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Lesley Breech, MD

Professor of Clinical-Affiliate

Obstetrics & Gynecology | College of Medicine

Education/Credentials
  • Fellowship: St. Louis Children’s Hospital (Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology)
  • Residency: Washington University College of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
  • Medical Degree: Ohio State University
Contact Information
Research Interests

Outcomes after surgical treatment of genital anomalies
Management of young women with bleeding disorders 

Peer Reviewed Publications

Ayensu-Coker, Leslie; Essig, Ellen; Breech, Lesley L; Lindheim, Steven 2013. Ethical quandaries in gamete-embryo cryopreservation related to oncofertility. The Journal of law, medicine & ethics : a journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 41 3, 711-9

Ayensu-Coker, Leslie; Bauman, Dvora; Lindheim, Steven R; Breech, Lesley 2012. Fertility preservation in pediatric, adolescent and young adult female cancer patients. Pediatric endocrinology reviews : PER, 10 1, 174-87

Livingston, Jeffrey C; Elicevik, Mehmet; Breech, Lesley; Crombleholme, Timothy M; Peña, Alberto; Levitt, Marc A 2012. Persistent cloaca: a 10-year review of prenatal diagnosis. Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 31 3, 403-7

Bischoff, Andrea; Levitt, Marc A; Breech, Lesley; Louden, Emily; Peña, Alberto 2010. Hydrocolpos in cloacal malformations Journal of pediatric surgery, 45 6, 1241-5

Braverman, Paula K; Breech, Lesley 2010. American Academy of Pediatrics. Clinical report--gynecologic examination for adolescents in the pediatric office setting Pediatrics, 126 3, 583-90

Breech, Lesley 2010. Gynecologic concerns in patients with anorectal malformations Seminars in pediatric surgery, 19 2, 139-45

Breech, Lesley L; Braverman, Paula K 2010. Safety, efficacy, actions, and patient acceptability of drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol contraceptive pills in the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder International journal of women, 1 , 85-95

Peña, Alberto; Bischoff, Andrea; Breech, Lesley; Louden, Emily; Levitt, Marc A 2010. Posterior cloaca--further experience and guidelines for the treatment of an unusual anorectal malformation Journal of pediatric surgery, 45 6, 1234-40

Vallerie, Amy M; Breech, Lesley L 2010. Update in Müllerian anomalies: diagnosis, management, and outcomes. Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology, 22 5, 381-7

Breech, Lesley L; Laufer, Marc R 2009. Müllerian anomalies Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America, 36 1, 47-68

Huppert, Jill; Griffeth, Sarah; Breech, Lesley; Hillard, Paula 2009. Vaginal burn injury due to alkaline batteries Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 22 5, e133-6

Huppert, Jill; Griffeth, Sarah; Breech, Lesley; Hillard, Paula 2009. Vaginal burn injury due to alkaline batteries. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 22 5, e133-6

Levitt, Marc A; Bischoff, Andrea; Breech, Lesley; Peña, Alberto 2009. Rectovestibular fistula--rarely recognized associated gynecologic anomalies Journal of pediatric surgery, 44 6, 1261-7; discussion 1

Miller, Rachel J; Breech, Lesley L 2008. Surgical correction of vaginal anomalies Clinical obstetrics and gynecology, 51 2, 223-36

Linam, Leann E; Darolia, Renuka; Naffaa, Lena N; Breech, Lesley L; O 2007. US findings of adnexal torsion in children and adolescents: size really does matter Pediatric radiology, 37 10, 1013-9

Noll, Jennie G; Schulkin, Jay; Trickett, Penelope K; Susman, Elizabeth J; Breech, Lesley; Putnam, Frank W 2007. Differential pathways to preterm delivery for sexually abused and comparison women Journal of pediatric psychology, 32 10, 1238-48

, ; Diaz, Angela; Laufer, Marc R; Breech, Lesley L 2006. Menstruation in girls and adolescents: using the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Pediatrics, 118 5, 2245-50

Diaz, Angela; Laufer, Marc R; Breech, Lesley L 2006. Menstruation in girls and adolescents: using the menstrual cycle as a vital sign Pediatrics, 118 5, 2245-50

Quint, Elisabeth H; Breech, Lesley; Bacon, Janice; Schwandt, Anita 2006. Management quandary. Menstrual issues in a teenager with developmental delay Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 19 1, 53-5

Breech, Lesley L; Hillard, Paula J Adams 2005. Adnexal torsion in pediatric and adolescent girls Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology, 17 5, 483-9

Breech, Lesley; Holland-Hall, Cynthia; Hewitt, Geri 2005. The "well girl" exam Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 18 4, 289-91

Breech, Lesley; Holland-Hall, Cynthia; Hewitt, Geri 2005. The "well girl" exam. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 18 4, 289-91

Brown, Cortney M; Kives, Sari; Quint, Elisabeth H; Breech, Lesley 2005. Contraception in teens with medical problems Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 18 4, 293-5

Quint, Elisabeth; Breech, Lesley; Holmes, Melisa M 2005. Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia III in a teenager Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 18 1, 53-5

Quint, Elisabeth; Breech, Lesley; Holmes, Melisa M 2005. Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia III in a teenager. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 18 1, 53-5

Braverman, Paula K; Breech, Lesley 2004. Management quandary. Menorrhagia in a teenager: Von Willebrand disease type 1 Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 17 1, 61-4

Bacon, Janice; Francoeur, Diane; Goldfarb, Alvin F; Breech, Lesley L 2003. Abnormal pap smears in adolescents Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 16 3, 157-66

Bacon, Janice; Francoeur, Diane; Goldfarb, Alvin F; Breech, Lesley L 2003. Abnormal pap smears in adolescents. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 16 3, 157-66

Johnson, Meredith A; Breech, Lesley L 2003. Management Quandary. Acute pelvic pain in adolescents Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 16 4, 253-5

Johnson, Meredith A; Breech, Lesley L 2003. Management Quandary. Acute pelvic pain in adolescents. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 16 4, 253-5

Abstract Publications

Nahada MC; Breech L; Ailabouni A; Murray RD 1989. Absorption of theophylline from the gastrointestinal tract of the piglet J Clin Pharmacol, 29 , 853