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Townsend MK, Minassian VA, Okereke OI, Resnick NM, Grodstein F. Urinary incontinence and prevalence of high depressive symptoms in older black versus white women. Int Urogynecol J. 2014 Jun;25(6):823-9. doi: 10.1007/s00192-013-2309-2. Epub 2014 Jan 22. PubMed PMID: 24448728; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4035387.

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Badalian SS, Sagayan E, Simonyan H, Minassian VA, Isahakian A. The prevalence of pelvic floor disorders and degree of bother among women attending primary care clinics in Armenia. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2020 Mar;246:106-112. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.01.029. Epub 2020 Jan 25. PubMed PMID: 32006916.

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Joint report on terminology for surgical procedures to treat pelvic organ prolapse. Int Urogynecol J. 2020 Mar;31(3):429-463. doi: 10.1007/s00192-020-04236-1. PubMed PMID: 32040671.

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Minassian VA, Parekh M, Langroudi MH. Comment on Meschia et al.: peri-operative morbidity and early results of a randomised trial comparing TVT and TVT-O. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2008 Dec;19(12):1725, author reply 1727. doi: 10.1007/s00192-008-0614-y. Epub 2008 Apr 26. PubMed PMID: 18438600.

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Penney KL, Townsend MK, Turman C, Glass K, Staller K, Kraft P, Grodstein F, Minassian VA. Genome-Wide Association Study for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence in Women. J Urol. 2020 May;203(5):978-983. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000000655. Epub 2019 Nov 15. PubMed PMID: 31729902; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7659982.

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Erekson E, Hagan KA, Austin A, Carmichael D, Minassian VA, Grodstein F, Bynum JPW. Outpatient Evaluation and Management Visits for Urinary Incontinence in Older Women. J Urol. 2019 Aug;202(2):333-338. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000000223. Epub 2019 Jul 8. PubMed PMID: 30865568; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7372503.

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Minassian VA, Hagan KA, Erekson E, Austin AM, Carmichael D, Bynum JPW, Grodstein F. The natural history of urinary incontinence subtypes in the Nurses' Health Studies. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Feb;222(2):163.e1-163.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.08.023. Epub 2019 Aug 23. PubMed PMID: 31449803; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6995407.

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Minassian VA, Yan XS, Pitcavage J, Stewart WF. Mixed Incontinence Masked as Stress Induced Urgency Urinary Incontinence. J Urol. 2016 Oct;196(4):1190-5. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2016.04.084. Epub 2016 May 6. PubMed PMID: 27157370; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5025340.

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Minassian VA, Devore E, Hagan K, Grodstein F. Severity of urinary incontinence and effect on quality of life in women by incontinence type. Obstet Gynecol. 2013 May;121(5):1083-1090. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31828ca761. PubMed PMID: 23635747; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3959868.

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Devore EE, Minassian VA, Grodstein F. Factors associated with persistent urinary incontinence. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Aug;209(2):145.e1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.05.002. Epub 2013 May 6. PubMed PMID: 23659990; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3729752.

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Minassian VA, Yan X, Lichtenfeld MJ, Sun H, Stewart WF. The iceberg of health care utilization in women with urinary incontinence. Int Urogynecol J. 2012 Aug;23(8):1087-93. doi: 10.1007/s00192-012-1743-x. Epub 2012 Apr 12. PubMed PMID: 22527544; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3905313.

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Minassian VA, Yan X, Lichtenfeld MJ, Sun H, Stewart WF. Predictors of care seeking in women with urinary incontinence. Neurourol Urodyn. 2012 Apr;31(4):470-4. doi: 10.1002/nau.22235. Epub 2012 Feb 29. PubMed PMID: 22378605; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3348577.

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Govender Y, Gabriel I, Minassian V, Fichorova R. The Current Evidence on the Association Between the Urinary Microbiome and Urinary Incontinence in Women. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2019;9:133. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2019.00133. eCollection 2019. Review. PubMed PMID: 31119104; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6504689.

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Gabriel I, Tavakkoli A, Minassian VA. Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence in Women After Bariatric Surgery: 5-Year Follow-up. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2018 Mar/Apr;24(2):120-125. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000505. PubMed PMID: 29474284.

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Minassian VA, Yan X, Pilzek AL, Platte R, Stewart WF. Does transition of urinary incontinence from one subtype to another represent progression of the disease?. Int Urogynecol J. 2018 Aug;29(8):1179-1185. doi: 10.1007/s00192-018-3596-4. Epub 2018 Mar 13. PubMed PMID: 29536139.

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Shobeiri SA, Kerkhof MH, Minassian VA, Bazi T. IUGA committee opinion: laser-based vaginal devices for treatment of stress urinary incontinence, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and vaginal laxity. Int Urogynecol J. 2019 Mar;30(3):371-376. doi: 10.1007/s00192-018-3830-0. Epub 2018 Dec 6. Review. PubMed PMID: 30523374.

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Montenegro M, Slongo H, Juliato CRT, Minassian VA, Tavakkoli A, Brito LGO. The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A Systematic Review. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2019 Jul-Aug;26(5):816-825. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2019.01.013. Epub 2019 Jan 29. PubMed PMID: 30708118.

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Gabriel IM, Chiang HA, Kalousdian A, Minassian VA. Intravesical Extrusion of a Single-Incision Midurethral Sling Anchor With a Simple Transurethral Resection Technique: A Case Report. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2019 Nov/Dec;25(6):457-458. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000712. PubMed PMID: 30865032.

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Stewart WF, Hirsh AG, Kirchner HL, Clarke DN, Litchtenfeld MJ, Minassian VA. Urinary incontinence incidence: quantitative meta-analysis of factors that explain variation. J Urol. 2014 Apr;191(4):996-1002. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2013.10.050. Epub 2013 Oct 16. PubMed PMID: 24140547.

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Minassian VA, Ross S, Lovatsis D, Al-Badr A, Drutz HP. Urogynecology experience in Canada's obstetrics and gynecology residency programs. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2004 Sep-Oct;15(5):331-5. doi: 10.1007/s00192-004-1177-1. Epub 2004 May 25. PubMed PMID: 15580419.

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Minassian VA, Drutz HP, Al-Badr A. Urinary incontinence as a worldwide problem. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2003 Sep;82(3):327-38. doi: 10.1016/s0020-7292(03)00220-0. Review. PubMed PMID: 14499979.

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Minassian VA, Bazi T, Stewart WF. Clinical epidemiological insights into urinary incontinence. Int Urogynecol J. 2017 May;28(5):687-696. doi: 10.1007/s00192-017-3314-7. Epub 2017 Mar 20. Review. PubMed PMID: 28321473.

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Platte RO, Parekh M, Minassian VA, Poplawsky D. Spontaneous bladder rupture following cystoscopy with hydrodistention and biopsy in a female patient with interstitial cystitis. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2011 May;17(3):149-52. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0b013e31821a8b3a. PubMed PMID: 22453789.

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Minassian VA, Jazayeri A, Prien SD, Timmons RL, Stumbo K. Randomized trial of lidocaine ointment versus placebo for the treatment of postpartum perineal pain. Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Dec;100(6):1239-43. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(02)02339-6. PubMed PMID: 12468168.

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Minassian VA, Parekh M, Poplawsky D, Gorman J, Litzy L. Randomized controlled trial comparing two procedures for anterior vaginal wall prolapse. Neurourol Urodyn. 2014 Jan;33(1):72-7. doi: 10.1002/nau.22396. Epub 2013 Mar 18. PubMed PMID: 23508540.

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Parekh MH, Minassian VA, Poplawsky D. Bilateral bladder erosion of a transobturator tape mesh. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Sep;108(3 Pt 2):713-5. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000227968.64752.1a. PubMed PMID: 17018474.

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Minassian VA, Yan XS, Sun H, Platte RO, Stewart WF. Clinical validation of the Bladder Health Survey for urinary incontinence in a population sample of women. Int Urogynecol J. 2016 Mar;27(3):453-61. doi: 10.1007/s00192-015-2849-8. Epub 2015 Sep 19. PubMed PMID: 26386565.

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Vargas R, Keryan A, Minassian VA. Appendiceal adhesion to synthetic mesh after laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy: a case report. Int Urogynecol J. 2015 Jan;26(1):155-7. doi: 10.1007/s00192-014-2466-y. Epub 2014 Jul 18. PubMed PMID: 25035065.

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Minassian VA, Al-Badr A, Drutz HP, Lovatsis D. Tension-free vaginal tape, Burch, and slings: are there predictors for early postoperative voiding dysfunction?. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2004 May-Jun;15(3):183-7. doi: 10.1007/s00192-004-1134-z. Epub 2004 Feb 7. PubMed PMID: 15167998.

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Minassian VA, Ross S, Sumabat O, Lovatsis D, Pascali D, Al-Badr A, Alarab M, Drutz HP. Randomized trial of oxybutynin extended versus immediate release for women aged 65 and older with overactive bladder: lessons learned from conducting a trial. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2007 Sep;29(9):726-32. doi: 10.1016/s1701-2163(16)32604-4. PubMed PMID: 17825137.

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Iyer S, Minassian VA. Resection of urethral diverticulum in pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Aug;122(2 Pt 2):467-469. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31829228d9. PubMed PMID: 23884262.

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Bieniek JM, Holste TL, Platte RO, Minassian VA. Cystoscopic removal of intravesical synthetic mesh extrusion with the aid of Endoloop sutures and endoscopic scissors. Int Urogynecol J. 2012 Aug;23(8):1137-9. doi: 10.1007/s00192-012-1668-4. Epub 2012 Jan 31. PubMed PMID: 22290194.

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Minassian VA, Mira JL. Balloon thermoablation in a woman with complex endometrial hyperplasia with atypia. A case report. J Reprod Med. 2001 Oct;46(10):933-6. PubMed PMID: 11725742.

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Drutz HP, Minassian VA. Global status of recognition of training in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery or female pelvic medicine and reconstructive pelvic surgery. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2005 Jan-Feb;16(1):3-5. doi: 10.1007/s00192-004-1200-6. PubMed PMID: 15647959.

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Minassian VA, Sood AK, Lowe P, Sorosky JI, Al-Jurf AS, Buller RE. Longterm central venous access in gynecologic cancer patients. J Am Coll Surg. 2000 Oct;191(4):403-9. doi: 10.1016/s1072-7515(00)00690-6. PubMed PMID: 11030246.

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Minassian VA, Stewart WF, Wood GC. Urinary incontinence in women: variation in prevalence estimates and risk factors. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Feb;111(2 Pt 1):324-31. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000267220.48987.17. PubMed PMID: 18238969.

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Al-Badr A, Ross S, Soroka D, Minassian VA, Karahalios A, Drutz HP. Voiding patterns and urodynamics after a tension-free vaginal tape procedure. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2003 Sep;25(9):725-30. doi: 10.1016/s1701-2163(16)31001-5. PubMed PMID: 12970807.

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Minassian VA, Sun H, Yan XS, Clarke DN, Stewart WF. The interaction of stress and urgency urinary incontinence and its effect on quality of life. Int Urogynecol J. 2015 Feb;26(2):269-76. doi: 10.1007/s00192-014-2505-8. Epub 2014 Oct 3. PubMed PMID: 25278207.

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Minassian VA, Dunn M. Recurrent sacculation of the pregnant uterus. A case report. J Reprod Med. 2000 Dec;45(12):1003-6. PubMed PMID: 11153253.

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Minassian V, Stewart W, Hirsch A, Kolodner K, Fitzgerald M, Burgio K, Cundiff G, Blaivas J, Newman D, Dilley A. The role of urgency, frequency, and nocturia in defining overactive bladder adaptive behavior. Neurourol Urodyn. 2011 Mar;30(3):406-11. doi: 10.1002/nau.20925. Epub 2010 Nov 11. PubMed PMID: 21412822.

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Garnica SV, Minassian VA, Platte RO, Sartorius J. Overactive bladder and hyperlipidemia: is there an association?. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2011 Mar;17(2):76-9. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0b013e31820e9dde. PubMed PMID: 22453693.

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Maserejian NN, Minassian VA, Chen S, Hall SA, McKinlay JB, Tennstedt SL. Treatment status and risk factors for incidence and persistence of urinary incontinence in women. Int Urogynecol J. 2014 Jun;25(6):775-82. doi: 10.1007/s00192-013-2288-3. Epub 2014 Jan 30. PubMed PMID: 24477545.

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Minassian VA, Langroudi MH, Parekh M, Poplawsky D, Lester Kirchner H, Sartorius J. Childhood dysfunctional voiding is differentially associated with urinary incontinence subtypes in women. World J Urol. 2012 Feb;30(1):111-5. doi: 10.1007/s00345-011-0665-4. Epub 2011 Mar 9. PubMed PMID: 21387103.

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Minassian VA, Jazayeri A. Favorable outcome in a pregnancy with complete fetal heart block and severe bradycardia. Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Nov;100(5 Pt 2):1087-9. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(02)02071-9. PubMed PMID: 12423815.

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Stewart WF, Minassian VA, Hirsch AG, Kolodner K, Fitzgerald M, Burgio K, Cundiff GW, Blaivas J, Newman D, Lerch VR, Dilley A. Predictors of variability in urinary incontinence and overactive bladder symptoms. Neurourol Urodyn. 2010 Mar;29(3):328-35. doi: 10.1002/nau.20753. PubMed PMID: 19693956.

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Hirsch AG, Minassian VA, Dilley A, Sartorius J, Stewart WF. Parity is not associated with urgency with or without urinary incontinence. Int Urogynecol J. 2010 Sep;21(9):1095-102. doi: 10.1007/s00192-010-1164-7. Epub 2010 May 11. PubMed PMID: 20458466.

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Platte RO, Minassian VA. Urethral prolapse formation after urodynamic testing: a case report. Int Urogynecol J. 2012 Jun;23(6):801-3. doi: 10.1007/s00192-011-1613-y. Epub 2012 Jan 14. PubMed PMID: 22246575.

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Minassian VA, Stewart WF, Hirsch AG. Why do stress and urge incontinence co-occur much more often than expected?. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2008 Oct;19(10):1429-40. doi: 10.1007/s00192-008-0647-2. Epub 2008 Jun 5. Review. PubMed PMID: 18528608.

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Ghandour L, Minassian V, Al-Badr A, Abou Ghaida R, Geagea S, Bazi T. Prevalence and degree of bother of pelvic floor disorder symptoms among women from primary care and specialty clinics in Lebanon: an exploratory study. Int Urogynecol J. 2017 Jan;28(1):105-118. doi: 10.1007/s00192-016-3080-y. Epub 2016 Jul 9. PubMed PMID: 27394129.

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Minassian VA, Lovatsis D, Pascali D, Alarab M, Drutz HP. Effect of childhood dysfunctional voiding on urinary incontinence in adult women. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jun;107(6):1247-51. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000190222.12436.38. PubMed PMID: 16738148.