Dal 1997 al 1998, Direttore della Scuola Autonoma di Ostetrica/o dell’Università “Magna Graecia” di Catanzaro.
Dal maggio 1993 al gennaio 1997, Ricercatore con funzioni di aiuto presso l’Istituto di Scienze Ostetriche Ginecologiche e Pediatriche della Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia di Catanzaro.
Dal maggio 1993 al gennaio 1997, docente della Scuola Autonoma di Ostetricia di Catanzaro e della Scuola di Specializzazione in Ginecologia e Ostetricia della Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia di Catanzaro.
Dal giugno 1988 al dicembre 1990, Post-doctoral Fellow presso il Laboratorio di Reproductive Immunology della Eastern Virginia Medical School ed il Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine

Scientific Publication

1. Morelli M, Rocca ML, Venturella R, Mocciaro R, Zullo F. Improvement in chronic pelvic pain after Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone analogue (GnRH-a) administration in premenopausal women suffering from adenomyosis or endometriosis: a retrospective study. [accepted for publication in Gynecol Endocrinol 2012]. I.F. 1.58

2. Morelli M, Di Cello A, Venturella R, Mocciaro R, D’Alessandro P, Zullo F. Efficacy of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in the prevention of the atypical endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer: retrospective data from selected obese menopausal symptomatic women. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2012 Nov 7. I.F. 1.58

3. Morelli M, Mocciaro R, Venturella R, Imperatore A, Lico D, Zullo F. Mesial side ovarian incision for laparoscopic dermoid cystectomy: a safe and ovarian tissue-preserving technique. Fertil Steril. 2012 Nov; I.F. 3.775

4. Cipullo L, Zullo F, Visconti F, Palatucci V, Pascale R, Marra ML, Guida M. Gastric injuries during gynaecologic laparoscopy. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2012 Oct; I.F.1.277

5. Palomba S, Marotta R, Cello AD, Russo T, Falbo A, Orio F, Tolino A, Zullo F, Esposito R, Sala GB. Pervasive developmental disorders in children of hyperandrogenic women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a longitudinal case-control study. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2012 Dec; I.F. 3.168

6. Palomba S, Oppedisano R, Torella M, Falbo A, Maiorana A, Materazzo C, Tartaglia E, Tolino A, Mastrantonio P, Alio L, Colacurci N, Zullo F; SIMS Italian Group. A randomized controlled trial comparing three vaginal kits of single-incision mini-slings for stress urinary incontinence: surgical data. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2012 Jul; I.F.1.974

7. Palomba S, Russo T, Falbo A, Di Cello A, Amendola G, Mazza R, Tolino A, Zullo F, Tucci L, La Sala GB. Decidual endovascular trophoblast invasion in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: an experimental case-control study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Jul; I.F.5.967

8. Palomba S, Ghezzi F, Falbo A, Mandato VD, Annunziata G, Lucia E, Cromi A, Abrate M, La Sala GB, Giorda G, Zullo F, Franchi M. Laparoscopic Versus Abdominal Approach to Endometrial Cancer: A 10-Year Retrospective Multicenter Analysis. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2012 Mar; I.F 1.75

9. Zullo F, Falbo A, Palomba S. Safety of laparoscopy vs laparotomy in the surgical staging of endometrial cancer: a systematic review and metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Aug; I.F 3.468

10. Palomba S, Falbo A, Di Cello A, Materazzo C, Zullo F. Nexplanon: the new implant for long-term contraception. A comprehensive descriptive review. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2012 Sep; I.F. 1.58

11. Venturella R, Mocciaro R, De Trana E, D’Alessandro P, Morelli M, Zullo F. [Assessment of the modification of the clinical, endocrinal and metabolical profile of patients with PCOS syndrome treated with myo-inositol]. Minerva Ginecol. 2012 Jun;

12. Palomba S, Falbo A, Russo T, Rivoli L, Orio M, Cosco AG, Vero R, Capula C, Tolino A, Zullo F, Colao A, Orio F. The risk of a persistent glucose metabolism impairment after gestational diabetes mellitus is increased in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Diabetes Care. 2012 Apr;I.F. 8.1

13. Palomba S, Falbo A, Carrillo L, Villani MT, Orio F, Russo T, Di Cello A, Cappiello F, Capasso S, Tolino A, Colao A, Mastrantonio P, La Sala GB, Zullo F, Cittadini E; METformin in High Responder Italian Group. Metformin reduces risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome during gonadotropin-stimulated in vitro fertilization cycles: a randomized, controlled trial. Fertil Steril. 2011 Dec; I.F.3.775

14. Palomba S, Falbo A, Di Cello A, Cappiello F, Tolino A, Zullo F. Does metformin affect the ovarian response to gonadotropins for in vitro fertilization treatment in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and reduced ovarian reserve? A randomized controlled trial. Fertil Steril. 2011 Nov; I.F.3.775

15. Palomba S, Falbo A, Russo T, Di Cello A, Morelli M, Orio F, Cappiello F, Tolino A, Zullo F. Metformin administration in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome who receive gonadotropins for in vitro fertilization cycles: 10-year experience in a large infertile population. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2012 Feb; I.F. 1.58

16. Palomba S, Falbo A, Russo T, Di Cello A, Morelli M, Orio F, Cappiello F, Tolino A, Zullo F. Metformin administration in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome who receive gonadotropins for in vitro fertilization cycles: 10-year experience in a large infertile population. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2012 Feb; I.F. 1.58

17. Palomba S, Oppedisano R, Annunziata G, Zullo F, Amorosi A. Leuprolide acetate depot plus high-dose raloxifene hydrochloride before and after surgery for recurrent vaginal aggressive angiomyxoma: a case report. Gynecol Oncol. 2011 Oct; I.F. 3.888

18. Palomba S, Falbo A, Espinola S, Rocca M, Capasso S, Cappiello F, Zullo F. Effects of highly purified follicle-stimulating hormone on sperm DNA damage in men with male idiopathic subfertility: a pilot study. J Endocrinol Invest. 2011 Nov; I.F.1.566

19. Palomba S, Falbo A, Rocca M, Albano A, Condorelli M, Mazza R, James JH, Zullo F. [Sex ratio in the offspring of pregnant women with polycystic ovary syndrome: effect of different phenotypes]. Minerva Ginecol. 2011 Jun;

20. Palomba S, Oppedisano R, Materazzo C, Albano A, Condorelli M, Dicello A, Napolitano V, Zullo F. [A retrospective analysis comparing colposuspension and retropubic mid-urethral sling as preventive anti-incontinence measures during laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy]. Minerva Ginecol. 2011 Apr;

21. Falbo A, Rocca M, Russo T, D’Ettore A, Tolino A, Zullo F, Orio F, Palomba S. Changes in androgens and insulin sensitivity indexes throughout pregnancy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): relationships with adverse outcomes. J Ovarian Res. 2010 Oct; I.F.2.57

22. Palomba S, Falbo A, Giallauria F, Russo T, Rocca M, Tolino A, Zullo F, Orio F. Six weeks of structured exercise training and hypocaloric diet increases the probability of ovulation after clomiphene citrate in overweight and obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Hum Reprod. 2010 Nov;I.F. 4.475

23. Falbo A, Rocca M, Russo T, D’Ettore A, Tolino A, Zullo F, Orio F, Palomba S. Serum and follicular anti-Mullerian hormone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) under metformin. J Ovarian Res. 2010 Jul 21; I.F.2.57

24. Palomba S, Falbo A, Del Negro S, Rocca M, Russo T, Cariati F, Annunziata G, Tolino A, Tagliaferri P, Zullo F. Ultra-conservative fertility-sparing strategy for bilateral borderline ovarian tumours: an 11-year follow-up. Hum Reprod. 2010 Aug; I.F. 4.475

25. Palomba S, Falbo A, Russo T, Battista L, Tolino A, Orio F, Zullo F. Uterine blood flow in pregnant patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: relationships with clinical outcomes. BJOG. 2010 May; I.F. 3.407

26. Zullo F, Falbo A, Iuliano A, Oppedisano R, Sacchinelli A, Annunziata G, Venturella R, Materazzo C, Tolino A, Palomba S. Randomized controlled study comparing the Gynecare Morcellex and Rotocut G1 tissue morcellators. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2010 Mar-Apr;I.F.1.801

27. Palomba S, Falbo A, Russo T, Orio F, Tolino A, Zullo F. Systemic and local effects of metformin administration in paties with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): relationship to the ovulatory response. Hum Reprod. 2010 Apr; I.F. 4.475

28. Palomba S, Falbo A, Battista L, Russo T, Venturella R, Tolino A, Orio F, Zullo F. Laparoscopic ovarian diathermy vs clomiphene citrate plus metformin as second-line strategy for infertile anovulatory patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Jun; I.F 3.468

29. Palomba S, Falbo A, Russo T, Tolino A, Orio F, Zullo F. Pregnancy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: the effect of different phenotypes and features on obstetric and neonatal outcomes. Fertil Steril. 2010 Oct; I.F.3.775

30. Palomba S, Falbo A, Giallauria F, Russo T, Tolino A, Zullo F, Colao A, Orio F. Effects of metformin with or without supplementation with folate on homocysteine levels and vascular endothelium of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Diabetes Care. 2010 Feb;I.F.8.01

31. Palomba S, Falbo A, Zullo F. Management strategies for ovulation induction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and known clomifene citrate resistance. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Dec; I.F. 2.378

32. Crosignani PG, Nappi C, Ronsini S, Bruni V, Marelli S, Sonnino D; Italian EVRA Contrast Study Group. Satisfaction and compliance in hormonal contraception: the result of a multicentre clinical study on women’s experience with the ethinylestradiol/norelgestromin contraceptive patch in Italy. BMC Womens Health. 2009 Jun; I.F. 1.28

33. Palomba S, Zupi E, Falbo A, Russo T, Marconi D, Zullo F. New tool (Laparotenser) for gasless laparoscopic myomectomy: a multicenter-controlled study. Fertil Steril. 2010 Aug; I.F.3.775

34. Palomba S, Falbo A, Russo T, Zullo F. Is perifollicular vascularity assessment always feasible and clinically effective? Fertil Steril. 2009 Jul; I.F.3.775

35. Falbo A, Orio F, Venturella R, Rania E, Materazzo C, Tolino A, Zullo F, Palomba S. Does metformin affect ovarian morphology in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome? A retrospective cross-sectional preliminary analysis. J Ovarian Res. 2009 May; I.F.2.57

36. Palomba S, Falbo A, Russo T, Zullo F. Updating of a recent meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to assess the safety and the efficacy of the laparoscopic surgery for treating early stage endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Jul; I.F. 3.888

37. Parazzini F, Mais V, Cipriani S, Busacca M, Venturini P; GISE. Determinants of adenomyosis in women who underwent hysterectomy for benign gynecological conditions: results from a prospective multicentric study in Italy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2009 Apr; I.F.1.974

38. Zullo F, Palomba S, Falbo A, Russo T, Mocciaro R, Tartaglia E, Tagliaferri P, Mastrantonio P. Laparoscopic surgery vs laparotomy for early stage endometrial cancer: long-term data of a randomized controlled trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Mar; I.F 3.468

39. Palomba S, Falbo A, Zullo F, Orio F Jr. Evidence-based and potential benefits of metformin in the polycystic ovary syndrome: a comprehensive review. Endocr Rev. 2009 Feb;I.F. 19.929

40. Palomba S, Falbo A, Mocciaro R, Russo T, Zullo F. Laparoscopic treatment for endometrial cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Feb; I.F. 3.888

41. Palomba S, Falbo A, Orio F Jr, Zullo F. Effect of preconceptional metformin on abortion risk in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Fertil Steril. 2009 Nov; I.F.3.775

42. Piccoli A, Crosignani P, Nappi C, Ronsini S, Bruni V, Marelli S; Italian EVRA Contrast Study Group. Effect of the ethinylestradiol/norelgestromin contraceptive patch on body composition. Results of bioelectrical impedance analysis in a population of Italian women. Nutr J. 2008 Aug; I.F.2.48

43. Palomba S, Manguso F, Orio F Jr, Russo T, Oppedisano R, Sacchinelli A, Falbo A, Tolino A, Zullo F, Mastrantonio P. Effectiveness of risedronate in osteoporotic postmenopausal women with inflammatory bowel disease: a prospective, parallel, open-label, two-year extension study. Menopause. 2008 Jul-Aug; I.F. 3.578

44. Palomba S, Falbo A, Orio F, Zullo F. Insulin-sensitizing agents and reproductive function in polycystic ovary syndrome patients. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Aug;I.F. 2.378

45. Palomba S, Russo T, Sacchinelli A, Oppedisano R, Falbo A, Sena T, Zullo F, Mastrantonio P. [Sjögren’s syndrome extraglandular expressions]. Minerva Ginecol. 2008 Apr;

46. Palomba S, Falbo A, Orio F Jr, Tolino A, Zullo F. Efficacy predictors for metformin and clomiphene citrate treatment in anovulatory infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertil Steril. 2009 Jun; I.F.3.775

47. Palomba S, Oppedisano R, Tolino A, Orio F, Zullo F. Outlook: metformin use in infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: an evidence-based overview. Reprod Biomed Online. 2008 Mar; I.F. 2.042

48. Palomba S, Falbo A, Russo T, Orio F, Tollino A, Zullo F. Role of metformin in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: the state of the art. Minerva Ginecol. 2008 Feb;

49. Palomba S, Russo T, Orio F Jr, Falbo A, Tolino A, Zullo F. Perifollicular vascularity assessment for selecting the best oocytes for in vitro fertilization programs in older patients. Fertil Steril. 2008 Oct; I.F.3.775

50. Palomba S, Giallauria F, Falbo A, Russo T, Oppedisano R, Tolino A, Colao A, Vigorito C, Zullo F, Orio F. Structured exercise training programme versus hypocaloric hyperproteic diet in obese polycystic ovary syndrome patients with anovulatory infertility: a 24-week pilot study. Hum Reprod. 2008 Mar; I.F. 4.475

51. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Falbo A, Oppedisano R, Tolino A, Zullo F. Tibolone reverses the cognitive effects caused by leuprolide acetate administration, improving mood and quality of life in patients with symptomatic uterine leiomyomas. Fertil Steril. 2008 Jul; I.F.3.775

52. Palomba S, Falbo A, Orio F Jr, Russo T, Tolino A, Zullo F. Pretreatment with oral contraceptives in infertile anovulatory patients with polycystic ovary syndrome who receive gonadotropins for controlled ovarian stimulation. Fertil Steril. 2008 Jun; I.F.3.775

53. Zullo F. Scientific felony at Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro. Minerva Ginecol. 2007 Aug;

54. Palomba S, Falbo A, Damiano R, Zullo F. [Treatment of female urinary incontinence: an overview]. Minerva Ginecol. 2007 Oct;59(5):543-8. Italian.

55. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Falbo A, Russo T, Tolino A, Zullo F. Clomiphene citrate versus metformin as first-line approach for the treatment of anovulation in infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Sep; I.F.5.967

56. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Zullo F. What is the best first-step therapeutic approach in treating anovulatory infertility in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome? Questions that are still unanswered. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2007 May; I.F. 1.58

57. Palomba S, Falbo A, Russo T, Manguso F, Tolino A, Zullo F, De Feo P, Orio F Jr. Insulin sensitivity after metformin suspension in normal-weight women with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Aug; I.F.5.967

58. Morelli M, Noia R, Costantino A, Chiodo D, Mocciaro R, Caruso M, Cosco C, Lucia E, Curcio B, Gullì G, Amendola G, Zullo F. [Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy as treatment of endometrial cancer]. Minerva Ginecol. 2007 Apr;

59. Morelli M, Caruso M, Noia R, Chiodo D, Cosco C, Lucia E, Biamonte M, Zullo F. [Total laparoscopic hysterectomy versus vaginal hysterectomy: a prospective randomized trial]. Minerva Ginecol. 2007 Apr;

60. Palomba S, Zupi E, Falbo A, Russo T, Marconi D, Tolino A, Manguso F, Mattei A, Zullo F. A multicenter randomized, controlled study comparing laparoscopic versus minilaparotomic myomectomy: reproductive outcomes. Fertil Steril. 2007 Oct; I.F.3.775

61. Palomba S, Zupi E, Russo T, Oppedisano R, Manguso F, Falbo A, Tolino A, Mattei A, Mastrantonio P, Zullo F. Presurgical assessment of intraabdominal visceral fat in obese patients with early-stage endometrial cancer treated with laparoscopic approach: relationships with early laparotomic conversions. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2007 Mar-Apr; I.F.1.801

62. Morelli M, Noia R, Chiodo D, Mocciaro R, Costantino A, Caruso MT, Cosco C, Lucia E, Curcio B, Gullì G, Amendola G, Zullo F. [Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy versus laparoscopic total hysterectomy: a prospective randomized study]. Minerva Ginecol. 2007 Feb;

63. Palomba S, Zupi E, Russo T, Falbo A, Marconi D, Tolino A, Manguso F, Mattei A, Zullo F. A multicenter randomized, controlled study comparing laparoscopic versus minilaparotomic myomectomy: short-term outcomes. Fertil Steril. 2007 Oct; I.F.3.775

64. Palomba S, Falbo A, Del Negro S, Russo T, Zullo F. Use of oral contraceptives in infertile patients: A descriptive review. Effects of metformin and clomiphene citrate on ovarian vascularity in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2006 Oct; I.F. 1.58

65. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Falbo A, Russo T, Tolino A, Zullo F. Effects of metformin and clomiphene citrate on ovarian vascularity in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertil Steril. 2006 Dec; I.F.3.775

66. Palomba S, Zupi E, Russo T, Falbo A, Del Negro S, Manguso F, Marconi D, Tolino A, Zullo F. Comparison of two fertility-sparing approaches for bilateral borderline ovarian tumours: a randomized controlled study. Hum Reprod. 2007 Feb; I.F. 4.475

67. Palomba S, Zupi E, Falbo A, Russo T, Tolino A, Marconi D, Mattei A, Zullo F. Presacral neurectomy for surgical management of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis: a descriptive review. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2006 Sep-Oct; I.F.1.801

68. Palomba S, Russo T, Orio F Jr, Falbo A, Manguso F, Sammartino A, Tolino A, Colao A, Carmina E, Zullo F. Uterine effects of clomiphene citrate in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a prospective controlled study. Hum Reprod. 2006 Nov; I.F. 4.475

70. Palomba S, Falbo A, Orio F Jr, Russo T, Sbano F, D’Alessandro P, Cariati F, Tolino A, Colao A, Zullo F. Efficacy of laparoscopic ovarian diathermy in clomiphene citrate-resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome: relationships with chronological and ovarian age. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2006 Jun; I.F. 1.58

71. Palomba S, Zupi E, Zullo F. Fanfani F, et al. A prospective study of laparoscopy versus minilaparotomy in the treatment of uterine myomas. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2006 May-Jun; I.F.1.801

72. Palomba S, Falbo A, Orio F Jr, Russo T, Tolino A, Zullo F. Metformin hydrochloride and recurrent miscarriage in a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertil Steril. 2006 May; I.F.3.775

73. Palomba S, Zullo F. Ovulation induction in infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Minerva Ginecol. 2006 Apr;

74. Palomba S, Nelaj E, Zullo F. Visceral fat amount as predictive factor for early laparotomic conversion in obese patients with endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol. 2006 Jul; I.F. 3.888

75. Palomba S, Russo T, Falbo A, Manguso F, D’Alessandro P, Mattei A, Tolino A, Branconi F, Zupi E, Zullo F. Laparoscopic uterine nerve ablation versus vaginal uterosacral ligament resection in postmenopausal women with intractable midline chronic pelvic pain: a randomized study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2006 Nov; I.F.1.974

76. Palomba S, Russo T, Falbo A, Orio F Jr, Manguso F, Nelaj E, Tolino A, Colao A, Dale B, Zullo F. Clinical use of the perifollicular vascularity assessment in IVF cycles: a pilot study. Hum Reprod. 2006 Apr; I.F. 4.475

77. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Falbo A, Russo T, Caterina G, Manguso F, Tolino A, Colao A, Zullo F. Metformin administration and laparoscopic ovarian drilling improve ovarian response to clomiphene citrate (CC) in oligo-anovulatory CC-resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2005 Dec; I.F. 3.168

78. Palomba S, Russo T, Orio F Jr, Falbo A, Manguso F, Cascella T, Tolino A, Carmina E, Colao A, Zullo F. Uterine effects of metformin administration in anovulatory women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Hum Reprod. 2006 Feb; I.F. 4.475

79. Zullo F, Palomba S, Russo T, Falbo A, Costantino M, Tolino A, Zupi E, Tagliaferri P, Venuta S. A prospective randomized comparison between laparoscopic and laparotomic approaches in women with early stage endometrial cancer: a focus on the quality of life. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Oct; I.F 3.468

80. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Falbo A, Russo T, Tolino A, Zullo F. Plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 and miscarriage after metformin treatment and laparoscopic ovarian drilling in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertil Steril. 2005 Sep; I.F.3.775

81. Orio F Jr, Palomba S, Cascella T, De Simone B, Manguso F, Savastano S, Russo T, Tolino A, Zullo F, Lombardi G, Azziz R, Colao A. Improvement in endothelial structure and function after metformin treatment in young normal-weight women with polycystic ovary syndrome: results of a 6-month study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Nov; I.F.5.967

82. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Russo T, Falbo A, Tolino A, Lombardi G, Cimini V, Zullo F. Antiproliferative and proapoptotic effects of raloxifene on uterine leiomyomas in postmenopausal women. Fertil Steril. 2005 Jul; I.F.3.775

83. Palomba S, Falbo A, Orio F Jr, Manguso F, Russo T, Tolino A, Annamaria C, Dale B, Zullo F. A randomized controlled trial evaluating metformin pre-treatment and co-administration in non-obese insulin-resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with controlled ovarian stimulation plus timed intercourse or intrauterine insemination. Hum Reprod. 2005 Oct; I.F. 4.475

84. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Manguso F, Falbo A, Russo T, Tolino A, Tauchmanovà L, Colao A, Doldo P, Mastrantonio P, Zullo F. Efficacy of risedronate administration in osteoporotic postmenopausal women affected by inflammatory bowel disease. Osteoporos Int. 2005 Sep; I.F. 4.580

85. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Falbo A, Manguso F, Russo T, Cascella T, Tolino A, Carmina E, Colao A, Zullo F. Prospective parallel randomized, double-blind, double-dummy controlled clinical trial comparing clomiphene citrate and metformin as the first-line treatment for ovulation induction in nonobese anovulatory women with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Jul; I.F.5.967

86. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Manguso F, Russo T, Falbo A, Lombardi G, Doldo P, Zullo F. Leuprolide acetate treatment with and without coadministration of tibolone in premenopausal women with menstrual cycle-related irritable bowel syndrome. Fertil Steril. 2005 Apr; I.F.3.775

87. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Russo T, Falbo A, Tolino A, Manguso F, Nunziata V, Mastrantonio P, Lombardi G, Zullo F. BsmI vitamin D receptor genotypes influence the efficacy of antiresorptive treatments in postmenopausal osteoporotic women. A 1-year multicenter, randomized and controlled trial. Osteoporos Int. 2005 Aug; I.F. 4.580

106. Palomba S, Russo T, Orio F Jr, Sammartino A, Sbano FM, Nappi C, Colao A, Mastrantonio P, Lombardi G, Zullo F. Lipid, glucose and homocysteine metabolism in women treated with a GnRH agonist with or without raloxifene. Hum Reprod. 2004 Feb; I.F. 4.475

107. Orio F Jr, Palomba S, Zullo F, Colao A, Lombardi G. Are serum adiponectin levels really reduced in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome? Hum Reprod. 2004 Jan; I.F. 4.475

108. Orio F Jr, Matarese G, Di Biase S, Palomba S, Labella D, Sanna V, Savastano S, Zullo F, Colao A, Lombardi G. Exon 6 and 2 peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma polymorphisms in polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Dec; I.F.5.967

109. Palomba S, Di Carlo C, Morelli M, Russo T, Noia R, Nappi C, Mastrantonio P, Zullo F. Effect of tibolone on breast symptoms resulting from postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy. Maturitas. 2003 Aug 20; I.F. 2.767

110. Pellicano M, Bramante S, Cirillo D, Palomba S, Bifulco G, Zullo F, Nappi C. Effectiveness of autocrosslinked hyaluronic acid gel after laparoscopic myomectomy in infertile patients: a prospective, randomized, controlled study. Fertil Steril. 2003 Aug; I.F.3.775

111. Zullo F, Palomba S, Zupi E, Russo T, Morelli M, Cappiello F, Mastrantonio P. Effectiveness of presacral neurectomy in women with severe dysmenorrhea caused by endometriosis who were treated with laparoscopic conservative surgery: a 1-year prospective randomized double-blind controlled trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Jul; I.F 3.468

112. Orio F Jr, Palomba S, Cascella T, Milan G, Mioni R, Pagano C, Zullo F, Colao A, Lombardi G, Vettor R. Adiponectin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Jun; I.F.5.967

113. Orio F Jr, Palomba S, Colao A, Russo T, Dentico C, Tauchmanovà L, Savastano S, Nappi C, Sultan C, Zullo F, Lombardi G. GH release after GHRH plus arginine administration in obese and overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Endocrinol Invest. 2003 Feb; I.F. 1.566

114. Guida M, Pellicano M, Zullo F, Acunzo G, Lavitola G, Palomba S, Nappi C. Outpatient operative hysteroscopy with bipolar electrode: a prospective multicentre randomized study between local anaesthesia and conscious sedation. Hum Reprod. 2003 Apr; I.F. 4.475

115. Palomba S, Numis FG, Mossetti G, Rendina D, Vuotto P, Russo T, Zullo F, Nappi C, Nunziata V. Effectiveness of alendronate treatment in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis: relationship with BsmI vitamin D receptor genotypes. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2003 Mar; I.F. 3.168

116. Orio F Jr, Lucidi P, Palomba S, Tauchmanova L, Cascella T, Russo T, Zullo F, Colao A, Lombardi G, De Feo P. Circulating ghrelin concentrations in the polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Feb; I.F.5.967

117. Orio F Jr, Palomba S, Di Biase S, Colao A, Tauchmanova L, Savastano S, Labella D, Russo T, Zullo F, Lombardi G. Homocysteine levels and C677T polymorphism of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Feb; I.F.5.967

118. Pellicano M, Guida M, Zullo F, Lavitola G, Cirillo D, Nappi C. Carbon dioxide versus normal saline as a uterine distension medium for diagnostic vaginoscopic hysteroscopy in infertile patients: a prospective, randomized, multicenter study. Fertil Steril. 2003 Feb; I.F.3.775

119. Zupi E, Zullo F, Marconi D, Sbracia M, Pellicano M, Solima E, Sorrenti G. Hysteroscopic endometrial resection versus laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy for menorrhagia: a prospective randomized trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Jan; I.F 3.468

120. Palomba S, Numis FG, Mossetti G, Rendina D, Vuotto P, Russo T, Zullo F, Nappi C, Nunziata V. Raloxifene administration in post-menopausal women with osteoporosis: effect of different BsmI vitamin D receptor genotypes. Hum Reprod. 2003 Jan; I.F. 4.475

121. Palomba S, Russo T, Orio F Jr, Tauchmanovà L, Zupi E, Panici PL, Nappi C, Colao A, Lombardi G, Zullo F. Effectiveness of combined GnRH analogue plus raloxifene administration in the treatment of uterine leiomyomas: a prospective, randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Hum Reprod. 2002 Dec; I.F. 4.475

122. Dale B, Fiorentino A, de Simone ML, di Matteo L, di Frega AS, Wilding M, Fehr P, Bassan E, Lo Giudice C, Maselli A, Cappiello F, Zullo F. Zygote versus embryo transfer: a prospective randomized multicenter trial. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2002 Oct; I.F. 1.844

123. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Morelli M, Russo T, Pellicano M, Nappi C, Mastrantonio P, Lombardi G, Colao A, Zullo F. Raloxifene administration in women treated with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist for uterine leiomyomas: effects on bone metabolism. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2002 Oct; I.F.5.967

124. Dale B, Wilding M, De Matteo L, Zullo F. Absence of sperm sex chromosome aneuploidies in an X0/XYY man. Fertil Steril. 2002 Sep; I.F.3.775

125. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Morelli M, Russo T, Pellicano M, Zupi E, Lombardi G, Nappi C, Panici PL, Zullo F. Raloxifene administration in premenopausal women with uterine leiomyomas: a pilot study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2002 Aug; I.F.5.967

126. Palomba S, Morelli M, Di Carlo C, Noia R, Pellicano M, Zullo F. Bone metabolism in postmenopausal women who were treated with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and tibolone. Fertil Steril. 2002 Jul; I.F.3.775

127. Palomba S, Russo T, Iuzzolino D, Cosco C, Noia R, Arduino B, Morelli M, Zullo F. Comparison between two laparoscopic retropubic urethropexy. Minerva Chir. 2002 Jun; I.F.0.77

128. Zullo F, Morelli M, Russo T, Iuzzolino D, Palomba S. Two techniques of laparoscopic retropubic urethropexy. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2002 May;

129. Palomba S, Morelli M, Noia R, Santagata M, Oliverio A, Sena T, Zullo F, Mastrantonio P. Short-term administration of tibolone plus GnRH analog before laparoscopic myomectomy. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2002 May;

130. Palomba S, Sena T, Morelli M, Noia R, Zullo F, Mastrantonio P. Effect of different doses of progestin on uterine leiomyomas in postmenopausal women. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2002 May 10; I.F.1.974

131. Palomba S, Orio F Jr, Colao A, di Carlo C, Sena T, Lombardi G, Zullo F, Mastrantonio P. Effect of estrogen replacement plus low-dose alendronate treatment on bone density in surgically postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2002 Apr; I.F.5.967

132. Arcadia P, Cosco AG, Ierullo AM, Palomba S, Guarany R, Muleo G, Santoro R, Zullo F. [Genetic mutations, acquired coagulation system disorders and obstetric pathology. Personal experience]. Minerva Ginecol. 2002 Feb;

133. Palomba S, Sena T, Noia R, Di Carlo C, Zullo F, Mastrantonio P. Transdermal hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women with uterine leiomyomas. Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Dec; I.F. 4.730

134. Zullo F, Palomba S, Piccione F, Morelli M, Arduino B, Mastrantonio P. Laparoscopic Burch colposuspension: a randomized controlled trial comparing two transperitoneal surgical techniques. Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Nov; I.F. 4.730

135. Pellicano M, Zullo F, Fiorentino A, Tommaselli GA, Palomba S, Nappi C. Conscious sedation versus general anaesthesia for minilaparoscopic gamete intra-Fallopian transfer: a prospective randomized study. Hum Reprod. 2001 Nov; I.F. 4.475

136. Palomba S, Zullo F. Leuprolide – as needed. Fertil Steril. 2001 Jul; I.F.3.775

137. Palomba S, Sammartino A, Di Carlo C, Affinito P, Zullo F, Nappi C. Effects of raloxifene treatment on uterine leiomyomas in postmenopausal women. Fertil Steril. 2001 Jul; I.F.3.775

138. Morelli M, Zullo F, Noia R, Corea D, Arduino B, Piccione F, Mastrantonio P. [Prenatal diagnosis of beta-thalassemia. A study based in Calabria]. Minerva Ginecol. 2001 Aug;

139. Morelli M, Noia R, Zullo F, Corea D, Arduino B, Piccione F, Mastrantonio P. [Pregnancy management in women with thalassemia]. Minerva Ginecol. 2000 Oct;

140. Palomba S, Pellicano M, Affinito P, Di Carlo C, Zullo F, Nappi C. Effectiveness of short-term administration of tibolone plus gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue on the surgical outcome of laparoscopic myomectomy. Fertil Steril. 2001 Feb; I.F.3.775

141. Pellicano M, Zullo F, Tommaselli GA, Nola B, Cappiello F, Criscuolo A, Nappi C. [Ovarian drilling in minilaroscopy and local anesthesia in the therapy of polycystic ovarian syndrome]. Minerva Ginecol. 2000 Jul-Aug;

142. Pellicano M, Zullo F, Cappiello F, Di Carlo C, Cirillo D, Nappi C. Minilaparoscopic ovarian biopsy performed under conscious sedation in women with premature ovarian failure. J Reprod Med. 2000 Oct; I.F.0.688

143. Zullo F, Pellicano M, Zupi E, Guida M, Mastrantonio P, Nappi C.Minilaparoscopic ovarian drilling under local anesthesia in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertil Steril. 2000 Aug; I.F.3.775

144. Zupi E, Marconi D, Sbracia M, Solima E, Zullo F, Dauri M, Romanini C. Is local anesthesia an affordable alternative to general anesthesia for minilaparoscopy? J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2000 Feb;

145. Zullo F, Pellicano M, Stigliano CM, Di Carlo C, Fabrizio A, Nappi C. Topical anesthesia for office hysteroscopy. A prospective, randomized study comparing two modalities. JReprod Med. 1999 Oct; I.F.0.688

146. Santelli G, Califano D, Chiappetta G, Vento MT, Bartoli PC, Zullo F, Trapasso F, Viglietto G, Fusco A. Thymosin beta-10 gene overexpression is a general event in human carcinogenesis. Am J Pathol. 1999 Sep; I.F. 4.890

147. Dale B, Fiorentino A, De Stefano R, Di Matteo L, De Simone ML, Wilding M, Zullo F. Pregnancies after activated oocyte transfer: a new option for infertility treatment. Hum Reprod. 1999 Jul; I.F. 4.475

148. Zupi E, Sbracia M, Marconi D, Zullo F, Santi K, Solima E, Romanini C. Pain mapping during minilaparoscopy in infertile patients without pathology. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1999 Feb;

149. Zullo F, Pellicano M, Di Carlo C, De Stefano R, Marconi D, Zupi E. Ultrasonographic prediction of the efficacy of GnRH agonist therapy before laparoscopic myomectomy. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1998 Nov;.

150. Pellicano M, Zullo F, Di Carlo C, Zupi E, Nappi C.Postoperative pain control after microlaparoscopy in patients with infertility: a prospective randomized study. Fertil Steril. 1998 Aug; I.F.3.775

151. Zullo F, Pellicano M, Cappiello F, Zupi E, Marconi D, Nappi C. Pain control after microlaparoscopy. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1998 May;

152. Pellicano M, Zullo F, Catizone C, Guida F, Catizone F, Nappi C. Prenatal diagnosis of congenital granular cell epulis. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 1998 Feb; I.F. 3.007

153. Zullo F, Pellicano M, De Stefano R, Zupi E, Mastrantonio P. A prospective randomized study to evaluate leuprolide acetate treatment before laparoscopic myomectomy: efficacy and ultrasonographic predictors. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1998 Jan; I.F 3.468

154. Stigliano CM, Mollo A, Zullo F. Two modalities of topical anesthesia for office hysteroscopy. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1997 Nov; I.F 1.75

155. Pellicano M, Zullo F, Di Carlo C, Mastrantonio P, Nappi C. Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation: comparison between u-hFSH conventional protocol and a personalized approach. Int J Fertil Womens Med. 1997 Jul-Aug; I.F.0.56

156. Colacurci N, Zullo F, De Franciscis P, Mollo A, De Placido G. In vitro fertilization following laparoscopic ovarian diathermy in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1997 Jul; I.F. 1.77

157. Zullo F, Pellicano M, Di Carlo C, De Stefano R, Mastrantonio P, Nappi C. Late complications after systemic methotrexate treatment of unruptured ectopic pregnancies: a report of three cases. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1996 Dec 27; I.F.1.974

158. Crescenzi E, Zullo F, Tecce MF, Palumbo G. Identification of differentially expressed mRNAs in normal and neoplastic (adenocarcinoma) human endometrium. Gynecol Oncol. 1996 Nov; I.F. 3.888

159. Zullo F, Pellicano M, Di Carlo C, Affinito P, Catizone F, Mastrantonio P, Nappi C. Heterotopic pregnancy in a woman without previous ovarian hyperstimulation: ultrasound diagnosis and management. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1996 Jun; I.F.1.974

160. Frasci G, Conforti S, Zullo F, Mastrantonio P, Comella G, Comella P, Persico G, Iaffaioli RV. A risk model for ovarian carcinoma patients using CA 125: time to normalization renders second-look laparotomy redundant. Cancer. 1996 Mar 15;I.F. 4.771

161. Zullo F, Di Carlo C, Pellicano M, Catizone C, Mastrantonio P, Nappi C. Superovulation with urinary human follicle-stimulating hormone: correlations with body mass index and body fat distribution. Gynecol Endocrinol. 1996 Feb; I.F. 1.58

162. Tolino A, Ronsini S, Zullo F, Pellicano M, Regine V, Nappi C. Fetal fibronectin as a screening test for premature delivery in multiple pregnancies. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1996 Jan; I.F 1.75

163. Frasci G, Comella G, Comella P, Conforti S, Mastrantonio P, Zullo F, Persico G. Carboplatin (CBDCA)-hexamethylmelamine (HMM)-oral etoposide (VP-16) first-line treatment of ovarian cancer patients with bulky disease: a phase II study. Gynecol Oncol. 1995 Jul; I.F. 3.888

164. Di Carlo C, Affinito P, Farace MJ, Gargiulo AR, Zullo F, Nappi C. Observations on the use of purified follicle-stimulating hormone in the treatment of luteal phase defects. Hum Reprod. 1995 Jun; I.F. 4.475

165. De Placido G, Zullo F, Mollo A, Cappiello F, Nazzaro A, Colacurci N, Palumbo G. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in the prevention of implantation failures. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1994 Sep 30; I.F. 3.16

166. Zullo F, Corea D, Torano P, Placco C, Tropea G, Mastrantonio P. Sperm-peritoneal fluid incubation test: influence of a GnRH agonist treatment. Acta Eur Fertil. 1994 Sep-Oct;

167. Montemagno U, De Placido G, Colacurci N, Zullo F, Locci M. Uterine fibroids: protocols of integrated medical/surgical treatment. Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 1993; I.F. 0.53

168. Zullo F, Colacurci N, Carravetta C, D’Agostino G, Nazzaro A, De Placido G. [Effects of danazol on the endometrium during peri-menopausal meno-metrorrhagia]. Minerva Ginecol. 1991 Jun;

169. Colacurci N, Zullo F, Carravetta C, Galasso M, Di Filippo A, Strina I, De Placido G. Immune system and endometriosis. Acta Eur Fertil. 1991 May-Jun;

170. De Placido G, Colacurci N, Nazzaro A, Zullo F, Caravetta C, Ruocco M, Barbieri F. Immunology and fertilization. Acta Eur Fertil. 1991 May-Jun;

171. De Placido G, Zullo F, Colacurci N, Perrone D, Nazzaro A, Paolillo F, Montemagno U. Immunological treatment of implantation failure. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1991; I.F. 3.16

172. Montemagno U, De Placido G, Colacurci N, Zullo F. Endometrial effects of danazol in perimenopausal abnormal bleeding. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1991; I.F. 3.16

173. Colacurci N, De Placido G, Mercorio F, Zullo F, D’Agostino G, Montemagno U. Screening for endometrial adenocarcinoma. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 1988; I.F. 0.47

174. Palumbo G, Zullo F. The use of iodine staining for the quantitative analysis of lipids separated by thin layer chromatography. Lipids. 1987 Mar; I.F. 2.13

175. De Placido G, Colacurci N, Mercorio F, d’Agostino G, Zullo F. Hysteroscopy versus hysterosalpingography. Acta Eur Fertil. 1986 Nov-Dec;

176. De Placido G, Colacurci N, Zullo F, D’Agostino G, Montemagno U. Lipoprotein patterns in follicular fluid. Acta Eur Fertil. 1986 Sep-Oct;