Human Reproduction

Debate:

Julian Savulescu and Edgar Dahl

Sex selection and preimplantation diagnosis: A response to the Ethics Committee of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1879-1880; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1879 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Debates Continued:

Shahar Kol

Embryo implantation and GnRH antagonists: GnRH antagonists in ART: lower embryo implantation?
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1881-1882; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1881 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Bernadette Mannaerts and Keith Gordon

Embryo implantation and GnRH antagonists: GnRH antagonists do not activate the GnRH receptor
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1882-1883; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1882 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jan Gerris and Eric Van Royen

Avoiding multiple pregnancies in ART: A plea for single embryo transfer
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1884-1888; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1884 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Endocrinology:

Nicholas A. Cataldo, Daniel A. Dumesic, Paul C. Goldsmith, and Robert B. Jaffe

Immunolocalization of Fas and Fas ligand in the ovaries of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: relationship to apoptosis
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1889-1897; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1889 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Horsman, J.A. Talbot, J.D. McLoughlin, A. Lambert, and W.R. Robertson

A biological, immunological and physico-chemical comparison of the current clinical batches of the recombinant FSH preparations Gonal-F and Puregon
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1898-1902; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1898 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ernest Hung Yu Ng, William Shu Biu Yeung, Estella Yee Lan Lau, William Wai Ki So, and Pak Chung Ho

A rapid decline in serum oestradiol concentrations around the mid-luteal phase had no adverse effect on outcome in 763 assisted reproduction cycles
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1903-1908; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1903 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

David J. Cahill, Peter G. Wardle, Christopher R. Harlow, Linda P. Hunt, and Michael G.R. Hull

Expected contribution to serum oestradiol from individual ovarian follicles in unstimulated cycles
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1909-1912; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1909 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Oi Shan Tang, Ernest H.Y. Ng, Pui Wai Cheng, and Pak Chung Ho

Cortical vein thrombosis misinterpreted as intracranial haemorrhage in severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1913-1916; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1913 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive physiology:

H. Yazawa, I. Sasagawa, and T. Nakada

Apoptosis of testicular germ cells induced by exogenous glucocorticoid in rats
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1917-1920; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1917 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Misao Fukuda, Kiyomi Fukuda, Claus Yding Andersen, and Anne Grete Byskov

Right-sided ovulation favours pregnancy more than left-sided ovulation
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1921-1926; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1921 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Kostrzewska, B. Modzelewska, and S. Batra

Source of calcium for contractile responses of large and small human intramyometrial arteries
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1927-1931; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1927 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility:

Geoffrey Sher, Jeffrey D. Fisch, Ghanima Maassarani, William Matzner, Wendell Ching, and Penny Chong

Antibodies to phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylserine are associated with increased natural killer cell activity in non-male factor infertility patients
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1932-1936; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1932 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ernest Hung Yu Ng, Oi Shan Tang, and Pak Chung Ho

The significance of the number of antral follicles prior to stimulation in predicting ovarian responses in an IVF programme
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1937-1942; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1937 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P.E. Egbase, M. Al-Sharhan, and J.G. Grudzinskas

Influence of position and length of uterus on implantation and clinical pregnancy rates in IVF and embryo transfer treatment cycles
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1943-1946; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1943 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Serdar Coskun, Johannes Hollanders, Saad Al-Hassan, Hamad Al-Sufyan, Hend Al-Mayman, and Kamal Jaroudi

Day 5 versus day 3 embryo transfer: a controlled randomized trial
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1947-1952; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1947 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cathryn M.A. Glazener, W.C.L. Ford, and Michael G.R. Hull

The prognostic power of the post-coital test for natural conception depends on duration of infertility
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1953-1957; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1953 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Rune Jacobsen, Erik Bostofte, Gerda Engholm, Johnni Hansen, Niels E. Skakkebæk, and Henrik Møller

Fertility and offspring sex ratio of men who develop testicular cancer: a record linkage study
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1958-1961; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1958 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.M. Chia, W.B. Chan, E. Quah, and L.C. Cheng

Triploid pregnancy after ICSI of frozen testicular spermatozoa into cryopreserved human oocytes: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1962-1964; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1962 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Itskovitz-Eldor, S. Kol, and B. Mannaerts

Use of a single bolus of GnRH agonist triptorelin to trigger ovulation after GnRH antagonist ganirelix treatment in women undergoing ovarian stimulation for assisted reproduction, with special reference to the prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: preliminary report: Short communication
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1965-1968; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1965 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Contraception:

L. Cheng, H. Zhu, A. Wang, F. Ren, J. Chen, and A. Glasier

Once a month administration of mifepristone improves bleeding patterns in women using subdermal contraceptive implants releasing levonorgestrel
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1969-1972; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1969 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology:

Maxwell V. Meng, Imok Cha, Britt-Marie Ljung, and Paul J. Turek

Relationship between classic histological pattern and sperm findings on fine needle aspiration map in infertile men
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1973-1977; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1973 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Zorn, I. Virant-Klun, and H. Meden-Vrtovec

Semen granulocyte elastase: its relevance for the diagnosis and prognosis of silent genital tract inflammation
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1978-1984; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1978 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Raanan Tal, Amnon Botchan, Ron Hauser, Leah Yogev, Gedalia Paz, and Haim Yavetz

Follow-up of sperm concentration and motility in patients with lymphoma
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1985-1988; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1985 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Surgery:

V.S. Rai, M.D.G. Gillmer, and W. Gray

Is endometrial pre-treatment of value in improving the outcome of transcervical resection of the endometrium?
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1989-1992; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1989 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Seinera, C. Farina, and T. Todros

Laparoscopic myomectomy and subsequent pregnancy: results in 54 patients
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1993-1996; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1993 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology:

Hui Liu, John Zhang, Lewis C. Krey, and James A. Grifo

In-vitro development of mouse zygotes following reconstruction by sequential transfer of germinal vesicles and haploid pronuclei
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 1997-2002; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.1997 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Genetics and genetic diagnosis:

S. Kahraman, M. Bahçe, H. Samli, N. Imirzalioglu, K. Yakisn, G. Cengiz, and E. Dönmez

Healthy births and ongoing pregnancies obtained by preimplantation genetic diagnosis in patients with advanced maternal age and recurrent implantation failure
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2003-2007; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2003 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pregnancy and obstetrics:

N.J. Sebire, A. Souka, H. Skentou, L. Geerts, and K.H. Nicolaides

Early prediction of severe twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2008-2010; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2008 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Makhseed, R. Raghupathy, F. Azizieh, R. Farhat, N. Hassan, and A. Bandar

Circulating cytokines and CD30 in normal human pregnancy and recurrent spontaneous abortions
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2011-2017; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2011 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Adam Lemancewicz, Halina Laudanska, Tadeusz Laudanski, Aleksy Karpiuk, and Satish Batra

Permeability of fetal membranes to calcium and magnesium: possible role in preterm labour
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2018-2022; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2018 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ron Maymon, Eric Jauniaux, Ofir Cohen, Eli Dreazen, Zwi Weinraub, and Arie Herman

Pregnancy outcome and infant follow-up of fetuses with abnormally increased first trimester nuchal translucency
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2023-2027; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2023 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Chatchai Treetampinich, Anne E. O'Connor, Vivien MacLachlan, Nigel P. Groome, and David M. de Kretser

Maternal serum inhibin A concentrations in early pregnancy after IVF and embryo transfer reflect the corpus luteum contribution and pregnancy outcome
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2028-2032; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2028 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Anim-Nyame, S.R. Sooranna, P.J. Steer, and M.R. Johnson

Longitudinal analysis of maternal plasma leptin concentrations during normal pregnancy and pre-eclampsia
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2033-2036; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2033 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jens Einenkel, Dieter Baier, Lars-Christian Horn, and Henry Alexander

Laparoscopic therapy of an intact primary ovarian pregnancy with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2037-2040; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2037 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology:

A.J. Turner and A. Coyle

What does it mean to be a donor offspring? The identity experiences of adults conceived by donor insemination and the implications for counselling and therapy
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2041-2051; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2041 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ethics and Society:

Claes Gottlieb, Othon Lalos, and Frank Lindblad

Disclosure of donor insemination to the child: the impact of Swedish legislation on couples' attitudes
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2052-2056; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2052 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the Editor:

M. Schrader, M. Müller, J. Sachsinger, R. Heicappell, B. Bergé, H. Krause, and K. Miller

Telomerase activity in testicular biopsy material
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2057; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2057 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Yasuhisa Yamamoto, Nikolaos Sofikitis, and Ikuo Miyagawa

Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2058-2059; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2058 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrew V. Schally

Use of GnRH in preference to LH-RH terminology in scientific papers
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 2059-2061; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.9.2059 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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