Human Reproduction

COCHRANE REVIEW:

L.A. Cook, H.A.A.M. Van Vliet, A. Pun, and M.F. Gallo

Vasectomy techniques for male sterilization: systematic Cochrane review of randomized controlled trials and controlled clinical trials
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2431-2438; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh484 [Abstract] [Abstract-only PDF] [Request Permissions]  

DEBATE-continued:

A. Tiitinen, C. Hydén-Granskog, and M. Gissler

What is the most relevant standard of success in assisted reproduction?: The value of cryopreservation on cumulative pregnancy rates per single oocyte retrieval should not be forgotten
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2439-2441; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh446 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Marc Germond, Françoise Urner, Alain Chanson, Marie-Pierre Primi, Daniel Wirthner, and Alfred Senn

What is the most relevant standard of success in assisted reproduction?: The cumulated singleton/twin delivery rates per oocyte pick-up: the CUSIDERA and CUTWIDERA
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 9, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2442-2444; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh501 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Howard W. Jones, Jr

A big first step
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 12, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2445; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh564 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW:

Ioannis P. Kosmas, Efstratios M. Kolibianakis, and Paul Devroey

Association of estradiol levels on the day of hCG administration and pregnancy achievement in IVF: a systematic review
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 7, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2446-2453; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh473 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ESHRE PAGES:

The ESHRE ETHICS and LAW Task Force

Taskforce 8: Ethics of medically assisted fertility treatment for HIV positive men and women
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 30, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2454-2456; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh467 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OPINION:

J.D. Biggers and M.C. Summers

When to avoid creating surplus human embryos
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2457-2459; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh476 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ARTICLES:

Reproductive biology:

Kiarash Khosrotehrani, Tuangsit Wataganara, Diana W. Bianchi, and Kirby L. Johnson

Fetal cell-free DNA circulates in the plasma of pregnant mice: relevance for animal models of fetomaternal trafficking
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 6, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2460-2464; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh445 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jihong Kang, Ali Akoum, Pierre Chapdelaine, Philippe Laberge, Patrice E. Poubelle, and Michel A. Fortier

Independent regulation of prostaglandins and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 by interleukin-1 and hCG in human endometrial cells
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 6, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2465-2473; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh458 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive endocrinology:

Sonya Kashyap, George A. Wells, and Zev Rosenwaks

Insulin-sensitizing agents as primary therapy for patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 9, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2474-2483; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh440 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Tufan, K. Elter, and F. Durmusoglu

Assessment of reproductive ageing patterns by hormonal and ultrasonographic ovarian reserve tests
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 23, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2484-2489; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh448 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E.M. Kolibianakis, K. Zikopoulos, J. Schiettecatte, J. Smitz, H. Tournaye, M. Camus, A.C. Van Steirteghem, and P. Devroey

Profound LH suppression after GnRH antagonist administration is associated with a significantly higher ongoing pregnancy rate in IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2490-2496; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh471 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive epidemiology:

P. Astolfi, A. De Pasquale, and L.A. Zonta

Late paternity and stillbirth risk
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2497-2501; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh449 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive genetics:

Ana Grangeia, Florence Niel, Filipa Carvalho, Susana Fernandes, Azarnouche Ardalan, Emmanuelle Girodon, Joaquina Silva, Luis Ferrás, Mário Sousa, and Alberto Barros

Characterization of cystic fibrosis conductance transmembrane regulator gene mutations and IVS8 poly(T) variants in Portuguese patients with congenital absence of the vas deferens
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 27, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2502-2508; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh462 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Tasneem Asghar, Shigeki Yoshida, Stephen Kennedy, Kenichi Negoro, Wang Zhuo, Shinya Hamana, Satoru Motoyama, Satoshi Nakago, David Barlow, and Takeshi Maruo

The tumor necrosis factor- promoter –1031C polymorphism is associated with decreased risk of endometriosis in a Japanese population
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2509-2514; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh478 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Oliver-Bonet, J. Navarro, M. Codina-Pascual, C. Abad, M. Guitart, J. Egozcue, and J. Benet

From spermatocytes to sperm: meiotic behaviour of human male reciprocal translocations
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 27, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2515-2522; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh492 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility:

Péter Fedorcsák, Per Olav Dale, Ritsa Storeng, Gudvor Ertzeid, Sverre Bjercke, Nan Oldereid, Anne K. Omland, Thomas Åbyholm, and Tom Tanbo

Impact of overweight and underweight on assisted reproduction treatment
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2523-2528; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh485 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anja Pinborg, Anne Loft, Steen Rasmussen, and Anders Nyboe Andersen

Hospital care utilization of IVF/ICSI twins followed until 2–7 years of age: a controlled Danish national cohort study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2529-2536; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh474 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Joseph McDonnell, Angelique J. Goverde, and Jan P.W. Vermeiden

The place of the crossover design in infertility trials: a maximum likelihood approach
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 30, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2537-2544; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh475 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Efstratios Kolibianakis, Kostantinos Zikopoulos, Michel Camus, Herman Tournaye, André Van Steirteghem, and Paul Devroey

Modified natural cycle for IVF does not offer a realistic chance of parenthood in poor responders with high day 3 FSH levels, as a last resort prior to oocyte donation
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 7, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2545-2549; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh452 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E.M. Kolibianakis, K. Zikopoulos, W. Verpoest, M. Camus, H. Joris, A.C. Van Steirteghem, and P. Devroey

Should we advise patients undergoing IVF to start a cycle leading to a day 3 or a day 5 transfer?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 6, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2550-2554; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh447 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Massin, A. Gougeon, G. Meduri, E. Thibaud, K. Laborde, C. Matuchansky, E. Constancis, M.C. Vacher-Lavenu, B. Paniel, J.R. Zorn, M. Misrahi, F. Kuttenn, and Ph. Touraine

Significance of ovarian histology in the management of patients presenting a premature ovarian failure
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2555-2560; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh461 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A.J. Tozer, R.K. Iles, E. Iammarrone, R.A. Nica, C.M.Y. Gillott, Wen XuSong, T. Al-Shawaf, and J.G. Grudzinskas

Characteristics of populations of granulosa cells from individual follicles in women undergoing ‘coasting’ during controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) for IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 7, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2561-2568; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh487 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L.E. Bath, G. Tydeman, H.O.D. Critchley, R.A. Anderson, D.T. Baird, and W.H.B. Wallace

Spontaneous conception in a young woman who had ovarian cortical tissue cryopreserved before chemotherapy and radiotherapy for a Ewing's sarcoma of the pelvis: Case report
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 13, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2569-2572; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh472 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology:

John D. Meeker, Narendra P. Singh, Louise Ryan, Susan M. Duty, Dana B. Barr, Robert F. Herrick, Deborah H. Bennett, and Russ Hauser

Urinary levels of insecticide metabolites and DNA damage in human sperm
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 27, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2573-2580; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh444 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nicolás Garrido, Marcos Meseguer, José Bellver, José Remohí, Carlos Simón, and Antonio Pellicer

Report of the results of a 2 year programme of sperm wash and ICSI treatment for human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus serodiscordant couples
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2581-2586; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh460 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.H. Yeung, J.P. Barfield, M. Anapolski, and T.G. Cooper

Volume regulation of mature and immature spermatozoa in a primate model, and possible ion channels involved
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2587-2593; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh466 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Vanesa Y. Rawe, João Ramalho-Santos, Christopher Payne, Hector E. Chemes, and Gerald Schatten

WAVE1, an A-kinase anchoring protein, during mammalian spermatogenesis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 7, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2594-2604; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh513 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gynaecology:

N.J. Raine-Fenning, B.K. Campbell, N.R. Kendall, J.S. Clewes, and I.R. Johnson

Endometrial and subendometrial perfusion are impaired in women with unexplained subfertility
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 1, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2605-2614; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh459 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Paschopoulos, A. Kaponis, G. Makrydimas, K. Zikopoulos, Y. Alamanos, P. O'Donovan, and E. Paraskevaidis

Selecting distending medium for out-patient hysteroscopy. Does it really matter?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 30, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2619-2625; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh464 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.M. Binda, C.R. Molinas, K. Mailova, and P.R. Koninckx

Effect of temperature upon adhesion formation in a laparoscopic mouse model
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 27, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2626-2632; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh495 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Associate editors commentary:

Dominique de Ziegler

Uterine Doppler studies: technology driven data, or answers to our pathophysiological queries?: Associate Editor's comment on ‘Endometrial and sub-endometrial perfusion are impaired in women with unexplained subfertility’ by Raine-Fleming et al.
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 7, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2615-2618; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh470 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Early Pregnancy:

S. Perrier d'Hauterive, C. Charlet-Renard, S. Berndt, M. Dubois, C. Munaut, F. Goffin, M.-T. Hagelstein, A. Noël, A. Hazout, J.-M. Foidart, and V. Geenen

Human chorionic gonadotropin and growth factors at the embryonic–endometrial interface control leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) secretion by human endometrial epithelium
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 23, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2633-2643; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh450 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mamoru Morikawa, Hideto Yamada, Emi H. Kato, Shigeki Shimada, Takashi Yamada, and Hisanori Minakami

Embryo loss pattern is predominant in miscarriages with normal chromosome karyotype among women with repeated miscarriage
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 6, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2644-2647; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh451 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Venkata Suryanarayana, Mamata Deenadayal, and Lalji Singh

Association of CYP1A1 gene polymorphism with recurrent pregnancy loss in the South Indian population
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 27, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2648-2652; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh463 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.S. Witt, J. Goodridge, M.G. Gerbase-DeLima, S. Daher, and F.T. Christiansen

Maternal KIR repertoire is not associated with recurrent spontaneous abortion
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 27, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2653-2657; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh483 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertility control:

B.M. Brady, M. Walton, N. Hollow, A.T. Kicman, D.T. Baird, and R.A. Anderson

Depot testosterone with etonogestrel implants result in induction of azoospermia in all men for long-term contraception
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 27, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2658-2667; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh491 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ingrid J.M. Duijkers, Christine Klipping, Carole H.J. Verhoeven, and Thom O.M. Dieben

Ovarian function with the contraceptive vaginal ring or an oral contraceptive: a randomized study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 27, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2668-2673; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh493 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ingrid J.M. Duijkers, Carole H.J. Verhoeven, Thom O.M. Dieben, and Christine Klipping

Follicular growth during contraceptive pill or vaginal ring treatment depends on the day of ovulation in the pretreatment cycle
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2004
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2674-2679; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh494 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the editor:

Jaroslav J. Marik

Live birth with sperm cryopreserved for 21 years
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2680; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh454 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gregory Horne and Daniel R. Brison

Reply to ‘Live birth with sperm cryopreserved for 21 years’
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2680; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh455 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gerard S. Letterie

Multiple births: does the news media influence public perceptions?
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2680-2681; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh456 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Tim J. Child

Reply to ‘Multiple births: does the news media influence public perceptions?’
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2681-2682; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh457 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Stefano Palomba, Francesco Orio, Jr, Angela Falbo, Tiziana Russo, Gaetano Lombardi, and Fulvio Zullo

Are laparoscopic ovarian diathermy and gonadotropin administration the only therapeutic second-steps in clomiphene-citrate resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2682-2683; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh468 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Madelon van Wely, Neriman Bayram, Fulco van der Veen, and Patrick Bossuyt

Reply to: Are laparoscopic ovarian diathermy and gonadotropin administration the only therapeutic second-steps in clomiphene-citrate resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2683; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh469 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Honig, L. Rieger, J. Dietl, and U. Kämmerer

Mechanisms regulating the expression of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase during decidualization of human endometrium
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2683-2684; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh477 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Y. Murase, Y. Araki, S. Mizuno, C. Kawaguchi, M. Naito, M. Yoshizawa, and Y. Araki

Pregnancy following chemical activation of oocytes in a couple with repeated failure of fertilization using ICSI: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 2685; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh570 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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