Human Reproduction

EDITORIALS:

RG Edwards and HK Beard

A simple new source of human follicles and oocytes
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2337; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2337 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ARTICLES:

E Blyth and C Cameron

The welfare of the child. An emerging issue in the regulation of assisted conception
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2339-2342; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2339 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Golombok

New families, old values: considerations regarding the welfare of the child
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2342-2347; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2342 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Brewaeys

How to care for the children? The need for large scale follow-up studies
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2347-2349; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2347 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

SE Mumford, E Corrigan, and MG Hull

Access to assisted conception: a framework of regulation
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2349-2355; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2349 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BC Tarlatzis and G Grimbizis

Future use of clomiphene in ovarian stimulation. Will clomiphene persist in the 21st century?
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2356-2358; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2356 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

HJ Out and HJ Coelingh Bennink

Clomiphene citrate or gonadotrophins for induction of ovulation?
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2358-2361; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2358 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RP Dickey, SN Taylor, PH Rye, and PY Lu

Future use of clomiphene in ovarian stimulation. A role for clomiphene in the 21st century?
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2361-2362; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2361 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

IE Messinis and SD Milingos

Future use of clomiphene in ovarian stimulation. Clomiphene in the 21st century
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2362-2365; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2362 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

EF Fugger, SH Black, K Keyvanfar, and JD Schulman

Births of normal daughters after MicroSort sperm separation and intrauterine insemination, in-vitro fertilization, or intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2367-2370; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2367 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L Edozien

Why do some women undergo termination of pregnancy after successful IVF treatment?
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2377-2378; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2377 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Gupta

Early non-surgical abortion--give women the choice
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2379-2381; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2379 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Elgendy, M Afnan, R Holder, H Lashen, Y Afifi, W Lenton, and K Sharif

Reducing the dose of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist on starting ovarian stimulation: effect on ovarian response and in-vitro fertilization outcome
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2382-2385; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2382 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RM Janssens, JP Vermeiden, CB Lambalk, R Schats, and J Schoemaker

Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist dose-dependency of pituitary desensitization during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in IVF
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2386-2391; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2386 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

IJ Duijkers, C Klipping, WN Willemsen, D Krone, E Schneider, G Niebch, and R Hermann

Single and multiple dose pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonist Cetrorelix in healthy female volunteers
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2392-2398; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2392 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O Taskin, R Gokdeniz, H Muderrisoglu, ME Korkmaz, I Uryan, R Atmaca, and A Kafkasli

The effects of hormone replacement therapy on echocardiographic basic cardiac functions in postmenopausal women
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2399-2401; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2399 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O Taskin, R Gokdeniz, A Yalcinoglu, A Buhur, F Burak, R Atmaca, and U Ozekici

Placebo-controlled cross-over study of effects of tibolone on premenstrual symptoms and peripheral beta-endorphin concentrations in premenstrual syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2402-2405; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2402 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Fabregues, J Balasch, D Manau, W Jimenez, V Arroyo, M Creus, F Rivera, and JA Vanrell

Haematocrit, leukocyte and platelet counts and the severity of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2406-2410; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2406 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Olivennes, S Alvarez, P Bouchard, R Fanchin, J Salat-Baroux, and R Frydman

The use of a GnRH antagonist (Cetrorelix) in a single dose protocol in IVF-embryo transfer: a dose finding study of 3 versus 2 mg
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2411-2414; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2411 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

IE Messinis, S Milingos, K Zikopoulos, G Hasiotis, K Seferiadis, and D Lolis

Luteinizing hormone response to gonadotrophin-releasing hormone in normal women undergoing ovulation induction with urinary or recombinant follicle stimulating hormone
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2415-2420; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2415 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E Konig, S Bussen, M Sutterlin, and T Steck

Prophylactic intravenous hydroxyethyle starch solution prevents moderate-severe ovarian hyperstimulation in in-vitro fertilization patients: a prospective, randomized, double-blind and placebo- controlled study
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2421-2424; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2421 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Apa, F Miceli, D de Feo, ML Mastrandrea, S Mancuso, M Napolitano, and A Lanzone

Endothelin-1 inhibits basal and human chorionic gonadotrophin- stimulated progesterone production
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2425-2429; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2425 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Biffoni, I Marcucci, A Ythier, and A Eshkol

Effects of urinary gonadotrophin preparations on human in-vitro immune function
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2430-2434; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2430 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

WC Duncan, FE Rodger, and PJ Illingworth

The human corpus luteum: reduction in macrophages during simulated maternal recognition of pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2435-2442; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2435 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

KE Rodgers, W Girgis, K St Amand, J Campeau, and GS diZerega

Reduction of adhesion formation in rabbits by intraperitoneal administration of lazaroid formulations
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2443-2451; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2443 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I Tur-Kaspa, Y Yuval, D Bider, J Levron, A Shulman, and J Dor

Difficult or repeated sequential embryo transfers do not adversely affect in-vitro fertilization pregnancy rates or outcome
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2452-2455; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2452 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Christiaens, C Janssenswillen, AC Van Steirteghem, P Devroey, C Verborgh, and F Camu

Comparison of assisted reproductive technology performance after oocyte retrieval under general anaesthesia (propofol) versus paracervical local anaesthetic block: a case-controlled study
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2456-2460; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2456 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Alatas, B Urman, S Aksoy, R Mercan, and A Nuhoglu

Evaluation of uterine cavity by sonohysterography in women scheduled for intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2461-2462; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2461 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JA Hamilton, AJ Larson, AM Lower, S Hasnain, and JG Grudzinskas

Routine use of saline hysterosonography in 500 consecutive, unselected, infertile women
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2463-2473; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2463 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Aversa, S Palleschi, G Cruccu, L Silvestroni, A Isidori, and A Fabbri

Rapid decline of fertility in a case of adrenoleukodystrophy
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2474-2479; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2474 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I Jarvela, A Tekay, and P Jouppila

The effect of diclofenac on uterine artery blood flow resistance during menstruation in patients with and without a copper intrauterine device
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2480-2483; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2480 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JC Calamera, GF Doncel, SB Olmedo, P Kolm, and AA Acosta

Modified sperm stress test: a simple assay that predicts sperm-related abnormal in-vitro fertilization
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2484-2488; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2484 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B McInnes, A Rademaker, and R Martin

Donor age and the frequency of disomy for chromosomes 1, 13, 21 and structural abnormalities in human spermatozoa using multicolour fluorescence in-situ hybridization
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2489-2494; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2489 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Spano, AH Kolstad, SB Larsen, E Cordelli, G Leter, A Giwercman, and JP Bonde

The applicability of the flow cytometric sperm chromatin structure assay in epidemiological studies. Asclepios
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2495-2505; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2495 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K Sterzik, M De Santo, S Uhlich, F Gagsteiger, and E Strehler

Glass wool filtration leads to a higher percentage of spermatozoa with intact acrosomes: an ultrastructural analysis
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2506-2511; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2506 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C De Geyter, M De Geyter, B Koppers, and E Nieschlag

Diagnostic accuracy of computer-assisted sperm motion analysis
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2512-2520; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2512 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

HE Chemes, SB Olmedo, C Carrere, R Oses, C Carizza, M Leisner, and J Blaquier

Ultrastructural pathology of the sperm flagellum: association between flagellar pathology and fertility prognosis in severely asthenozoospermic men
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2521-2526; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2521 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

RR Yeoman, J Sonksen, SV Gibson, BM Rizk, and CR Abee

Penile vibratory stimulation yields increased spermatozoa and accessory gland production compared with rectal electroejaculation in a neurologically intact primate (Saimiri boliviensis)
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2527-2531; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2527 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

WC Duncan, PJ Illingworth, FM Young, and HM Fraser

Induced luteolysis in the primate: rapid loss of luteinizing hormone receptors
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2532-2540; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2532 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

YQ Yao, CN Chiu, SM Ip, PC Ho, and WS Yeung

Glycoproteins present in human follicular fluid that inhibit the zona- binding capacity of spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2541-2547; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2541 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Staessen, C Janssenswillen, E De Clerck, and A Van Steirteghem

Controlled comparison of commercial media for human in-vitro fertilization: Menezo B2 medium versus Medi-Cult universal and BM1 medium
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2548-2554; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2548 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N Ogonuki, T Sankai, F Cho, K Sato, and Y Yoshikawa

Comparison of two methods of assisted fertilization in cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis): intracytoplasmic sperm injection and partial zona dissection followed by insemination
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2555-2560; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2555 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Wu, L Zhang, and P Liu

A new source of human oocytes: preliminary report on the identification and maturation of human preantral follicles from follicular aspirates
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2561-2563; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2561 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Balaban, B Urman, A Sertac, C Alatas, S Aksoy, and A Nuhoglu

Progression of excess embryos to the blastocyst stage predicts pregnancy and implantation rates after intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2564-2567; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2564 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JM Moilanen, O Carpen, and O Hovatta

Flow cytometric light scattering analysis, acrosome reaction, reactive oxygen species production and leukocyte contamination of semen preparation in prediction of fertilization rate in vitro
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2568-2574; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2568 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Safran, BE Reubinoff, A Porat-Katz, M Werner, S Friedler, and A Lewin

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection allows fertilization and development of a chromosomally balanced embryo from a binovular zona pellucida
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2575-2578; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2575 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Parinaud, P Milhet, G Vieitez, and G Richoilley

Human sperm capacitation and in-vitro fertilization in a chemically defined and protein-free medium SMART1
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2579-2582; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2579 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Akagbosu, S Marcus, N Abusheikha, S Avery, and P Brinsden

Does ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome affect the quality of oocytes?
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2583-2584; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2583 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Watson, S Franks, and RC Bonney

Regulation of epidermal growth factor receptor by androgens in human endometrial cells in culture
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2585-2591; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2585 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K Nasu, N Matsui, H Narahara, Y Tanaka, and I Miyakawa

Effects of interferon-gamma on cytokine production by endometrial stromal cells
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2598-2601; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2598 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

AK Omland, T Tanbo, PO Dale, and T Abyholm

Artificial insemination by husband in unexplained infertility compared with infertility associated with peritoneal endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2602-2605; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2602 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Florio, S Luisi, P Vigano, M Busacca, M Fadalti, AR Genazzani, and F Petraglia

Healthy women and patients with endometriosis show high concentrations of inhibin A, inhibin B, and activin A in peritoneal fluid throughout the menstrual cycle
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2606-2611; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2606 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LG Westergaard, N Wiberg, CY Andersen, SB Laursen, A Kliem, JG Westergaard, and B Teisner

Circulating concentrations of placenta protein 14 during the natural menstrual cycle in women significantly reflect endometrial receptivity to implantation and pregnancy during successive assisted reproduction cycles
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2612-2619; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2612 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Yamada, T Kishida, N Kobayashi, EH Kato, N Hoshi, and S Fujimoto

Massive immunoglobulin treatment in women with four or more recurrent spontaneous primary abortions of unexplained aetiology
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2620-2623; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2620 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

SC Riley, C Balfour, NC Wathen, T Chard, LW Evans, NP Groome, and EM Wallace

Follistatin and activin A in extra-embryonic coelomic and amniotic fluids and maternal serum in early pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2624-2628; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2624 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Mock, P Bischof, R Rivest, A Campana, and D Chardonnens

Modulation of human chorionic gonadotrophin bioactivity during the first trimester of pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2629-2632; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2629 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MI Bokarewa, M Wramsby, and K Bremme

Reactivity against phospholipids during pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2633-2635; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2633 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D Dicker, S Nitke, A Shoenfeld, B Fish, I Meizner, and Z Ben-Rafael

Laparoscopic management of rudimentary horn pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2643-2644; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2643 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T Kimura, Y Ito, A Einspanier, K Tohya, T Nobunaga, Y Tokugawa, M Takemura, Y Kubota, R Ivell, N Matsuura, F Saji, and Y Murata

Expression and immunolocalization of the oxytocin receptor in human lactating and non-lactating mammary glands
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2645-2653; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2645 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEWS:

JJ Tarin, J Brines, and A Cano

Long-term effects of delayed parenthood
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2371-2376; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2371 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Parazzini, P Vercellini, O De Giorgi, A Pesole, E Ricci, and PG Crosignani

Efficacy of preoperative medical treatment in facilitating hysteroscopic endometrial resection, myomectomy and metroplasty: literature review
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2592-2597; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2592 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

TH Hung, WY Shau, TT Hsieh, JJ Hsu, YK Soong, and CJ Jeng

Prognostic factors for an unsatisfactory primary methotrexate treatment of cervical pregnancy: a quantitative review
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2636-2642; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2636 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LETTERS:

D Blood

Response to the consultation document of Professor S. McLean
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2654-2656; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2654 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Bodis, A Torok, J Garai, Z Bognar, I Szabo, and HR Tinneberg

Preovulatory rise in progesterone
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2657-2658; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2657 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ME Bernstein

Sperm separation for sex selection
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2658-2659; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2658 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JX Wang, SP Flaherty, and CD Matthews

Sperm separation for sex selection
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2659a; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2659a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

WH James

Sex ratios following the use of the Ericsson method of sex selection, and following ICSI
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2659b-2660b; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2659b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

U Hagemann

Role of regulatory authorities and safety of the pill
Hum. Reprod. 1998 13: 2660-2661; doi:10.1093/humrep/13.9.2660 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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