Human Reproduction

OPINIONS:

Guido de Wert

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis: the ethics of intermediate cases
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3261-3266; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei222 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mayumi Sugiura-Ogasawara and Kaoru Suzumori

Can preimplantation genetic diagnosis improve success rates in recurrent aborters with translocations?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3267-3270; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei259 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MINI REVIEW: DEVELOPMENTS IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE:

Rajesh K. Naz, Satish K. Gupta, Jagdish C. Gupta, Hemant K. Vyas, and and G.P. Talwar

Recent advances in contraceptive vaccine development: a mini-review
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3271-3283; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei256 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ARTICLES:

Infertility:

Annika Strandell, Anette Lindhard, and Ingemar Eckerlund

Cost—effectiveness analysis of salpingectomy prior to IVF, based on a randomized controlled trial
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 11, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3284-3292; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei244 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reija Klemetti, Tiina Sevón, Mika Gissler, and Elina Hemminki

Complications of IVF and ovulation induction
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 26, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3293-3300; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei253 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E.C. Haagen, W.L.D.M. Nelen, R.P.M.G. Hermens, D.D.M. Braat, R.P.T.M. Grol, and J.A.M. Kremer

Barriers to physician adherence to a subfertility guideline
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 29, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3301-3306; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei220 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anjali K. Rao, Usha Chitkara, and Amin A. Milki

Subclavian vein thrombosis following IVF and ovarian hyperstimulation: a case report
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 5, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3307-3312; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei235 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pedro Nuno Moreira, Raúl Fernández-González, Dimitrios Rizos, Miguel Ramirez, Miriam Perez-Crespo, and Alfonso Gutiérrez-Adán

Inadvertent transgenesis by conventional ICSI in mice
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 5, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3313-3317; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei237 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Endocrinology:

C. Simon, J. Oberyé, J. Bellver, C. Vidal, E. Bosch, J.A. Horcajadas, C. Murphy, S. Adams, A. Riesewijk, B. Mannaerts, and A. Pellicer

Similar endometrial development in oocyte donors treated with either high- or standard-dose GnRH antagonist compared to treatment with a GnRH agonist or in natural cycles
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 5, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3318-3327; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei243 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Vrbíková, K. Vondra, D. Cibula, K. Dvoráková, S. Stanická, D. Srámková, G. Sindelka, M. Hill, B. Bendlová, and J. Skrha

Metabolic syndrome in young Czech women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 5, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3328-3332; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei221 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Murat Yilmaz, Neslihan Bukan, Göksun Ayvaz, Ayhan Karakoç, Füsun Törüner, Nuri Çakir, and Metin Arslan

The effects of rosiglitazone and metformin on oxidative stress and homocysteine levels in lean patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3333-3340; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei258 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P.A.W. Rogers, F. Martinez, J.E. Girling, F. Lederman, L. Cann, E. Farrell, F. Tresserra, and N. Patel

Influence of different hormonal regimens on endometrial microvascular density and VEGF expression in women suffering from breakthrough bleeding
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 5, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3341-3347; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei239 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Early Pregnancy:

G. Condous, E. Kirk, A. Syed, B. Van Calster, S. Van Huffel, D. Timmerman, and T. Bourne

Do levels of serum cancer antigen 125 and creatine kinase predict the outcome in pregnancies of unknown location?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 29, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3348-3354; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei227 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Wing Hung Tam, Michelle Hang Yuet Tsui, Ingrid Hung Lok, Shing-Kai Yip, Pong Mo Yuen, and Tony Kwok Hung Chung

Long-term reproductive outcome subsequent to medical versus surgical treatment for miscarriage
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 11, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3355-3359; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei257 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Kristiina Rull and Maris Laan

Expression of -subunit of HCG genes during normal and failed pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3360-3368; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei261 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology:

Mina Alikani

Epithelial cadherin distribution in abnormal human pre-implantation embryos
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3369-3375; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei242 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.D. Biggers, L.K. McGinnis, and J.A. Lawitts

One-step versus two-step culture of mouse preimplantation embryos: is there a difference?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3376-3384; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei228 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Yehudith Ghetler, Saar Yavin, Ruth Shalgi, and Amir Arav

The effect of chilling on membrane lipid phase transition in human oocytes and zygotes
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 29, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3385-3389; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei236 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Xiao-Hong Li, Shee-Uan Chen, Xiao Zhang, Miao Tang, Yuan-Rong Kui, Xueqing Wu, Song Wang, and Ying-Lu Guo

Cryopreserved oocytes of infertile couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology could be an important source of oocyte donation: a clinical report of successful pregnancies
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 11, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3390-3394; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei262 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Gutiérrez-Mateo, J. Benet, H. Starke, M. Oliver-Bonet, S. Munné, T. Liehr, and J. Navarro

Karyotyping of human oocytes by cenM-FISH, a new 24-colour centromere-specific technique
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 26, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3395-3401; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei252 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Xin-Yong Liu, Suo-Feng Mal, De-Qiang Miao, Dong-Jun Liu, Shorgan Bao, and Jing-He Tan

Cortical granules behave differently in mouse oocytes matured under different conditions
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 19, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3402-3413; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei265 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertility Control:

C. Fiala, A. Aronsson, F. Granath, O. Stephansson, H.W. Seyberth, B. Watzer, and K. Gemzell-Danielsson

Pharmacokinetics of a novel oral slow-release form of misoprostol
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 29, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3414-3418; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei229 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Litta, E. Cosmi, G. Sacco, C. Saccardi, A. Ciavattini, and G. Ambrosini

Hysteroscopic permanent tubal sterilization using a nitinol-dacron intratubal device without anaesthesia in the outpatient setting: procedure feasibility and effectiveness
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 5, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3419-3422; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei232 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R.E. Nappi, G. Sances, B. Brundu, S. De taddei, A. Sommacal, N. Ghiotto, F. Polatti, and G. Nappi

Estradiol supplementation modulates neuroendocrine response to M-chlorophenylpiperazine in menstrual status migrainosus triggered by oral contraception-free interval
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3423-3428; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei260 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.A. Holden, R.I. McLachlan, R. Cumming, G. Wittert, D.J. Handelsman, D.M. de Kretser, and M. Pitts

Sexual activity, fertility and contraceptive use in middle-aged and older men: Men in Australia, Telephone Survey (MATeS)
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 19, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3429-3434; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei307 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology:

Hassan N. Sallam, Ashraf Farrag, Abdel-Fattah Agameya, Yehia El-Garem, and Fathy Ezzeldin

The use of the modified hypo-osmotic swelling test for the selection of immotile testicular spermatozoa in patients treated with ICSI: a randomized controlled study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 26, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3435-3440; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei249 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Denise Riddell, Allan Pacey, and Kate Whittington

Lack of compliance by UK andrology laboratories with World Health Organization recommendations for sperm morphology assessment
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 29, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3441-3445; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei230 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Sergerie, G. Laforest, L. Bujan, F. Bissonnette, and G. Bleau

Sperm DNA fragmentation: threshold value in male fertility
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 5, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3446-3451; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei231 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Ziyyat, N. Naud-Barriant, V. Barraud-Lange, F. Chevalier, O. Kulski, T. Lemkecher, M. Bomsel, and J.P. Wolf

Cyclic FEE peptide increases human gamete fusion and potentiates its RGD-induced inhibition
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 11, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3452-3458; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei241 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Guillaume Martin, Odile Sabido, Philippe Durand, and Rachel Levy

Phosphatidylserine externalization in human sperm induced by calcium ionophore A23187: relationship with apoptosis, membrane scrambling and the acrosome reaction
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3459-3468; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei245 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Levek-Motola, Y. Soffer, L. Shochat, A. Raziel, L.M. Lewin, and R. Golan

Flow cytometry of human semen: a preliminary study of a non-invasive method for the detection of spermatogenetic defects
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3469-3475; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei247 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Armand Zini, James Meriano, Karim Kader, Keith Jarvi, Carl A. Laskin, and Kenneth Cadesky

Potential adverse effect of sperm DNA damage on embryo quality after ICSI
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3476-3480; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei266 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Solakidi, A-M.G. Psarra, S. Nikolaropoulos, and C.E. Sekeris

Estrogen receptors and (ER and ER) and androgen receptor (AR) in human sperm: localization of ER and AR in mitochondria of the midpiece
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3481-3487; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei267 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Spanò, G. Toft, L. Hagmar, P. Eleuteri, M. Rescia, A. Rignell-Hydbom, E. Tyrkiel, V. Zvyezday, and J.P. Bonde INUENDO

Exposure to PCB and p, p'-DDE in European and Inuit populations: impact on human sperm chromatin integrity
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 13, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3488-3499; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei297 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Michaela Luconi, Simona Torcia, Domenico Grillo, Maria Teresa Fiorenza, Gianni Forti, Franco Mangia, and Elisabetta Baldi

Enhancement of mouse sperm motility by the PI3-kinase inhibitor LY294002 does not result in toxic effects on preimplantation embryo development
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 26, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3500-3504; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei248 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Genetics:

Ali Hellani, Saad Al-Hassan, Adel Al-Duraihim, and Serdar Coskun

Y chromosome microdeletions: are they implicated in teratozoospermia?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3505-3509; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei254 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gynaecology:

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

Serum adiponectin concentrations are decreased in women with endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on July 29, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3510-3513; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei233 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Ferrero, P. Petrera, B.M. Colombo, R. Navaratnarajah, M. Parisi, P. Anserini, V. Remorgida, and N. Ragni

Asthma in women with endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 9, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3514-3517; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei263 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive biology:

R. Kats, M. Al-Akoum, S. Guay, C. Metz, and A. Akoum

Cycle-dependent expression of macrophage migration inhibitory factor in the human endometrium
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 5, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3518-3525; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei234 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.P. Smith, G.R. Flannery, B.J. Randle, J.M. Jenkins, and C.H. Holmes

Leukocyte origin and profile in follicular aspirates at oocyte retrieval
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 11, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3526-3531; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei240 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W.S. Chong, P.C. Kwan, L.Y. Chan, P.Y. Chiu, T.K. Cheung, and T.K. Lau

Expression of divalent metal transporter 1 (DMT1) isoforms in first trimester human placenta and embryonic tissues
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3532-3538; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei246 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K.L.T. Schmidt, C. Yding Andersen, A. Loft, A.G. Byskov, E. Ernst, and A. Nyboe Andersen

Follow-up of ovarian function post-chemotherapy following ovarian cryopreservation and transplantation
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3539-3546; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei250 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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

Activation of protease-activated receptor 2 stimulates proliferation and interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8 secretion of endometriotic stromal cells
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 11, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3547-3553; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei255 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Arav, A. Revel, Y. Nathan, A. Bor, H. Gacitua, S. Yavin, Z. Gavish, M. Uri, and A. Elami

Oocyte recovery, embryo development and ovarian function after cryopreservation and transplantation of whole sheep ovary
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 20, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3554-3559; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei278 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology/counselling:

Akiyasu Mizukami, C.Matthew Peterson, Ivan Huang, Christopher Cook, Lisa M. Boyack, Benjamin R. Emery, and Douglas T. Carrell

The acceptability of posthumous human ovarian tissue donation in Utah
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 9, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3560-3565; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei264 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Puberty/Aging and HRT:

Yves Muscat Baron, Mark P. Brincat, Raymond Galea, and Neville Calleja

Intervertebral disc height in treated and untreated overweight post-menopausal women
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 19, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3566-3570; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei251 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the editor:

Roberto Matorras

Reproductive exile versus reproductive tourism
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3571; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei223 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Guido Pennings

Reply: Reproductive exile versus reproductive tourism
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3571-3572; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei224 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Angelo Cagnacci

Relationship between urinary estrogen levels before conception and sex ratio at birth in a primate, the gray mouse lemur
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3572-3573; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei225 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Martine Perret

Reply: Relationship between estrogen urinary levels before conception and sex ratio at birth in a primate, the gray mouse lemur
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 3573; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei226 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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