Human Reproduction

Opinion:

Carole Gilling-Smith, Serena Emiliani, Paula Almeida, Corinne Liesnard, and Yvon Englert

Laboratory safety during assisted reproduction in patients with blood-borne viruses
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 7, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1433-1438; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh828 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ARTICLES:

Reproductive biology:

J.V. Fahey, T.M Schaefer, J.Y. Channon, and C.R. Wira

Secretion of cytokines and chemokines by polarized human epithelial cells from the female reproductive tract
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1439-1446; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh806 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Nakamoto, H. Okada, T. Nakajima, A. Ikuta, K. Yasuda, and H. Kanzaki

Progesterone induces the fibulin-1 expression in human endometrial stromal cells
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 17, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1447-1455; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh841 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jiayin Wang, Noriyuki Ohara, Shigeki Takekida, Qin Xu, and Takeshi Maruo

Comparative effects of heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor on the growth of cultured human uterine leiomyoma cells and myometrial cells
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1456-1465; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh842 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Stoop, F. Honecker, M. Cools, R. de Krijger, C. Bokemeyer, and L.H.J. Looijenga

Differentiation and development of human female germ cells during prenatal gonadogenesis: an immunohistochemical study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1466-1476; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh800 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Rui Matsuura-Sawada, Takashi Murakami, Yuka Ozawa, Hiroshi Nabeshima, Jun-ichi Akahira, Yumi Sato, Yoshio Koyanagi, Mamoru Ito, Yukihiro Terada, and Kunihiro Okamura

Reproduction of menstrual changes in transplanted human endometrial tissue in immunodeficient mice
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1477-1484; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh783 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Diane M. Duffy, Carrie L. Seachord, and Brandy L. Dozier

Microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1) is the primary form of PGES expressed by the primate periovulatory follicle
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 17, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1485-1492; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh784 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JoAnne Julian, Allen C. Enders, Asgerally T. Fazleabas, and Daniel D. Carson

Compartmental distinctions in uterine Muc-1 expression during early pregnancy in cynomolgous macaque (Macaca fascicularis) and baboon (Papio anubis)
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 17, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1493-1503; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh801 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Perret

Relationship between urinary estrogen levels before conception and sex ratio at birth in a primate, the gray mouse lemur
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 24, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1504-1510; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh802 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Endocrinology:

Anne Z. Steiner, Mishka Terplan, and Richard J. Paulson

Comparison of tamoxifen and clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction: a meta-analysis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1511-1515; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh840 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Prapas, Y. Prapas, Y. Panagiotidis, S. Prapa, P. Vanderzwalmen, R. Schoysman, and G. Makedos

GnRH agonist versus GnRH antagonist in oocyte donation cycles: a prospective randomized study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 28, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1516-1520; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh832 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Esra Bulgan Kilicdag, Tayfun Bagis, Ebru Tarim, Erdogan Aslan, Serkan Erkanli, Erhan Simsek, Bulent Haydardedeoglu, and Esra Kuscu

Administration of B-group vitamins reduces circulating homocysteine in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients treated with metformin: a randomized trial
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 24, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1521-1528; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh825 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Roberto Negro, Tiziana Mangieri, Lamberto Coppola, Giovanni Presicce, Eugenio Caroli Casavola, Riccardo Gismondi, Giancarlo Locorotondo, Paolo Caroli, Antonio Pezzarossa, Davide Dazzi, and Haslinda Hassan

Levothyroxine treatment in thyroid peroxidase antibody-positive women undergoing assisted reproduction technologies: a prospective study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 5, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1529-1533; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh843 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Viveca Söderström-Anttila, Sirpa Mäkinen, Timo Tuuri, and Anne-Maria Suikkari

Favourable pregnancy results with insemination of in vitro matured oocytes from unstimulated patients
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 3, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1534-1540; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh768 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Evangelos G. Papanikolaou, Claire Bourgain, Efstratios Kolibianakis, Herman Tournaye, and Paul Devroey

Steroid receptor expression in late follicular phase endometrium in GnRH antagonist IVF cycles is already altered, indicating initiation of early luteal phase transformation in the absence of secretory changes
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1541-1547; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh793 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Carretti, P. Florio, A. Bertolin, C.V.L. Costa, G. Allegri, and G. Zilli

Serum fluctuations of total and free tryptophan levels during the menstrual cycle are related to gonadotrophins and reflect brain serotonin utilization
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 14, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1548-1553; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh795 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Hermenegildo, P.J. Oviedo, M.C. García-Martínez, M.A. García-Pérez, J.J. Tarín, and A. Cano

Progestogens stimulate prostacyclin production by human endothelial cells
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1554-1561; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh803 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Vrtacnik Bokal, H. Meden Vrtovec, I. Virant Klun, and I. Verdenik

Prolonged HCG action affects angiogenic substances and improves follicular maturation, oocyte quality and fertilization competence in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1562-1568; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh789 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. La Marca, S. Giulini, R. Orvieto, V. De Leo, and A. Volpe

Anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations in maternal serum during pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1569-1572; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh819 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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

Ovarian response to standard gonadotrophin stimulation for IVF is decreased not only in older but also in younger women in couples with idiopathic and male subfertility
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 3, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1573-1577; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh827 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Genetics:

M. Männikkö, R.-M. Törmälä, T. Tuuri, A. Haltia, H. Martikainen, L. Ala-Kokko, J.S. Tapanainen, and J.T. Lakkakorpi

Association between sequence variations in genes encoding human zona pellucida glycoproteins and fertilization failure in IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 28, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1578-1585; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh837 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Yong-Tark Jeon, Jae Weon Kim, Noh-Hyun Park, Yong-Sang Song, Soon-Beom Kang, and Hyo-Pyo Lee

DNA repair gene XRCC1 Arg399Gln polymorphism is associated with increased risk of uterine leiomyoma
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1586-1589; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh836 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E.C. Tok, A. Aktas, D. Ertunc, E.M. Erdal, and S. Dilek

Evaluation of glucose metabolism and reproductive hormones in polycystic ovary syndrome on the basis of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-2 Pro12Ala genotype
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1590-1595; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh769 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology:

Y. Shen, T. Stalf, C. Mehnert, U. Eichenlaub-Ritter, and H.-R. Tinneberg

High magnitude of light retardation by the zona pellucida is associated with conception cycles
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1596-1606; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh811 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Navarro-Costa, S.C. Correia, A. Gouveia-Oliveira, F. Negreiro, S. Jorge, A.J. Cidadão, M.J. Carvalho, and C.E. Plancha

Effects of mouse ovarian tissue cryopreservation on granulosa cell–oocyte interaction
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1607-1614; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh787 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W.T. Zheng, G.L. Zhuang, C.Q. Zhou, C. Fang, J.P. Ou, T. Li, M.F. Zhang, and X.Y. Liang

Comparison of the survival of human biopsied embryos after cryopreservation with four different methods using non-transferable embryos
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 3, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1615-1618; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh808 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Q.F. Lyu, L.Q. Wu, Y.P. Li, Q. Pan, D.E. Liu, K. Xia, D.S. Liang, F. Cai, Z.G. Long, H.P. Dai, and J.H. Xia

An improved mechanical technique for assisted hatching
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 28, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1619-1623; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh809 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Long-Bo Cui, Xiu-Ying Huang, and Fang-Zhen Sun

Transfer of germinal vesicle to ooplasm of young mice could not rescue ageing-associated chromosome misalignment in meiosis of oocytes from aged mice
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1624-1631; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh826 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility:

Tirso Pérez-Medina, José Bajo-Arenas, Francisco Salazar, Teresa Redondo, Luis Sanfrutos, Pilar Alvarez, and Virginia Engels

Endometrial polyps and their implication in the pregnancy rates of patients undergoing intrauterine insemination: a prospective, randomized study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1632-1635; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh822 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Claudine C. Hunault, Joop S.E. Laven, Ilse A.J. van Rooij, Marinus J.C. Eijkemans, Egbert R. te Velde, and J. Dik F. Habbema

Prospective validation of two models predicting pregnancy leading to live birth among untreated subfertile couples
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1636-1641; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh821 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Petra De Sutter, Liv Veldeman, Pascale Kok, Nathalie Szymczak, Josiane Van der Elst, and Marc Dhont

Comparison of outcome of pregnancy after intra-uterine insemination (IUI) and IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 24, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1642-1646; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh807 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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

Antral follicle count and FSH concentration after clomiphene citrate challenge test in the prediction of ovarian response during IVF treatment
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1647-1654; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh833 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Murray and S. Golombok

Solo mothers and their donor insemination infants: follow-up at age 2 years
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1655-1660; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh823 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology and counselling:

Sheryl de Lacey

Parent identity and ‘virtual’ children: why patients discard rather than donate unused embryos
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1661-1669; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh831 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Daniels, E. Blyth, M. Crawshaw, and R. Curson

Short Communication: Previous semen donors and their views regarding the sharing of information with offspring
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1670-1675; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh839 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology:

Victoria Keros, Björn Rosenlund, Kjell Hultenby, Lusine Aghajanova, Lev Levkov, and Outi Hovatta

Optimizing cryopreservation of human testicular tissue: comparison of protocols with glycerol, propanediol and dimethylsulphoxide as cryoprotectants
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 28, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1676-1687; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh797 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Myung-Geol Pang, Young Ju Kim, Sang-Hoon Lee, and Chang-Keun Kim

The high incidence of meiotic errors increases with decreased sperm count in severe male factor infertilities
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1688-1694; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh817 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gynaecology:

G. Hudelist, H. Lass, J. Keckstein, I. Walter, F. Wieser, R. Wenzl, R. Mueller, K. Czerwenka, E. Kubista, and C.F. Singer

Interleukin 1 and tissue-lytic matrix metalloproteinase-1 are elevated in ectopic endometrium of patients with endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 3, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1695-1701; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh794 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.M. Wölfler, F. Nagele, A. Kolbus, S. Seidl, B. Schneider, J.C. Huber, and W. Tschugguel

A predictive model for endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1702-1708; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh796 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Li, J.C. Felix, J. Hao, P. Minoo, and J.K. Jain

Menstrual-like breakdown and apoptosis in human endometrial explants
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1709-1719; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh824 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Early Pregnancy:

Henriette Svarre Nielsen and Ole Bjarne Christiansen

Prognostic impact of anticardiolipin antibodies in women with recurrent miscarriage negative for the lupus anticoagulant
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 17, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1720-1728; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh790 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Quenby, R.G. Farquharson, F. Dawood, A.M. Hughes, and J. Topping

Recurrent miscarriage and long-term thrombosis risk: a case–control study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 17, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1729-1732; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh844 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertility Control:

Lam P. Ly, Peter Y. Liu, and David J. Handelsman

Rates of suppression and recovery of human sperm output in testosterone-based hormonal contraceptive regimens
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 28, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1733-1740; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh834 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Puberty/Aging and HRT:

Fang-Ping Chen, Yun-Chung Cheung, Li-Fen Teng, and Yung-Kui Soong

The relationship between mammographic density and duration of hormone therapy: effects of estrogen and estrogen–progestin
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 21, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1741-1745; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh820 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the Editor:

Paul N. Scriven

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis for an insertional translocation
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1746; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh693 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Montag and H. van der Ven

Pregnancy outcome after blastocyst transfer as compared to early cleavage stage embryo transfer
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1746-1747; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh694 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Auer and P. Schwaerzler

Reply: Pregnancy outcome after blastocyst transfer as compared to early cleavage stage embryo transfer
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1747-1748; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh695 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo, Costantino Di Carlo, Maurizio Guida, and Carmine Nappi

Olfactometric and rhinomanometric outcomes in post-menopausal women treated with hormone therapy: a prospective study
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1748; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh732 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Salvatore Caruso

Reply to ‘Olfactometric and rhinomanometric outcomes in post-menopausal women treated with hormone therapy: a prospective study’
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1749; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh733 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Giuseppe C.M. Graziosi, Hein W. Bruinse, Paul J.H. Reuwer, Olgavan Teteringen, and Ben W.J. Mol

Fertility outcome after a randomized trial comparing curettage with misoprostol for treatment of early pregnancy failure
Hum. Reprod. 2005 20: 1749-1750; doi:10.1093/humrep/deh754 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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