Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Kathleen M. Hoeger, M.D.

Dr. Hoeger earned a bachelor's in biological sciences at Stanford University and her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Dr. Hoeger completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and a reproductive endocrinology fellowship at the University of Virginia in 1994.

Dr. Hoeger is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has received subspecialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She has been in practice at Strong in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology since 1995.

Current areas of interest:
Long-term treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the subject of one of the research projects currently ongoing. This project involves the comparison of intensive lifestyle management with weight management and exercise with use of metformin in a 48 week trial in women with PCOS. Subjects will be evaluated for return of ovulation and restoration of normal androgen profiles and lipid profiles in a randomized, placebo-controlled format. Additional research is focussing on abnormalities in the androgen receptor in male factor infertility and its association with oligospermia.

How to contact Dr. Hoeger:
E-Mail Address: Kathy_Hoeger@urmc.rochester.edu
Phone: (585) 275-1930
Link to: Strong Health

Current research and publications:

Graham MC, Hoeger KM and Phipps WR. Initial IVF-ET experience with assisted hatching performed 3 days after retrieval followed by day 5 embryo transfer . Fertility & Sterility 74(4) 668-671, 2000.
Guzick DS and Hoeger K. Sex, Hormones, and Hysterectomies. N Engl J Med 343(10): 730-31,2000.
K Hoeger. Obesity and Weight Loss in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Obstet Gynecol Clinics North America, in press.
Research
Dr. Hoeger is currently a scholar in the Women's Reproductive Health Research Program. Her area of research is polycystic ovarian disease.