Human Reproduction

Debates Continued:

Emmanuel Dulioust, Marie-Claire Busnel, Michele Carlier, Pierre Roubertoux, and Maurice Auroux

Embryo cryopreservation and development: facts, questions and responsibility
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1141-1145; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1141 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Guido Pennings

Measuring the welfare of the child: in search of the appropriate evaluation principle
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1146-1150; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1146 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Outstanding Contribution:

Karen Mroz, Terry J. Hassold, and Patricia A. Hunt

Meiotic aneuploidy in the XXY mouse: evidence that a compromised testicular environment increases the incidence of meiotic errors
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1151-1156; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1151 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Endocrinology:

Nicola Doldi, Alessandro Destefani, Alessandra Gessi, Donatella Grossi, and Augusto Ferrari

Human albumin enhances expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in cultured human luteinizing granulosa cells: importance in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1157-1159; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1157 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. D'Antonio, F. Borrelli, A. Datola, R. Bucci, M. Mascia, P. Polletta, D. Piscitelli, and R. Papoian

Biological characterization of recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone isoforms
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1160-1167; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1160 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O.H. Develioglu, B. Cox, J.P. Toner, S. Oehninger, and S.J. Muasher

The value of basal serum follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone and oestradiol concentrations following pituitary down-regulation in predicting ovarian response to stimulation with highly purified follicle stimulating hormone*
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1168-1174; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1168 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ian Tummon, Julia Stemp, Clive Rose, Hilde Vandenberghe, Brent Bany, Francis Tekpetey, and James Martin

Precision and method bias of two assays for oestradiol: consequences for decisions in assisted reproduction
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1175-1177; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1175 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ellen G. Wood, Frances R. Batzer, and Stephen L. Corson

Ovarian response to gonadotrophins, optimal method for oocyte retrieval and pregnancy outcome in patients with vaginal agenesis
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1178-1181; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1178 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Guet, D. Royère, A. Paris, J. Lansac, and M.A. Driancourt

Aromatase activity of human granulosa cells in vitro: effects of gonadotrophins and follicular fluid
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1182-1189; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1182 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Lahlou, N. Chabbert-Buffet, S. Christin-Maitre, E. Le Nestour, M. Roger, and P. Bouchard

Main inhibitor of follicle stimulating hormone in the luteal–follicular transition: inhibin A, oestradiol, or inhibin B?
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1190-1193; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1190 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Immunology:

N. Vassiliadou, R.F. Searle, and J.N. Bulmer

Elevated expression of activation molecules by decidual lymphocytes in women suffering spontaneous early pregnancy loss
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1194-1200; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1194 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

May Wahab, John Thompson, and Farook Al-Azzawi

The distribution of endometrial leukocytes and their proliferation markers in trimegestone-treated postmenopausal women compared to the endometrium of the natural cycle: a dose-ranging study
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1201-1206; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1201 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Genetics:

Jeffrey W. Persson, Karen Humphrey, Cathy Watson, Peter Taylor, Don Leigh, Brian McDonald, and Ian S. Fraser

Investigation of a unique male and female sibship with Kallmann's syndrome and 46,XX gonadal dysgenesis with short stature
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1207-1212; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1207 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.I. Evans, G.P. Henry, W.A. Miller, T.H. Bui, R.J. Snidjers, R.J. Wapner, P. Miny, M.P. Johnson, D. Peakman, A. Johnson, K. Nicolaides, W. Holzgreve, S.A.D. Ebrahim, R. Babu, and L. Jackson

International, collaborative assessment of 146 000 prenatal karyotypes: expected limitations if only chromosome-specific probes and fluorescent in-situ hybridization are used
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1213-1216; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1213 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anna Murray, James Webb, Felicity MacSwiney, Emma L. Shipley, Newton E. Morton, and Gerard S. Conway

Serum concentrations of follicle stimulating hormone may predict premature ovarian failure in FRAXA premutation women
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1217-1218; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1217 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Surgery:

Ceana H. Nezhat, Farr Nezhat, Michael Roemisch, Daniel S. Seidman, Salli I. Tazuke, and Camran R. Nezhat

Pregnancy following laparoscopic myomectomy: preliminary results
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1219-1221; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1219 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P.J. Barjot, G. Marie, and P. Von Theobald

Laparoscopic tubal anastomosis and reversal of sterilization
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1222-1225; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1222 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V.C. Karande and N. Gleicher

Resection of uterine septum using gynaecoradiological techniques
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1226-1229; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1226 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Sylvie Capella-Allouc, Fadila Morsad, Catherine Rongières-Bertrand, Sabine Taylor, and Hervé Fernandez

Hysteroscopic treatment of severe Asherman's syndrome and subsequent fertility
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1230-1233; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1230 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Chyi-Long Lee, Chin-Jung Wang, Angel Chao, Chih-Feng Yen, and Yung-Kuei Soong

Case Report:Laparoscopic management of an ectopic pregnancy in a previous Caesarean section scar
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1234-1236; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1234 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility:

Ben W.J. Mol, John A. Collins, Elizabeth A. Burrows, Fulco van der Veen, and Patrick M.M. Bossuyt

Comparison of hysterosalpingography and laparoscopy in predicting fertility outcome
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1237-1242; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1237 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Camus, C. Poncelet, F. Goffinet, B. Wainer, F. Merlet, I. Nisand, and H.J. Philippe

Pregnancy rates after in-vitro fertilization in cases of tubal infertility with and without hydrosalpinx: a meta-analysis of published comparative studies
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1243-1249; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1243 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Juul, W. Karmaus, and J. Olsen

Regional differences in waiting time to pregnancy: pregnancy-based surveys from Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Sweden
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1250-1254; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1250 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R.L. Schild, D. Indefrei, S. Eschweiler, H. Van der Ven, R. Fimmers, and M. Hansmann

Three-dimensional endometrial volume calculation and pregnancy rate in an in-vitro fertilization programme
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1255-1258; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1255 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A.K.S. Kan, H.I. Abdalla, A.H. Gafar, L. Nappi, B.O. Ogunyemi, A. Thomas, and O.O. Ola-ojo

Embryo transfer: ultrasound-guided versus clinical touch
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1259-1261; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1259 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Bassil, P.A. Godin, and J. Donnez

Outcome of in-vitro fertilization through natural cycles in poor responders
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1262-1265; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1262 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology:

M.G. Pang, S.F. Hoegerman, A.J. Cuticchia, S.Y. Moon, G.F. Doncel, A.A. Acosta, and W.G. Kearns

Detection of aneuploidy for chromosomes 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 21, X and Y by fluorescence in-situ hybridization in spermatozoa from nine patients with oligoasthenoteratozoospermia undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1266-1273; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1266 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Timo Tuuri, Jarna Moilanen, Seija Kaukoranta, Sirpa Makinen, Saija Kotola, and Outi Hovatta

Testicular biopty gun needle biopsy in collecting spermatozoa for intracytoplasmic injection, cryopreservation and histology
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1274-1278; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1274 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mário Sousa, Alberto Barros, Katsuhiko Takahashi, Cristiano Oliveira, Joaquina Silva, and Jan Tesarik

Clinical efficacy of spermatid conception: analysis using a new spermatid classification scheme
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1279-1286; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1279 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nieves Cremades, Rafael Bernabeu, Alberto Barros, and Mário Sousa

In-vitro maturation of round spermatids using co-culture on Vero cells
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1287-1293; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1287 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Spermatogenesis:

Atsuo Ogura, Kimiko Inoue, and Junichiro Matsuda

Mouse spermatid nuclei can support full term development after premature chromosome condensation within mature oocytes
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1294-1298; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1294 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ovary and ovulation:

R. Abir, P. Roizman, B. Fisch, S. Nitke, E. Okon, R. Orvieto, and Z. Ben Rafael

Pilot study of isolated early human follicles cultured in collagen gels for 24 hours
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1299-1301; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1299 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Shinetugs, E. Runesson, N.P. Bonello, M. Brännström, and R.J. Norman

Colony stimulating factor-1 concentrations in blood and follicular fluid during the human menstrual cycle and ovarian stimulation: possible role in the ovulatory process
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1302-1306; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1302 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertilization and early embryology:

K. Yanagida, H. Katayose, H. Yazawa, Y. Kimura, A. Sato, H. Yanagimachi, and R. Yanagimachi

Successful fertilization and pregnancy following ICSI and electrical oocyte activation
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1307-1311; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1307 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Takumi Takeuchi, Berrin Ergün, Tian Hua Huang, Zev Rosenwaks, and Gianpiero D. Palermo

A reliable technique of nuclear transplantation for immature mammalian oocytes
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1312-1317; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1312 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jan Tesarik and Ermanno Greco

The probability of abnormal preimplantation development can be predicted by a single static observation on pronuclear stage morphology
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1318-1323; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1318 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Prenatal diagnosis:

Hiroaki Shibahara, Mizumi Mitsuo, Kazuya Fujimoto, Jyunko Muranaka, Hideaki Sawai, Takefumi Bessho, Minoru Shigeta, and Koji Koyama

Case Report:Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of a fetal renal mesoblastic nephroma occurring after transfer of a cryopreserved embryo
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1324-1327; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1324 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Endometrium:

Hugh S. Taylor, Catherine Bagot, Andrew Kardana, David Olive, and Aydin Arici

HOX gene expression is altered in the endometrium of women with endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1328-1331; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1328 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio dell'Endometriosi

Ablation of lesions or no treatment in minimal–mild endometriosis in infertile women: a randomized trial
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1332-1334; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1332 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Stefano Bianchi, Mauro Busacca, Benedetta Agnoli, Massimo Candiani, Chantal Calia, and Mario Vignali

Effects of 3 month therapy with danazol after laparoscopic surgery for stage III/IV endometriosis: a randomized study
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1335-1337; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1335 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pregnancy:

A.J. Antsaklis, P. Drakakis, G.P. Vlazakis, and S. Michalas

Reduction of multifetal pregnancies to twins does not increase obstetric or perinatal risks
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1338-1340; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1338 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Peter Schwärzler, Des Holden, Sven Nielsen, Mats Hahlin, Povilas Sladkevicius, and Thomas H. Bourne

The conservative management of first trimester miscarriages and the use of colour Doppler sonography for patient selection
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1341-1345; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1341 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Piia Vuorela-Vepsäläinen, Henrik Alfthan, Arto Orpana, Kari Alitalo, Ulf-Håkan Stenman, and Erja Halmesmäki

Vascular endothelial growth factor is bound in amniotic fluid and maternal serum
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1346-1351; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1346 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Atsushi Kuno, Masashi Akiyama, Toshihiro Yanagihara, and Toshiyuki Hata

Comparison of fetal growth in singleton, twin, and triplet pregnancies
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1352-1360; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1352 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Hossain Md Belayet, Naohiro Kanayama, Selina Khatun, Naoki Tokunaga, Motoi Sugimura, Miwa Yamashita, Takao Kobayashi, and Toshihiko Terao

Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate promotes hyaluronic acid-induced cervical ripening in rabbits
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1361-1367; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1361 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Taskin, R. Gokdeniz, R. Atmaca, and F. Burak

Case Reports:Normal pregnancy outcome after inadvertent exposure to long-acting gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist in early pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1368-1371; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1368 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Ludwig, M. Kaisi, O. Bauer, and K. Diedrich

Case Report:The forgotten child—a case of heterotopic, intra-abdominal and intrauterine pregnancy carried to term
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1372-1374; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1372 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Michael D. Scheiber and Marcelle I. Cedars

Case Report:Successful non-surgical management of a heterotopic abdominal pregnancy following embryo transfer with cryopreserved–thawed embryos
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1375-1377; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1375 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Chaliha, P. Schwarzler, M. Booker, M.A. Battash, and Y. Ville

Case Report:Trisomy 2 in an acardiac twin in a triplet in-vitro fertilization pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1378-1380; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1378 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cancer:

M. Berlière, C. Galant, and J. Donnez

Case Report:The potential oncogenic effect of tamoxifen on the endometrium
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1381-1383; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1381 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology:

J. Boivin, L.C. Scanlan, and S.M. Walker

Why are infertile patients not using psychosocial counselling?
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1384-1391; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1384 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ethics and Society:

Anna Rumball and Vivienne Adair

Telling the story: parents' scripts for donor offspring^*
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1392-1399; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1392 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the Editor:

Andreas Rempen, Johannes Dietl, Gunvor Landström, and Jane Thorburn

Complication rates after surgical treatment of ectopic pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1401-1403; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1401 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Gardiner-Garden, E.F. Fugger, S.H. Black, K. Keyvanfar, and J.D. Schulman

Techniques for sorting X and Y spermatozoa may adversely affect histone-associated regions in human spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 1403-1404; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.5.1403 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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