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Contents: Volume 18, Number 10 October 2003   [Index by Author]

      DEBATES

      Debates continued

      COCHRANE REVIEWS

      Reproductive biology

      Reproductive endocrinology

      Reproductive genetics

      Infertility

      Andrology

      Embryology

      Gynaecology

      Puberty, ageing and hormone replacement

      Psychology and counselling

      Reproductive epidemiology

      Ethics and Society

      Letters to the editor

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DEBATES:

Maureen Porter, Siladitya Bhattacharya, Edwin van Teijlingen, and Allan Templeton: Does Caesarean section cause infertility?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1983-1986; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg402 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Debates continued:

Raymond D. Lambert: Safety issues in assisted reproductive technology: Aetiology of health problems in singleton ART babies
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1987-1991; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg361 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

K. Machens and K. Schmidt-Gollwitzer: Issues to debate on the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study. Hormone replacement therapy: an epidemiological dilemma?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1992-1999; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg406 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

COCHRANE REVIEWS:

Zabeena Pandian, Siladitya Bhattacharya, Dimitrios Nikolaou, Luke Vale, and Allan Templeton: The effectiveness of IVF in unexplained infertility: a systematic Cochrane review
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2001-2007; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg332 [Abstract] [Abstract-only PDF] [Request Permissions]

L.E.T. Albuquerque, H. Saconato, M.C.R. Maciel, E.C. Baracat, and V. Freitas: Depot versus daily administration of GnRH agonist protocols for pituitary desensitization in assisted reproduction cycles: a Cochrane Review
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2008-2017; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg333 [Abstract] [Abstract-only PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive biology:

Randa Racho El-Akouri, Göran Kurlberg, and Mats Brännström: Successful uterine transplantation in the mouse: pregnancy and post-natal development of offspring
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2018-2023; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg396 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R.Racho El-Akouri, C.Almén Wranning, J. Mölne, G. Kurlberg, and M. Brännström: Pregnancy in transplanted mouse uterus after long-term cold ischaemic preservation
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2024-2030; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg395 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S. Bandyopadhyay, J. Chakrabarti, S. Banerjee, A.K. Pal, S.K. Goswami, B.N. Chakravarty, and S.N. Kabir: Galactose toxicity in the rat as a model for premature ovarian failure: an experimental approach readdressed
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2031-2038; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg414 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Eugene D. Albrecht, Jeffery S. Babischkin, Yaron Lidor, Larry D. Anderson, Lawrence C. Udoff, and Gerald J. Pepe: Effect of estrogen on angiogenesis in co-cultures of human endometrial cells and microvascular endothelial cells
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2039-2047; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg415 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive endocrinology:

S.R. Lindheim and A.J. Morales: GnRH antagonists followed by a decline in serum estradiol results in adverse outcomes in donor oocyte cycles
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2048-2051; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg407 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive genetics:

Jun Lin, Xinmei Zhang, and Yulan Chen: Mutagen sensitivity as a susceptibility marker for endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2052-2057; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg393 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J. Lespinasse, M.O. North, C. Paravy, M.J. Brunel, P. Malzac, and J.L. Blouin: A balanced complex chromosomal rearrangement (BCCR) in a family with reproductive failure
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2058-2066; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg424 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Infertility:

G.I. Leslie, F.L. Gibson, C. McMahon, J. Cohen, D.M. Saunders, and C. Tennant: Children conceived using ICSI do not have an increased risk of delayed mental development at 5 years of age
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2067-2072; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg408 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

E.C. Haagen, W. Tuil, J. Hendriks, R.P.J.de Bruijn, D.D.M. Braat, and J.A.M. Kremer: Current Internet use and preferences of IVF and ICSI patients
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2073-2078; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg423 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

F. Lok, J. Pritchard, and H. Lashen: Successful treatment of empty follicle syndrome by triggering endogenous LH surge using GnRH agonist in an antagonist down-regulated IVF cycle
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2079-2081; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg421 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Andrology:

C. Álvarez, J.A. Castilla, L. Martínez, J.P. Ramírez, F. Vergara, and J.J. Gaforio: Biological variation of seminal parameters in healthy subjects
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2082-2088; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg430 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Elisabeth Carlsen, Anna-Maria Andersson, Jørgen Holm Petersen, and Niels E. Skakkebæk: History of febrile illness and variation in semen quality
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2089-2092; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg412 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

V. Vernaeve, M. Bonduelle, H. Tournaye, M. Camus, A. Van Steirteghem, and P. Devroey: Pregnancy outcome and neonatal data of children born after ICSI using testicular sperm in obstructive and non-obstructive azoospermia
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2093-2097; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg403 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Maria M. Byrne, Claus Rolf, Marion Depenbusch, Trevor G. Cooper, and Eberhard Nieschlag: Lack of effect of a single i.v. dose of oxytocin on sperm output in severely oligozoospermic men
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2098-2102; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg416 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Helle Friis Svenstrup, Jens Fedder, Joanna Abraham-Peskir, Svend Birkelund, and Gunna Christiansen: Mycoplasma genitalium attaches to human spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2103-2109; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg392 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R.M. Sharpe, H.M. Fraser, M.F.H. Brougham, C. McKinnell, K.D. Morris, C.J.H. Kelnar, W.H.B. Wallace, and M. Walker: Role of the neonatal period of pituitary–testicular activity in germ cell proliferation and differentiation in the primate testis
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2110-2117; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg413 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Embryology:

Christopher Chen and Suresh Kattera: Rescue ICSI of oocytes that failed to extrude the second polar body 6 h post-insemination in conventional IVF
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2118-2121; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg325 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Jan Tesarik: Associate Editor's commentary: Rescue ICSI revisited
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2122-2123; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg425 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Catherine M.H. Combelles, David F. Albertini, and Catherine Racowsky: Distinct microtubule and chromatin characteristics of human oocytes after failed in-vivo and in-vitro meiotic maturation
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2124-2130; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg419 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Julius Hreinsson, Björn Rosenlund, Barbro Fridén, Lev Levkov, Ingvar Ek, Anne-Maria Suikkari, Outi Hovatta, and Margareta Fridström: Recombinant LH is equally effective as recombinant hCG in promoting oocyte maturation in a clinical in-vitro maturation programme: a randomized study
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2131-2136; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg422 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ping Zheng, Wei Si, Barry D. Bavister, Jifeng Yang, Chenghui Ding, and Weizhi Ji: 17 ${beta}$ -Estradiol and progesterone improve in-vitro cytoplasmic maturation of oocytes from unstimulated prepubertal and adult rhesus monkeys
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2137-2144; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg410 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Serena Emiliani, Anne Delbaere, Anne-Sophie Vannin, Jamila Biramane, Miranda Verdoodt, Yvon Englert, and Fabienne Devreker: Similar delivery rates in a selected group of patients, for day 2 and day 5 embryos both cultured in sequential medium: a randomized study
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2145-2150; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg394 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R.P. Cervera and F. Garcia-Ximénez: Vitrification of zona-free rabbit expanded or hatching blastocysts: a possible model for human blastocysts
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2151-2156; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg428 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Supat Sinawat, Wei-Chih Hsaio, Jean H. Flockhart, Matthew H. Kaufman, John Keith, and John D. West: Fetal abnormalities produced after preimplantation exposure of mouse embryos to ammonium chloride
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2157-2165; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg429 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

L.Y. Chan, P.Y. Chiu, and T.K. Lau: An in-vitro study of ginsenoside Rb₁-induced teratogenicity using a whole rat embryo culture model
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2166-2168; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg401 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Gynaecology:

Ernest Hung Yu Ng, William Shu Biu Yeung, Daniel Yee Tak Fong, and Pak Chung Ho: Effects of age on hormonal and ultrasound markers of ovarian reserve in Chinese women with proven fertility
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2169-2174; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg404 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C.C.W. Chan, E.H.Y. Ng, C.F. Li, and P.C. Ho: Impaired ovarian blood flow and reduced antral follicle count following laparoscopic salpingectomy for ectopic pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2175-2180; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg411 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ângela M.Bentes de Souza, Chi Chiu Wang, Ching Yan Chu, Po Mui Lam, and Michael Scott Rogers: The effect of intra-abdominal pressure on the generation of 8-iso prostaglandin F₂ during laparoscopy in rabbits
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2181-2188; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg405 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Puberty, ageing and hormone replacement:

Ayman A.A. Ewies, Farook Al-Azzawi, and John Thompson: Changes in extracellular matrix proteins in the cardinal ligaments of post-menopausal women with or without prolapse: a computerized immunohistomorphometric analysis
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2189-2195; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg420 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Psychology and counselling:

Vasanti Jadva, Clare Murray, Emma Lycett, Fiona MacCallum, and Susan Golombok: Surrogacy: the experiences of surrogate mothers
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2196-2204; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg397 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A. Skoog Svanberg, C. Lampic, T. Bergh, and Ö. Lundkvist: Characterization of potential oocyte donors in Sweden
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2205-2215; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg398 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Henny M.W. Bos, Frank van Balen, and Dymphna C. van den Boom: Planned lesbian families: their desire and motivation to have children
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2216-2224; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg427 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive epidemiology:

S. Sadrzadeh, W.A.J. Klip, F.J.M. Broekmans, R. Schats, W.N.P. Willemsen, C.W. Burger, F.E. van Leeuwen, C.B. Lambalk, and for the OMEGA Project group: Birth weight and age at menarche in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome or diminished ovarian reserve, in a retrospective cohort
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2225-2230; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg409 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ethics and Society:

E. Dahl, M. Beutel, B. Brosig, and K.-D. Hinsch: Preconception sex selection for non-medical reasons:a representative survey from Germany
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2231-2234; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg426 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor:

Muataz Al-Ramahi, Arthur Leader, Paul Claman, and Jay Spence: First report of a pigtail catheter to drain ascites associated with OHSS
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2235; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg390 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Mostafa I. Abuzeid: First report of a pigtail catheter to drain ascites associated with OHSS
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2235; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg391 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Chantal B.M. Wingen: Pelvic artery ligation or embolization and fertility and pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2236; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg399 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

H. Fernandez: Pelvic artery ligation or embolization and fertility and pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2236-2237; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg400 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ernest Hung Yu Ng and Louis Chukwuemeka Ajonuma: Teratogenic effect of hydrosalpinx fluid in humans?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2237; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg417 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Louis Chan: Teratogenic effect of hydrosalpinx fluid in humans? A reply to Ng and Ajonuma
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2237-2238; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg418 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Edgar Dahl, Klaus-Dieter Hinsch, Manfred Beutel, and Burkhard Brosig: Preconception sex selection for non-medical reasons: a representative survey from the UK
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 2238-2239; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg492 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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