Hum. Reprod. -- Table of Contents (13 [10])

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Contents: Volume 13, Number 10 October 1998   [Index by Author]      Other Issues:

      Debate Continued

      Opinion

      Endocrinology

      Immunology

      Genetics

      Surgery

      Infertility

      Contraception

      Andrology

      Oviduct

      Ovary and ovulation

      Fertilization and early embryology

      Preimplantation and genetic diagnosis

      Uterus and endometrium

      Implantation and early pregnancy

      Pregnancy

      Birth

      Letters to the Editor

      Erratum

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Debate Continued:

T. Coetsier and M. Dhont: Avoiding multiple pregnancies in in-vitro fertilization: who's afraid of single embryo transfer?
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2663-2664; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2663 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Brian Lieberman: An embryo too many?
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2664-2666; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2664 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Alison P. Murdoch: How many embryos should be transferred?
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2666-2670; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2666 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Opinion:

K.K. Ahuja, E.G. Simons, B.J. Mostyn, and P. Bowen-Simpkins: An assessment of the motives and morals of egg share donors: policy of ‘payments’ to egg donors requires a fair review
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2671-2678; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2671 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Endocrinology:

Klaus Grunwald, Kirsten Feldmann, Peter Melsheimer, Thomas Rabe, Joseph Neulen, and Benno Runnebaum: Aneuploidy in human granulosa lutein cells obtained from gonadotrophin-stimulated follicles and its relation to intrafollicular hormone concentrations
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2679-2687; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2679 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

B. Hedon, J.N. Hugues, J.C. Emperaire, J.J. Chabaud, D. Barbereau, A. Boujenah, C.M. Howles, and F. Truong: A comparative prospective study of a chronic low dose versus a conventional ovulation stimulation regimen using recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone in anovulatory infertile women
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2688-2692; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2688 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Denis A. Magoffin and Artur J. Jakimiuk: Inhibin A, inhibin B and activin A concentrations in follicular fluid from women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2693-2698; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2693 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Maija Tulppala, Ilpo Huhtaniemi, and Olavi Ylikorkala: Genetic variant of luteinizing hormone in women with a history of recurrent miscarriage
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2699-2702; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2699 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Carlos J. Quintans, Monica J. Donaldson, Liliana A. Blanco, and R. Sergio Pasqualini: Empty follicle syndrome due to human errors: its occurrence in an in-vitro fertilization programme
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2703-2705; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2703 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

E. Dahlgren, K. Landin, M. Krotkiewski, G. Holm, and P.O. Janson: Effects of two antiandrogen treatments on hirsutism and insulin sensitivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2706-2711; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2706 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Alex Simon, Arye Hurwitz, Bat-Sheva Zentner, Yuval Bdolah, and Neri Laufer: Transfer of frozen–thawed embryos in artificially prepared cycles with and without prior gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist suppression: a prospective randomized study
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2712-2717; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2712 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Juan Balasch, Francisco Fábregues, and Vicente Arroyo: Peripheral arterial vasodilation hypothesis: a new insight into the pathogenesis of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2718-2730; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2718 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S. Tio, J.A.M.J. van Dieten, and J. de Koning: Immunoneutralization of follicle stimulating hormone does not affect gonadotrophin surge-inhibiting factor/ attenuating factor bioactivity during the rat ovarian cycle
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2731-2737; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2731 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Immunology:

Koji Hashii, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Shinya Yoshioka, Nobuhiko Kataoka, Shigetoshi Yamada, Takeshi Hirano, Takahide Mori, Shingo Fujii, and Michiyuki Maeda: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells stimulate progesterone production by luteal cells derived from pregnant and non-pregnant women: possible involvement of interleukin-4 and interleukin-10 in corpus luteum function and differentiation
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2738-2744; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2738 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Genetics:

J.C. Giltay, C.H.J. Tiemessen, W.G. van Inzen, and J.M.J.C. Scheres: Case report: One normal child and a chromosomally balanced/normal twin after intracytoplasmic sperm injection in a male with a de-novo t(Y;16) translocation
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2745-2747; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2745 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Surgery:

L. Mettler, M. Ibrahim, and W. Jonat: One year of experience working with the aid of a robotic assistant (the voice-controlled optic holder AESOP) in gynaecological endoscopic surgery
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2748-2750; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2748 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Oliver Garbin, Jeanine Ohl, Karima Bettahar-Lebugle, and Pierre Dellenbach: Hysteroscopic metroplasty in diethylstilboestrol-exposed and hypoplastic uterus: a report on 24 cases
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2751-2755; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2751 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Infertility:

R. Núñez-Calonge, P. Caballero, C. Redondo, F. Baquero, M. Martínez-Ferrer, and M.A. Meseguer: Ureaplasma urealyticum reduces motility and induces membrane alterations in human spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2756-2761; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2756 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A.K.S. Kan, H.I. Abdalla, B.O. Ogunyemi, L. Korea, and E. Latarche: A survey of anonymous oocyte donors: demographics
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2762-2766; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2762 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Contraception:

Marie Françoise Chretien, Brigitte Lebouvier, Alain Denis, and Daniel Chappard: Cytomorphometric analysis of vaginal cells during normal cycle, under oral contraceptive therapy or in-vitro fertilization stimulation protocol
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2767-2771; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2767 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Andrology:

Jan Tesarik, Ermanno Greco, Laura Rienzi, Filippo Ubaldi, Maurizio Guido, Paul Cohen-Bacrie, and Carmen Mendoza: Differentiation of spermatogenic cells during in-vitro culture of testicular biopsy samples from patients with obstructive azoospermia: effect of recombinant follicle stimulating hormone
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2772-2781; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2772 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

H.E. Scaglia, C.M. Timossi, C.A. Carrere, C. Zylbersztein, M.E. Colombani, G. Rey-Valzacchi, and D.R. Aquilano: Altered luteinizing hormone pulsatility in infertile patients with idiopathic oligoasthenozoospermia
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2782-2786; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2782 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Brenda McInnes, Alfred Rademaker, Calvin A. Greene, Evelyn Ko, Leona Barclay, and Renée H. Martin: Abnormalities for chromosomes 13 and 21 detected in spermatozoa from infertile men
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2787-2790; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2787 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

E. Crabbé, G. Verheyen, S. Silber, H. Tournaye, A. Van de Velde, A. Goossens, and A. Van Steirteghem: Enzymatic digestion of testicular tissue may rescue the intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycle in some patients with non-obstructive azoospermia
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2791-2796; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2791 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J.E. Ellington, A.E. Jones, C.M. Davitt, C.S. Schneider, R.S. Brisbois, G.A. Hiss, and R.W. Wright, Jr: Human sperm function in co-culture with human, macaque or bovine oviduct epithelial cell monolayers
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2797-2804; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2797 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

B. Rosenlund, G. Westlander, M. Wood, K. Lundin, E. Reismer, and T. Hillensjö: Sperm retrieval and fertilization in repeated percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2805-2807; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2805 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Jan A.M. Kremer, Joep H.A.M. Tuerlings, George Borm, Lies H. Hoefsloot, Eric J.H. Meuleman, Didi D.M. Braat, Han G. Brunner, and Hans M.W.M. Merkus: Does intracytoplasmic sperm injection lead to a rise in the frequency of microdeletions in the AZFc region of the Y chromosome in future generations?
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2808-2811; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2808 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Roy A. Brandell, Anna Mielnik, Deborah Liotta, Zhen Ye, Lucinda L. Veeck, Gianpiero D. Palermo, and Peter N. Schlegel: AZFb deletions predict the absence of spermatozoa with testicular sperm extraction: preliminary report of a prognostic genetic test
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2812-2815; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2812 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Hideki Mizunuma, Masayuki Soda, Hiroya Okano, Issei Kagami, Sumitaka Miyamoto, Minoru Ohsawa, and Yoshito Ibuki: Case report: Changes in bone mineral density after orchidectomy and hormone replacement therapy in individuals with androgen insensitivity syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2816-2818; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2816 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Oviduct:

Heli Spalding, Jukka Perälä, Hannu Martikainen, Aydin Tekay, and Pentti Jouppila: Assessing tubal patency with transvaginal salpingosonography after the reversal of tubal ligation for female sterilization
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2819-2822; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2819 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ovary and ovulation:

Omur Taskin, Mustafa Birincioglu, Abdullah Aydin, Ali Buhur, Feza Burak, Ismet Yilmaz, and James M. Wheeler: The effects of twisted ischaemic adnexa managed by detorsion on ovarian viability and histology: an ischaemia–reperfusion rodent model
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2823-2827; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2823 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Leila Unkila-Kallio, Arto Leminen, Aila Tiitinen, and Olavi Ylikorkala: Nationwide data on falling incidence of ovarian granulosa cell tumours concomitant with increasing use of ovulation inducers
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2828-2830; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2828 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Emile Daraï, Annie-France Bringuier, Francine Walker-Combrouze, Gérard Feldmann, Patrick Madelenat, and Jean-Yves Scoazec: Soluble adhesion molecules in serum and cyst fluid from patients with cystic tumours of the ovary
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2831-2835; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2831 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T. Miyazaki, M. Tanaka, K. Miyakoshi, K. Minegishi, K. Kasai, and Y. Yoshimura: Power and colour Doppler ultrasonography for the evaluation of the vasculature of the human corpus luteum
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2836-2841; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2836 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S. Cecconi, R. Focarelli, G. Rossi, R. Talevi, and R. Colonna: Antral follicle development influences plasma membrane organization but not cortical granule distribution in mouse oocytes
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2842-2847; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2842 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Fertilization and early embryology:

A. Kowalik, G.D. Palermo, L. Barmat, L. Veeck, J. Rimarachin, and Z. Rosenwaks: Comparison of clinical outcome after cryopreservation of embryos obtained from intracytoplasmic sperm injection and in-vitro fertilization
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2848-2851; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2848 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M.K. Koong, J.H. Jun, S.J. Song, H.J. Lee, I.O. Song, and I.S. Kang: A second look at the embryotoxicity of hydrosalpingeal fluid: an in-vitro assessment in a murine model
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2852-2856; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2852 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Jonathan Van Blerkom, Jane Sinclair, and Patrick Davis: Mitochondrial transfer between oocytes: potential applications of mitochondrial donation and the issue of heteroplasmy
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2857-2868; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2857 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

P.M. Rijnders and C.A.M. Jansen: The predictive value of day 3 embryo morphology regarding blastocyst formation, pregnancy and implantation rate after day 5 transfer following in-vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2869-2873; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2869 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T. Mukaida, S. Wada, K. Takahashi, P.B. Pedro, T.Z. An, and M. Kasai: Vitrification of human embryos based on the assessment of suitable conditions for 8-cell mouse embryos
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2874-2879; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2874 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Preimplantation and genetic diagnosis:

John C.M. Dumoulin, Marijke Bras, Edith Coonen, Jos Dreesen, Joep P.M. Geraedts, and Johannes L.H. Evers: Effect of Ca²⁺/Mg²⁺-free medium on the biopsy procedure for preimplantation genetic diagnosis and further development of human embryos
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2880-2883; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2880 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Uterus and endometrium:

Paolo Vercellini, Ilenìa Cortesi, Olga De Giorgi, Daniel Merlo, Silvestro G. Carinelli, and Pier Giorgio Crosignani: Transvaginal ultrasonography versus uterine needle biopsy in the diagnosis of diffuse adenomyosis
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2884-2887; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2884 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Kazuyuki Fujita, Takahiro Nakayama, Keiko Takabatake, Toshihiro Higuchi, Jun Fujita, Michiyuki Maeda, Hiroshi Fujiwara, and Takahide Mori: Administration of thymocytes derived from non-pregnant mice induces an endometrial receptive stage and leukaemia inhibitory factor expression in the uterus
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2888-2894; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2888 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T.C. Li, M.A. Okon, C.F. Dalton, M. Heatley, and S.M. Laird: Is the measurement of placental protein-14 and CA-125 in plasma and uterine flushings useful in the evaluation of peri-menopausal and post-menopausal bleeding?
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2895-2901; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2895 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J.A. DeLoia, J.S. Krasnow, J. Brekosky, A. Babaknia, J. Julian, and D.D. Carson: Regional specialization of the cell membrane-associated, polymorphic mucin (MUC1) in human uterine epithelia
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2902-2909; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2902 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Judith N. Bulmer, Rebecca K. Jones, and Roger F. Searle: Intraepithelial leukocytes in endometriosis and adenomyosis: comparison of eutopic and ectopic endometrium with normal endometrium
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2910-2915; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2910 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Implantation and early pregnancy:

Lorena Sülz, Juan Pablo Valenzuela, Ana María Salvatierra, María Elena Ortiz, and Horacio B. Croxatto: The expression of ${alpha}$ _v and ß₃ integrin subunits in the normal human Fallopian tube epithelium suggests the occurrence of a tubal implantation window
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2916-2920; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2916 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A. Strandell, A. Sjögren, U. Bentin-Ley, J. Thorburn, L. Hamberger, and M. Brännström: Hydrosalpinx fluid does not adversely affect the normal development of human embryos and implantation in vitro
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2921-2925; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2921 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Chui-Yee Fong, Ariff Bongso, Soon-Chye Ng, Jothi Kumar, Alan Trounson, and Shan Ratnam: Blastocyst transfer after enzymatic treatment of the zona pellucida: improving in-vitro fertilization and understanding implantation
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2926-2932; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2926 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pregnancy:

Rekha Bajoria: Vascular anatomy of monochorionic placenta in relation to discordant growth and amniotic fluid volume
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2933-2940; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2933 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M.Y. Choy and I.T. Manyonda: The phagocytic activity of human first trimester extravillous trophoblast
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2941-2949; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2941 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Showa Aoki, Toshiyuki Hata, Atsushi Manabe, and Kohji Miyazaki: Decreased maternal circulating hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) concentrations in pregnancies with small for gestational age infants
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2950-2853; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2950 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Carien Vis, Ellen Everhardt, Jan te Velde, and Niek Exalto: Microscopic investigation of villi from chorionic villous sampling
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2954-2957; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2954 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ayse Aytoz, Luc De Catte, Michel Camus, Maryse Bonduelle, Elvire Van Assche, Inge Liebaers, Andre Van Steirteghem, and Paul Devroey: Obstetric outcome after prenatal diagnosis in pregnancies obtained after intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2958-2961; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2958 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

P.W. Ashok, G.C. Penney, G.M.M. Flett, and A. Templeton: An effective regimen for early medical abortion: a report of 2000 consecutive cases
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2962-2965; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2962 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

P. Schwärzler, G. Moscoso, M-V. Senat, J.S. Carvalho, D. Gould, and Y. Ville: Case report: The cobweb syndrome: first trimester sonographic diagnosis of multiple amniotic bands confirmed by fetoscopy and pathological examination
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2966-2969; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2966 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Birth:

K.J. Go, S.L. Corson, F.R. Batzer, and J.L. Walters: Case report: Live birth from a zygote cryopreserved for 8 years
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2970-2971; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2970 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor:

Hany Lashen and William Ledger: Effects of agonist dose on in-vitro fertilization
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2973; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2973 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Cristina Alvarez and Rafael Bernabeu: Effects of agonist dose on in-vitro fertilization
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2973-2974; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2973-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

William H. James: The secular decline in reported sperm counts
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2974; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2974 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

David J. Handelsman: The secular decline in reported sperm counts
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2974-2975; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2974-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Marianne E. Bernstein: Gestation length and sex of child
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2975; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2975 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

W.H. James: Gestation length and sex of child
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2975-2976; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2975-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Sherman J. Silber, Greta Verheyen, and Andre C. Van Steirteghem: Spermatid conception
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2976-2977; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2976 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Jan Tesarik: Spermatid conception
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2977-2979; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2977 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Sheena E.M. Lewis and Neil McClure: Difficulties in distinguishing between a mature spermatid and a testicular spermatozoon
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2979; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2979 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S. Kahraman: Difficulties in distinguishing between a mature spermatid and a testicular spermatozoon
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2979-2980; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2979-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Erratum:

H. Abdalla, F. Shenfield, and E. Latarche: Statutory information for the children born of oocyte donation in the UK: what will they be told in 2008?
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2980; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.10.2980 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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