Dr. John Kuo, MD

Publications: Kuo J, Micevych P. Neurosteroids, trigger of the LH surge. The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 2012 Aug;131(1-2):57-65. Kuo J, Hamid N, Bondar G, Dewing P, Clarkson J, Micevych P. Sex differences in hypothalamic astrocyte response to estradiol stimulation. Biology of Sex Differences. 2010 Nov 22;1(1):7(1-9). Kuo J, Hamid N, Bondar G, Prossnitz ER, Micevych P. Membrane estrogen receptors stimulate intracellular calcium release and progesterone synthesis in hypothalamic astrocytes. The Journal of Neuroscience. 2010 Sept 29; 30(39):12950-12957. Micevych P, Bondar G, Kuo J. Estrogen actions on neuroendocrine glia. Neuroendocrinology. 2010 Jun;91(3):211-222. Bondar G, Kuo J, Hamid N, Micevych P. Estradiol-induced estrogen receptor-alpha trafficking. The Journal of Neuroscience. 2009 Dec 2;29(48):15323-15330. Kuo J, Hariri OR, Micevych P. An interaction of oxytocin receptors with metabotropic glutamate receptors in hypothalamic …astrocytes. Journal of Neuroendocrinology. 2009 Dec;21(12):1001-1006. Micevych P, Kuo J, Christensen A. Physiology of membrane oestrogen receptor signaling in reproduction. Journal of Neuroendocrinology. 2009 Mar;21(4):249-256. Kuo J, Hariri OR, Bondar G, Ogi J, Micevych P. Membrane estrogen receptor-alpha interacts with metabotropic glutamate receptor 1a to mobilize intracellular calcium in hypothalamic astrocytes. Endocrinology. 2009 Mar;150(3):1369-1376. Jain JK, Kuo J. Pregnancy outcomes with increased clomiphene citrate dose. Gynecological Endocrinology. 2004 Sept;19(3):141-145. Jain JK, Nicosia AF, Nucatola DL, Lu JJ, Kuo J, Felix JC. Mifepristone for the prevention of breakthrough bleeding in new starters of depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate. Steroids. 2003 Nov;68(10-13):1115-1119. Fassett MJ, Bohn Y, Kuo J, Wing DA. Longitudinal evaluation of activated protein C resistance among normal pregnancies of Hispanic women. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2000 Jun;182(6):1433-1436. Jain JK, Kuo J, Mishell DR Jr. A comparison of two dosing regimens of intravaginal misoprostol for second-trimester pregnancy termination. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 1999 Apr;93(4):571-575. PhD Dissertation: Kuo J. Membrane estrogen receptor-alpha interacts with metabotropic glutamate receptor 1a to stimulate intracellular calcium release and progesterone synthesis in female hypothalamic astrocytes. University of California at Los Angeles. May 27, 2011. Book Chapters: Rapkin AJ, Kuo J. Neurotransmitter Physiology: The Basics for Understanding Premenstrual Syndrome. In: O’Brien PMS, Rapkin AJ, Schmidt PJ, eds. The Premenstrual Syndromes: PMS and PMDD. Boca Raton, FL: Taylor & Francis, 2007. Kuo J. Case #7 – Hypothyroidism; Case #12 – Contraception: Depo-Provera; and Case #16 – Menopause: Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment. In: Azziz R, ed. McGraw-Hill Specialty Review: Obstetrics and Gynecology: Cases, Questions, and Answers. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2007.

• Santa Monica Medical Center

IVF Fertility Center

16055 Ventura Blvd Ste 700

Encino

CA

91436

USA

+13108888448

• Reproductive Endocrinology
• Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Venipuncture

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• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Uncomplicated or Low Risk Pregnancy and Delivery
• Uterine Leiomyoma
• Spontaneous Abortion
• Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
• Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
• Breast Disorders
• Vitamin D Deficiency
• Conditions of Pregnancy and Delivery
• Female Infertility
• Complicating Pregnancy or Childbirth