Human Reproduction

DEBATES:

Z.O. Amarin

Bilateral partial oophorectomy in the management of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: An aggressive, but perhaps life-saving procedure
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 659-664; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg116 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Raoul Orvieto

Prediction of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: Challenging the estradiol mythos
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 665-667; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg166 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OPINIONS:

Pim M.W. Janssens

No reason for a reduction in the number of offspring per sperm donor because of possible transmission of autosomal dominant diseases
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 669-671; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg137 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Guido de Wert and Christine Mummery

Human embryonic stem cells: research, ethics and policy
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 672-682; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg143 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive biology:

Montserrat Creus, Jaume Ordi, Francisco Fábregues, Roser Casamitjana, Francisco Carmona, Antonio Cardesa, Juan A. Vanrell, and Juan Balasch

The effect of different hormone therapies on integrin expression and pinopode formation in the human endometrium: a controlled study
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 683-693; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg177 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.B. Laoag-Fernandez, T. Maruo, P. Pakarinen, I.M. Spitz, and E. Johansson

Effects of levonorgestrel-releasing intra-uterine system on the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and adrenomedullin in the endometrium in adenomyosis
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 694-699; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg179 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive endocrinology:

G.J. Scheffer, F.J.M. Broekmans, C.W.N. Looman, M. Blankenstein, B.C.J.M. Fauser, F.H. de Jong, and E.R. te Velde

The number of antral follicles in normal women with proven fertility is the best reflection of reproductive age
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 700-706; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg135 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Raber, P. Nowotny, E. Vytiska-Binstorfer, and H. Vierhapper

Thyroxine treatment modified in infertile women according to thyroxine-releasing hormone testing: 5 year follow-up of 283 women referred after exclusion of absolute causes of infertility
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 707-714; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg142 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Noriko Kado, Jo Kitawaki, Hisato Koshiba, Hiroaki Ishihara, Yui Kitaoka, Mariko Teramoto, and Hideo Honjo

Relationships between the serum levels of soluble leptin receptor and free and bound leptin in non-pregnant women of reproductive age and women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 715-720; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg186 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Morey Schachter, Arieh Raziel, Shevach Friedler, Deborah Strassburger, Orna Bern, and Raphael Ron-El

Insulin resistance in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with elevated plasma homocysteine
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 721-727; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg190 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive genetics:

Koichi Takakuwa, Hiroshi Adachi, Isao Hataya, Keisuke Ishii, Masaki Tamura, and Kenichi Tanaka

Molecular genetic studies of HLA-DRB1 alleles in patients with unexplained recurrent abortion in the Japanese population
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 728-733; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg188 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertility control:

Kati L. Matthiesson, David M. Robertson, Henry G. Burger, and Robert I. McLachlan

Response of serum inhibin B and pro-C levels to gonadotrophic stimulation in normal men before and after steroidal contraceptive treatment
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 734-743; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg140 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Lahiri, C.J. Anobile, P. Stewart, and W.L. Ledger

Changes in circulating concentrations of inhibins A and pro- C during first trimester medical termination of pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 744-748; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg187 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W.Morton Hair, Frederick C.W. Wu, and Gerald A. Lincoln

An investigation of the effectiveness of testosterone implants in combination with the prolactin inhibitor quinagolide in the suppression of spermatogenesis in men
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 749-755; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg173 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility:

M.S. Arruda, C.A. Petta, M.S. Abrão, and C.L. Benetti-Pinto

Time elapsed from onset of symptoms to diagnosis of endometriosis in a cohort study of Brazilian women
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 756-759; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg136 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Charles Chapron, Arnaud Fauconnier, Jean-Bernard Dubuisson, Habib Barakat, Marco Vieira, and Gérard Bréart

Deep infiltrating endometriosis: relation between severity of dysmenorrhoea and extent of disease
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 760-766; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg152 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.Y.H. Kwak-Kim, H.S. Chung-Bang, S.C. Ng, E.I. Ntrivalas, C.P. Mangubat, K.D. Beaman, A.E. Beer, and A. Gilman-Sachs

Increased T helper 1 cytokine responses by circulating T cells are present in women with recurrent pregnancy losses and in infertile women with multiple implantation failures after IVF
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 767-773; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg156 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.M.C. van de Pas, S. Weima, C.W.N. Looman, and F.J.M. Broekmans

The use of fixed distance embryo transfer after IVF/ICSI equalizes the success rates among physicians
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 774-780; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg175 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Popovic-Todorovic, A. Loft, A. Lindhard, S. Bangsbøll, A.M. Andersson, and A.Nyboe Andersen

A prospective study of predictive factors of ovarian response in ‘standard’ IVF/ICSI patients treated with recombinant FSH. A suggestion for a recombinant FSH dosage normogram
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 781-787; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg181 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology:

Timothy G. Schuster, Laura M. Keller, Rodney L. Dunn, Dana A. Ohl, and Gary D. Smith

Ultra-rapid freezing of very low numbers of sperm using cryoloops
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 788-795; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg162 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Loredana Gandini, Francesco Lombardo, Pietro Salacone, Donatella Paoli, Anna Paola Anselmo, Franco Culasso, Franco Dondero, and Andrea Lenzi

Testicular cancer and Hodgkin’s disease: evaluation of semen quality
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 796-801; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg163 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

De Yi Liu and H.W.Gordon Baker

Frequency of defective sperm–zona pellucida interaction in severely teratozoospermic infertile men
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 802-807; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg164 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Renée C. Firman, Leigh W. Simmons, James M. Cummins, and Phillip L. Matson

Are body fluctuating asymmetry and the ratio of 2nd to 4th digit length reliable predictors of semen quality?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 808-812; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg174 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Björndahl, I. Söderlund, and U. Kvist

Evaluation of the one-step eosin-nigrosin staining technique for human sperm vitality assessment
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 813-816; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg199 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology:

Jeong-Hee Moon, Chang-Seop Hyun, Seok-Won Lee, Weon-Young Son, San-Hyun Yoon, and Jin-Ho Lim

Visualization of the metaphase II meiotic spindle in living human oocytes using the Polscope enables the prediction of embryonic developmental competence after ICSI
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 817-820; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg165 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andres Salumets, Christel Hydén-Granskog, Sirpa Mäkinen, Anne-Maria Suikkari, Aila Tiitinen, and Timo Tuuri

Early cleavage predicts the viability of human embryos in elective single embryo transfer procedures
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 821-825; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg184 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R.Dee Schramm, Ann Marie Paprocki, and Catherine A. VandeVoort

Causes of developmental failure of in-vitro matured rhesus monkey oocytes: impairments in embryonic genome activation
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 826-833; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg144 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gynaecology:

A. Watrelot, M. Nisolle, H. Chelli, C. Hocke, C. Rongières, and C. Racinet

Is laparoscopy still the gold standard in infertility assessment? A comparison of fertiloscopy versus laparoscopy in infertility: Results of an international multicentre prospective trial: The ‘FLY’ (Fertiloscopy-LaparoscopY) study
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 834-839; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg180 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Maurizio Guida, Massimiliano Pellicano, Fulvio Zullo, Giuseppe Acunzo, Giada Lavitola, Stefano Palomba, and Carmine Nappi

Outpatient operative hysteroscopy with bipolar electrode: a prospective multicentre randomized study between local anaesthesia and conscious sedation
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 840-843; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg075 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Nizard, L. Barrinque, R. Frydman, and H. Fernandez

Fertility and pregnancy outcomes following hypogastric artery ligation for severe post-partum haemorrhage
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 844-848; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg161 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L.J. Salomon, R. de Tayrac, V. Castaigne-Meary, F. Audibert, D. Musset, R. Ciorascu, R. Frydman, and H. Fernandez

Fertility and pregnancy outcome following pelvic arterial embolization for severe post-partum haemorrhage. A cohort study
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 849-852; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg168 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Chantal Mounier, Jacqueline Trouillas, Bruno Claustrat, Robert Duthel, and Bruno Estour

Macroprolactinaemia associated with prolactin adenoma
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 853-857; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg172 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Early pregnancy:

W. Ombelet, M. Grieten, Ph. De Neubourg, G. Verswijvel, L. Buekenhout, P. Hinoul, and E. de Jonge

Undescended ovary and unicornuate uterus: Simplified diagnosis by the use of clomiphene citrate ovarian stimulation and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 858-862; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg191 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Thomas J. Kroencke, Annett Gauruder-Burmester, Christian N.H. Enzweiler, Matthias Taupitz, and Bernd Hamm

Disintegration and stepwise expulsion of a large uterine leiomyoma with restoration of the uterine architecture after successful uterine fibroid embolization: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 863-865; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg155 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Puberty, ageing and hormone replacement:

Semin Fenkci, Veysel Fenkci, Mehmet Yilmazer, Mustafa Serteser, and Tulay Koken

Effects of short-term transdermal hormone replacement therapy on glycaemic control, lipid metabolism, C-reactive protein and proteinuria in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes or hypertension
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 866-870; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg146 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology and counselling:

Catherine A. McMahon, Frances L. Gibson, Garth I. Leslie, Douglas M. Saunders, Katherine A. Porter, and Christopher C. Tennant

Embryo donation for medical research: attitudes and concerns of potential donors
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 871-877; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg167 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Christopher R. Newton, Ann McDermid, Francis Tekpetey, and Ian S. Tummon

Embryo donation: attitudes toward donation procedures and factors predicting willingness to donate
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 878-884; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg169 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive epidemiology:

A. Cagnacci, A. Renzi, S. Arangino, C. Alessandrini, and A. Volpe

The male disadvantage and the seasonal rhythm of sex ratio at the time of conception
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 885-887; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg185 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the Editor:

Edgar V. Mocanu

The influence of the depth of embryo replacement into the uterine cavity on implantation rates after IVF: a controlled, ultrasound-guided study
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 889; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg109 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Coroleu

The influence of the depth of embryo replacement into the uterine cavity on implantation rates after IVF: a controlled, ultrasound-guided study
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 889-890; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg108 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Narter Yesildaglar, Suzi Demirbag, Mesut Pekcan, and Osman Erogul

Reduction of CO₂-pneumoperitoneum-induced metabolic hypoxaemia by the addition of small amounts of O₂ to the CO₂ in a rabbit ventilated model. A preliminary study
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 890; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg119 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Philippe R. Koninckx, Ospan Mynbaev, M.Mercedes Binda, Karina Mailova, and Roger Molinas

Reduction of CO₂-pneumoperitoneum-induced metabolic hypoxaemia by the addition of small amounts of O₂ to the CO₂ in a rabbit ventilated model. A preliminary study
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 891; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg118 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Carlos Carrere

How to assess quality of an IVF centre?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 892; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg129 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Michael Alper

How to assess quality of an IVF centre?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 892; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg131 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Byron Asimakopoulos, Nikos Nikolettos, and Safaa Al-Hasani

Prospective randomized study on day of embryo transfer
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 892-893; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg132 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Thomas D’Hooghe, Sophie Debrock, Carl Spiessens, Hilde Afschrift, Els Bakelants, Christel Meuleman, and Luc Meeuwis

Prospective randomized study on day of embryo transfer
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 893; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg158 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Deena Abu-Hassan and Safaa Al-Hasani

The use of ICSI for all cases of in-vitro conception
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 893-894; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg159 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Sergio Oehninger and Roger Gosden

The use of ICSI in all cases of in-vitro conception
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 894-895; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg160 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cees Jansen

Bye-bye urinary gonadotrophins? Reply to Debate
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 895-896; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg130 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Raoul Orvieto and Zion Ben-Rafael

Polycystic ovary syndrome: a simplified approach based on the evolving set of symptoms
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 896-897; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg157 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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