13. Ozturk E, Balat O, Acılmıs YG, Ozcan C, Pence S, Erel O. “Measurement of the placental total antioxidant status in preeclamptic women using a novel automated method” Journ. of Obstet. Gynaecol. Res., 37, 337-42 (2011)

A.14. Ozturk E, Balat O, Pehlivan S, Ugur MG, Ozcan C, Sever T, Kul S. “Endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms in preeclampsia with or without eclampsia in a Turkish population” Journ. of Obstet. Gynaecol. Res., 37, 1778-83 (2011).

A.15. Ozturk E, Balat O, Ugur MG, Yazıcıoglu C, Pence S, Erel O, Kul S. “Effect of Ramadan fasting on maternal oxidative stress during the second trimester: A preliminary study” Journ. of Obstet. Gynaecol. Res., 37, 729-33 (2011).

A.16. Ozturk E, Balat O, Pehlivan S, Ugur MG, Sever T. “Genetic Variation of Myeloperoxidase Gene Contributes to Preeclampsia: A Preliminary Association Study in Turkish Population” Hypertens. Pregnancy., 30, 377-83 (2011).

A.17. Bayram A, Erkılıç S, Balat O, Ekşi F, Uğur MG, Oztürk E, Kaya G. “Prevalence and genotype distribution of human papillomavirus in non-neoplastic cervical tissue lesion: Cervical erosion” J Med Virol., 83,1997-2003 (2011).

A.18. Ozturk E, Dikensoy E, Balat O, Ugur MG, Aydin A. “Intraoperative Frozen Section Is Essential for Assessment of Myometrial Invasion but Not For Histologic Grade Confirmation in Endometrial Cancer: A Ten-Year Experience” Arch Gynecol. Obstet., 285:1415-9 (2012).

A.19. Ugur MG, Balat O, Ozturk E, Bekerecioglu M, Dikensoy E. “Pitfalls in diagnosis and management of distal vaginal agenesis:10-year experience at a single centre”. Eur Journ. of Obstet. Gynaecol. Reprod Biol.,163,85-90 (2012).

A.20. Ugur MG, Ozturk E, Balat O, Dikensoy E, Teke S, Aydin A. “Do high levels of CA 19-9 in women with mature cystic teratomas of the ovary warrant further evaluation?”. Eur Journ. Gynaecol .Oncol.,33,207-10 (2012).

Papers presented in international scientific meetings and published in the proceedings:

B.1. Cengiz L, Berker B, Ozturk Arslan E, Cengiz B. “Approach to a case of amenorrhea, imperforate hymen and pelvic mass”. 3d Turkish-German Gynecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 19-23 May 1999.

B.2. Arslan M, Morshedi M, Ozturk Arslan E, Taylor S, Duran HE, Oehninger S. “Predictive value of sperm-zona pellucida binding capacity under hemizona assay (HZA) conditions for intrauterine insemination outcome”. 13th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization Assisted Reproduction & Genetics, İstanbul, Turkey, May 26-29, 2005. (Oral Presentation)

B.3. Arslan M, Bocca S, Ozturk Arslan E, Mayer J, Stadtmauer L, Oehninger S. “The Effect of coasting on the implantation potential of embryos transferred after cryopreservation and thawing”. 13th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization Assisted Reproduction & Genetics, İstanbul, Turkey, May 26-29, 2005.

B.4. Arslan M, Ozturk Arslan E, Bocca S, Stadtmauer L, Duran HE, Oehninger S. “Cumulative exposure to oestradiol (E2) during the follicular phase of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) Cycles: Effect on IVF outcome”. Conjoint Annual Meeting ASRM&CFAS, Montreal, Quebec, October 15-19, 2005.

B.5. Cankus G, Ogur G, Ozturk E, Kilicarslan C, Balat O, Pehlivan S. “Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome within a large Turkish family from Southeast of Anatolia”. European Human Genetics Conference, Barcelona, Spain, May 31-June 3, 2008.

B.6. Gül O, Cebesoy FB, Balat O, Kurtul N, Pence S, Ozturk E. “The value of serum sialic acid and sialic acid gene variation as a predictive marker of preeclampsia”, 8th Turkish-German Gynaecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, April 29–May 3 2009. (Oral Presentation)

B.7. Ozturk E, Balat O, Acilmiş YG, Caglayan O, Pence S, Erel O. “Measurement of the total antioxidant status in the placenta of preeclamptic women using a novel automated method”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.8. Acılmış YG, Dikensoy E, Kutlar I, Balat O, Cebesoy FB, Ozturk E, Cicek H, Pence S. “Homocysteine, folic acid and vitamin B12 levels in maternal and umbilical cord plasma and homocysteine levels in placenta in preeclampsia”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.9. Ozturk E, Balat O, Ugur MG, Yazicioglu C, Pence S, Erel O. “Effect of intermittent fasting during Ramadan on maternal oxidative stress”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.10. Hakan K, Ugur MG, Ozturk E, Balat O, Erel O. “Total oxidant levels, total antioxidant capacity, and oxidative stress in preterm labour: A Prospective Controlled Clinical Study”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.11. MG Ugur, Ozturk E, Dikensoy E, Balat O. “Three-layer closure technique at caesarean section: Long term outcomes”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.12. Ozturk E, Balat O, Pehlivan S, Ozcan C. “The Protective role of endothelial nitric oxide gene polymorphism against preeclampsia appearance and complications in the Turkish populations”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.13. Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Pehlivan S, Sever T, Balat O. “Genetic variation of myeloperoxidase gene contributes to preeclampsia: A preliminary association study in a Turkish population”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.14. Ozturk E, Balat O, Pehlivan S, Ugur MG, Ozkan Y, Sever Y, Namiduru ES, Kul S. “Nitric oxide levels and endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms in Turkish women with idiopathic recurrent miscarriage”. IX. Turkish-German Gynaecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, May 4-8, 2011. (Oral Presentation)

B.15. Ugur MG, Ozturk E, Balat O, Kaya T. “Microsurgical tubal reanastomosis: Preliminary report of 5 cases”. IX. Turkish-German Gynaecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, May 4-8, 2011.

B.16. Ugur MG, Balat O, Ozturk E, Dikensoy E, Bekereci M, Dokuzoglu Y. “Pitfalls in diagnosis and management of distal vaginal agenesis: Ten years’ experience”. IX. Turkish-German Gynaecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, May 4-8, 2011.

B.17. Ozturk E, Balat O, Aydin A, Pehlivan M. “Haematopoiesis in leiomyoma uteri”. IX. Turkish-German Gynaecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, May 4-8, 2011.

B.18. Dilbaz S, Ozturk E, Ozdegirmenci O, Demir B, Isikoglu S, Kul S, Dilbaz B, Cınar O, Goktolga U. “The importance of paraoxonase and arylesterase activities in poor and high responder patients”. 28th Annual Meeting of ESHRE, Istanbul, Turkey, July 1-4, 2012.

Publications in national books or book chapters (translations):

C1. Öztürk E, Balat O, “Breast diseases: from a Gynaecological Point of View”, Bases of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, ed. NF Hacker, JG Moore, JC Gambone, çeviri ed. Üstün C, Koçak İ Vol. 30, 364-371, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 2009.

C2. Öztürk E, Özkan Y, “Postpartum Follow-Up and Breastfeeding”, Johns Hopkins Gynaecology and Obstetrics Booklet, 4th edition, ed. KJ Hurt, MW Guile, JL Blenstock, HE Fox, EE Wallack, translation ed. Oral E Vol. 20, 257-264, Güneş Tıp Kitapevleri, Ankara, 2012.

C3. Öztürk E, Sucu S, “Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery”, Johns Hopkins Gynaecology and Obstetrics Manual Fourth Edition, ed. KJ Hurt, MW Guile, JL Blenstock, HE Fox, EE Wallack, translation ed. Oral E Vol. 28, 365-381, Güneş Tıp Kitapevleri, Ankara, 2012.

Articles published in national refereed journals:

D.1. Yakin K, Öztürk E, Aytaç R, Ortaç F, Ünlü C. “Termination of pregnancy by misoprostol; Benefits and risks”, Gynaecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 4, 129-133 (1998).

D.2. Öztürk Arslan E, Dökmeci F. “Recent views in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome”, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, 52, 237-241 (1999).

D.3. Berker B, Öztürk Arslan E, Kabukcu C, Cengiz B, Cengiz L. “The role of ultrasonography in the diagnosis aof patients with primary amenorrhea and pelvic mass: a case report”, Journal of Turkish Clinics of OB-GYN, 10, 278-282 (2000).

D.4. Cebesoy FB, Dikensoy E, Yazicioglu C, Kutlar I, Ozturk E. “Twin pregnancy consisting of complete mole and normal foetus: Presentation of two cases”, Düzce Medical Journal, 12, 58-60 (2010).

D.5. Dikensoy E, Cebesoy FB, Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Balat O, Kutlar I, Baltacı V.” The first chorionic villus biopsy results of Gaziantep University: One-year analysis”, Journal of Turkish OB-GYN Association, 7, 267-72 (2010).

D.6. Öztürk E, Dikensoy E, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Oğuzkan Balcı S, Aydın A, Kazancı Ü, Pehlivan S. “Association of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Polymorphisms with Endometrial Carcinoma: A Preliminary Study” Journal of the Turkish-German Gynaecological Association, 12, 229-33 (2011).

D.7. Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Pehlivan S, Uğur MG, Özkan Y, Sever T, Namıduru E, Kul S. “Nitric Oxide Levels and Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Polymorphisms in Turkish Women with Idiopathic Recurrent Miscarriage” Journal of the Turkish-German Gynaecological Association, 12, 234-8 (2011).

D.8. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Balat Ö, Aydın A, Pehlivan M. “Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in Leiomyoma Uteri” Journal of the Turkish-German Gynaecological Association, 13, 61-3 (2012).

D.9. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Gürçay Açılmış Y, Erel Ö, Balat Ö. “Malondialdehyde values in placental, maternal and foetal compartments in preeclamptic pregnancies” OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, 8, 2080-3 (2011).

D.10. Öztürk E, Mishra RK. “Which endoscopic way is true to predict tubal patency for infertile patient: Transabdominal or transvaginal.” OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, 8, 2084-8 (2011).

D.11. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö. “Fertility-preserving approach in endometrial cancer: Two case reports and literature review”, OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, 8, 1294-8 (2011).

D.12. Aydın N, Öztürk E, Çelik A, Akpınar K, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö, Uğur MG “Results of pre-marital beta thalassemia screenings in Gaziantep province before 2010”, OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, 8, 1274-7 (2011).

D.13. Çelik Ç, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö, Erel Ö. “Total oxidant level - total antioxidant capacity in benign ovarian tumours”, OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, 8, 1325-8 (2011).

D.14. Öztürk E, Kutlar İ, Uğur MG, Sarı Demir S, “Bilateral labial hitching of a patient on her own for reduction of labial size: A rare cause of labial oedema,“ Journal of Turkish Clinics of OB-GYN, Approved (2011)
D.15. MG Uğur, Öztürk E, Güler M, Tutar E, Balat Ö. “Synchronous tumour of the cervix and colon: a rare case”, Turkish Gynaecological Oncology Journal, 14, 33-6 (2011).

D.16. M.G.Uğur, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Aydin A “Ovarian wolffian tumour mimicking intraligamentary fibroids: A rare case of solid adnexal tumour”, Turkish Gynaecological Oncology Journal, 14, 86-9 (2011).

D.17. Öztürk E, Pirbudak Çöçeli L, Uğur MG, Kul S, Erbağcı AB, Erdaloğlu P, Sari Demir S, Balat Ö. “A Quantitative Analysis of Pressure Pain Threshold and Pain Tolerance in Different Trimesters of Pregnancy and Relation with Ovarian Sex Hormones”, Gynaecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 17, 137-141 (2011).

D.18. Kalaycı H, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Erel Ö, “Association Between Maternal Serum Total Oxidant Status Total Antioxidant Status and Preterm Labour: A Prospective – Controlled Clinical Study”, Gynaecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 17, 132-6 (2011).

D.19. Öztürk E, Türkmen A, Uğur MG, Özsaraç C, Sarı Demir S, Balat Ö, “Vulvar cancer in adolescence associated with Fanconi anaemia: a case report”, İnönü University, Journal of the Faculty of Medicine, 19, 46-9 (2012).

D.20. Yiğenoğlu Ö, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Erel Ö, “The role of oxidative stress in the etiopathogenesis of recurrent pregnancy losses”, İnönü University, Journal of the Faculty of Medicine, 18, 236-9 (2011).

D.21. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Özkan Y, Aydın A, Balat Ö. “The youngest stage of advanced grade III endometrial carcinoma: a case report”, İnönü University, Journal of the Faculty of Medicine, 18, 269-71 (2011).

D.22. Öztürk E, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Cebesoy FB, Dikensoy E. “Analysis of patients with secondary anal sphincter repair due to fecal incontinence”, Journal of Turkish OB-GYN Association, 9, 55-58 (2012).

D.23. Özkan Y, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Erel Ö. “Paroxanase-Arylesterase Enzyme Activities in Pregnant Women with Intrauterine Development Restriction: Pilot Study “, Journal of Turkish OB-GYN Association, 9, 32-6 (2012).

D.24. Gül Ö, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Cebesoy FB, Kurtul N, Pençe S, Pehlivan A, Balat Ö. “Serum Total Sialic Acid Levels and Sialic Acid Esterase Gene Variation in Preeclamptic Pregnancies”, Journal of Turkish OB-GYN Association, 9, 99-105 (2012).

D.25. Acet M, Altuntas L, Ovali S, Yelke T, Yorgunlar B, Aktun Tamer H, Ozturk E. “Successful pregnancy in a patient with unusual ovarian localization and mullerian duct anomalies: A case report” , OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, Special Case Report Issue (2016).

Papers presented in national scientific meetings and published in proceedings books:

E.1. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Dikensoy E, Cebesoy FB, Balat Ö, Kutlar I. ”Gaziantep University Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 2002-2008 Hysteroscopy Data”, 3rd National Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Congress (TSRM 2008) 16-19 October 2008, Antalya.

E.2. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Dikensoy E, Cebesoy FB, Balat Ö, Kutlar I. Kayıp Rahim İçi Araçlar: Gaziantep Üniversitesi Deneyimi. 3rd National Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Congress (TSRM 2008) 16-19 October 2008, Antalya.

E.3. Pirbudak Çöçelli L, Bilgi M, Dikensoy E, Öztürk E, Yendi F.” Pain management in pregnant patients with malignant mesenchymal tissue tumour” Journal of Turkish Society of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Sept.-Oct. 2009. Vol:37, Supp:1, page 349. 43rd National Congress of the Turkish Society of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation (TARD,2009), Antalya.

E.4. Gürçay Y, Dikensoy E, Kutlar I, Balat Ö, Cebesoy FB, Ozturk E, Çiçek H, Pençe S. ” The relationship between maternal and foetal intravenous homocysteine, folic acid, vitamin B12 and placental tissue homocysteine levels with preeclampsia severity”, 12th National Congress of Perinatology 23-26 April 2009, Antalya.

E.5. Dikensoy E, Cebesoy FB, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Balat Ö, Kutlar I, Baltacı V. ” The first chorionic villus biopsy results of Gaziantep University: One-year analysis”, 12th National Congress of Perinatology 23-26 April 2009, Antalya.

E.6. Öztürk E, Pirbudak Çöçelli L, Kul S, Erdaloğlu P, Sarı Demir S, Balat Ö. ” The relationship between pain threshold and pain tolerance during pregnancy, trimesters, and pregnancy hormones”, 11th National Congress of Ağrı 20-23 May 2010, İstanbul.

E.7. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Özkan Y, Aydın A, Balat Ö. ” The youngest advanced endometrial carcinoma: a case report”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.8. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Türkmen A, Özsaraç MC, Sarı Demir S, Balat Ö. “Vulvar cancer in adolescence associated with Fanconi anemia: a case report”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.9. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Güler M, Tutar E, Balat O. “Synchronous tumours of the cervix and the colon: a case report”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.10. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Aydın A. “CA 19-9 and CA 15-3 levels in dermoid cysts and evaluation of their clinical importance”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.11. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Bayram A, Erkılıç S. “The relationship between local invasive cervix adenocarcinoma and HPV in virgin patients”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.12. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Aydın A. “Borderline ovarian tumours: 10 years' experience of Gaziantep University”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.13. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Aydın A. ” Wolffian tumor: a rare case of solid adnexal tumour”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.14. Özcan Ç, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Dikensoy E, Cebesoy FB, Erbağcı B, Kutlar I, Balat Ö. “Sialic acid levels in patients with hydatidiform mole”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E.15. Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Uğur MG, Özcan Ç, Aydın A, Erel Ö, Kul S. ” The relationship between hydatidiform mole and serum paroxanase-1 activity and phenotype”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E.16. Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Aydın A. ” Investigation of the relationship between uterine histopathological changes, ultrasonography and frozen findings in endometrial cancer: 10 years' experience”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E.17. Çelik Ç, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Kutlar I, Balat Ö, Erel Ö. “Total oxidant level, total antioxidant capacity and oxidative stress in benign ovarian tumours”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E.18. Öztürk E, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Cebesoy FB, Dikensoy E. “Analysis of patients who underwent secondary anal sphincter repair due to faecal incontinence at Gaziantep University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology”, 7th National Congress of Reproductive Health and Family Planning 22-25 April 2011, Ankara. (Oral Presentation)

E.19. Aydın N, Öztürk E, Çelik A, Akpınar K, Kutlat I, Balat Ö, Uğur MG. “Results of a 1-year pre-marital hemoglobinopathy screening in Gaziantep province”, 7th National Congress of Reproductive Health and Family Planning 22-25 April 2011, Ankara.

E.20. Uğur B, Uğur MG, Pirbudak Çöçeli L, Öztürk E, Balat Ö. “The effect of spinal and general anaesthesia on total antioxidant-antioxidant levels in gynaecologic laparoscopic surgeries and investigation of the superiority of both anaesthetic methods: A prospective-controlled clinical trial.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.21. Can G, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö. “Serum CA 125, CA 19-9, total sialic acid and free sialic acid levels in the diagnosis of endometriosis.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.22. Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Oğuzkan Balcı S, Uğur MG, Özkan Y, Pehlivan S. “Paroxanase-arylesterase activity and paroxanase 1 gene polymorphism in the etiopathogenesis of recurrent miscarriages.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.23. Uğur MG, Balat Ö, Öztürk E, Dikensoy E, Bekereci B. “Application of a full-thickness skin graft with fibrin glue for the treatment of distal vaginal agenesis: a new technique.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.24. Öztürk E, Pehlivan P, Oğuzkan Balcı S, Uğur MG, Özkan Y, Balat Ö. “Analysis of TNF-a, IFN-g, IL-6, IL-10 and TGF-b1 genes in Turkish women with recurrent miscarriages.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.25. Özkan Y, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Erel Ö. “Paroxanase-arylesterase enzyme activities in pregnant women with intrauterine growth retardation: Pilot study.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.26. Öztürk E, Kutlar İ, Uğur MG, Aydın A. “Giant vulvar lymphangiectasia developing in the background of congenital lymphedema: a case report”, 11th Traditional Zekai Tahir Burak Days, 27-31 October 2011, Antakya.

E.27. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Karçin E, Taysı S, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö “Serum adenosine deaminase activity and nitric oxide levels in preeclamptic pregnant women”, 11th Traditional Zekai Tahir Burak Days, 27-31 October 2011, Antakya.

E.28. Karçin E, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Erel Ö, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö., Within the scope of the 11th Traditional Zekai Tahir Burak Days Conference, in the “11th Traditional Zekai Tahir Burak Days” booklet, “Intravenous paraoxonase and arylesterase enzyme activities in preeclamptic pregnant women: A prospective clinical study”, 11th Traditional Zekai Tahir Burak Days, 27-31 October 2011, Antakya.

E.29. Bayram A, Balat O, Erkılıç S, Ekşi F, Uğur MG, Öztürk E. “Investigation of HPV and determination of genotypes in women with signs of cervical erosion.” XXXIVth Congress of Turkish Microbiology, 7-11 November 2010, Kyrenia –TRNC. (Oral Presentation)

E.30. Cengiz MT, Koruk S, Demiryürek T, Göksu S, Gül R, Öztürk E. “Investigation of Vasoconstrictive Mechanism of Bupivacaine and Levobupivacaine in Isolated Human Umbilical Artery and Vein”, 45th National Turkish Anaesthesiology and Radiology Congress (TARK2011) 26-30 October 2011, Antalya.

E.31. Albayrak T, Bayram A, Ozturk E, Yılmaz F, Karaca MS, Balat O. “Investigation of Chlamydia Trachomatis Antibodies in Infertile Women undergoing Hysterosalpingography”. XXXV. Turkish Microbiology Congress, 3-7 November 2012, Aydın.

E.32. E. Öztürk, Balat, Ö., Pehlivan, S., Uğur, M.G., Erkılıç, E., Özkan, Y., Sever, T. “The role of DNA repair gene (XPD, XRCC4 and XRCC1) polymorphism in the etiopathogenesis of endometrial hyperplasia: pilot study”. 10th National Gynaecology and Obstetrics Congress, 9-13 May 2012, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E.33. Akıncı S, Özcan HÇ, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Taysı S, Tarakçıoğlu M. “Evaluation of 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine levels in patients with preeclampsia: a prospective study”, 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress, 11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

E.34. Özcan HÇ, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Bozdağ Z, Kul S, Sucu S, Keklikçioğlu “Management of premenopausal adnexal masses: Single-centred 10 years' experience”, 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress, 11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

E.35. Sarı Demir S, Özcan HÇ, Balat Ö, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Gündüz R, Taysı S, “Evaluation of total sialic acid levels in patients with hyperemesis gravidarum: prospective study”, 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress, 11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

E.36. Sucu S, Özcan HÇ, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Örkmez M, “Evaluation of oxidative stress markers in tubal ectopic pregnancy: prospective study”, 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress, 11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

E.37. Yorgunlar B, Öztürk E, Aktün LH, Acet M, Ülfer G, “Evaluation of sialic acid level in missed abortus cases” 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress, 11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

E.38. Yorgunlar B, Aktün LH, Acet M, Özdemir S, B, Öztürk E, “Placental site trophoblastic tumour: a rare case” 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress
11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

Dr. Olha Chervotkina is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Fertility specialist at the ADONIS Medical Group, specializing in Prenatal Care Programs.

Education

•  1999-2000 OB/GYN residency at Newyork Medical College, NY, USA
•  1993-1997 OB/GYN residency at Zeynep Kamil Maternity Hospital, Istanbul,Turkey
•  1992-1993 OB/GYN residency at Zekai Tahir Burak Maternity Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
• 1984-1991 Student at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical School, İstanbul, Turkey
• 1981-1984 Student at Sisli Terakki High School, Istanbul, Turkey

Work Experience

•  2011- Bahceci Fulya ART center, İstanbul, Turkey
•  2000-2011 ART&Genetics center at Istanbul Memorial Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
•  1997-1999 Reseach assistant at SUNNY at Brooklyn, NY, USA
• 1991-1992 Emergency staff at Duzce Public Hospital, Duzce, Turkey

Professional Interests

• Ovarian stimulation protocols, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, fertility preservation techniques

Memberships

•  European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology (ESHRE)
•  American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
•  Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine (TSRM)
•  Turkish Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (TJOD)

International Publications

• • Kahraman S, Karagozoglu H, Karlikaya G. Reply of the Authors: Progesterone administration route in gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist cycles. (Letter to the Editor). Fertil Steril Vol. 94, No. 3, August 2010
•  Banu Kumbak, Hande Akbas, Levent Sahin, Guvenc Karlikaya, Hale Karagozoglu, Semra Kahraman. Ovarian stimulation in women with high and low body mass index: GnRH agonist versus GnRH antagonist. Reproductive BioMedicine Online Mar; 20(3):314–319, 2010
•  Semra Kahraman, Guvenc Karlikaya, Mustecep Kavrut, Hale Karagozoglu. A prospective, randomized, controlled study to compare two doses of recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin in serum and follicular fluid in woman with high body mass index. Fertil Steril Vol. 93, No: 6, April 2010
•  Semra Kahraman, S. Hale Karagozoglu, Guvenc Karlıkaya. The efficiency of progesterone vaginal gel v.s. intramuscular progesterone for luteal phase supplementation in GnRH antagonist cycles: A prospective, randomized clinical trial. Fertil Steril Vol.94, No.2, July 2010
•  Y. Kumtepe, C. Beyazyurek, C. Cinar, I. Ozbey, S. Ozkan, K. Cetinkaya, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozuglu, S. Kahraman. A genetic survey on severe male factor infertiliy in Turkish population. RBMOnline Vol.18 No: 4, 465 – 474, 2009
•  Banu Kumbak, Semra Kahraman, Guvenc Karlikaya, Selman Lacin, Aysun Guney. In vitro Fertilization in Normoresponder Patients with Endometriomas: Comparison with Basal Simple Ovarian Cysts. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, Vol. 65, No. 3, 2008: 212–216
•  S Kahraman, N Findikli, G Karliklaya, S Sertyel, Y Saglam, H Karadayi, F Fiorentino. Medical and social perspectives of PGD for single gene disorders and human leukocyte antigen typing. Reproductive Biomedicine Online Volume 14, Suppl. 1, 104–108.
•  S Kahraman, N Findikli, A Biricik, N Oncu, C Ogur, S Sertyel, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, Y Saglam. Preliminary FISH studies on spermatozoa and embryos in patients with variable degrees of teratozoospermia and a history of poor prognosis. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Volume 12, No 6.
•  N Findikli, S Kahraman, Y Saglam, C Beyazyurek, S Sertye, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, B Aygun. Symposium: Embryo implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage Embryo aneuploidy screening for repeated implantation failure and unexplained recurrent miscarriage. Reproductive Biomedicine Online Vol 13. No 1
•  B Kumbak, E Oral, G Karlikaya, S Lacin, S Kahraman. Serum oestradiol and β-HCG measurements after day 3 or 5 embryo transfers in interpreting pregnancy outcome. Reproductive BioMedicine Online; Vol 13 No 4. 459–464.
•  N Findikli, S Kahraman, Y Saglam, C Ogur, S Sertyel, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, B Aygun. Embryo aneuploidy screening for repeated implantation failure and unexplained recurrent miscarriage Reproductive Biomedicine Online Vol 13. No 1. 2006 38–46.
•  Fiorentino F, Kahraman S, Karadayi H, Biricik A, Sertyel S, Karlikaya G, Saglam Y, Podini D, Nuccitelli A, Baldi M. Short tandem repeats haplotyping of the HLA region in preimplantation HLA matching. European Journal of Human Genetics Vol: 13, Issue: 8, p.953–8.
•  B Kumbak, E Oral, S Kahraman, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu. Young patients with diminished ovarian reserve undergoing assisted reproductive treatments: a preliminary report. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Vol: 11, Issue: 3, p.294–299.
•  S Kahraman, G Karlikaya, S Sertyel, H Karadayi, N Findikli, N Oncu. Clinical aspects of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for single gene disorders combined with HLA typing. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Vol.: 9, Issue: 5, p.529-532.
•  Fiorentino F., Biricik A., Karadayi H., Berkil H., Karlıkaya G., Sertyel S., Podini D., Baldi M., Magli MC., Gianaroli L. and Kahraman S. Development and clinical application of a strategy for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. Molecular Human Reproduction Vol:10, Issue: 6, p.445 – 460.
•  Kahraman S, Yakin K, Samli M, Vanlioglu F, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Donmez E A comparative study of three techniques for the analysis of sperm recovery: touch-print cytology, wet preparation, and testicular histopathology. Journal Assisted Reproduction Genetics Vol: 18, Issue: 7, p.357-363.
•  Oktay K, Aydin BA, Karlikaya G. A technique for laparoscopic transplantation of frozen-banked ovarian tissue. Fertil Steril. 2001 Jun;75(6):1212-6. PubMed
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya GG, Aydin BA. Ovarian cryopreservation and transplantation: basic aspects. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2000 Nov 27;169(1-2):105-8. Review.
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya G, Akman O, Ojakian GK, Oktay M. Interaction of extracellular matrix and activin-A in the initiation of follicle growth in the mouse ovary. Biol Reprod. 2000 Aug;63(2):457-61.
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya G. Ovarian function after transplantation of frozen, banked autologous ovarian tissue. N Engl J Med. 2000 Jun 22;342(25):1919.

National publications

•  Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanıda Güncel Durum. Klinik Aktüel Tıp Dergisi. Cilt: 1, Sayı: 1, sayfa 11 – 21.
•  Semra Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, Hüseyin Karadayı, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Bölüm: Talasemi ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı. Talasemi ve Hemoglobinopatiler Tanı ve Tedavi. Duran Canatan, Yeşim Aydınok. Talasemi Federasyonu
•  S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, Y. Kumtepe, S. Sertyel, H. Karadayı, N. Fındıklı, E. Enginsu, N. Öncü, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Tek gen hastalıklarında preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi uygulamalarının klinik değerlendirmesi. Türk Fertilite Dergisi, Cilt: 12, Sayı:1, s.43–53.

Book

•  Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Ovülasyon İndüksiyonu, II. Basım, 2009.

Book chapter

• Semra Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, Hüseyin Karadayı, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Bölüm:Talasemi ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı. Talasemi ve Hemoglobinopatiler Tanı ve Tedavi. Duran Canatan, Yeşim Aydınok. Talasemi Federasyonu.

International oral presentations

• S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, M. Kavrut, H. Karagozoğlu. A prospective, randomized, controlled study to compare two doses of recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (rhCG) in women with high body mass index (BMI). ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, B. Kumbak, S. Lacin, A. Guney, S. Kahraman. Adding estradiol to progesteron for luteal phase support does not improve the clinical outcome in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) cycles. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA, USA. October 21-25, 2006.
•  S. Kahraman, O. Ozdiller, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, E. Ozturk Efficacy of metformin supplementation during ovarian stimulation in IVF patients with PCOS and BMI <28 kg/m2 American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA, USA October 21-25, 2006.
•  G. Karlikaya, H. Karadayi, S. Sertyel, S. Saglam, B. Umay, S. Kahraman, F. Fiorentino. Comparison of the results of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for single gene disorders combined with or without HLA typing. 22nd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Prague, Czech Republic, 18–21 June 2006

National oral presentations

• G. Karlıkaya. ART başarısızlıklarında yönetim. Palandöken Kadın Doğum Kış Kongresi, Türk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Derneği, Erzurum 3-7 Mart 2010.
• G. Karlıkaya. Embriyo seçimi için PGD – AS. TJOD İstanbul IVF Çalıştayı. Askeri Müze – Harbiye, İstanbul 15 Mart 2009
•  G. Karlıkaya. PGD at Istanbul Memorial Hospital (2005-2008). 2nd hands-on workshop on PGD of Genetics&chromosomal disorders by blastomere and trophectoderm biopsy.İstanbul Memorial Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye. 26-28 Şubat 2009
•  G. Karlıkaya. Tek gen hastalıklarında preimplantasyon genetik tanı. 2. Ulusal Üreme Endokrinolojisi ve İnfertilite Kongresi (TSRM 2006). Antalya, Türkiye. 7–10 Eylül 2006.
•  G. Karlıkaya. Ten gen hastalıklarında PGT. 5. Uluslar arası Talasemi Yaz Okulu. Belek, Antalya, Türkiye. 20-24 Nisan 2008
•  G. Karlıkaya, S. Kahraman, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, H. Karagözoğlu, E. Dönmez, S. Sertyel, F. Vanlıoğlu, M. Aygün, S. Melil, M. Benkhalifa. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis results for the recurrent implantation failure cases with or without advanced maternal age. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, Antalya, Turkey 5-7 June 2003.
•  G. Karlıkaya, S. Kahraman, N. Fındıklı, E. Dönmez, A. Biricik, H. Berkil. Efficiency of aneuploidy testing in patients with recurrent implantation failure. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, Antalya, Turkey 5-7 June 2003.

Poster presentations

•  N. Dokuzeylul, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, M.Kavrut, A. Ersahin. Clinical Outcome of Women “37 Years with Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and In-Vitro Fertilization. American Society for Reproductive Medicine 66th Annual Meeting 2010, 23-27 October, Denver, USA
•  N. Dokuzeylul, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, M. Kavrut, A. Ersahin. Clinical Outcome of Women ≤37 years with Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and In-Vitro Fertilization. Vol. 94., No. 4, Supplement, September 2010
•  G.Altin, S.Unal, H.Yelke, Y.Kumtepe, Z.Atayurt, S.Milik, C.Beyazyürek, C.Cınar, G.Karlikaya, S.Kahraman. Complete Or Partıal Correctıon Of Aneuploıdıc Embryos On Day 3 Formıng Hatchıng/Hatched Blastocysts on Day 5. 10th International Congress Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis. May 5-8, 2010, Montpellier, France
•  H. S. Karagozoglu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, M. Acet, N. Dokuzeylül, H. Yelke. Premature Luteinization Does Not Negatively Affect Pregnancy Outcome In High Responder Patients Undergoing Coastıng With Short Interval In IVF Cycles Treated With GNRH – Agonist Protocol. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  B. Kumbak, H. Akbas, L. Sahin, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Kahraman. Assisted Reproductive Treatment Outcome In a Large Cohort of Women With Serum FSH Above 15 Iu/L. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  B. Kumbak, H. Akbas, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, L. Sahin, S. Kahraman. The Effect of a fall in the Serum Estradiol Level Prior to Egg Retrieval on the Outcome of Assisted Reproductive Treatment in Poor Responder Women. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  Akbas H, Kumbak B, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Mikrodoz, uzun agonist veya antagonist protokolü verilen 40 yaş üstü kadınlarda yardımla üreme tedavi sonuçlarının karşılaştırılması. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Kumbak B, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Kadının over cevabının kötü olduğu TESE-ICSI sikluslarında yardımla üreme tedavisi sonuçları. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Kumbak B, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Antagonist protokolü ile yardımla üreme tedavisi uygulanan normal cevaplı kadınlarda serum estradiol/oosit oranının tedavi sonucuna etkisi. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Akbas H, Kumbak B, Kahraman S, Sahin L, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H. Comparison of agonist long and antagonist protocols in women with BMI <18 kg/m2 undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. 8th Annual MSRM Meeting, 7-9 May, 2009, Florence, Italy. • Kumbak B, Kahraman S, Sahin L, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H. Comparison of agonist long and antagonist protocols in women with BMI >40 kg/m2 undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. 8th Annual MSRM Meeting, 7-9 May, 2009, Florence, Italy.
•  Nur Dokuzeylül, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Gökhan Cumhur Ekmekçi, Hale Karagözoğlu, Çağrı Beyazyürek, Semra Kahraman. Sanfilippo Hastalığı Ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı: Olgu Sunumu. 7. Ulusal Jinekoloji Ve Obstetrik Kongresi. TJOD 2009 14-19 Mayıs 2009, Girne, KKTC.
•  H. Kargözoğlu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, A. Erşahin, M. Kavrut, M. Acet. Premature Luteinzation does not negatively affect pregnancy outcome in high responder patients undergoing coasting with short interval in IVF cycles treated with Gnrh agonist protocol. 8.Türk Alman jinekoloji Kongresi 29 Nisan – 3 Mayıs 2009, Antalya
•  N. Dokuzeylül, S. Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Aynur Erşahin, Müstecep Kavrut, Mustafa Acet, Mete Gürol Uğur. Outcome of mild stimulation cycles in poor responders with short-term aplication of gnrh antagonist and low dose gonadotropins using clomiphene citrate. 15th World Congress on IVF, 19 – 22 Nisan 2009
•  N. Dokuzeylül, S. Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Aynur Erşahin, Müstecep Kavrut, Mustafa Acet, Mete Gürol Uğur. Luteal estradiol/gnrh antagonist suppression versus oral contraceptive pretreatment in young poor responders. 15th World Congress on IVF, 19 – 22 Nisan 2009
•  Karlikaya G. Karagozoglu H., Beyazyurek C., Kahraman S. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) Can Be A Valuable Tool For The Families With Thalassemia Trait. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  H. Karagözoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, Ç. Beyazyürek, F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman. Clinical Outcomes Of 6 Year-Experience On HLA-Typing. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  Kavrut M., Karlikaya G., Karagozoglu H., Ersahin A., Acet M., Kahraman S. Predicting Factors For Endometrial Thickness And Its Effect On Assisted Reproductive Technology (Art) Success, Based On Analysis Of 1,552 IVF/ICSI Cycles. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  N. Dokuzeylul, G. Karlikaya, S. Kahraman. Which Is Your Favourite Protocol in Women ≥43 Years Old? Microdose Flare? Antagonist? Or No Way Out! American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  Oner O, Ozgon G, Aslan C, Onal B, Fiorentino F, Karlikaya G, Kahraman S. The Results Of Missed Abortus Testing From Istanbul Memorial Hospital. European Society Of Human Genetics, Barcelona, Spain – May 31 – June 3, 2008
• Aslan C, Ozgon G, Oner O, Onal B, Fiorentino F, Karlikaya G, Kahraman S. İstanbul Memorial Hastanesi 2000-2007 Yillari Arasinda Tahliye Materyali Karyotip Sonuçlari. 8. Ulusal Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi-Çanakkale, 6-9 Mayıs 2008.
•  F.Vanlioglu, E.Ozturk, H.Karagozoglu, G.Karlikaya, A.Guney, S.Lacin, S.Kahraman. Adding GnRH antagonist in patient with elevated progesteron levels on day 3 of the cycle on the outcome of ongoing pregnancy rate. 23rd annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Lyon, France, 1-4 July 2007.
•  H. Karadayi, Y. Saglam, B. Umay, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman. Five year experience on preimplantation HLA typing. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  Y. Saglam, C. Beyazyurek, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, M. Yesil, S. Kahraman. Good, bad and ugly: effect of multiple indications on preimplantation genetics diagnosis. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Lacin, A. Guney, E. Ozturk, S. Kahraman. Effect of heparin administration in moderate-severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in PCOS patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  E. Ozturk, H. Karagozoglu, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, A. Guney, S. Lacin, S. Kahraman. Adding GnRH antagonist in patient with elevated progesteron levels on day 3 of the cycle on the outcome of ongoing pregnancy rates. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  Y. Saglam, C. Beyazyurek, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Sertyel, S. Kahraman Outcome of 771 cycles of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for aneuploidy testing in IVF patients. 22nd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Prague, Czech Republic, 18–21 June 2006.
•  F. Fiorentino, A. Biricik, H. Karadayi, H. Berkil, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, D. Podini, M. Baldi, M.C.Magli, L. Gianaroli, S. Kahraman. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007.
•  B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, A. Güney, E. Öztürk. Effect of endometrial thickness in the presence of triple-lined structure on the outcome of in vitro fertilization. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, A. Güney. E. Öztürk. Effect of ovarian reserve at younger than 35 years age on ICSI outcome in couples with severe male infertility. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  C. Ogur Beyazyurek, Y. Saglam, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, S. Isin, S. Kahraman. Factors affecting outcome of preimplantation genetic diagnosis cycles for translocation cases. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  C. Ogur, Y. Saglam, G. Karlikaya, A. Gur, S. Isin, S. Kahraman. Sperm fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis and preimplantation genetic diagnosis results of 13 male translocation carriers undergoing 17 cycles. 21st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Copenhagen, Denmark 19-22 June 2005.
•  F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman, H. Karadayi, A. Biricik, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, Y. Saglam, A. Nucitelli, M. Baldi. Experience on preimplantation genetic diagnosis combined with HLA matching. 21st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Copenhagen, Denmark 19-22 June 2005.
•  H. Karadayı, S. Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, F. Fiorentino. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for Single Gene Disorders. 13th World Congress on in-vitro Fertilization Assisted Reproduction & Genetics, Istanbul, Turkey, May 26-29, 2005.
•  Saglam Y, Ogur C, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Karagozoglu H, Findikli N, Kahraman S. PGD of aneuploidy in difficult assisted reproductive treatment cases. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  Sertyel S, Unal S, Yelke H, Atayurt Z, Findikli N, Karlikaya G, Fiorentino F, Kahraman S. The stage of the embryo but not the number of cells removed may affect embryo development after biopsy. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  Findikli N, Kahraman S, Akcin O, Sertyel S, Candan Z, Karlikaya G, Fiorentino F. PGD for HLA typing can be a valuable source for the establishment of new human embryonic stem cell lines. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  E. Enginsu, N. Findikli, S. Sertyel, S. Melil, Z. Atayurt, G. Karlikaya, F. Vanlioglu, S. Kahraman. Increasing hyaluronan concentrations in the embryo transfer medium has no effect on ART outcome. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  F. Fiorentino, A. Biricik, H. Karadayi, H. Berkil, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, D. Podini, M. Baldi, M.C.Magli, L. Gianaroli, S. Kahraman. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, F. Vanlioglu, H. Karadayi, N. Findikli, N. Oncu, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for B-Thalassemia with or without HLA-typing. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Yelke, S. Sertyel, E. Bakircioglu, N. Findikli, S. Unal, S. Melil, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, S. Kahraman. Comparison using ejaculated or testicular sperm in patients with transient azospermia. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Karagozoglu, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, M. Aygun, B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman. Comparison of bipolar and unipolar electrosurgical system in operative hysteroscopy. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Karadayı, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, B. Umay, Y. Sağlam, N. Fındıklı, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Wiscott Aldrich sendromu için preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi uygulaması: Vaka sunumu. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21–24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  S. Kahraman, H. Karadayı, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, Y. Sağlam, N. Fındıklı, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. b-Talasemi için preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21-24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  S. Kahraman, H. Karadayı, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, B. Umay, Y. Sağlam, E. Bakırcıoğlu, N. Öncü, H. Berkil, A. Biricik. Non-obstrüktif azoospermi hastalarında karyotip ve y kromozomu mikrodelesyon analizi sonuçları. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21-24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün, Banu Kumbak. Comparison of bipolar and unipolar electrosurgical system in operative hysteroscopy. 5 Mart 2004. Palandöken Kadın Doğum Kış kongresi, 3-7 Mart 2004, Erzurum, Türkiye.
•  Berkil H., Biricik A., Oncu N., Findikli N., Donmez E., Sertyel S., Vanlıoğlu, Karlikaya G., Aygun M., Oral E. and Kahraman S. Results of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) for Aneuploidy Testing in Cases with Advanced Maternal Age (AMA), Repeated Implantation Faulure (RIF), Recurrent Early Miscarriage and Severe Male Infertility (SMI). ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Fiorentino F, Biricik A, Karadayi H, Berkil H, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Nucitelli A, Podini D, Baldi M, Magli MC, Gianaroli L and Kahraman S. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Melil S, Sertyel S, Bakircioglu E, Biricik A, Karlikaya G, Oncu N, Berkil H, Karagozoglu H, Vanlioglu F, Unal S, Yelke H, Findikli N and Kahraman S. Outcome of preimplantation genetic diagnosis in cases with severe sperm morphological defects. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Sertyel S, Bakircioglu E, Karlikaya G, Biricik A, Vanlioglu F, Findikli N, Oncu N, Gurkan S, Gur A, Berkil H, Oral E and Kahraman S. Results of preimplantation genetic diagnosis in patients with Klinefelter’s syndrome. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Mehil Aygün. Stromal over hasarı yapılan PCOS olgularının kontrollü ovulasyon indüksiyonuna verdiği yanıtın değerlendirilmesi. PCOS: Güncel durum, tedavi ve ovulasyon indüksiyonu, Uluslar arası Sempozyum. 4-7 Eylül 2003, Kemer, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün. Effect of metformin on subgroups of polycystic ovaries patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproductive techniques. PCOS: Güncel durum, tedavi ve ovulasyon indüksiyonu, Uluslararası Sempozyum. 4-7 Eylül 2003, Kemer, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  A. Biricik, H. Berkil, H. Karadayı, E. Bakırcıoğlu, S. Kahraman, F. Fiorentino, S. Sertyel, E. Dönmez, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya. Molecular and cytogenetic analysis results in severe infertile males and their prognostic value for PGD in Turkish population. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, 5-7 June 2003, Antalya, Turkey.
•  N. Fındıklı, S. Kahraman, A. Biricik, E. Dönmez, S. Sertyel, S. Melil, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya. Effect of zona manipulation on somatic cell nucleus transfer. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, 5-7 June 2003, Antalya, Turkey.
•  F. Vanlıoğlu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün. Effect on luteal support with vaginal micronized progesterone gel in assisted reproduction. V. Türk-Alman Jinekoloji Derneği ve II. Reproductive Medicine Tartışmalı Konular ve Çözümler Ortak Kongresi. 16-20.05.2003, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  H. Berkil, A. Biricik, S. Kahraman, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün, M. Benkhalifa. Tekrarlayan implantasyon başarısızlığı ve/veya ileri anne yaşı olgularında preimplantasyon genetik tanı sonuçları. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün. ART öncesi intra-uterin patoloji nedeniyle operatif histeroskopi yapılan olgularda kullanılan bipolar ve konvansiyonel unipolar elektrocerrahi tekniğinin karşılaştırılması. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Biricik, H. Berkil, S. Kahraman, E. Dönmez, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün, M. Benkhalifa. Yardımcı üreme teknikleri uygulanmış olan Türk populasyonunda preimplantasyon genetik tanı sonuçları. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Kahraman S., Yakın K., Vanlıoğlu F., Dönmez E., Karlıkaya G., Kumtepe Y. Metformin as an adjuvant therapy in patients with polycystic ovaries undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. 18th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE. Vienna, Austria, 2002.

Education

• 2016: Title of Professor, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2011-2016: Associate Professor, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2010: McGill University, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Unit, Montreal, Canada
• 2015: Skive Regional Hospital, Fertility Clinic, Skive, Denmark
• 2006: Centro G.E.N.E.R.A, IVF Center, Rome, Italy
• 2004-2011: Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1999-2004: Residency Training, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1993-1999: Master's Degree, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

Work Experience

• 2023 – Present: Bahçeci Fulya IVF Center, Women's Diseases and IVF Specialist, and Scientific Director of Bahçeci Health Group, Istanbul
• 2021 – 2023: Koç University, Faculty of Medicine, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Center, Istanbul
• 2006 – 2007: Ardahan Military Hospital, Ardahan – Military service as a reserve officer
• 2004 – 2021: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Center, Ankara

Activities in Scientific Journals

• Mumusoglu S, Polat M, Ozbek IY, Bozdag G, Papanikolaou EG, Esteves SC, Humaidan P, Yarali H. Preparation of the Endometrium for Frozen Embryo Transfer: A Systematic Review. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021 Jul 9;12:688237.
• Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Yarali Ozbek I, Bozdag G, Yarali H. Double or dual stimulation in poor ovarian responders: where do we stand? Ther Adv Reprod Health. 2021 Jun 30;15:26334941211024172.
• Yarali H, Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Ozbek IY, Erden M, Bozdag G, Humaidan P. Subcutaneous luteal phase progesterone rescue rectifies ongoing pregnancy rates in hormone replacement therapy vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer cycles. Reprod Biomed Online. 2021 Jul;43(1):45-51.
• Bozdag GO, Libby E, Pineau R, Reinhard CT, Ratcliff WC. Oxygen suppression of macroscopic multicellularity. Nat Commun. 2021 May 14;12(1):2838.
• Zırh S, Erol S, Zırh EB, Sokmensuer LK, Bozdag G, Muftuoglu SF. A new isolation and culture method for granulosa cells. Cell Tissue Bank. 2021 Apr 29.
• Akman AO, Bozdag G, Pehlivantürk-Kizilkan M, Akgul S, Derman O, Kanbur N. Menstrual Cycle Pain Is Independent of Ovulation in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Oct;34(5):635-642.
• Ozbek IY, Mumusoglu S, Polat M, Bozdag G, Sokmensuer LK, Yarali H. Comparison of single euploid blastocyst transfer cycle outcome derived from embryos with normal or abnormal cleavage patterns. Reprod Biomed Online. 2021 May;42(5):892-900.
• Sipahi M, Mümüşoğlu S, Coşkun Akçay N, Sever A, Yeğenoğlu H, Bozdağ G, Karakoç Sökmensüer L. The impact of using culture media containing granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor on live birth rates in patients with a history of embryonic developmental arrest in previous in vitro fertilization cycles. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc. 2021 Aug 31;22(3):181-186. doi:10.4274/jtgga.galenos.2021.2020.0168. Epub 2021 Feb 26.
• Çinar GN, Akbayrak T, Gürşen C, Baran E, Üzelpasacı E, Nakip G, Bozdağ G, Beksaç MS, Özgül S. Factors Related to Primary Dysmenorrhea in Turkish Women: a Multiple Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis. Reprod Sci. 2021 Feb;28(2):381-392.
• Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Bozdag G, Ozbek IY, Humaidan P, Yarali H. Addition of intramuscular progesterone to vaginal progesterone in hormone replacement therapy in vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer cycles. Reprod Biomed Online. 2020 Jun;40(6):812-818. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.01.031. Epub 2020 Feb 15.
• Mümüşoğlu S, Tanaçan A, Turan V, Bozdağ G. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome presenting with isolated unilateral right-side hydrothorax: A report of two cases and systematic review of the literature. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Mar;17(1):65-72. doi: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2019.89656. Epub 2020 Apr 6.
• Esteves SC, Yarali H, Ubaldi FM, Carvalho JF, Bento FC, Vaiarelli A, Cimadomo D, Özbek İY, Polat M, Bozdag G, Rienzi L, Alviggi C. Validation of ART Calculator for Predicting the Number of Metaphase II Oocytes Required for Obtaining at Least One Euploid Blastocyst for Transfer in Couples Undergoing in vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2020 Jan 24;10:917.
• Bozdag G, Turkyilmaz E, Yildiz S, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H. Progesterone Elevation and Preventive Strategies to Avoid Implantation Failure. Semin Reprod Med. 2019 Sep;37(5-06):265-272. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1700531. Epub 2020 Jan 23.
• Calis P, Erturk N, Bozdag G. Reply to: "Is there any correlation with adnexal torsion and fecundability?". J Chin Med Assoc. 2019 Dec;82(12):965.
• Akgül S, Sur Ü, Düzçeker Y, Balcı A, Kızılkan MP, Kanbur N, Bozdağ G, Erkekoğlu P, Gümüş E, Koçer-Gümüşel B, Derman O. Bisphenol A and phthalate levels in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2019 Dec;35(12):1084-1087. doi: 10.1080/09513590.2019.1630608. Epub 2019 Jun 20.
• Bozdag G, Mumusoglu S, Coskun ZY, Yarali H, Yildiz BO. Anti-Müllerian hormone as a diagnostic tool for PCOS under different diagnostic criteria in an unselected population. Reprod Biomed Online. 2019 Sep;39(3):522-529. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2019.04.002. Epub 2019 Apr 10.
• Mumusoglu S, Ozbek IY, Coskun ZY, Polat M, Sokmensuer LK, Bozdag G, Yarali H. PGT for aneuploidy does not affect three-cycle cumulative IVF discontinuation rate in women of advanced maternal age. Reprod Biomed Online. 2019 Jul;39(1):75-83.
• Calis P, Erturk N, Bozdag G. Does ischemia reperfusion affect fecundability in a rat model? J Chin Med Assoc. 2019 Jun;82(6):515-518.
• Bozdag G, Igci N, Calis P, Ayhan B, Ozel Demiralp D, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H. Examination of cervical swabs of patients with endometriosis using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2019 May;299(5):1501-1508.
• Tanacan A, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H, Bozdag G. The effect of performing hysteroscopy prior to the first in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle on live birth rate. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2019

A specialist with 11 years of work experience, MD and PhD qualifications, and extensive training and professional experience in General Medicine, Ultrasound Diagnostics and Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine. Member of the Ukrainian Association of Reproductive Medicine and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Awarded the Order Scientist of the Year 2019 by the Ukrainian Federation of Scientists.

MD and PhD with 35 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Graduate of Donetsk State Medical Institute and Fellowship Program at Donetsk National Medical University. Completed many training courses and holds the title of professor of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology. Has published 178 works including 132 scientific papers.

• Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecologic surgeries and maternal-fetal medicine.
• Expert in treating endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, and high-risk pregnancies.
• International practice includes Germany and advanced training abroad.
• Head of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Klinikum Links der Weser GmbH Bremen.
• Holds German Board Certification in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
• Professional memberships ensure adherence to latest medical standards.
• Offers online consultations for patients with Obstetrics and Gynecology concerns.

Dr. Hosam is a Consultant Obstetrician, Gynecologist, and Urologist. He worked for 20 years in the NHS in the United Kingdom after obtaining his CCST as a Consultant Gynecologist with known expertise in the management of high-risk pregnancy, complex benign gynecology, and early-stage gynecological cancer. He worked as a Consultant and the Lead Urogynecologist at Sussex Healthcare Trust, where he has been practicing since 2004. Dr. Hosam has a special interest in prolapse, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction (fertility preservation surgery), menorrhagia, and minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic gynecological surgery (for abnormal bleeding, pelvic masses, and pelvic pain). He established an integrated multidisciplinary urogynecology team across the trust. He had led the obstetrics and gynecology department as a clinical director to attain national British Society of Urogynecology accreditation. He has extensive clinical and surgical expertise to manage urinary incontinence, frequency, urgency, and recurrent cystitis and to perform pelvic reconstructive surgery for incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse. A subjective retrospective audit of his continence surgery showed a success rate of 86% and a success rate of prolapsed surgery of 91%. He is also interested in the management of sexual dysfunction, including vaginal corrective surgery. Dr. Hosam was chosen to be a Member of the International Urogynecology Association’s Publication Committee, and he was also the Editor of the expert corner in the IUGA newsletter. His areas of expertise include,

• Minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery
• Menorrhagia, fibroid, and endometriosis
• Laparoscopic myomectomy and hysterectomy
• Urogynecology, pelvic floor surgery, and recurrent prolapse
• Female stress incontinence surgery
• High-risk pregnancy
• Prolapse and pelvic floor surgery
• Pelvic reconstruction surgery
• Stress incontinence treatment
• Urodynamics
• Urogynecology
• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Hysteroscopy
• Menopause and psychosexual problems
• Menorrhagia
• Laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy
• Stress incontinence surgery (none mesh and minimally invasive procedures)
• Day case stress incontinence procedure without surgery
• Anal sphincter incontinence surgery
• Abdominal and vaginal suspension procedures
• Menstrual disorders
• Miscarriage
• Painful periods
• Pelvic/perineal pain
• Postpartum obstetric anal sphincter injuries

Research & Publications

• Serum Cupper and Zinc in Unexplained Infertility
• Anti HLA Abs in Recurrent Miscarriage and Effect of Immune Therapy on Pregnancy Outcomes
• Unusual presentation of PRESS in the postnatal period. BMJ Case Reports 2014; doi:10.1136/bcr-2013-203406
• Subphrenic abscess resulting in multi organ failure after Caesarean Section - case report. J. of obstet&Gynae.Vol 30; No.3,312-314,2010.
• Long Term outcome of the telephone follow up clinic in gynaecological setting. Int. J. of healthcare administration.vol 7, No.1.,2010.
• Role of 3D ultrasound in the diagnosis of rare case of angular pregnancy. The Internet Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 2009 Volume 11 Number 2.
• Unusual presentation of ectopic pregnancy. Therapeutic forum,MIMS Women's Health Vol 4,No 3,2009.
• Management of Ovarian Masses in Pregnancy. Trends in Gynaecology and Urology, Volume 14 Issue 1, p 14-17 (January/February 2009).
• Factors Affecting Success of Hysteroscopic Hydrothermablation Procedure: A One Year Data Assessment. Kent and Sussex Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Vol. 6, issue 2, Jan 2008.
• Value of the MRI in the Preoperative Assessment of the Endometrial Cancer. Int. J. of O&G, Vol. 8 No.2, December 2007.
• Perioperative Factors Affecting the Hysteroscopic Hydrothermablation Procedure: A Six-month Assessment. Obstetrics & Gynaecology, News J. March 2006.
• Evaluation of the Transvaginal Scan versus Hysteroscopy in Postmenopausal Bleeding. East Sussex Journal of O&G. March, 2006.
• Unusual Presentation of Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy. East Sussex Journal of O&G, March 2006.
• Reproductive Health of Women: A review of the Panoramic Heritage. The Alex Journal of History of Medicine. Vol 30 -33, issue 1, April 2005.
• The use of low molecular weight heparin in pregnant woman with Mitral valve heart disease. Kuwait Medical Journal, March 2002, vol.39, No.5, 53-54.
• Mean 3rd Trimester Blood Sugar in Diabetic Kuwaiti Pregnant Females as a Predictor for Fetal Macrosomia. Medscape Women’s Health, (United States), Oct 2001, 6(5) p2.
• Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women. Obstetric and Gynaecology Survey. November issue 2001.
• Autologus Fascial Sling ,Does it really help the stress incontinence ,One year outcome data.
• Outcome of the Bulkamid periurethral injection.Outcome of the Vaginal suspension procedure for the years 19/20/21
• Perioperative factors that affect the outcome of the pelvic floor surgery IUGA 2019
• MRI ,CT scan versus TVS in the diagnosis and management of adnexal mass over 3 years (Oral presentation at the international gynaecology and gynae-oncology in China) 2013
• Perioperative factors affecting the success of the HTA, a 3 years follow up at the 13th international world controversies in Ob.Gyn. and infertility, Berlin, Germany. 4-7/11/2010
• Is there is a place for uterine conservation in the management of early stage endometrial cancer. RCOG international conference Abu-Dhabi Dec. 6,7,8th 2009.
• Value of TVS in the initial assessment of high-risk postmenopausal women. Annual RCOG international conference Abu-Dhabi Dec. 2009-09-13 (Poster)
• Is there is a place for the local hysteroscopic resection for malignant polypoidal endometrial cancer? Annual Southeast Gynaecology Tumour Group meeting. 17 September 2007. (oral)
• Value of the MRI, Hysteroscopy and TVS in the Preoperative Staging of Endometrial Cancer. 31st British International Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 4-6 July/2007. (oral)
• Hysteroscopic Hydrothermablation: A novel Ablative Technique. Grand round oral presentation in the East Sussex NHS Trust monthly meeting.
• Evaluation of Perioperative Factors Affecting Success of Hysteroscopic Hydrothermablation Procedure. Presented at the BSGE Annual Scientific meeting in Sheffield, May 2006.
• Evaluation of the Transvaginal Scan versus Hysteroscopy in Postmenopausal Women on Tamoxifen . Poster Presentation at the 19th EBCOG European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, April 2006, Torino, Italy.
• Induced Abortion Services in a District General Hospital. Poster presentation at the North Middlesex University Hospital Meeting, London, 26th May 2006.
• Outcome of the Hysteroscopy at Conquest Hospital over the last triennium 2004-2005. Part of the special skill module of the TVS in Gynaecology for the RCOG. Presented at the world 7th controversies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Athens, April 2005.
• Perinatal Mortality Audit at Jahra Hospital, Kuwait. Accepted by the CPD program of the RCOG 2001.
• Audit of the Outcome of the Burch Colposuspension over a 2-year period. Oral Presentation at the Annual Obstetrics and Gynaecology Conference, Kuwait Institute of Medical Specialisation, Kuwait 2003, Jahra

Education & Training

• Master's Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt)
• FRCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) in the UK
• MD Doctorate Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt)
• Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynecologist Subspecialty Modular training in Urogynaecology, minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery

Membership

• British Society of Gynae-Endoscopy
• British Society of Urogynaecology

Our founder, Dr. SAGIROGLU, has over fifteen years’ experience in women's health. His focus has been on tailoring treatments to the needs of his patients whilst incorporating the latest developments in the field.

Dr. SAGIROGLU regularly presents his work at conferences and has published articles in many peer-reviewed journals. He also provides advice and counsel to the community on fertility issues through television and radio.

He trained in obstetrics and gynecology in the USA at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, and then moved to Israel where he completed his residency and fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at the Helen Schneider Hospital for Woman, affiliated to Tel Aviv University. He has been practicing at his own clinic in Istanbul since 2019.

He is a member of Turkish Reproductive Health and Infertility Association (TSRM), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).