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Contents: Volume 11, Number 3, March 1996   [Index by Author] 
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Down Opinion
Down Hypotheses
Down Endocrinology
Down Immunology
Down Genetics
Down Surgery
Down Infertility
Down Contraception
Down Andrology
Down Ovary and ovulation
Down Fertillization and early embryology
Down Uterus and endometrium
Down Endometriosis
Down Implantation and early pregnancy
Down Pregnancy
Down Techniques
Down Letters to the Editor


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Opinion Back

Joseph D. Schulman and R.G. Edwards
Preimplantation diagnosis is disease control, not eugenics
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 463-464; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.463 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Roy Homburg, Linda C. Giudice, and R.Jeffrey Chang
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 465-466; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.465 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Hypotheses Back

Gary F. Clark, Sergio Oehinger, Manihsh S. Patankar, Riita Koistinen, Anne Dell, Howard R. Morris, Hannu Koistinen, and Markku Seppälä
A role for glycoconjugates in human development: the human feto-embryonic defence system hypothesis
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 467-473; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.467 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Endocrinology Back

Gabriel Fried, J. Harlin, G. Csemiczky, and H. Wramsby
Controlled ovarian stimulation using highly purified FSH results in a lower serum oestradiol profile in the follicular phase as compared with HMG
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 474-477; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.474 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H.J.H.M.Thierry van Dessel, Benedictus C. Schoot, Izaak Schipper, Kris D. Dahl, and Bart C.J.M. Fauser
Circulating immunoreactive and bioactive follicle stimulating hormone concentrations in anovulatory infertile women and during gonadotrophin induction of ovulation using a decremental dose regimen
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 478-485; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.478 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Leslie M. Hansen, Frances R. Batzer, Jacqueline N. Gutmann, Stephen L. Corson, Maureen P. Kelly, and Benjamin Gocial
Evaluating ovarian reserve: follicle stimulating hormone and oestradiol variability during cycle days 2-5
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 486-489; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.486 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.M. Mroüeh, L.K. Arbogast, P. Fowler, A.A. Templeton, C.I. Friedman, and D.R. Danforth
Identification of gonadotrophin surge-inhibiting factor (GnSIF)/attenuin in human follicular fluid
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 490-496; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.490 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Toshiyuki Tachibana, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Hiroshi Suginami, Kimihiko Nakamura, Tetsuro Honda, Shigetoshi Yamada, Michiyuki Maeda, and Takahide Mori
An aminopeptidase inhibitor, bestatin, enhances progesterone and oestradiol secretion by porcine granulosa cells stimulated with follicle stimulating hormone in vitro
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 497-502; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.497 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.A. Habiba, S.C. Bell, K. Abrams, and F. Al-Azzawi
Endometrial responses to hormone replacement therapy: the bleeding pattern
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 503-508; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.503 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Immunology Back

K. Katano, K. Aoki, H. Sasa, M. Ogasawara, E. Matsuura, and Y. Yagami
β2-Glycoprotein I-dependent anticardiolipin antibodies as a predictor of adverse pregnancy outcomes in healthy pregnant women
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 509-512; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.509 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Genetics Back

Katrin van der Ven, Lori Messer, Hans van der Ven, Rajasingam S. Jeyendran, and Carole Ober
Cystic fibrosis mutation screening in healthy men with reduced sperm quality
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 513-517; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.513 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Surgery Back

Jean-Bernard Dubuisson, Charles Chapron, Xavier Chavet, and Stelios S. Gregorakis
Fertility after laparoscopic myomectomy of large intramural myomas: preliminary results
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 518-522; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.518 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Karen E. Shelton, Lisa Butler, James P. Toner, Sergio Oehninger, and Suheil J. Muasher
Salpingectomy improves the pregnancy rate in in-vitro fertilization patients with hydrosalpinx
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 523-525; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.523 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility Back

Fady I. Sharara, Richard T. Scott, Jr, Edward L. Marut, and John T. Queenan, Jr
In-vitro fertilization outcome in women with hydrosalpinx
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 526-530; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.526 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Angelique J. Goverde, Roel Schats, Patricia J.M. van Berlo, and Frans A.P. Claessen
An unexpected guest in follicular fluid
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 531-532; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.531 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Contraception Back

B.J. Oddens
Contraceptive use and attitudes in Italy 1993
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 533-539; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.533 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology Back

P. Vanderzwalmen, G. Bertin, B. Lejeune, M. Nijs, B. Vandamme, and R. Schoysman
Two essential steps for a successful intracytoplasmic sperm injection: injection of immobilized spermatozoa after rupture of the oolema
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 540-547; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.540 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Borini, M.G. Bafaro, L. Bianchi, F. Violini, M.A. Bonu, and C. Flamigni
Oocyte donation programme: results obtained with intracytoplasmic sperm injection in cases of severe male factor infertility or previous failed fertilization
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 548-550; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.548 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

De Yi Liu and H.W. Gordon Baker
A simple method for assessment of the human acrosome reaction of spermatozoa bound to the zona spellucida: lack of relationship with ionophore A23187-induced acrosome reaction
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 551-557; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.551 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Haidl, A. Jung, and W.-B. Schill
Ageing and sperm function
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 558-560; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.558 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nicolas C. Schaad, Xiao-Qian Zhang, Aldo Campana, and Sabine Schorderet-Slatkine
Human seminal plasma inhibits brain nitric oxide synthase activity
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 561-565; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.561 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Adrian Shulman, Giora Tykochinsky, Ron Maymon, and Israel Nissenkorn
The role of transrectal ultrasonography in the elucidation and treatment of an unusual case of azoospermia
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 566-567; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.566 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ke-hui Cui
The effect of stress on semen reduction in the marmoset monkey (Callithrix jacchus)
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 568-573; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.568 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Meisser, A. Campana, and P. Bischof
CA 125 in seminal plasma: correlation with semen parameters
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 574-578; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.574 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ovary and ovulation Back

J. Keckstein, U. Ulrich, V. Sasse, A. Roth, F. Tuttlies, and E. Karageorgieva
Reduction of postoperative adhesion formation after laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 579-582; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.579 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Coetsier and M. Dhont
Complete and partial luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome after ovarian stimulation with clomiphene citrate/human menopausal gonadotrophin/human chorionic gonadotrophin
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 583-587; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.583 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A.N. Wakim and S.D. Fox
Elevated liver function tests in a case of moderate ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 588-589; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.588 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertillization and early embryology Back

S. Antinori, C. Panci, H.A. Selman, B. Caffa, G. Dani, and C. Versaci
Zona thinning with the use of laser: a new approach to assisted hatching in humans
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 590-594; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.590 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paul De Sutter, Dmitri Dozortsev, Chen Qian, and Marc Dhont
Oocyte morphology does not correlate with fertilization rate and embryo quality after intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 595-597; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.595 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Greet Leppens, David K. Gardner, and Denny Sakkas
Co-culture of 1-cell outbred mouse embryos on bovine kidney epithelial cells: effect on development, glycolytic activity, inner cell mass: trophectoderm ratios and viability
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 598-600; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.598 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Al-Hasani, M. Ludwig, F. Gagsteiger, W. Küpker, R. Sturm, A. Yilmaz, O. Bauer, and K. Diedrich
Comparison of cryopreservation of supernumerary pronuclear human oocytes obtained after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and after conventional in-vitro fertilization
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 604-607; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.604 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A.M. Weston, M.B. Zelinski-Wooten, J.S. Hutchison, R.L. Stouffer, and D.P. WoIf
Developmental potential of embryos produced by in-vitro fertilization from gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonist-treated macaques stimulated with recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone alone or in combination with luteinizing hormone
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 608-613; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.608 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S.-M. Yie, J.A. Collins, S. Daya, E. Hughes, M. Sagle, and E.V. Younglai
Polyploidy and failed fertilization in in-vitro fertilization are related to patient's age and gamete quality
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 614-617; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.614 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mutsuro Motoishi, Kazufumi Goto, Keiko Tomita, Shoji Ookutsu, and Yoshihiko Nakanishi
Examination of the safety of intracytoplasmic injection procedures by using bovine zygotes
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 618-620; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.618 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.L. Bernardi and C. Delouis
Sex-related differences in the developmental rate of in-vitro matured/in-vitro fertilized ovine embryos
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 621-626; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.621 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Uterus and endometrium Back

G. Kunz, D. Beil, H. Deininger, L. Wildt, and G. Leyendecker
The dynamics of rapid sperm transport through the female genital tract: evidence from vaginal sonography of uterine peristalsis and hysterosalpingoscintigraphy
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 627-632; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.627 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Tabibzadeh, Q.F. Kong, P.G. Satyaswaroop, and A. Babaknia
Heat shock proteins in human endometrium throughout the menstrual cycle
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 633-640; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.633 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Endometriosis Back

Jacques Donnez, Michelle Nisolle, Nadine Gillet, Mireille Smets, Salim Bassil, and Françoise Casanas-Roux
Large ovarian endometriomas
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 641-645; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.641 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. Cahill, P.G. Wardle, C.R. Harlow, and M.G.R. Hull
Effect of progestogen therapy on follicular development, related hormone concentrations and fertilization in vitro in unstimulated cycles and unexplained and endometriosis-associated infertility
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 647-650; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.647 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Implantation and early pregnancy Back

Jørgen Grinsted and Birthe Avery
A sporadic case of delayed implantation after in-vitro fertilization in the human?
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 651-654; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.651 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pregnancy Back

Prashant Nadkarni, Pankaj Shrivastav, Meenakshi Bharath, and Ian Craft
What factors predetermine the risk of having a high-order multiple pregnancy with gamete intra-Fallopian transfer?
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 655-659; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.655 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A.M. Stolwijk, C.J.C.M. Hamilton, J.M.G. Hollanders, L.A. Bastiaans, and G.A. Zielhuis
A more realistic approach to the cumulative pregnancy rate after in-vitro fertilization
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 660-663; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.660 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Sylvain Meuris, Panagiotis Gavriil, Anne-Marie Vanbellinghen, Josiane Delogne-Desnoeck, Claude Robyn, and Philippe Lebrun
In-vivo and in-vitro assessment of the influence of ritodrine and oxytocin on the placental secretion of human chorionic gonadotrophin and placental lactogen
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 664-667; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.664 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Joe Leigh Simpson, James L. Mills, Haesook Kim, Lewis B. Holmes, Jack Lee, Boyd Metzger, Robert Knopp, Lois Jovanovic-Peterson, Jerome Aarons, and Mary Conley
Infectious processes: an infrequent cause of first trimester spontaneous abortions
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 668-672; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.668 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Kahraman, S. Özgür, C. Alatas, S. Aksoy, B. Balaban, T. Evrenkaya, A. Nuhoglu, M. Tasdemir, K. Biberoglu, R. Schoysman, P. Vanderzwalmen, and M. Nijs
High implantation and pregnancy rates with testicular sperm extraction and intracytoplasmic sperm injection in obstructive and non-obstructive azoospermia
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 673-676; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.673 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Techniques Back

Hakan Yarali, Victor Gomel, Dale Koop, and Nazma Jetha
A new type of CO2 laser avoids power density loss due to absorption and the blooming effect by the CO2 gas environment
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 677-679; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.677 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the Editor Back

Y. Khalifa and J.G. Grudzinskas
Micro-epididymal sperm aspiration or percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration? The dilemma
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 680; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.680 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Tsirigotis and I. Craft
Micro-epididymal sperm aspiration or percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration? The dilemma
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 680; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.680-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Silber
Micro-epididymal sperm aspiration or percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration? The dilemma
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 681; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.681 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Joe Leigh Simpson and Sherman Elias
Fetoscopy, fetal-tissue sampling and the ESHRE guidelines on prenatal diagnosis
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 682; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.682 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Eliyahu and E. Shalev
A fertile woman with Kartagener's syndrome and three consecutive pregnancies
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 683; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.683 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E.Lund Vesa and Juha I. Mäkinen
Ectopic pregnancy and seasonality
Hum. Reprod. 1996 11: 683; doi:10.1093/HUMREP/11.3.683-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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