Human Reproduction

COCHRANE REVIEW:

M.M.E. van Rumste, J.L.H. Evers, and C.M. Farquhar

ICSI versus conventional techniques for oocyte insemination during IVF in patients with non-male factor subfertility: a Cochrane review
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 223-227; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh061 [Abstract] [Abstract-only PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology:

De Yi Liu and H.W.Gordon Baker

High frequency of defective sperm–zona pellucida interaction in oligozoospermic infertile men
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 228-233; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh067 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S.K. Rajeev and K.V.R. Reddy

Sperm membrane protein profiles of fertile and infertile men: identification and characterization of fertility-associated sperm antigen
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 234-242; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh066 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W.W.C. Chiu, E.K.L. Erikson, C.A. Sole, A.N. Shelling, and L.W. Chamley

SPRASA, a novel sperm protein involved in immune-mediated infertility
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 243-249; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh050 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.C. Wu, H.M. Hsieh-Li, Y.M. Lin, and H.S. Chiang

Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene screening and clinical correlation in Taiwanese males with congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 250-253; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh073 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jan Tesarik, Filippo Ubaldi, Laura Rienzi, Francisco Martinez, Marcello Iacobelli, Carmen Mendoza, and Ermanno Greco

Caspase-dependent and -independent DNA fragmentation in Sertoli and germ cells from men with primary testicular failure: relationship with histological diagnosis
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 254-261; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh081 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Neuda Marques de Oliveira, Rebeca Vaca Sánchez, Sonsoles Rodriguez Fiesta, Tomas Lopez Salgado, Rubi Rodríguez, Jose C.Alberto Bethencourt, and Raquel Blanes Zamora

Pregnancy with frozen–thawed and fresh testicular biopsy after motile and immotile sperm microinjection, using the mechanical touch technique to assess viability
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 262-265; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh083 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Early pregnancy:

J.S. Bagratee, V. Khullar, L. Regan, J. Moodley, and H. Kagoro

A randomized controlled trial comparing medical and expectant management of first trimester miscarriage
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 266-271; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh049 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jim X. Wang, Robert J. Norman, and Allen J. Wilcox

Incidence of spontaneous abortion among pregnancies produced by assisted reproductive technology
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 272-277; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh078 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Maymon, R. Halperin, S. Mendlovic, D. Schneider, Z. Vaknin, A. Herman, and M. Pansky

Ectopic pregnancies in Caesarean section scars: the 8 year experience of one medical centre
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 278-284; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh060 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Bih-Chwen Hsieh, Jiann-Loung Hwang, Hun-Shan Pan, Shih-Chia Huang, Chin-Yu Chen, and Pei-Hsin Chen

Heterotopic Caesarean scar pregnancy combined with intrauterine pregnancy successfully treated with embryo aspiration for selective embryo reduction: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 285-287; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh080 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology:

Christina Hnida, Elisabete Engenheiro, and Søren Ziebe

Computer-controlled, multilevel, morphometric analysis of blastomere size as biomarker of fragmentation and multinuclearity in human embryos
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 288-293; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh070 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Suresh Kattera and Christopher Chen

Developmental potential of human pronuclear zygotes in relation to their pronuclear orientation
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 294-299; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh064 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Cremades, M. Sousa, J. Silva, P. Viana, S. Sousa, C. Oliveira, J. Teixeira da Silva, and A. Barros

Experimental vitrification of human compacted morulae and early blastocysts using fine diameter plastic micropipettes
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 300-305; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh059 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fu-Jen Huang, Kuo-Chung Lan, Fu-Tsai Kung, Meng-Yin Tsai, Chih-Yang Chang, Hsuan-Wei Huang, Yi-Chi Lin, and Shiuh-Young Chang

Human cumulus-free oocyte maturational profile and in vitro developmental potential after stimulation with recombinant versus urinary FSH
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 306-315; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh062 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Edith Coonen, Josien G. Derhaag, John C.M. Dumoulin, Lucie C.P. van Wissen, Marijke Bras, Marij Janssen, Johannes L.H. Evers, and Joep P.M. Geraedts

Anaphase lagging mainly explains chromosomal mosaicism in human preimplantation embryos
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 316-324; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh077 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Konstantinos Zikopoulos, Peter Platteau, Efstratios Kolibianakis, Carola Albano, Andre Van Steirteghem, and Paul Devroey

Quintuplet pregnancy following transfer of two blastocysts: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 325-327; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh084 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Revel, A. Safran, N. Laufer, A. Lewin, B.E. Reubinov, and A. Simon

Twin delivery following 12 years of human embryo cryopreservation: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 328-329; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh046 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gynaecology:

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

Quantifying the changes in endometrial vascularity throughout the normal menstrual cycle with three-dimensional power Doppler angiography
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 330-338; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh056 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Descargues, F. Mauger Tinlot, F. Douvrin, E. Clavier, J.P. Lemoine, and L. Marpeau

Menses, fertility and pregnancy after arterial embolization for the control of postpartum haemorrhage
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 339-343; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh082 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertility control:

M.A.M. Hassan and S.R. Killick

Is previous use of hormonal contraception associated with a detrimental effect on subsequent fecundity?
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 344-351; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh058 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility:

Jan Brosens, Hugo Verhoeven, Rudi Campo, Luca Gianaroli, Stephan Gordts, Johan Hazekamp, Leif Hägglund, Tonko Mardesic, Eero Varila, Josef Zech, and Ivo Brosens

High endometrial aromatase P450 mRNA expression is associated with poor IVF outcome
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 352-356; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh075 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Raoul Orvieto, Roni Chen, Jacob Ashkenazi, Avi Ben-Harush, Jacob Bar, and Benjamin Fisch

C-reactive protein levels in patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for IVF cycle
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 357-359; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh089 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ulun Ulug, Esra Aksoy Jozwiak, Ali Mesut, Mustafa Murat Berksoy, and Mustafa Bahceci

Survival rates during the first trimester of multiple gestations achieved by ICSI: a report of 1448 consecutive multiples
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 360-364; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh090 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Bates, J. Everard, L. Wall, J.M. Horsman, and B.W. Hancock

Is there a relationship between treatment for infertility and gestational trophoblastic disease?
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 365-367; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh068 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Foad Azem, Ariel Many, Israel Yovel, Ami Amit, Joseph B. Lessing, and Michael J. Kupferminc

Increased rates of thrombophilia in women with repeated IVF failures
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 368-370; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh069 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology and counselling:

G.L. Jones, K. Benes, T.L. Clark, R. Denham, M.G. Holder, T.J. Haynes, N.C. Mulgrew, K.E. Shepherd, V.H. Wilkinson, M. Singh, A. Balen, H. Lashen, and W.L. Ledger

The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (PCOSQ): a validation
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 371-377; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh048 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Puberty, age and hormone replacement:

K. Halmesmäki, R. Hurskainen, A. Tiitinen, J. Teperi, S. Grenman, A. Kivelä, E. Kujansuu, M. Yliskoski, and J. Paavonen

A randomized controlled trial of hysterectomy or levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in the treatment of menorrhagia—effect on FSH levels and menopausal symptoms
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 378-382; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh055 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.H.A. van Hooff, F.J. Voorhorst, M.B.H. Kaptein, R.A. Hirasing, C. Koppenaal, and J. Schoemaker

Predictive value of menstrual cycle pattern, body mass index, hormone levels and polycystic ovaries at age 15 years for oligo-amenorrhoea at age 18 years
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 383-392; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh079 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive biology:

Anna Fagotti, Gabriella Ferrandina, Francesco Fanfani, Francesco Legge, Libero Lauriola, Marco Gessi, Paola Castelli, Fabrizio Barbieri, Luca Minelli, and Giovanni Scambia

Analysis of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in different sites of endometriosis and correlation with clinico-pathological parameters
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 393-397; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh054 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Adriaens, R. Cortvrindt, and J. Smitz

Differential FSH exposure in preantral follicle culture has marked effects on folliculogenesis and oocyte developmental competence
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 398-408; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh074 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Qing Zhang, Koichiro Shimoya, Kumiko Temma, Tadashi Kimura, Tomoko Tsujie, Mitsunori Shioji, Kenshi Wasada, On Fukui, Shusaku Hayashi, Takeshi Kanagawa, Toru Kanzaki, Masayasu Koyama, and Yuji Murata

Expression of fractalkine in the Fallopian tube and of CX₃CR1 in sperm
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 409-414; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh085 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive endocrinology:

Stefano Palomba, Tiziana Russo, Francesco Orio, Jr, Annalidia Sammartino, Francesco Maria Sbano, Carmine Nappi, Annamaria Colao, Pasquale Mastrantonio, Gaetano Lombardi, and Fulvio Zullo

Lipid, glucose and homocysteine metabolism in women treated with a GnRH agonist with or without raloxifene
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 415-421; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh053 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Suma Jacob, Natasha A. Spencer, Susan B. Bullivant, Sarah A. Sellergren, Julie A. Mennella, and Martha K. McClintock

Effects of breastfeeding chemosignals on the human menstrual cycle
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 422-429; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh057 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.M. van Montfrans, M.H.A. van Hooff, J.A. Huirne, S.J. Tanahatoe, S. Sadrezadeh, F. Martens, J.M.G. van Vugt, and C.B. Lambalk

Basal FSH concentrations as a marker of ovarian ageing are not related to pregnancy outcome in a general population of women over 30 years
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 430-434; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh088 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive epidemiology:

Anja Pinborg, Anne Loft, Steen Rasmussen, Lone Schmidt, Jens Langhoff-Roos, Gorm Greisen, and Anders Nyboe Andersen

Neonatal outcome in a Danish national cohort of 3438 IVF/ICSI and 10 362 non-IVF/ICSI twins born between 1995 and 2000
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 435-441; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh063 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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

Influences of maternal weight on the secondary sex ratio of human offspring
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 442-444; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh071 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Huber, M. Fieder, B. Wallner, K. Iber, and G. Moser

Effects of season of birth on reproduction in contemporary humans: Brief communication
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 445-447; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh072 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive genetics:

Krina T. Zondervan, Daniel E. Weeks, Ricki Colman, Lon R. Cardon, Ruth Hadfield, Joan Schleffler, Amanda Goudy Trainor, Christopher L. Coe, Joseph W. Kemnitz, and Stephen H. Kennedy

Familial aggregation of endometriosis in a large pedigree of rhesus macaques
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 448-455; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh052 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Marianne J. ten Kate-Booij, Christa Cobbaert, Jan W. Koper, and Frank H. de Jong

Deficiency of 17,20-lyase causing giant ovarian cysts in a girl and a female phenotype in her 46,XY sister: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 456-459; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh065 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ESHRE:

The ESHRE Task Force on Ethics and Law

Taskforce 7: Ethical considerations for the cryopreservation of gametes and reproductive tissues for self use
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 460-462; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh051 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the editor:

Jason Yen-Ping Ho, Jiann-Loung Hwang, Ming-Jer Chen, Hwa-Feng Guu, and Esther Shih-Chu Ho

What is the LH ceiling level for follicular growth arrest in late follicular phase?
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 463-464; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh076 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ernest Loumaye

Reply: What is the ceiling level for follicular growth arrest in late follicular phase
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 464; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh087 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mostafa Saadat and Maryam Ansari-Lari

Sex ratio of birth during wartime and psychological tensions
Hum. Reprod. 2004 19: 465; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh086 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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