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Contents: Volume 14, Number 4 April 1999   [Index by Author]

      Debate

      Opinion

      Outstanding Contribution

      Endocrinology

      Immunology

      Surgery

      Infertility

      Contraception

      Andrology

      Fertilization and early embryology

      Uterus and Endometrium

      Endometriosis

      Implantation and early pregnancy

      Pregnancy

      Birth

      Ethics and Society

      Letters to the Editor

      Erratum

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Debate:

Claude Sureau: Gender selection: a crime against humanity or the exercise of a fundamental right?
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 867-868; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.867 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Giuseppe Benagiano and Paola Bianchi: Sex Preselection: an aid to couples or a threat to humanity?
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 868-870; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.868 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Joe Leigh Simpson and Sandra Ann Carson: The reproductive option of sex selection
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 870-872; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.870 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Opinion:

S.J. Publicover and C.L.R. Barratt: Voltage-operated Ca²⁺ channels and the acrosome reaction: which channels are present and what do they do?
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 873-879; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.873 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Outstanding Contribution:

Thomas Vorup-Jensen, Tage Hjort, Joanna V. Abraham-Peskir, Peter Guttmann, Jens C. Jensenius, Erik Uggerhøj, and Robin Medenwaldt: X-ray microscopy of human spermatozoa shows change of mitochondrial morphology after capacitation
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 880-884; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.880 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Endocrinology:

Yang Lin, Jarl A. Kahn, and Torbjörn Hillensjö: Is there a difference in the function of granulosa–luteal cells in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization either with gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist or gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonist?
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 885-888; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.885 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Eugenie M. Kaaijk, Johan V.T.H. Hamerlynck, Johan F. Beek, and Fulco van der Veen: Clinical outcome after unilateral oophorectomy in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 889-892; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.889 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A. Cagnacci, A.M. Paoletti, S. Arangino, G.B. Melis, and A. Volpe: Effect of ovarian suppression on glucose metabolism of young lean women with and without ovarian hyperandrogenism
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 893-897; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.893 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C. Campino, C. Torres, S. Ampuero, S. Díaz, G.B. González, and M. Serón-Ferré: Bioactivity of prolactin isoforms: lactation and recovery of menses in nursing women
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 898-905; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.898 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Carlo Foresta, Andrea Bettella, Marco Rossato, Giovanni La Sala, Massimo De Paoli, and Mario Plebani: Inhibin B plasma concentrations in oligozoospermic subjects before and after therapy with follicle stimulating hormone
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 906-912; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.906 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

I.E. Messinis, S.D. Milingos, E. Alexandris, I. Kariotis, G. Kollios, and K. Seferiadis: Leptin concentrations in normal women following bilateral ovariectomy
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 913-918; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.913 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Immunology:

Peter von Dadelszen, Georgina Hurst, and Christopher W.G. Redman: Supernatants from co-cultured endothelial cells and syncytiotrophoblast microvillous membranes activate peripheral blood leukocytes in vitro
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 919-924; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.919 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Surgery:

B.S. Hurst and the United States Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Reproductive Surgery Study Group: Permanent implantation of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene is safe for pelvic surgery
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 925-927; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.925 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Chyi-Long Lee, Chin-Jung Wang, Yu-Hung Liu, Chih-Feng Yen, Yung-Lung Lai, and Yung-Kuei Soong: Case Report: Laparoscopically assisted full thickness skin graft for reconstruction in congenital agenesis of vagina and uterine cervix
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 928-930; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.928 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Franck Perrotin, J. Bertrand, and G. Body: Case Report: Laparoscopic surgery of unicornuate uterus with rudimentary uterine horn
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 931-933; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.931 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Infertility:

Janice Kerr, Clare Brown, and Adam H. Balen: The experiences of couples who have had infertility treatment in the United Kingdom: results of a survey performed in 1997
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 934-938; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.934 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

P.S. Bhal, N.D. Pugh, D.K. Chui, L. Gregory, S.M. Walker, and R.W. Shaw: The use of transvaginal power Doppler ultrasonography to evaluate the relationship between perifollicular vascularity and outcome in in-vitro fertilization treatment cycles
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 939-945; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.939 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Hiroshi Okada, Hitoshi Fujioka, Noboru Tatsumi, Masanori Kanzaki, Yoshihiro Okuda, Masato Fujisawa, Minoru Hazama, Osamu Matsumoto, Kazuo Gohji, Soichi Arakawa, and Sadao Kamidono: Klinefelter's syndrome in the male infertility clinic
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 946-952; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.946 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

L.G. Mantovani, A. Belisari, and T.D. Szucs: Pharmaco-economic aspects of in-vitro fertilization in Italy
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 953-958; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.953 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Monica Cameo, Vanina Fontana, Paula Cameo, Liliana G. Vauthay, Juana Kaplanand, and Marta Tesone: Similar embryotoxic effects of sera from infertile patients and exogenous interferon- ${gamma}$ on long-term in-vitro development of mouse embryos
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 959-963; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.959 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

H. Lashen, W. Ledger, A. Lopez-Bernal, and D. Barlow: Poor responders to ovulation induction: is proceeding to in-vitro fertilization worthwhile?
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 964-969; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.964 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Contraception:

Zhu Pengdi, Liu Xiaoqun, Luo Hongzhi, Gu Zhao, Cheng Jie, Xu Ruhua, Lian Shizhu, Wu Shangchun, and Wang Jiedong: The effect of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device on human endometrial oestrogen and progesterone receptors after one year of use
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 970-975; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.970 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Horacio B. Croxatto, János Urbancsek, Rebeca Massai, Herjan Coelingh Bennink, Agaath van Beek, and the Implanon® Study Group*: A multicentre efficacy and safety study of the single contraceptive implant Implanon ®
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 976-981; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.976 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C.F. Rice, S.R. Killick, T. Dieben, and H.Coelingh Bennink: A comparison of the inhibition of ovulation achieved by desogestrel 75 µg and levonorgestrel 30 µg daily
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 982-985; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.982 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Andrology:

Sharon T. Mortimer and M. Anne Swan: The development of smoothing-independent kinematic measures of capacitating human sperm movement
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 986-996; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.986 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Sharon T. Mortimer and M. Anne Swan: Effect of image sampling frequency on established and smoothing-independent kinematic values of capacitating human spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 997-1004; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.997 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

U.I.O. Ezeh, N.A. Taub, H.D.M. Moore, and I.D. Cooke: Establishment of predictive variables associated with testicular sperm retrieval in men with non-obstructive azoospermia
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1005-1012; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1005 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

G.J. Morris, E. Acton, and S. Avery: A novel approach to sperm cryopreservation
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1013-1021; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1013 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Loredana Gandini, Andrea Lenzi, Francesco Lombardo, Roberta Pacifici, and Franco Dondero: Immature germ cell separation using a modified discontinuous Percoll gradient technique in human semen
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1022-1027; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1022 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C. Rolf, T.G. Cooper, C.H. Yeung, and E. Nieschlag: Antioxidant treatment of patients with asthenozoospermia or moderate oligoasthenozoospermia with high-dose vitamin C and vitamin E: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1028-1033; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1028 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

L. Gianaroli, M.C. Magli, H.A. Selman, G. Colpi, E. Belgrano, C. Trombetta, G. Vitali, and A.P. Ferraretti: Diagnostic testicular biopsy and cryopreservation of testicular tissue as an alternative to repeated surgical openings in the treatment of azoospermic men
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1034-1038; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1034 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

D.P. Evenson, L.K. Jost, D. Marshall, M.J. Zinaman, E. Clegg, K. Purvis, P. de Angelis, and O.P. Claussen: Utility of the sperm chromatin structure assay as a diagnostic and prognostic tool in the human fertility clinic
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1039-1049; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1039 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Fay L. Shamanski, Yasuyuki Kimura, Marie-Cecile Lavoir, Roger A. Pedersen, and Ryuzo Yanagimachi: Status of genomic imprinting in mouse spermatids
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1050-1056; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1050 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Fertilization and early embryology:

C. Magerkurth, E. Töpfer-Petersen, P. Schwartz, and H.W. Michelmann: Scanning electron microscopy analysis of the human zona pellucida: influence of maturity and fertilization on morphology and sperm binding pattern
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1057-1066; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1057 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Uterus and Endometrium:

Y. Yuval, S. Lipitz, J. Dor, and R. Achiron: The relationships between endometrial thickness, and blood flow and pregnancy rates in in-vitro fertilization
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1067-1071; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1067 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

K.M. Abberton, N.H. Taylor, D.L. Healy, and P.A.W. Rogers: Vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation in arterioles of the human endometrium
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1072-1079; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1072 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Endometriosis:

Karen Kinkel, Charles Chapron, Corinne Balleyguier, Xavier Fritel, Jean-Bernard Dubuisson, and Jean-Franciois Moreau: Magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of deep endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1080-1086; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1080 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Implantation and early pregnancy:

Matthew A. Cohen, Steven R. Lindheim, and Mark V. Sauer: Hydrosalpinges adversely affect implantation in donor oocyte cycles
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1087-1089; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1087 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A. Dwivedi, F.W. Bansode, B.S. Setty, and J.D. Dhar: Endometrial steroid receptors during decidualization in rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta); their modulation by anti-oestrogen CDRI-85/287
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1090-1095; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1090 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pregnancy:

M. Winkler, D.-C. Fischer, P. Ruck, T. Marx, E. Kaiserling, A. Oberpichler, H. Tschesche, and W. Rath: Parturition at term: parallel increases in interleukin-8 and proteinase concentrations and neutrophil count in the lower uterine segment
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1096-1100; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1096 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Mikiya Nakatsuka, Kazuo Asagiri, Yoshihiro Kimura, Yasuhiko Kamada, Katsuhiko Tada, and Takafumi Kudo: Generation of peroxynitrite and apoptosis in placenta of patients with chorioamnionitis: possible implications in placental abruption
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1101-1106; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1101 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Y. Daniel, L. Schreiber, E. Geva, A. Amit, D. Pausner, M.J. Kupferminc, and J.B. Lessing: Do placentae of term singleton pregnancies obtained by assisted reproductive technologies differ from those of spontaneously conceived pregnancies?
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1107-1110; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1107 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Lore Marx, Petra Arck, Michaela Kapp, Christian Kieslich, and Johannes Dietl: Leukocyte populations, hormone receptors and apoptosis in eutopic and ectopic first trimester human pregnancies
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1111-1117; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1111 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C. Nappi, A. D'Elia, C. Di Carlo, E. Giordano, G. De Placido, and V. Iaccarino: Conservative treatment by angiographic uterine artery embolization of a 12 week cervical ectopic pregnancy: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1118-1121; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1118 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C.C. Hsieh, T.T. Hsieh, C. Hsueh, D.M. Kuo, L.M. Lo, and T.H. Hung: Delivery of a severely anaemic fetus after partial molar pregnancy: clinical and ultrasonographic findings
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1122-1126; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1122 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Birth:

Rune Jacobsen, Henrik Møller, and Gerda Engholm: Fertility rates in Denmark in relation to the sexes of preceding children in the family
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1127-1130; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1127 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ethics and Society:

Susan Macmillan, Rob Walker, Emeka Oloto, Ann Fitzmaurice, and Allan Templeton: Ignorance about Chlamydia among sexually active women—a two centre study
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1131-1135; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1131 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor:

Nafisa Moosani, Judy Chernos, R.Brian Lowry, Renee H. Martin, and Alfred Rademaker: A 47,XXY fetus resulting from ICSI in a man with an elevated frequency of 24,XY spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1137-1138; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1137 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Adam H. Balen: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1138; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1138 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Noush A. Kianmanesh Rad and Frans M. Helmerhorst: OHSS and cerebrovascular thrombosis
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1138a; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1138a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Helen Szoke: Cryopreserved embryos
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1138b-1139b; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1138b [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Erratum:

R. Maymon, A. Herman, E. Dreazen, Y. Tovbin, I. Bukovsky, and Z. Weinraub: Can nuchal cord cause transient increased nuchal translucency thickness? Case report
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1140; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.4.1140 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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