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Contents: Volume 17, Number 11 November 2002   [Index by Author]

      Debate Continued

      COCHRANE REVIEW

      Reproductive genetics

      Reproductive biology

      Reproductive endocrinology

      Fertility control

      Infertility

      Andrology

      Embryology

      Gynaecology

      Early pregnancy

      Psychology and counselling

      Letters to the Editor

      Errata

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Debate Continued:

Jeremy G. Thompson, Karen L. Kind, Claire T. Roberts, Sarah A. Robertson, and Jeffrey S. Robinson: Epigenetic risks related to assisted reproductive technologies: Short- and long-term consequences for the health of children conceived through assisted reproduction technology: more reason for caution?
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2783-2786; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2783 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

COCHRANE REVIEW:

A. D’Angelo and N.N. Amso: Embryo freezing for preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a Cochrane review
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2787; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2787 [Abstract] [Abstract-only PDF] [Request Permissions]

A. Lethaby and M. Hickey: Endometrial destruction techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding: a Cochrane review
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2795; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2795 [Abstract] [Abstract-only PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive genetics:

Peter Platteau, Karen Sermon, Sara Seneca, André Van Steirteghem, Paul Devroey, and Inge Liebaers: Preimplantation genetic diagnosis for fragile Xa syndrome: difficult but not impossible
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2807-2812; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2807 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Robert D. Oates, Sherman Silber, Laura G. Brown, and David C. Page: Clinical characterization of 42 oligospermic or azoospermic men with microdeletion of the AZFc region of the Y chromosome, and of 18 children conceived via ICSI
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2813-2824; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2813 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive biology:

Diane M. Duffy and Richard L. Stouffer: Follicular administration of a cyclooxygenase inhibitor can prevent oocyte release without alteration of normal luteal function in rhesus monkeys
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2825-2831; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2825 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Craig A. Witz, Karen T. Allsup, Iris A. Montoya-Rodriguez, Shelby L. Vaughn, Victoria E. Centonze, and Robert S. Schenken: Culture of menstrual endometrium with peritoneal explants and mesothelial monolayers confirms attachment to intact mesothelial cells
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2832-2838; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2832 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Yumiko Ikezuki, Osamu Tsutsumi, Yasushi Takai, Yoshimasa Kamei, and Yuji Taketani: Determination of bisphenol A concentrations in human biological fluids reveals significant early prenatal exposure
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2839-2841; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2839 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive endocrinology:

M. Ludwig, A. Katalinic, C. Banz, A.K. Schröder, M. Löning, J.M. Weiss, and K. Diedrich: Tailoring the GnRH antagonist cetrorelix acetate to individual patients’ needs in ovarian stimulation for IVF: results of a prospective, randomized study
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2842-2845; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2842 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Theocharis Papageorgiou, Juliette Guibert, François Goffinet, Catherine Patrat, Yvonne Fulla, Yvette Janssens, and Jean-René Zorn: Percentile curves of serum estradiol levels during controlled ovarian stimulation in 905 cycles stimulated with recombinant FSH show that high estradiol is not detrimental to IVF outcome
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2846-2850; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2846 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S.A.K.S. Amer, Z. Banu, T.C. Li, and I.D. Cooke: Long-term follow-up of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome after laparoscopic ovarian drilling: endocrine and ultrasonographic outcomes
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2851-2857; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2851 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Charles J. Glueck, Ping Wang, Naila Goldenberg, and Luann Sieve-Smith: Pregnancy outcomes among women with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with metformin
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2858-2864; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2858 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Fertility control:

Oi Shan Tang, Sharon W.H. Lee, and Pak Chung Ho: A prospective randomized study on the measured blood loss in medical termination of early pregnancy by three different misoprostol regimens after pretreatment with mifepristone
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2865-2868; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2865 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R.A. Anderson, Z.M. van der Spuy, O.A. Dada, S.K. Tregoning, P.M. Zinn, O.A. Adeniji, T.A. Fakoya, K.B. Smith, and D.T. Baird: Investigation of hormonal male contraception in African men: suppression of spermatogenesis by oral desogestrel with depot testosterone
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2869-2877; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2869 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Y. Zalel, A. Shulman, A. Lidor, R. Achiron, S. Mashiach, and R. Gamzu: The local progestational effect of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system: a sonographic and Doppler flow study
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2878-2880; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2878 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Infertility:

Wai Cheung, Ernest Hung Yu Ng, and Pak Chung Ho: A randomized double-blind comparison of perifollicular vascularity and endometrial receptivity in ovulatory women taking clomiphene citrate at two different times
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2881-2884; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2881 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Buenaventura Coroleu, Pedro N. Barri, Olga Carreras, Francisca Martínez, Anna Veiga, and Juan Balasch: The usefulness of ultrasound guidance in frozen–thawed embryo transfer: a prospective randomized clinical trial
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2885-2890; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2885 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Paul De Sutter, Jan Gerris, and Marc Dhont: A health-economic decision-analytic model comparing double with single embryo transfer in IVF/ICSI
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2891-2896; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2891 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Sari Koivurova, Anna-Liisa Hartikainen, Liisa Karinen, Mika Gissler, Elina Hemminki, Hannu Martikainen, Leena Tuomivaara, and Marjo-Riitta Järvelin: The course of pregnancy and delivery and the use of maternal healthcare services after standard IVF in Northern Finland 1990–1995
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2897-2903; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2897 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Andrology:

S. Elzanaty, J. Richthoff, J. Malm, and A. Giwercman: The impact of epididymal and accessory sex gland function on sperm motility
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2904-2911; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2904 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Lucia Migliore, Alessio Naccarati, Alessia Zanello, Roberto Scarpato, Lucia Bramanti, and Massimo Mariani: Assessment of sperm DNA integrity in workers exposed to styrene
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2912-2918; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2912 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

E. Baumgart, S.V. Lenk, S.A. Loening, and K. Jung: Quantitative differences in matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, but not in MMP-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1 or TIMP-2, in seminal plasma of normozoospermic and azoospermic patients
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2919-2923; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2919 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A. Tsujimura, K. Matsumiya, Y. Miyagawa, A. Tohda, H. Miura, K. Nishimura, M. Koga, M. Takeyama, H. Fujioka, and A. Okuyama: Conventional multiple or microdissection testicular sperm extraction: a comparative study
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2924-2929; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2924 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S. Nakamura, Y. Terada, T. Horiuchi, C. Emuta, T. Murakami, N. Yaegashi, and K. Okamura: Analysis of the human sperm centrosomal function and the oocyte activation ability in a case of globozoospermia, by ICSI into bovine oocytes
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2930-2934; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2930 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

L. Negri, E. Albani, M. Di Rocco, and P.E. Levi-Setti: Aspermia and chronic testicular pain after imperforate anus correction. Cryopreservation of sperm cells extracted from whole orchiectomized testis: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2935-2937; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2935 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Embryology:

Hanna Balakier, Ewa Dziak, Agata Sojecki, Clifford Librach, Marek Michalak, and Michal Opas: Calcium-binding proteins and calcium-release channels in human maturing oocytes, pronuclear zygotes and early preimplantation embryos
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2938-2947; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2938 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Jan Tesarik: Associated editor's comment: Calcium signalling in human oocytes and embryos: two-store model revival
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2948-2949; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2948 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ruth Roberts, Stephen Franks, and Kate Hardy: Culture environment modulates maturation and metabolism of human oocytes
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2950-2956; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2950 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Serena Emiliani, Eric Gonzalez-Merino, Marc Van den Bergh, Daniel Delneste, Yvon Englert, and Marc Abramowicz: Correlation between fluorescence in-situ hybridization analyses and in-vitro development to blastocyst stage of embryos from Robertsonian translocation (13;14) carriers
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2957-2962; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2957 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Weon-Young Son, San-Hyun Yoon, Sung-Jin Park, Hye-Jin Yoon, Won-Don Lee, and Jin-Ho Lim: Ongoing twin pregnancy after vitrification of blastocysts produced by in-vitro matured oocytes retrieved from a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2963-2966; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2963 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Gynaecology:

J. Frederick, M. Hardie, M. Reid, H. Fletcher, S. Wynter, and C. Frederick: Operative morbidity and reproductive outcome in secondary myomectomy: a prospective cohort study
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2967-2971; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2967 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Nevin Sagsöz, Üçler Kisa, and Alparslan Apan: Ischaemia–reperfusion injury of rat ovary and the effects of vitamin C, mannitol and verapamil
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2972-2976; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2972 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S.I. Tazuke and A.A. Milki: Endometrioma of uterine serosa in a woman with mosaic Turner’s syndrome receiving hormone replacement therapy: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2977-2980; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2977 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Early pregnancy:

R.D. Franklin and W.H. Kutteh: Antiphospholipid antibodies (APA) and recurrent pregnancy loss: treating a unique APA positive population
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2981-2985; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2981 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Psychology and counselling:

S. Fassino, A. Pierò, S. Boggio, V. Piccioni, and L. Garzaro: Anxiety, depression and anger suppression in infertile couples: a controlled study
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2986-2994; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2986 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Joannes E. Chliaoutakis, Sophia Koukouli, and Maria Papadakaki: Using attitudinal indicators to explain the public’s intention to have recourse to gamete donation and surrogacy
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 2995-3002; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.2995 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor:

Herman Snick: Is the benefit of IUI really evidence-based?
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 3003; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.3003 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

N.L. Dean, S.J. Phillips, P. Chan, S.L. Tan, and A. Ao: Reported relationship between increased CTG repeat lengths in myotonic dystrophy and azoospermia
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 3003-3004; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.3003-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Kuang-Ming Hsiao: Reported relationship between increased CTG repeat lengths in myotonic dystrophy and azoospermia
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 3004; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.3004 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Paul Merlob and Benjamin Fisch: Neonatal outcome and congenital malformations in children born after IVF
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 3004-3005; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.3004-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Sari Koivurova, Ulla Sovio, and Marjo-Riitta Järvelin: Neonatal outcome and congenital malformations in children born after IVF
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 3005; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.3005 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J. Egozcue, J. Blanco, and F. Vidal: Meiosis and Klinefelter’s syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 3006; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.3006 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

N. Sofikitis, D. Yiannakis, A. Chatzikyriakidou, D. Baltoyiannis, S. Tsambalas, A. Tasos, J. Georgiou, M. Schrader, Y. Yamamoto, I. Miyagawa, and X. Giannakopoulos: Meiosis and Klinefelter’s syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 3006-3007; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.3006-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Hakan Yarali and Bülent Yildiz: Metformin and FSH for induction of ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 3007-3008; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.3007 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Errata:

A. Farrow, M.G.R. Hull, K. Northstone, H. Taylor, W.C.L. Ford, and J. Golding: Prolonged use of oral contraception before a planned pregnancy is associated with a decreased risk of delayed conception
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 3009; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.3009 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Peter Y. K. Yong, Christopher Harlow, K.J. Thong, and Stephen G. Hillier: Regulation of 11ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 gene expression in human ovarian surface epithelial cells by interleukin-1
Hum. Reprod. 2002 17: 3009; doi:10.1093/humrep/17.11.3009-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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