Human Reproduction

DEBATE CONTINUED:

W.V. Holt

Is quality assurance in semen analysis still really necessary? A spermatologist’s viewpoint
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 2983-2986; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei189 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OPINIONS:

Wei-Hua Wang and Xiao-Fang Sun

Human embryonic stem cell lines are contaminated: what should we do?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 2987-2989; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei197 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Guido Pennings

Gamete donation in a system of need-adjusted reciprocity
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 2990-2993; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei200 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Adam H. Balen and Ib Bo Lumholtz

Consensus statement on the bio-safety of urinary-derived gonadotrophins with respect to Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 29, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 2994-2999; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei209 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

COCHRANE REVIEW:

Roger Hart, Martha Hickey, Panos Maouris, William Buckett, and Ray Garry

Excisional surgery versus ablative surgery for ovarian endometriomata: a Cochrane Review
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3000-3007; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei207 [Abstract] [Full Text] [Abstract-only PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ESHRE PAGES:

Roy G. Farquharson, Eric Jauniaux, and Niek Exalto on behalf of the ESHRE Special Interest Group for Early Pregnancy (SIGEP)

Updated and revised nomenclature for description of early pregnancy events
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3008-3011; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei167 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ARTICLES:

Reproductive biology:

Emre Seli, Umit A. Kayisli, Hakan Cakmak, Orhan Bukulmez, Ibrahim Bildirici, Ozlem Guzeloglu-Kayisli, and Aydin Arici

Removal of hydrosalpinges increases endometrial leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF) expression at the time of the implantation window
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 15, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3012-3017; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei188 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fiona M. Young, Margaret F. Menadue, and Tina C. Lavranos

Effects of the insecticide amitraz, an ₂-adrenergic receptor agonist, on human luteinized granulosa cells
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 5, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3018-3025; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei194 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Allen C. Enders, Stuart Meyers, Catherine A. VandeVoort, and Gordon C. Douglas

Interactions of macaque blastocysts with epithelial cells in vitro
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3026-3032; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei178 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Falconer, C.S. Bambra, D. Chai, F.J. Cornillie, J.A. Hill, and T.M. D’Hooghe

The effect of endometriosis, cycle stage, lymphocyte suppression and pregnancy on CA-125 levels in peritoneal fluid and serum in baboons
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3033-3038; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei181 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gracy X. Rosario, Geetanjali Sachdeva, Dhananjay D. Manjramkar, Deepak N. Modi, Pervin K. Meherji, and Chander P. Puri

Endometrial expression of immunomodulatory cytokines and their regulators during early pregnancy in bonnet monkeys (Macaca radiata)
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 15, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3039-3046; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei183 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Murat Berkkanoglu, Lufang Zhang, Murat Ulukus, Hakan Cakmak, Umit A. Kayisli, Sinan Kursun, and Aydin Arici

Inhibition of chemokines prevents intraperitoneal adhesions in mice
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3047-3052; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei182 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Di Zhang, Lei Pan, Ling-Hai Yang, Xiao-Ke He, Xiu-Ying Huang, and Fang-Zhen Sun

Strontium promotes calcium oscillations in mouse meiotic oocytes and early embryos through InsP3 receptors, and requires activation of phospholipase and the synergistic action of InsP3
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 29, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3053-3061; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei215 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertility Control:

Oi Shan Tang, Carina C.W. Chan, Anita S.Y. Kan, and Pak Chung Ho

A prospective randomized comparison of sublingual and oral misoprostol when combined with mifepristone for medical abortion at 12–20 weeks gestation
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3062-3066; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei196 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Bulent Yilmaz, Sefa Kelekci, Ibrahim Egemen Ertas, Serkan Kahyaoglu, Murat Ozel, Necdet Sut, and Nuri Danisman

Misoprostol moistened with acetic acid or saline for second trimester pregnancy termination: a randomized prospective double-blind trial
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3067-3071; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei204 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Fiala, M.L. Swahn, O. Stephansson, and K. Gemzell-Danielsson

The effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on medical abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol at 13–22 weeks gestation
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 29, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3072-3077; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei216 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Arik V. Marcell, Keith Plowden, and Shameeka M. Bowman

Exploring older adolescents’ and young adults’ attitudes regarding male hormonal contraception: applications for clinical practice
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3078-3084; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei168 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Kero and A. Lalos

Increased contraceptive use one year post-abortion
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3085-3090; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei187 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Garrett, D.Y. Liu, R.I. McLachlan, and H.W.G. Baker

Time course of changes in sperm morphometry and semen variables during testosterone-induced suppression of human spermatogenesis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3091-3100; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei174 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology:

Ryota Suganuma, Ryuzo Yanagimachi, and Marvin L. Meistrich

Decline in fertility of mouse sperm with abnormal chromatin during epididymal passage as revealed by ICSI
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3101-3108; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei169 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A.K. Bang, E. Carlsen, M. Holm, J.H. Petersen, N.E. Skakkebæk, and N. Jørgensen

A study of finger lengths, semen quality and sex hormones in 360 young men from the general Danish population
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3109-3113; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei170 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility:

Ahmed M. Abou-Setta, Hesham G. Al-Inany, Ragaa T. Mansour, Gamal I. Serour, and Mohamed A. Aboulghar

Soft versus firm embryo transfer catheters for assisted reproduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 22, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3114-3121; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei198 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D.M. Wunder, C. Limoni, and M.H. Birkhäuser and the Swiss FIVNAT-Group

Lack of seasonal variations in fertilization, pregnancy and implantation rates in women undergoing IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3122-3129; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei177 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paula Kuivasaari, Maritta Hippeläinen, Maarit Anttila, and Seppo Heinonen

Effect of endometriosis on IVF/ICSI outcome: stage III/IV endometriosis worsens cumulative pregnancy and live-born rates
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3130-3135; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei176 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jeanine Ohl, Marialuisa Partisani, Christiane Wittemer, Jean-Marie Lang, Stéphane Viville, and Romain Favre

Encouraging results despite complexity of multidisciplinary care of HIV-infected women using assisted reproduction techniques
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3136-3140; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei185 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A.J. Goverde, C.B. Lambalk, J. McDonnell, R. Schats, R. Homburg, and J.P.W. Vermeiden

Further considerations on natural or mild hyperstimulation cycles for intrauterine insemination treatment: effects on pregnancy and multiple pregnancy rates
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3141-3146; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei175 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ernest Hung Yu Ng, Oi Shan Tang, Carina Chi Wai Chan, and Pak Chung Ho

Ovarian stromal blood flow in the prediction of ovarian response during in vitro fertilization treatment
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 24, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3147-3151; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei166 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Phillip D. Pan, Inga Peter, Geralyn M. Lambert-Messerlian, Jacob A. Canick, Diana W. Bianchi, and Kirby L. Johnson

Cell-free fetal DNA levels in pregnancies conceived by IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3152-3156; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei165 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Early Pregnancy:

H. Al Kadi, H. Nasrat, and F. Broughton Pipkin

A prospective, longitudinal study of the renin–angiotensin system, prostacyclin and thromboxane in the first trimester of normal human pregnancy: association with birthweight
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3157-3162; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei184 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Daponte, S. Pournaras, E. Zintzaras, A. Kallitsaris, G. Lialios, A.N. Maniatis, and I.E. Messinis

The value of a single combined measurement of VEGF, glycodelin, progesterone, PAPP-A, HPL and LIF for differentiating between ectopic and abnormal intrauterine pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 29, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3163-3166; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei218 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Endocrinology:

Ragaa Mansour, Mohamed Aboulghar, Gamal Serour, Yehia Amin, and Ahmed M. Abou-Setta

Criteria of a successful coasting protocol for the prevention of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3167-3172; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei180 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jin Liang Zhu, Kreesten M. Madsen, Mogens Vestergaard, Anne V. Olesen, Olga Basso, and Jørn Olsen

Paternal age and congenital malformations
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3173-3177; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei186 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Talia Eldar-Geva, Avraham Ben-Chetrit, Irving M. Spitz, Ron Rabinowitz, Einat Markowitz, Tzvia Mimoni, Michael Gal, Edit Zylber-Haran, and Ehud J. Margalioth

Dynamic assays of inhibin B, anti-Mullerian hormone and estradiol following FSH stimulation and ovarian ultrasonography as predictors of IVF outcome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3178-3183; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei203 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gemma Villuendas, José I. Botella-Carretero, Belén Roldán, José Sancho, Héctor F. Escobar-Morreale, and José L. San Millán

Polymorphisms in the insulin receptor substrate-1 (IRS-1) gene and the insulin receptor substrate-2 (IRS-2) gene influence glucose homeostasis and body mass index in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and non-hyperandrogenic controls
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3184-3191; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei205 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I.E. Messinis, D. Loutradis, E. Domali, C.P. Kotsovassilis, L. Papastergiopoulou, A. Kallitsaris, P. Drakakis, K. Dafopoulos, and S. Milingos

Alternate day and daily administration of GnRH antagonist may prevent premature luteinization to a similar extent during FSH treatment
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3192-3197; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei210 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology:

Evangelos G. Papanikolaou, Elke D’haeseleer, Greta Verheyen, Hilde Van de Velde, Michael Camus, Andre Van Steirteghem, Paul Devroey, and Herman Tournaye

Live birth rate is significantly higher after blastocyst transfer than after cleavage-stage embryo transfer when at least four embryos are available on day 3 of embryo culture. A randomized prospective study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 29, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3198-3203; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei217 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Weon-Young Son, Seok-Yoon Lee, and Jin-Ho Lim

Fertilization, cleavage and blastocyst development according to the maturation timing of oocytes in in vitro maturation cycles
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3204-3207; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei195 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gynaecology:

E. Cicinelli, N. Einer-Jensen, R. Alfonso, M. Marinaccio, R. Nicoletti, G. Colafiglio, and M. Bellavia

A dominant ovarian follicle induces unilateral changes in the origin of the blood supply to the tubal corner of the uterus
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3208-3211; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei179 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Chieko Morimoto, Yutaka Osuga, Tetsu Yano, Yuri Takemura, Miyuki Harada, Tetsuya Hirata, Yasushi Hirota, Osamu Yoshino, Kaori Koga, Koji Kugu, and Yuji Taketani

GnRH II as a possible cytostatic regulator in the development of endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3212-3218; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei192 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Lakhani, A. Leonard, A.M. Seifalian, and P. Hardiman

Microvascular dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3219-3224; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei199 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S.J. Tanahatoe, C.B. Lambalk, and P.G.A. Hompes

The role of laparoscopy in intrauterine insemination: a prospective randomized reallocation study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3225-3230; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei201 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Juan Luis Alcázar, Gerardo Castillo, Matías Jurado, and Guillermo López García

Is expectant management of sonographically benign adnexal cysts an option in selected asymptomatic premenopausal women?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 15, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3231-3234; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei206 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nynke van den Broek, Chikonde Ntonya, Edith Kayira, Sarah White, and James P. Neilson

Preterm birth in rural Malawi: high incidence in ultrasound-dated population
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3235-3237; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei208 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology/counselling:

L. Repokari, R.-L. Punamäki, P. Poikkeus, S. Vilska, L. Unkila-Kallio, J. Sinkkonen, F. Almqvist, A. Tiitinen, and M. Tulppala

The impact of successful assisted reproduction treatment on female and male mental health during transition to parenthood: a prospective controlled study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3238-3247; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei214 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Schmidt, B.E. Holstein, U. Christensen, and J. Boivin

Communication and coping as predictors of fertility problem stress: cohort study of 816 participants who did not achieve a delivery after 12 months of fertility treatment
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3248-3256; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei193 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the editor:

Shahar Kol

Luteal support post GnRH agonist trigger: do not stop too soon
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3257; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei171 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Peter Humaidan

Reply: Luteal support post GnRH agonist trigger: do not stop too soon
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3257-3258; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei172 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Boon Chin Heng

Egg-sharing in return for subsidized fertility treatment: a possible solution for therapeutic cloning?
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3258; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei173 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Lawrence Engmann and Claudio Benadiva

GnRH agonist (buserelin) or HCG for ovulation induction in GnRH antagonist IVF/ICSI cycles: a prospective randomized study
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3258-3260; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei190 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Peter Humaidan

Reply: GnRH agonist (buserelin) or hCG for ovulation induction in gnRH antagonist IVF/ICSI cycles: a prospective randomized study
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3260; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei191 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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