David K. Walmer, MD, PhD

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Department:

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Division:

Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility

Training:

MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1983
OB/GYN, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, 1983-87
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina, 1987-89
PhD, Biochemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1979

Clinical Interests:

Assisted reproductive technologies (oocyte donation, in vitro fertilization, ovulation induction, etc.), general infertility, DES exposure, infertility microsurgery (reversal of tubal ligation), genital tract anomalies, uterine fibroids, repetitive 1st trimester pregnancy loss, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis

Research Interests:

Clinical Trials

1. Ovulation Induction
   1. Prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
      1. A randomized prospective comparison of gonadotropin coasting vs. microdose hCG in women with estrogenic ovulatory dysfunction
2. Reproductive Toxicology
   1. Reproductive toxicology clinical trials
      1. Correlation of PFOS with functional semen parameters

Fertility Potential

1. Ovarian Reserve
   1. Assessing ovarian reserve in women undergoing myomectomy and uterine artery embolization
2. Embryo Quality
   1. Embryo morphology & IVF outcome

Women's Health in Developing Countries

1. Cervical Cancer Prevention, Duke University, Durham, NC, Hospital Sainte Croix, Leogane, Haiti, Kilamanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi, Tanzania.
   1. Evaluating single day screen and treat strategies for cervical dysplasia in Haiti & Tanzania.

Psychology

1. Evaluating attitudes regarding gamete donation