
Lauren A. Wise, ScD
Professor, Epidemiology - Boston University School of Public Health
Biography
Dr. Wise joined the Department of Epidemiology in 2004 after completing her doctorate at the Harvard School of Public Health. She has an interest in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology. Her research involves the study of benign gynecologic conditions, delayed conception, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Dr. Wise is principal investigator of Boston University Pregnancy Study Online (PRESTO) and co-investigator of Snart Gravid ("Soon Pregnant") and Snart Foraeldre ("Soon Parents") studies, web-based prospective cohort studies of time-to-pregnancy and birth outcomes in North America and Denmark (http://presto.bu.edu). Dr. Wise is also principal investigator of NIH-funded studies investigating environmental and genetic determinants of uterine fibroids in African-American women, including an ancillary R01 study of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and fibroids in the Study of Environment, Lifestyle, and Fibroids (SELF) in Detroit, Michigan (http://www.detroitself.org/).
Other Positions
- Member, Evans Center for Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research - Boston University
Education
- 2004 - Harvard University, ScD Field of Study: Epidemiology
- 1996 - Bowdoin College, AB Field of Study: Biochemistry
- 2000 - Harvard University, SM/ScM Field of Study: Epidemiology
Publications
- Published on 3/1/2021
Harlow AF, Wesselink AK, Hatch EE, Rothman KJ, Wise LA. Male Preconception Marijuana Use and Spontaneous Abortion: A Prospective Cohort Study. Epidemiology. 2021 Mar 01; 32(2):239-247. PMID: 33165011.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 3/1/2021
Wesselink AK, Claus Henn B, Fruh V, Orta OR, Weuve J, Hauser R, Williams PL, McClean MD, Sjodin A, Bethea TN, Brasky TM, Baird DD, Wise LA. A Prospective Ultrasound Study of Plasma Polychlorinated Biphenyl Concentrations and Incidence of Uterine Leiomyomata. Epidemiology. 2021 Mar 01; 32(2):259-267. PMID: 33427764.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 2/17/2021
Shafrir AL, Wise LA, Palmer JR, Shuaib ZO, Katuska LM, Vinayak P, Kvaskoff M, Terry KL, Missmer SA. Validity of self-reported endometriosis: a comparison across four cohorts. Hum Reprod. 2021 Feb 17. PMID: 33595055.
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- Published on 2/10/2021
Hatch EE, Willis SK, Wesselink AK, Mikkelsen EM, Eisenberg ML, Sommer GJ, Sorensen HT, Rothman KJ, Wise LA. Male cellular telephone exposure, fecundability, and semen quality: results from two preconception cohort studies. Hum Reprod. 2021 Feb 10. PMID: 33564831.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 2/1/2021
Wegienka G, Stewart EA, Nicholson WK, Zhang S, Li F, Thomas L, Spies JB, Venable S, Laughlin-Tommaso S, Diamond MP, Anchan RM, Maxwell GL, Marsh EE, Myers ER, Vines AI, Wise LA, Wallace K, Jacoby VL. Black Women Are More Likely Than White Women to Schedule a Uterine-Sparing Treatment for Leiomyomas. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2021 Feb 01. PMID: 33524308.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 12/21/2020
Fruh V, Claus Henn B, Weuve J, Wesselink AK, Orta OR, Heeren T, Hauser R, Calafat AM, Williams PL, Baird DD, Wise LA. Incidence of uterine leiomyoma in relation to urinary concentrations of phthalate and phthalate alternative biomarkers: A prospective ultrasound study. Environ Int. 2021 Feb; 147:106218. PMID: 33360166.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 12/1/2020
Brasky TM, Bethea TN, Wesselink AK, Wegienka GR, Baird DD, Wise LA. Dietary Fat Intake and Risk of Uterine Leiomyomata: A Prospective Ultrasound Study. Am J Epidemiol. 2020 12 01; 189(12):1538-1546. PMID: 32556077.
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- Published on 11/23/2020
Harlow AF, Zheng A, Nordberg J, Hatch EE, Ransbotham S, Wise LA. A qualitative study of factors influencing male participation in fertility research. Reprod Health. 2020 Nov 23; 17(1):186. PMID: 33228762.
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- Published on 11/18/2020
Upson K, Harmon QE, Heffron R, Hall JE, Wise LA, Wegienka G, Tokar EJ, Baird DD. Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Use and Blood Lead Levels in a Cohort of Young Women. Environ Health Perspect. 2020 11; 128(11):117004. PMID: 33206002.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 11/11/2020
Yland JJ, Bresnick KA, Hatch EE, Wesselink AK, Mikkelsen EM, Rothman KJ, Sørensen HT, Huybrechts KF, Wise LA. Pregravid contraceptive use and fecundability: prospective cohort study. BMJ. 2020 11 11; 371:m3966. PMID: 33177047.
Read At: PubMed
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News & In the Media
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Published on February 23, 2021
How Long Will It Take You to Conceive after Stopping Birth Control?
- Published on November 25, 2020
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Published on November 16, 2020
When Does Fertility Return After Stopping Contraceptive Use?
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Published on May 15, 2020
Faculty, Staff, and Student to Be Honored at 2020 Convocation
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Published on May 6, 2020
DDT Was Banned Decades Ago. Why Is It Still Detectable in These Women?
- Published on April 10, 2020
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Published on March 16, 2020
With Americans Hunkering Down, Some Wonder If Coronavirus Shutdowns Could Lead to a Baby Boom
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Published on February 24, 2020
Fall Is the Best Time to Conceive, According to New BU Study
- Published on February 18, 2020
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Published on December 9, 2019
Fertility Trackers That Can Cost Hundreds of Pounds ‘Are No Better Than Using a Calendar’
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Published on November 7, 2019
Researchers Win $1.2M NSF Grant to Improve Reproductive Health with AI
- Published on October 16, 2019
- Published on July 22, 2019
- Published on July 12, 2019
- Published on June 27, 2019
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Published on June 27, 2019
Aprende a reducir tu estrés para quedar embarazada, aquí una pequeña guía
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Published on June 17, 2019
Los suplementos de hierro no aumentan las posibilidades de concepción
- Published on June 12, 2019
- Published on June 10, 2019
- Published on June 6, 2019
- Published on April 17, 2019
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Published on March 28, 2019
How Much Your Partner Sleeps at Night Can Affect Your Chance of Getting Pregnant
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Published on February 27, 2019
Several Factors Linked to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Levels in Black Women
- Published on February 7, 2019
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Published on January 30, 2019
Professors Receive $6M in NIEHS Grants for Fertility and Miscarriage Research
- Published on January 24, 2019
- Published on December 20, 2018
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Published on November 29, 2018
Un seminario Unimore con Lauren Wise della Boston University
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Published on November 29, 2018
Vaccine Boom, Population Bust: Study Queries the Link Between HPV Vaccine and Soaring Infertility
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Published on November 28, 2018
Religious, Spiritual Coping May Reduce Black Women’s Hypertension Risk
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Published on October 9, 2018
Feeling Stressed from Work May Be Hurting a Woman’s Chances of Pregnancy
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Published on October 5, 2018
Salute, lo stress non fa rimanere incinte: ci sono le prove della scienza
- Published on October 5, 2018
- Published on October 5, 2018
- Published on October 5, 2018
- Published on October 5, 2018
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Published on October 5, 2018
Lo stress riduce le probabilità di concepire, secondo uno studio
- Published on October 5, 2018
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Published on October 4, 2018
A New Study Shows How Women’s Fertility Is Affected Differently By Stress Than Men
- Published on October 3, 2018
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Published on October 3, 2018
Fertility in Women: Psychological Stress Could Reduce Odds of Conception
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Published on October 3, 2018
Work-Life Stress Slashes a Woman’s Chance of Becoming Pregnant by 25%, Study Finds
- Published on October 1, 2018
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Published on August 29, 2018
Professor Named Vice Chair of Environment and Reproduction Group
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Published on July 2, 2018
Studie: Cola und andere Softdrinks können Fruchtbarkeit beeinträchtigen
- Published on July 2, 2018
- Published on June 29, 2018
- Published on June 15, 2018
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Published on March 27, 2018
9 Things You Should Stop Doing When Trying to Conceive, Not Just When You Get Pregnant
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Published on February 13, 2018
One or More Soda a Day Could Decrease Chances of Getting Pregnant
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Published on February 5, 2018
Marijuana Use Doesn’t Negatively Impact Human Fertility According to Study
- Published on February 2, 2018
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Published on January 25, 2018
Marijuana Use Doesn’t Lower Your Chance of Getting Pregnant: Study
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Published on January 24, 2018
New Study Says Marijuana Does Not Reduce Fertility in Men or Women
- Published on January 23, 2018
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Published on January 23, 2018
Marijuana Use Does Not Affect Fertility in Men and Women: Study
- Published on January 22, 2018
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Published on September 15, 2017
HPV Vaccine Associated with Improved Fertility in Some Women
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Published on October 20, 2016
Too Much, Too Little Sleep Hurts Men’s Ability to Get Partners Pregnant
- Published on September 7, 2016
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Published on August 2, 2016
Links Found Between Menstrual Cycle Characteristics and Fertility
- Published on May 24, 2016
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Published on May 12, 2016
Men’s Consumption of Caffeinated Sodas, Energy Drinks Linked to Reduced Chances of Pregnancy
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Published on March 10, 2016
Black Women with Fibroids Face Elevated Risk of Endometrial Cancer
- Published on February 9, 2016
- Published on November 4, 2015
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Published on June 3, 2015
Faculty Elected to Leading Roles at Society for Epidemiologic Research
- Published on April 14, 2015
- Published on March 23, 2015
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Published on January 15, 2015
Black Women Working Night Shifts Have Increased Risk of Diabetes
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Published on September 29, 2014
Lauren Wise Elected Vice-Chair of Fibroid Special Interest Group of ASRM
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Published on May 9, 2014
Current and Former Smokers May Have Lower Chance of Getting Pregnant, Study Finds
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Published on April 7, 2014
Lauren Wise to be Honored for Published Research at National Epidemiology Meeting in June