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Contents: Volume 21, Number 3 March 2006   [Index by Author]

      COCHRANE REVIEW

      MINI REVIEW

      ARTICLES

            Reproductive Biology

            Reproductive Endocrinology

            Reproductive Epidemiology

            Reproductive Genetics

            Infertility

            Andrology

            Embryology

            Gynaecology

            Early Pregnancy

            Puberty/Aging and HRT

      Letters to the editor

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COCHRANE REVIEW:

A. Edelman, M.F. Gallo, M.D. Nichols, J.T. Jensen, K.F. Schulz, and D.A. Grimes: Continuous versus cyclic use of combined oral contraceptives for contraception: systematic Cochrane review of randomized controlled trials
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 573-578; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei377 [Abstract] [Full Text] [Abstract-only PDF] [Request Permissions]

MINI REVIEW:

Charles E. Boklage: Embryogenesis of chimeras, twins and anterior midline asymmetries
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 579-591; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei370 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

ARTICLES:

Reproductive Biology:

J. Kang, P. Chapdelaine, P.Y. Laberge, and M.A. Fortier: Functional characterization of prostaglandin transporter and terminal prostaglandin synthases during decidualization of human endometrial stromal cells
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 592-599; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei400 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Masao Izawa, Tasuku Harada, Imari Deura, Fuminori Taniguchi, Tomio Iwabe, and Naoki Terakawa: Drug-induced apoptosis was markedly attenuated in endometriotic stromal cells
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 600-604; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei372 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Sophie Debrock, Bart De Strooper, Sarah Vander Perre, Joseph A. Hill, and Thomas M D’Hooghe: Tumour necrosis factor- ${alpha}$ , interleukin-6 and interleukin-8 do not promote adhesion of human endometrial epithelial cells to mesothelial cells in a quantitative in vitro model
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 605-609; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei375 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R. Bordel, M.W. Laschke, M.D. Menger, and B. Vollmar: Nicotine does not affect vascularization but inhibits growth of freely transplanted ovarian follicles by inducing granulosa cell apoptosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 610-617; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei393 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

F. Debiève, L. Hinck, J.-M. Biard, P. Bernard, and C. Hubinont: Activin receptor expression and induction of apoptosis in rat blastocysts in vitro
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 618-623; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei404 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pernilla Dahm-Kähler, Carl Löfman, Ryota Fujii, Michael Axelsson, Per Olof Janson, and Mats Brännström: An intravital microscopy method permitting continuous long-term observations of ovulation in vivo in the rabbit
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 26, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 624-631; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei394 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive Endocrinology:

C.B. Lambalk, A. Leader, F. Olivennes, M.R. Fluker, A. Nyboe Andersen, J. Ingerslev, Y. Khalaf, C. Avril, J. Belaisch-Allart, R. Roulier, and B. Mannaerts: Treatment with the GnRH antagonist ganirelix prevents premature LH rises and luteinization in stimulated intrauterine insemination: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre trial
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 16, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 632-639; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei386 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

H.S. Qublan, Z. Amarin, Y.A. Tahat, A.Z. Smadi, and M. Kilani: Ovarian cyst formation following GnRH agonist administration in IVF cycles: incidence and impact
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 640-644; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei371 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

E. Karligiotou, P. Kollia, A. Kallitsaris, and I.E. Messinis: Expression of human serum albumin (HSA) mRNA in human granulosa cells: potential correlation of the 95 amino acid long carboxyl terminal of HSA to gonadotrophin surge-attenuating factor
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 645-650; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei374 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Kalpana Lakhani, Wenxuan Yang, Audrey Dooley, Essam El-Mahdi, Maryse Sundaresan, Susan McLellan, Richard Bruckdorfer, Andrew Leonard, Alexander Seifalian, and Paul Hardiman: Aortic function is compromised in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 651-656; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei399 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive Epidemiology:

A. Axmon, A.-M. Thulstrup, A. Rignell-Hydbom, H.S. Pedersen, V. Zvyezday, J.K. Ludwicki, B.A.G. Jönsson, G. Toft, J.-P. Bonde, and L. Hagmar and INUENDO: Time to pregnancy as a function of male and female serum concentrations of 2,2'4,4'5,5'-hexachlorobiphenyl (CB-153) and 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis (p-chlorophenyl)-ethylene (p,p'-DDE)
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 16, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 657-665; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei397 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M.M. Brouwers, W.F.J. Feitz, L.A.J. Roelofs, L.A.L.M. Kiemeney, R.P.E. de Gier, and N. Roeleveld: Hypospadias: a transgenerational effect of diethylstilbestrol?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 17, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 666-669; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei398 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive Genetics:

F. Fiorentino, A. Biricik, A. Nuccitelli, R. De Palma, S. Kahraman, M. Iacobelli, V. Trengia, D. Caserta, M.A. Bonu, A. Borini, and M. Baldi: Strategies and clinical outcome of 250 cycles of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for single gene disorders
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 670-684; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei382 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

F. Brugnon, E. Van Assche, G. Verheyen, B. Sion, D. Boucher, J.L. Pouly, L. Janny, P. Devroey, I. Liebaers, and A. Van Steirteghem: Study of two markers of apoptosis and meiotic segregation in ejaculated sperm of chromosomal translocation carrier patients
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 8, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 685-693; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei401 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Infertility:

M.A. Reynolds and L.A. Schieve: Trends in embryo transfer practices and multiple gestation for IVF procedures in the USA, 1996–2002
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 694-700; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei363 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M.M.E. van Rumste, J.E. den Hartog, J.C.M. Dumoulin, J.L.H. Evers, and J.A. Land: Is controlled ovarian stimulation in intrauterine insemination an acceptable therapy in couples with unexplained non-conception in the perspective of multiple pregnancies?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 701-704; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei365 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C. De Geyter, M. De Geyter, S. Steimann, H. Zhang, and W. Holzgreve: Comparative birth weights of singletons born after assisted reproduction and natural conception in previously infertile women
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 705-712; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei378 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A.K. Ludwig, A. Katalinic, V. Steinbicker, K. Diedrich, and M. Ludwig: Antenatal care in singleton pregnancies after ICSI as compared to spontaneous conception: data from a prospective controlled cohort study in Germany
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 713-720; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei390 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C. de Klerk, E.M.E.W. Heijnen, N.S. Macklon, H.J. Duivenvoorden, B.C.J.M. Fauser, J. Passchier, and J.A.M. Hunfeld: The psychological impact of mild ovarian stimulation combined with single embryo transfer compared with conventional IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 721-727; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei395 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

K.L. Buckingham, P.R. Stone, J.F. Smith, and L.W. Chamley: Antiphospholipid antibodies in serum and follicular fluid—is there a correlation with IVF implantation failure?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 728-734; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei369 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Rika Aoki, Yoko Honma, Yukari Yada, Mariko Y. Momoi, and Sadahiko Iwamoto: Blood chimerism in monochorionic twins conceived by induced ovulation: Case report
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 3, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 735-737; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei379 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Andrology:

Lourdes Muriel, Marcos Meseguer, Jose Luis Fernández, Juan Alvarez, José Remohí, Antonio Pellicer, and Nicolás Garrido: Value of the sperm chromatin dispersion test in predicting pregnancy outcome in intrauterine insemination: a blind prospective study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 738-744; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei403 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

D.Y. Liu, G.N. Clarke, and H.W.G. Baker: Hyper-osmotic condition enhances protein tyrosine phosphorylation and zona pellucida binding capacity of human sperm
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 745-752; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei364 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

K. Writzl, B. Zorn, and B. Peterlin: Preliminary analysis of AZFb region duplication by quantitative real-time PCR
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 753-754; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei380 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Zhoucun A, Sizhong Zhang, Yuan Yang, Yiongxin Ma, Li Lin, and Wei Zhang: Single nucleotide polymorphisms of the gonadotrophin-regulated testicular helicase (GRTH) gene may be associated with the human spermatogenesis impairment
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 17, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 755-759; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei388 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T. Iwamoto, S. Nozawa, M. Yoshiike, T. Hoshino, K. Baba, T. Matsushita, S.N. Tanaka, M. Naka, N.E. Skakkebæk, and N. Jørgensen: Semen quality of 324 fertile Japanese men
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 3, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 760-765; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei362 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Embryology:

P. Haggarty, M. Wood, E. Ferguson, G. Hoad, A. Srikantharajah, E. Milne, M. Hamilton, and S. Bhattacharya: Fatty acid metabolism in human preimplantation embryos
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 766-773; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei385 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Gynaecology:

S. Landi, M. Ceccaroni, A. Perutelli, C. Allodi, F. Barbieri, A. Fiaccavento, G. Ruffo, E. McVeigh, L. Zanolla, and L. Minelli: Laparoscopic nerve-sparing complete excision of deep endometriosis: is it feasible?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 31, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 774-781; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei324 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

N. Tokushige, R. Markham, P. Russell, and I.S. Fraser: High density of small nerve fibres in the functional layer of the endometrium in women with endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 782-787; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei368 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Mohamed A. Bedaiwy, Tommaso Falcone, Jeffrey M. Goldberg, Rakesh K. Sharma, David R. Nelson, and Ashok Agarwal: Peritoneal fluid leptin is associated with chronic pelvic pain but not infertility in endometriosis patients
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 3, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 788-791; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei376 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Peter Oppelt, Stefan P. Renner, Anja Kellermann, Sara Brucker, Georges A. Hauser, Kurt S. Ludwig, Pamela L. Strissel, Reiner Strick, Diethelm Wallwiener, and Matthias W. Beckmann: Clinical aspects of Mayer–Rokitansky–Kuester–Hauser syndrome: recommendations for clinical diagnosis and staging
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 10, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 792-797; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei381 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

John K. Jain, Aimin Li, Wangrong Yang, Parviz Minoo, and Juan C. Felix: Effects of mifepristone on proliferation and apoptosis of human endometrium in new users of medroxyprogesterone acetate
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 798-809; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei383 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Sylvie Defrère, Anne Van Langendonckt, Reinaldo González Ramos, Mathieu Jouret, Marcel Mettlen, and Jacques Donnez: Quantification of endometriotic lesions in a murine model by fluorimetric and morphometric analyses
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 17, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 810-817; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei387 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Early Pregnancy:

Zhigang C. Wang, Joseph A. Hill, Edmond J. Yunis, Ling Xiao, and Deborah J. Anderson: Maternal CD46H*2 and IL1B-511*1 homozygosity in T helper 1-type immunity to trophoblast antigens in recurrent pregnancy loss
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 818-822; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei366 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Karine Chung, Mary D. Sammel, Christos Coutifaris, Raffi Chalian, Kathleen Lin, Arthur J. Castelbaum, Martin F. Freedman, and Kurt T. Barnhart: Defining the rise of serum HCG in viable pregnancies achieved through use of IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 823-828; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei389 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

D. Bodri, V. Vernaeve, F. Figueras, R. Vidal, J.J. Guillén, and O. Coll: Oocyte donation in patients with Turner’s syndrome: a successful technique but with an accompanying high risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 25, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 829-832; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei396 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Puberty/Aging and HRT:

Seung-Yup Ku, Jong Won Kang, Heon Kim, Yong Dae Kim, Byung Chul Jee, Chang Suk Suh, Young Min Choi, Jung Gu Kim, Shin Yong Moon, and Seok Hyun Kim: Age at menarche and its influencing factors in North Korean female refugees
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 30, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 833-836; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei271 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor:

Eric Surrey, Owen Davis, William B. Gibbons, and David Grainger: Multiple birth risks associated with IVF and extended embryo culture: USA, 2001
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 837-838; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei360 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

D.M. Kissin, L.A. Schieve, M.A. Reynolds, and M. Macaluso: Reply to: ‘Multiple-birth risk associated with IVF and extended embryo culture: USA, 2001’
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 838-839; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei361 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Santiago Munné: Preimplantation genetic diagnosis for translocations
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 839-840; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei391 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M. Sugiura-Ogasawara: Reply to: Preimplantation genetic diagnosis for translocations
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 840; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei392 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Boon Chin Heng: ‘Reproductive tourism’: should locally registered fertility doctors be held accountable for channelling patients to foreign medical establishments?
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 840-842; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei402 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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