Human Reproduction

EDITORIAL:

David H. Barlow

The design, publication and interpretation of research in Subfertility Medicine: uncomfortable issues and challenges to be faced
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 899-901; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg270 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

DEBATES:

Jane A. Stewart

Stimulated intra-uterine insemination is not a natural choice for the treatment of unexplained subfertility: Should the guidelines be changed?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 903-907; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg237 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

John Collins

Stimulated intra-uterine insemination is not a natural choice for the treatment of unexplained subfertility: Current best evidence for the advanced treatment of unexplained subfertility
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 907-912; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg170 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Edward G. Hughes

Stimulated intra-uterine insemination is not a natural choice for the treatment of unexplained subfertility: ‘Effective treatment’ or ‘not a natural choice’?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 912-914; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg216 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Claudia Bohring and Walter Krause

Immune infertility: towards a better understanding of sperm (auto)-immunity: The value of proteomic analysis
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 915-924; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg207 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

DEBATE-continued:

Jennifer J. Kurinczuk

Safety issues in assisted reproduction technology: From theory to reality—just what are the data telling us about ICSI offspring health and future fertility and should we be concerned?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 925-931; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg217 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OPINIONS:

Nikos Nikolettos, Byron Asimakopoulos, and Ilias Hatzissabas

Intrafamilial sperm donation: ethical questions and concerns
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 933-936; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg214 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Levinsohn-Tavor, S. Friedler, M. Schachter, A. Raziel, D. Strassburger, and R. Ron-El

Coasting—what is the best formula?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 937-940; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg230 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Cochrane reviews:

A.E.P. Cantineau, M.J. Heineman, and B.J. Cohlen

Single versus double intrauterine insemination in stimulated cycles for subfertile couples: a systematic review based on a Cochrane review
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 941-946; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg178 [Abstract] [Abstract-only PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N.P. Johnson, M. Proctor, and C.M. Farquhar

Gaps in the evidence for fertility treatment—an analysis of the Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group database
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 947-954; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg260 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [Abstract-only PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive biology:

L.Y. Chan, P.Y. Chiu, L.P. Cheung, C.J. Haines, H.F. Tung, and T.K. Lau

A study of teratogenicity of hydrosalpinx fluid using a whole rat embryo culture model
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 955-958; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg189 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Philip R. Dash, Judith E. Cartwright, and Guy St.J. Whitley

Nitric oxide inhibits polyamine-induced apoptosis in the human extravillous trophoblast cell line SGHPL-4
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 959-968; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg211 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

U. Kämmerer, L. Rieger, M. Kapp, J. Dietl, and P. Ruck

Immunocompetent cells in the endometrium of fetuses and children
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 969-975; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg223 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive endocrinology:

J.J. Buck, R.M. Williams, I.A. Hughes, and C.L. Acerini

In-utero androgen exposure and 2nd to 4th digit length ratio—comparisons between healthy controls and females with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 976-979; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg198 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Vrbíková, R. Cífková, A. Jirkovská, V. Lánská, H. Platilová, V. Zamrazil, and L. Stárka

Cardiovascular risk factors in young Czech females with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 980-984; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg218 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive genetics:

Keisuke Ishii, Koichi Takakuwa, Katsunori Kashima, Masaki Tamura, and Kenichi Tanaka

Associations between patients with endometriosis and HLA class II; the analysis of HLA-DQB1 and HLA-DPB1 genotypes
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 985-989; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg192 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertility control:

Ronit Haimov-Kochman, Victoria Doviner, Hagay Amsalem, Diane Prus, Amiram Adoni, and Yuval Lavy

Intraperitoneal levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device following uterine perforation: the role of progestins in adhesion formation
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 990-993; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg203 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nathalie Bajos, Henri Leridon, Hélène Goulard, Pascale Oustry, Nadine Job-Spira, and The COCON Group

Contraception: from accessibility to efficiency
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 994-999; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg215 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility:

A. Vail and E. Gardener

Common statistical errors in the design and analysis of subfertility trials
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1000-1004; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg133 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Salim Daya

Pitfalls in the design and analysis of efficacy trials in subfertility: Associate editor’s commentary: on the article ‘Common statistical errors in the design and analysis of subfertility trials’ by A.Vail and E.Gardner.
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1005-1009; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg238 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology:

Patricio Morales, Milene Kong, Eduardo Pizarro, and Consuelo Pasten

Participation of the sperm proteasome in human fertilization
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1010-1017; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg111 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Eustache and J. Auger

Inter-individual variability in the morphological assessment of human sperm: effect of the level of experience and the use of standard methods
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1018-1022; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg197 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mehdi Benchaib, Valérie Braun, Jacqueline Lornage, Samia Hadj, Bruno Salle, Hervé Lejeune, and Jean François Guérin

Sperm DNA fragmentation decreases the pregnancy rate in an assisted reproductive technique
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1023-1028; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg228 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.H. Yeung, M. Anapolski, M. Depenbusch, M. Zitzmann, and T.G. Cooper

Human sperm volume regulation. Response to physiological changes in osmolality, channel blockers and potential sperm osmolytes
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1029-1036; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg204 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Bolarinde Ola, Masoud Afnan, Spyros Papaioannou, Khaldoun Sharif, Lars Björndahl, and Aravinthan Coomarasamy

Accuracy of sperm–cervical mucus penetration tests in evaluating sperm motility in semen: a systematic quantitative review
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1037-1046; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg209 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D.M. Robertson, T. Stephenson, and R.I. McLachlan

Characterization of plasma inhibin forms in fertile and infertile men
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1047-1054; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg225 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Michele De Rosa, Stefano Zarrilli, Luigi Paesano, Umberto Carbone, Bartolomeo Boggia, Mario Petretta, Antonella Maisto, Francesca Cimmino, Giancarmelo Puca, Annamaria Colao, and Gaetano Lombardi

Traffic pollutants affect fertility in men
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1055-1061; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg226 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology:

Eric Van Royen, Kathelijne Mangelschots, Miet Vercruyssen, Diane De Neubourg, Marion Valkenburg, Greet Ryckaert, and Jan Gerris

Multinucleation in cleavage stage embryos
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1062-1069; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg201 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Virant-Klun, T. Tomazevic, B. Zorn, L. Bacer-Kermavner, J. Mivsek, and H. Meden-Vrtovec

Blastocyst formation—good indicator of clinical results after ICSI with testicular spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1070-1076; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg221 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gynaecology:

Yi-Jen Chen, Peng-Hui Wang, Chiou-Chung Yuan, Yuan-Kuei Yen, Ming-Jie Yang, Heung-Tat Ng, Sheng-Ping Chang, and Wei-Min Liu

Pregnancy following treatment of symptomatic myomas with laparoscopic bipolar coagulation of uterine vessels
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1077-1081; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg200 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nazar N. Amso, Hervé Fernandez, George Vilos, Claude Fortin, Peter McFaul, Monika Schaffer, P.F.M. Van der Heijden, Marlies Y. Bongers, Barry Sanders, and Bernard Blanc

Uterine endometrial thermal balloon therapy for the treatment of menorrhagia: long-term multicentre follow-up study
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1082-1087; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg206 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jerzy A. Walocha, Jan A. Litwin, and Adam J. Miodonski

Vascular system of intramural leiomyomata revealed by corrosion casting and scanning electron microscopy
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1088-1093; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg213 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Early pregnancy:

Shelly Tartakover Matalon, Miri Blank, Yair Levy, Howard J.A. Carp, Ayala Arad, Lynne Burek, Eyal Grunebaum, Yaniv Sherer, Asher Ornoy, Samuel Refetoff, Roy E. Weiss, Noel R. Rose, and Yehuda Shoenfeld

The pathogenic role of anti-thyroglobulin antibody on pregnancy: evidence from an active immunization model in mice
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1094-1099; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg210 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Puberty, ageing and hormone replacement:

M. Hickey, G. Pillai, J.M. Higham, M. Sullivan, D. Horncastle, D. Doherty, and G. Stamp

Changes in endometrial blood vessels in the endometrium of women with hormone replacement therapy-related irregular bleeding
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1100-1106; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg171 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ethics and Society:

A.Skoog Svanberg, C. Lampic, T. Bergh, and Ö. Lundkvist

Public opinion regarding oocyte donation in Sweden
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1107-1114; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg222 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.E. Scheib, M. Riordan, and S. Rubin

Choosing identity-release sperm donors: the parents’ perspective 13–18 years later
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1115-1127; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg227 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the editor:

Roberto Matorras and Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Escudero

Prions, urinary gonadotrophins and recombinant gonadotrophins
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1129-1130; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg176 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Thomas M. D’Hooghe and Sophie Debrock

Evidence that endometriosis results from the dislocation of basal endometrium?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1130; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg182 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Leyendecker

Evidence that endometriosis results from the dislocation of basal endometrium?
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1130-1131; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg183 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ilknur Inegöl and Neslihan Carda Seçkin

Antiphospholipid antibodies (APA) and recurrent pregnancy loss: treating a unique APA positive population
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1131-1132; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg193 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

William H. Kutteh

Antiphospholipid antibodies (APA) and recurrent pregnancy loss: treating a unique APA positive population
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1132; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg194 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Susanne Merz

Adrenal antibiotics detect asymptomatic auto-immune adrenal insufficiency in young women with premature ovarian failure
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1132-1133; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg195 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Vladimir K. Bakalov and Lawrence M. Nelson

Adrenal antibiotics detect asymptomatic auto-immune adrenal insufficiency in young women with premature ovarian failure
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1133; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg196 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

William H. James

Sex ratios of births conceived during wartime
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1133-1134; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg220 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Zorn, V. Sucur, J. Stare, and H. Meden-Vrtovec

Sex ratios of births conceived during wartime
Hum. Reprod. 2003 18: 1134-1135; doi:10.1093/humrep/deg219 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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