Human Reproduction

ARTICLES:

RJ van Kooij, MF Peeters, and ER te Velde

Twins of mixed races: consequences for Dutch IVF laboratories
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2585-2587; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2585 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Testart and B Sele

Quality control and medically assisted procreation in French laboratories
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2587. [Request Permissions]  

M Fukuda and K Fukuda

A simplified in-vitro fertilization (IVF) using disposable materials
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2588-2590. [Request Permissions]  

KJ Dawson

Quality control and quality assurance in IVF laboratories in the UK
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2590-2591. [Request Permissions]  

TB Pool

Practices contributing to quality performance in the embryo laboratory and the status of laboratory regulation in the US
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2591-2593. [Request Permissions]  

MA Graf, R Fischer, OG Naether, V Baukloh, J Tafel, and M Nuckel

Reduced incidence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome by prophylactic infusion of hydroxyaethyl starch solution in an in-vitro fertilization programme
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2599-2602; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2599 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PE Egbase, M Makhseed, M Al Sharhan, and JG Grudzinskas

Timed unilateral ovarian follicular aspiration prior to administration of human chorionic gonadotrophin for the prevention of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in in-vitro fertilization: a prospective randomized study
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2603-2606; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2603 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

DD Baird, AJ Wilcox, CR Weinberg, F Kamel, DR McConnaughey, PI Musey, and DC Collins

Preimplantation hormonal differences between the conception and non- conception menstrual cycles of 32 normal women
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2607-2613; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2607 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Al-Ramahi, A Leader, P Claman, and J Spence

A novel approach to the treatment of ascites associated with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2614-2616; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2614 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

NJ Wheatcroft, C Salt, A Milford-Ward, ID Cooke, and AP Weetman

Identification of ovarian antibodies by immunofluorescence, enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay or immunoblotting in premature ovarian failure
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2617-2622; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2617 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Fenichel, C Sosset, P Barbarino-Monnier, B Gobert, S Hieronimus, MC Bene, and M Harter

Prevalence, specificity and significance of ovarian antibodies during spontaneous premature ovarian failure
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2623-2628; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2623 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Montag, K van der Ven, S Ved, A Schmutzler, G Prietl, D Krebs, B Peschka, G Schwanitz, P Albers, G Haidl, and H van der Ven

Success of intracytoplasmic sperm injection in couples with male and/or female chromosome aberrations
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2635-2640; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2635 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Guerriero, S Ajossa, MP Lai, V Mais, AM Paoletti, and GB Melis

Transvaginal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of pelvic adhesions
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2649-2653; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2649 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JL Ordonez, J Dominguez, V Evrard, and PR Koninckx

The effect of training and duration of surgery on adhesion formation in the rabbit model
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2654-2657; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2654 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Vossen, P Van Ballaer, RW Shaw, and PR Koninckx

Effect of training on endoscopic intracorporeal knot tying
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2658-2663; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2658 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Afzalpurkar, H Shibahara, A Hasegawa, K Koyama, and SK Gupta

Immunoreactivity and in-vitro effect on human sperm-egg binding of antibodies against peptides corresponding to bonnet monkey zona pellucida-3 glycoprotein
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2664-2670; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2664 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E Mandelin, H Koistinen, R Koistinen, B Affandi, and M Seppala

Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device-wearing women express contraceptive glycodelin A in endometrium during midcycle: another contraceptive mechanism?
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2671-2675; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2671 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K Lundin, B Soderlund, and L Hamberger

The relationship between sperm morphology and rates of fertilization, pregnancy and spontaneous abortion in an in-vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection programme
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2676-2681; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2676 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MP Kelly, SL Corson, B Gocial, FR Batzer, and JN Gutmann

Discontinuous Percoll gradient preparation for donor insemination: determinants for success
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2682-2686; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2682 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

PR Brinsden, SM Avery, S Marcus, and MC Macnamee

Transrectal electroejaculation combined with in-vitro fertilization: effective treatment of anejaculatory infertility due to spinal cord injury
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2687-2692; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2687 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

SJ Silber, Z Nagy, P Devroey, M Camus, and AC Van Steirteghem

The effect of female age and ovarian reserve on pregnancy rate in male infertility: treatment of azoospermia with sperm retrieval and intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2693-2700; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2693 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

DJ Handelsman

Sperm output of healthy men in Australia: magnitude of bias due to self- selected volunteers
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2701-2705; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2701 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Perraguin-Jayot, A Audebert, JC Emperaire, and I Parneix

Ongoing pregnancies after intracytoplasmic injection using cryopreserved testicular spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2706-2709; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2706 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

GN Clarke

A simple monthly means chart system for monitoring sperm concentration
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2710-2712; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2710 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N Sofikitis, Y Yamamoto, T Isoyama, and I Miyagawa

The early haploid male gamete develops a capacity for fertilization after the coalescence of the proacrosomal granules
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2713-2719; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2713 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Haidl and C Opper

Changes in lipids and membrane anisotropy in human spermatozoa during epididymal maturation
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2720-2723; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2720 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

SA Beyler, KP James, MA Fritz, and WR Meyer

Hydrosalpingeal fluid inhibits in-vitro embryonic development in a murine model
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2724-2728; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2724 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Goto, N Kanayama, T Asahina, Y Okada, T Kobayashi, and T Terao

Induction of follicular growth by exogenous interleukin-8
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2729-2734; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2729 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CA Alouf, LE Reichert, Jr, TA Kellom, and DW Lee

Cultured human granulosa cells secrete a follicle stimulating hormone receptor-binding inhibitor
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2735-2740; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2735 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MA Gore, PL Nayudu, and V Vlaisavljevic

Attaining dominance in vivo: distinguishing dominant from challenger follicles in humans
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2741-2747; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2741 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

YX Liu, XR Peng, YJ Chen, W Carrico, and T Ny

Prolactin delays gonadotrophin-induced ovulation and down-regulates expression of plasminogen-activator system in ovary
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2748-2755; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2748 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Lee, LK Christenson, PE Patton, KA Burry, and RL Stouffer

Vascular endothelial growth factor production by human luteinized granulosa cells in vitro
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2756-2761; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2756 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Grossmann, JM Calafell, N Brandy, JA Vanrell, C Rubio, A Pellicer, J Egozcue, F Vidal, and J Santalo

Origin of tripronucleate zygotes after intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2762-2765; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2762 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ME Dell'Aquila, YS Cho, P Minoia, V Traina, GM Lacalandra, and F Maritato

Effects of follicular fluid supplementation of in-vitro maturation medium on the fertilization and development of equine oocytes after in- vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2766-2772; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2766 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Talevi, R Gualtieri, G Tartaglione, and A Fortunato

Heterogeneity of the zona pellucida carbohydrate distribution in human oocytes failing to fertilize in vitro
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2773-2780; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2773 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

GI Perez and JL Tilly

Cumulus cells are required for the increased apoptotic potential in oocytes of aged mice
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2781-2783; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2781 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

WR Edirisinghe, A Murch, S Junk, and JL Yovich

Cytogenetic abnormalities of unfertilized oocytes generated from in- vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection: a double- blind study
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2784-2791; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2784 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D Dozortsev, C Qian, A Ermilov, A Rybouchkin, P De Sutter, and M Dhont

Sperm-associated oocyte-activating factor is released from the spermatozoon within 30 minutes after injection as a result of the sperm- oocyte interaction
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2792-2796; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2792 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Ahmadi and SC Ng

Fertilization and development of mouse oocytes injected with membrane- damaged spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2797-2801; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2797 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

YJ Menezo, V Bellec, A Zaroukian, and M Benkhalifa

Embryo selection by IVF, co-culture and transfer at the blastocyst stage in case of translocation
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2802-2803; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2802 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

XF Li and A Ahmed

Compartmentalization and cyclic variation of immunoreactivity of renin and angiotensin converting enzyme in human endometrium throughout the menstrual cycle
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2804-2809; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2804 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

HN Ho, MY Wu, SU Chen, KH Chao, CD Chen, and YS Yang

Total antioxidant status and nitric oxide do not increase in peritoneal fluids from women with endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2810-2815; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2810 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

FI Sharara and HD McClamrock

Endometrial fluid collection in women with hydrosalpinx after human chorionic gonadotrophin administration: a report of two cases and implications for management
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2816-2819; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2816 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JL Deaton, GM Honore, CS Huffman, and P Bauguess

Early transvaginal ultrasound following an accurately dated pregnancy: the importance of finding a yolk sac or fetal heart motion
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2820-2823; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2820 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Asaad and JA Carver-Ward

Twin pregnancy following transmyometrial-subendometrial embryo transfer for repeated implantation failure
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2824-2825; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2824 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Nomiyama, K Arima, T Iwasaka, H Matsunaga, A Kato, and H Sugimori

Conservative treatment using a methotrexate-lipiodol emulsion containing non-ionic contrast medium for a cervical ectopic pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2826-2829; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2826 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Kliesch, M Bergmann, L Hertle, E Nieschlag, and HM Behre

Semen parameters and testicular pathology in men with testicular cancer and contralateral carcinoma in situ or bilateral testicular malignancies
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2830-2835; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2830 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Yavetz, R Hauser, A Botchan, F Azem, I Yovel, JB Lessing, A Amit, and L Yogev

Pregnancy resulting from frozen-thawed embryos achieved by intracytoplasmic injection of cryopreserved sperm cells extracted from an orchidectomized, seminoma-bearing testis, causing obstructive azoospermia
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2836-2838; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2836 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

KK Ahuja, BJ Mostyn, and EG Simons

Egg sharing and egg donation: attitudes of British egg donors and recipients
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2845-2852; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2845 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEWS:

A Mills

Combined oral contraception and the risk of venous thromboembolism
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2595-2598; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2595 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RS Mathur, JM Jenkins, and AS Bansal

The possible role of the immune system in the aetiopathogenesis of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2629-2634; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2629 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Franks, N Gharani, D Waterworth, S Batty, D White, R Williamson, and M McCarthy

The genetic basis of polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2641-2648; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2641 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Pennings

The 'double track' policy for donor anonymity
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2839-2844; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2839 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LETTERS:

FI Sharara

Effects of hydrosalpinx on IVF outcome: the search goes on
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2853-2854; doi:10.1093/humrep/12.12.2853 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

HE Moncayo and R Moncayo

Thyroid function and infertility
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2854-2856. [Request Permissions]  

H Vierhapper

Thyroid function and human reproduction
Hum. Reprod. 1997 12: 2856. [Request Permissions]  

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