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Contents: Volume 18, Number 3 March 2003   [Index by Author]

      Debates

      Debates continued

      Opinion

      Reproductive endocrinology

      Reproductive genetics

      Fertility control

      Infertility

      Andrology

      Embryology

      Gynaecology

      Early pregnancy

      Psychology and counselling

      Reproductive epidemiology

      ESHRE

      Letters to the editor

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Debates:

John A. Robertson: Extending preimplantation genetic diagnosis: the ethical debate: Ethical issues in new uses of preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 465-471; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg100 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Debates continued:

H. Tateno, K.E. Latham, and R. Yanagimachi: Reproductive semi-cloning respecting biparental origin: A biologically unsound principle
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 472-473; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg079 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

U. Eichenlaub-Ritter: Reproductive semi-cloning respecting biparental origin: Reconstitution of gametes for assisted reproduction
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 473-475; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg080 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Norbert Gleicher, Mary Vietzke, and Andrea Vidali: Bye-bye urinary gonadotrophins?: Recombinant FSH: A real progress in ovulation induction and IVF?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 476-482; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg099 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Opinion:

Khaldoun Sharif and Masoud Afnan: The IVF league tables: time for a reality check
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 483-485; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg134 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive endocrinology:

S.A. Whitehead and M. Lacey: Phytoestrogens inhibit aromatase but not 17 ${beta}$ -hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD) type 1 in human granulosa-luteal cells: evidence for FSH induction of 17 ${beta}$ -HSD
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 487-494; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg125 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

P.van Zonneveld, G.J. Scheffer, F.J.M. Broekmans, M.A. Blankenstein, F.H.de Jong, C.W.N. Looman, J.D.F. Habbema, and E.R.te Velde: Do cycle disturbances explain the age-related decline of female fertility? Cycle characteristics of women aged over 40 years compared with a reference population of young women
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 495-501; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg138 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A. Krishnan, C. Murdock, J. Allard, M. Cisar, E. Reid, L. Nieman, and J. Segars: Pseudo-isolated FSH deficiency caused by an inhibin B-secreting granulosa cell tumour: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 502-505; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg124 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Tomoko Nakauchi-Tanaka, Satoshi Sohda, Katsumi Someya, Keiko Kono, Hiromi Hamada, and Hiroyuki Yoshikawa: Acquired haemophilia due to factor VIII inhibitors in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 506-508; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg112 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive genetics:

Céline Moutou, Catherine Rongieres, Karima Bettahar-Lebugle, Nathalie Gardes, Christophe Philippe, and Stéphane Viville: Preimplantation genetic diagnosis for achondroplasia: genetics and gynaecological limits and difficulties
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 509-514; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg123 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Fertility control:

H.E. Seaman, C.S.de Vries, and R.D.T. Farmer: Differences in the use of combined oral contraceptives amongst women with and without acne
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 515-521; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg090 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

H.E. Seaman, C.S.de Vries, and R.D.T. Farmer: The risk of venous thromboembolism in women prescribed cyproterone acetate in combination with ethinyl estradiol: a nested cohort analysis and case–control study
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 522-526; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg120 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Infertility:

R. Lawson, T. El-Toukhy, A. Kassab, A. Taylor, P. Braude, J. Parsons, and P. Seed: Poor response to ovulation induction is a stronger predictor of early menopause than elevated basal FSH: a life table analysis
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 527-533; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg101 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Guneet Makkar, Ernest Hung Yu Ng, William Shu Biu Yeung, and Pak Chung Ho: The significance of the ionophore-challenged acrosome reaction in the prediction of successful outcome of controlled ovarian stimulation and intrauterine insemination
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 534-539; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg093 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S. Korhonen, S. Heinonen, M. Hiltunen, S. Helisalmi, M. Hippeläinen, R. Koivunen, J.S. Tapanainen, and M. Laakso: Polymorphism in the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor- ${gamma}$ gene in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 540-543; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg128 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Junko Inagaki, Mayumi Sugiura-Ogasawara, Motoyoshi Nomizu, Mikiya Nakatsuka, Katsuo Ikuta, Nobuharu Suzuki, Keiko Kaihara, Kazuko Kobayashi, Tatsuji Yasuda, Yehuda Shoenfeld, Koji Aoki, and Eiji Matsuura: An association of IgG anti-laminin-1 autoantibodies with endometriosis in infertile patients
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 544-549; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg148 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Andrology:

P. May-Panloup, M-F. Chrétien, F. Savagner, C. Vasseur, M. Jean, Y. Malthièry, and P. Reynier: Increased sperm mitochondrial DNA content in male infertility
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 550-556; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg096 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

D. Ilic, T.L. Bessell, C.A. Silagy, and S. Green: Specialized medical search-engines are no better than general search-engines in sourcing consumer information about androgen deficiency
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 557-561; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg154 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

G. Porcu, G. Mercier, P. Boyer, V. Achard, J. Banet, M. Vasserot, C. Melone, J. Saias-Magnan, C. D’Ercole, C. Chau, and M.R. Guichaoua: Pregnancies after ICSI using sperm with abnormal head–tail junction from two brothers: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 562-567; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg121 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Embryology:

Helena Jericho, Leeanda Wilton, Debra A. Gook, and David H. Edgar: A modified cryopreservation method increases the survival of human biopsied cleavage stage embryos
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 568-571; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg106 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

P.W. Hui, M.H.Y. Tang, Y.H. Lam, E.H.Y. Ng, W.S.B. Yeung, and P.C. Ho: Maternal serum hCG and alpha-fetoprotein levels in pregnancies conceived after IVF or ICSI with fresh and frozen–thawed embryos
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 572-575; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg153 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

V.Y. Rawe, S.Brugo Olmedo, F.N. Nodar, R. Ponzio, and P. Sutovsky: Abnormal assembly of annulate lamellae and nuclear pore complexes coincides with fertilization arrest at the pronuclear stage of human zygotic development
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 576-582; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg114 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Gynaecology:

Hervé Fernandez, Giséla Kobelt, and Amélie Gervaise: Economic evaluation of three surgical interventions for menorrhagia
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 583-587; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg141 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Mehmet Emin Soysal, Seyide Soysal, Ercan Gurses, and Suzan Ozer: Laparoscopic presacral neurolysis for endometriosis-related pelvic pain
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 588-592; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg127 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C. Calhaz-Jorge, A.P. Costa, M.C. Santos, and M.L. Palma-Carlos: Peritoneal fluid concentrations of interleukin-8 in patients with endometriosis depend on the severity of the disorder and are higher in the luteal phase
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 593-597; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg122 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S. Jonard, Y. Robert, C. Cortet-Rudelli, P. Pigny, C. Decanter, and D. Dewailly: Ultrasound examination of polycystic ovaries: is it worth counting the follicles?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 598-603; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg115 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

W.C. Lin, Cherry Y.Y. Chang, Y.Y. Shen, and H.D. Tsai: Use of autologous buccal mucosa for vaginoplasty: a study of eight cases
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 604-607; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg095 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Early pregnancy:

N. Inagaki, C. Stern, J. McBain, A. Lopata, L. Kornman, and D. Wilkinson: Analysis of intra-uterine cytokine concentration and matrix-metalloproteinase activity in women with recurrent failed embryo transfer
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 608-615; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg139 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Hideto Yamada, Emi H. Kato, Mamoru Morikawa, Shigeki Shimada, Hiroshi Saito, Michiko Watari, Hisanori Minakami, and Jun Nishihira: Decreased serum levels of macrophage migration inhibition factor in miscarriages with normal chromosome karyotype
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 616-620; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg147 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Psychology and counselling:

Anja Pinborg, Anne Loft, Lone Schmidt, and Anders Nyboe Andersen: Attitudes of IVF/ICSI-twin mothers towards twins and single embryo transfer
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 621-627; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg145 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

L. Schmidt, B.E. Holstein, J. Boivin, H. Sångren, T. Tjørnhøj-Thomsen, J. Blaabjerg, F. Hald, A.Nyboe Andersen, and P.E. Rasmussen: Patients’ attitudes to medical and psychosocial aspects of care in fertility clinics: findings from the Copenhagen Multi-centre Psychosocial Infertility (COMPI) Research Programme
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 628-637; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg149 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive epidemiology:

B.E. Lee, E.H. Ha, H.S. Park, Y.J. Kim, Y.C. Hong, H. Kim, and J.T. Lee: Exposure to air pollution during different gestational phases contributes to risks of low birth weight
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 638-643; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg102 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Helen S. Kok, Kristel M.van Asselt, Yvonne T.van der Schouw, Diederick E. Grobbee, Egbert R.te Velde, Peter L. Pearson, and Petra H.M. Peeters: Subfertility reflects accelerated ovarian ageing
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 644-648; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg126 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

ESHRE:

F. Shenfield, G. Pennings, P. Devroey, C. Sureau, B. Tarlatzis, J. Cohen, and The ESHRE Ethics Task Force: Taskforce 5: preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 649-651; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg110 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor:

Jerome H. Check: What role does decreased ovarian reserve play in the aetiology of infertility related to endometriosis?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 653-654; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg086 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

D.J. Cahill: What role does decreased ovarian reserve play in the aetiology of infertility related to endometriosis? Reply
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 654-655; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg085 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

William H. James: The causes of the excess males among pre-term and post-term births
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 655-656; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg087 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Claire Bourgain, Johan Smitz, and Paul Devroey: Meta-analysis on luteal phase support
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 656; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg098 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Elizabeth A. Pritts: Meta-analysis on luteal phase support: reply
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 656-657; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg097 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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