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Michael A. Thomas, MD

Department Chair

Professor

Obstetrics & Gynecology | College of Medicine

Education/Credentials
  • Fellowship: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility)
  • Residency: Wayne State University (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
  • Medical Degree: University of Illinois College of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science: Northwestern University (Radio/TV/Film)
Board Certifications & Licenses

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certification Date: 1992-12-11)
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology) (Certification Date: 1994-04-22)

Specialties

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Reproduction Endocrinology and Infertility

Contact Information
Research Interests

Infertility, Reproductive Medicine, Egg Donation, In-Vitro Fertilization, Reproductive Endocrinology

Clinical Interests

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Adenomyosis

Adnexal Disease

Amenorrhea

Atrophic Vaginitis (Vaginal atrophy)

Double Uterus (Uterus didelphys)

Ectopic Heartbeat

Ectopic Pregnancy

Endometriosis

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Fibroids

Heavy Menstrual periods (Menorrhagia)

Hot Flashes

Hyperprolactinemia

Infertility

Male factor infertility

Menopause

Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)

Metrorrhagia

Miscarriage

Mittelschmerz

Morning Sickness

Ovarian Cyst

Ovarian Disease

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Pelvic Masses

Pelvic Pain

Perimenopause

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Premature Ovarian Failure

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency

Reproduction in LGBTQ+ population

Sexual Dysfunction

Third Party Reproduction

Uterine Disease

Uterine Fibroids (Uterine leiomyoma)

Uterine Polyps (Endometrial Polyps)

Vaginal Agenesis

Peer Reviewed Publications

Madden, Tessa; Cohen, Sarah Y; Paul, Rachel; Hurley, Emily G; Thomas, Michael A; Pauletti, Giovanni 2023. Women's preferences for a new contraceptive under development: an exploratory study. Frontiers in global women's health, 4 , 1095112

Thomas, Michael A 2021. Making an African American REI physician: a story of mentorship. Fertility and sterility, 116 2, 281-286

Adams, Shannel R; Maezawa, So; Alavattam, Kris G; Abe, Hironori; Sakashita, Akihiko; Shroder, Megan; Broering, Tyler J; Sroga Rios, Julie; Thomas, Michael A; Lin, Xinhua; Price, Carolyn M; Barski, Artem; Andreassen, Paul R; Namekawa, Satoshi H 2018. RNF8 and SCML2 cooperate to regulate ubiquitination and H3K27 acetylation for escape gene activation on the sex chromosomes. PLoS genetics, 14 2, e1007233

Hurley, Emily G; Ressler, Ilana B; Young, Samantha; Batcheller, April; Thomas, Michael A; DiPaola, Krystene B; Rios, Julie 2018. Postponing Childbearing and Fertility Preservation in Young Professional Women. Southern medical journal, 111 4, 187-191

Pakrashi, Tarita; Ressler, Ilana B; Sroga, Julie M; DiPaola, Krystene B; Thomas, Michael A; Lindheim, Steven R 2013. Hysteroscopic enucleation of type II submucosal uterine leiomyomas using a TRUCLEAR hysteroscopic morcellator: case report and review of the literature. Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A, 23 4, 378-82

Ressler, Ilana B; Pakrashi, Tarita; Sroga, Julie M; DiPaola, Krystene B; Thomas, Michael A; Lindheim, Steven R 2013. Effects of embryo transfer catheters on the endometrial surface noted at hysteroscopy. Journal of minimally invasive gynecology, 20 3, 381-5

Gold MA, Thomas MA, Huh WA, Sarto GE, Day SP 2011. High-risk HPV detection in women with low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions or greater cytology using cervista HPV HR test Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, ,

McCormick BA, Wilburn RD, Thomas MA, Williams DB, Maxwell R, Aubuchon M 2011. Endometrial thickness predicts endometrial hyperplasia in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome Fert Stert , 95 , 2625

McCormick, Betsy A; Wilburn, Rochelle D; Thomas, Michael A; Williams, Daniel B; Maxwell, Rose; Aubuchon, Mira 2011. Endometrial thickness predicts endometrial hyperplasia in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility and sterility, 95 8, 2625-7

Wu DH, Reynolds K, Maxwell R, Lindheim SR, Thomas MA 2011. Age does not influence the effect of embryo fragmentation on successful blastocyst development Fert Stert , 95 , 2778

Wu, Diana H; Reynolds, Kasey; Maxwell, Rose; Lindheim, Steven R; Aubuchon, Mira; Thomas, Michael A 2011. Age does not influence the effect of embryo fragmentation on successful blastocyst development. Fertility and sterility, 95 8, 2778-80

Burke AE, Barnhart K, Jensen JT, Crenin MD, Walsh TL, Wan LS, Westhoff C, Thomas M, Archer D, Wu H, Liu J, Schlaff W, Carr BR, Blithe D 2010. Contraceptive efficacy, acceptability, and safety C31G and nonoxynol-9 spermicidal gels: a randomized controlled trial Obstet Gynecol , 116 , 1265

Montville, Christopher P; Khabbaz, Maram; Aubuchon, Mira; Williams, Daniel B; Thomas, Michael A 2010. Luteal support with intravaginal progesterone increases clinical pregnancy rates in women with polycystic ovary syndrome using letrozole for ovulation induction. Fertility and sterility, 94 2, 678-83

Sroga JM, Montville CP, Aubuchon M, Williams DB, Thomas MA 2010. Effect of delayed versus immediate embryo transfer catheter removal on pregnancy outcomes during fresh cycles Fert Stert , 93 , 2088

Sroga, Julie M; Montville, Christopher P; Aubuchon, Mira; Williams, Daniel B; Thomas, Michael A 2010. Effect of delayed versus immediate embryo transfer catheter removal on pregnancy outcomes during fresh cycles. Fertility and sterility, 93 6, 2088-90

Dahl, Stephanie K; Cannon, Sara; Aubuchon, Mira; Williams, Daniel B; Robins, Jared C; Thomas, Michael A 2009. Follicle curetting at the time of oocyte retrieval increases the oocyte yield. Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics, 26 6, 335-9

Dahl, Stephanie K; Thomas, Michael A; Williams, Daniel B; Robins, Jared C 2008. Maternal virilization due to luteoma associated with delayed lactation. Fertility and sterility, 90 5, 2006.e17-9

Haddad, Ghassan F; Jodicke, Cristiano; Thomas, Michael A; Williams, Daniel B; Aubuchon, Mira 2008. Case series of rosiglitazone used during the first trimester of pregnancy. Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.), 26 2, 183-4

Mersereau, Jennifer E; Evans, Michele L; Moore, Dan H; Liu, James H; Thomas, Michael A; Rebar, Robert W; Pennington, Ellen; Cedars, Marcelle I 2008. Luteal phase estrogen is decreased in regularly menstruating older women compared with a reference population of younger women. Menopause (New York, N.Y.), 15 3, 482-6

Dennis, Sara J; Thomas, Michael A; Williams, Daniel B; Robins, Jared C 2006. Embryo morphology score on day 3 is predictive of implantation and live birth rates. Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics, 23 4, 171-5

Zinger, Michael; Liu, James H; Thomas, Michael A 2006. Successful use of vaginal sildenafil citrate in two infertility patients with Asherman's syndrome. Journal of women's health (2002), 15 4, 442-4

Detti, Laura; Williams, Daniel B; Robins, Jared C; Maxwell, Rose A; Thomas, Michael A 2005. A comparison of three downregulation approaches for poor responders undergoing in vitro fertilization. Fertility and sterility, 84 5, 1401-5

Jain, Akas; Robins, Jared C; Williams, Daniel B; Thomas, Michael A 2005. The effect of multiple cycles in oocyte donors. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 192 5, 1382-4

Maseelall, Priya; Robins, Jared C; Williams, Daniel B; Thomas, Michael A 2005. Stabilization and regression of a recurrent desmoid tumor with the antiestrogen toremifene. Fertility and sterility, 84 2, 509

Moghadam, Kenneth K; Nett, Reed; Robins, Jared C; Thomas, Michael A; Awadalla, Sherif G; Scheiber, Michael D; Williams, Daniel B 2005. The motility of epididymal or testicular spermatozoa does not directly affect IVF/ICSI pregnancy outcomes. Journal of andrology, 26 5, 619-23

Zinger, Michael; Liu, James H; Husseinzadeh, Nader; Thomas, Michael A 2004. Successful surrogate pregnancy after ovarian transposition, pelvic irradiation and hysterectomy. The Journal of reproductive medicine, 49 7, 573-4

deHoop, T A; Mira, J; Thomas, M A 1997. Endosalpingiosis and chronic pelvic pain. The Journal of reproductive medicine, 42 10, 613-6

Thomas, M A; Rebar, R W 1997. Delayed puberty in girls and primary amenorrhea. Current therapy in endocrinology and metabolism, 6 , 223-6

Lydic, M L; Liu, J H; Rebar, R W; Thomas, M A; Cedars, M I 1996. Success of donor oocyte in in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer in recipients with and without premature ovarian failure. Fertility and sterility, 65 1, 98-102

Thomas, M A; Rebar, R W 1994. Delayed puberty and primary amenorrhea in girls. Current therapy in endocrinology and metabolism, 5 , 195-7

Thomas, M A; Rebar, R W; LaBarbera, A R; Pennington, E J; Liu, J H 1991. Dose-response effects of exogenous pulsatile human corticotropin-releasing hormone on adrenocorticotropin, cortisol, and gonadotropin concentrations in agonadal women. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 72 6, 1249-54

Thomas, M A; Rebar, R W 1990. The endocrinology of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology, 2 6, 831-6

Thomas, M A; Rebar, R W 1989. The endocrinology of normal and abnormal female puberty. Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology, 1 2, 259-65

McCormick B.; Thomas M.; Maxwell R.; Williams D.; Aubuchon M. 12-01-2008. Effects of polycystic ovarian syndrome on in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer outcomes are influe Fertility and Sterility, 90 6, 2304-2309

Fritz M.; Dale Mcclure R.; David Adamson G.; Barnhart K.; Catherino W.; Cedars M.; Collins J.; Davis O.; Goldberg J.; Thomas M.; Racowsky C.; Widra E.; Licht M.; Gracia C.; Rebar R.; La Barbera A. 10-29-2012. Committee opinion: Role of tubal surgery in the era of assisted reproductive technology Revista Iberoamericana de Fertilidad y Reproduccion Humana, 29 2,

Pfeifer S.; Goldberg J.; McClure R.D.; Lobo R.; Thomas M.; Widra E.; Licht M.; Collins J.; Cedars M.; Racowsky C.; Vernon M.; Davis O.; Gracia C.; Catherino W.; Thornton K.; Rebar R.; Barbera A.L. 07-01-2012. Recommendations for development of an emergency plan for in vitro fertilization programs: A committe Fertility and Sterility, 98 1,

Pfeifer S.; Goldberg J.; McClure R.D.; Thomas M.; Widra E.; Licht M.; Collins J.; Cedars M.; Racowsky C.; Davis O.; Gracia C.; Catherino W.; Thornton K.; Rebar R.; Barbera A.L. 07-01-2012. Position on donors and smallpox vaccine: A committee opinion Fertility and Sterility, 98 1,

Aubuchon M.; Laughbaum N.; Poetker A.; Williams D.; Thomas M. 04-01-2009. Supervised short-term nutrition and exercise promotes weight loss in overweight and obese patients w Fertility and Sterility, 91 4 SUPPL., 1336-1338

Sroga J.M.; Thomas M.A. 01-01-2014. Contraception in the perimenopause Contraception for the Medically Challenging Patient, , 337-346

Pfeifer S.; Fritz M.; Goldberg J.; McClure R.D.; Lobo R.; Thomas M.; Widra E.; Schattman G.; Licht M.; Collins J.; Cedars M.; Racowsky C.; Vernon M.; Davis O.; Barnhart K.; Gracia C.; Catherino W.; Rebar R.; La Barbera A. 01-01-2012. The clinical relevance of luteal phase deficiency: A committee opinion Fertility and Sterility, 98 5, 1112-1117