Human Reproduction

DEBATE CONTINUED:

A.A. Pacey

Is quality assurance in semen analysis still really necessary? A view from the andrology laboratory
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 5, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1105-1109; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei460 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OPINIONS:

Bart Chwalisz, Enda McVeigh, Tony Hope, and Stephen Kennedy

Prioritizing IVF patients according to the number of existing children—a proposed refinement to the current guideline
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 12, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1110-1112; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei467 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D.G. Jones and C.R. Towns

Navigating the quagmire: the regulation of human embryonic stem cell research
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 16, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1113-1116; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei461 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Honeck, M. Weigel, S.T. Kwon, P. Alken, and S. Bross

Assisted procreation in cases of hepatitis B, hepatitis C or human immunodeficiency virus infection of the male partner
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 16, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1117-1121; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei459 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ARTICLES:

Reproductive Biology:

Aya Toyofuku, Tetsuaki Hara, Takashi Taguchi, Yuki Katsura, Koso Ohama, and Yoshiki Kudo

Cyclic and characteristic expression of phosphorylated Akt in human endometrium and decidual cells in vivo and in vitro
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 22, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1122-1128; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei454 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Alessandra Peloggia, Carlos A. Petta, Luis Bahamondes, Marilia Oliveira-Ribeiro, Jin Zhang, and Lois Salamonsen

Endometrial chemokines, uterine natural killer cells and mast cells in long-term users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 25, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1129-1134; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei476 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Berlier, M. Cremel, H. Hamzeh, R. Lévy, F. Lucht, T. Bourlet, B. Pozzetto, and O. Delézay

Seminal plasma promotes the attraction of Langerhans cells via the secretion of CCL20 by vaginal epithelial cells: involvement in the sexual transmission of HIV
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 10, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1135-1142; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei496 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Vanesa Y. Rawe, Christopher Payne, and Gerald Schatten

Profilin and actin-related proteins regulate microfilament dynamics during early mammalian embryogenesis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 20, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1143-1153; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei480 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Genetics:

Victoria Sundblad, Violeta A. Chiauzzi, Luz Andreone, Stella Campo, Eduardo H. Charreau, and Liliana Dain

Controversial role of inhibin -subunit gene in the aetiology of premature ovarian failure
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 5, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1154-1160; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei452 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Jivraj, R. Rai, J. Underwood, and L. Regan

Genetic thrombophilic mutations among couples with recurrent miscarriage
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 23, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1161-1165; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei466 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Moradkhani, J. Puechberty, S. Bhatt, P. Vago, L. Janny, G. Lefort, S. Hamamah, P. Sarda, and F. Pellestor

Meiotic segregation of rare Robertsonian translocations: sperm analysis of three t(14q;22q) cases
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 26, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1166-1171; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei477 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology:

F. Vialard, C. Petit, M. Bergere, D. Molina Gomes, V. Martel-Petit, R. Lombroso, Y. Ville, H. Gerard, and J. Selva

Evidence of a high proportion of premature unbalanced separation of sister chromatids in the first polar bodies of women of advanced age
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 12, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1172-1178; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei484 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Tang, J. Catt, and D. Howlett

Towards defining parameters for a successful single embryo transfer in frozen cycles
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 12, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1179-1183; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei490 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology:

Lynn R. Fraser, Ergin Beyret, Stuart R. Milligan, and Susan A. Adeoya-Osiguwa

Effects of estrogenic xenobiotics on human and mouse spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 3, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1184-1193; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei486 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R.B. Sciurano, M.I. Rahn, M.I. Pigozzi, S. Brugo Olmedo, and Alberto J. Solari

An azoospermic man with a double-strand DNA break-processing deficiency in the spermatocyte nuclei: Case report
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 22, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1194-1203; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei479 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility:

N. Massin, I. Cedrin-Durnerin, C. Coussieu, J. Galey-Fontaine, J.P. Wolf, and J.-N. Hugues

Effects of transdermal testosterone application on the ovarian response to FSH in poor responders undergoing assisted reproduction technique—a prospective, randomized, double-blind study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 13, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1204-1211; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei481 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Valérie Martinet, Yannick Manigart, Serge Rozenberg, Benedicte Becker, Michèle Gerard, and Annick Delvigne

Ovarian response to stimulation of HIV-positive patients during IVF treatment: a matched, controlled study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 26, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1212-1217; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei493 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Luis T. Mercé, Santiago Bau, María J. Barco, Juan Troyano, Rosina Gay, Florencia Sotos, and Amelia Villa

Assessment of the ovarian volume, number and volume of follicles and ovarian vascularity by three-dimensional ultrasonography and power Doppler angiography on the HCG day to predict the outcome in IVF/ICSI cycles
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 12, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1218-1226; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei471 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D.A.M. Perquin, P.J. Dörr, A.J.M. de Craen, and F.M. Helmerhorst

Routine use of hysterosalpingography prior to laparoscopy in the fertility workup: a multicentre randomized controlled trial
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 13, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1227-1231; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei478 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Dominique Hubert, Catherine Patrat, Juliette Guibert, Nicolas Thiounn, Thierry Bienvenu, Géraldine Viot, Pierre Jouannet, and Sylvie Epelboin

Results of assisted reproductive technique in men with cystic fibrosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 23, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1232-1236; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei453 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gynaecology:

A. Melin, P. Sparén, I. Persson, and A. Bergqvist

Endometriosis and the risk of cancer with special emphasis on ovarian cancer
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 23, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1237-1242; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei462 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gil Dubernard, Mathilde Piketty, Roman Rouzier, Sydney Houry, Marc Bazot, and Emile Darai

Quality of life after laparoscopic colorectal resection for endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 26, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1243-1247; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei491 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Mais, G.L. Bracco, P. Litta, T. Gargiulo, and G.B. Melis

Reduction of postoperative adhesions with an auto-crosslinked hyaluronan gel in gynaecological laparoscopic surgery: a blinded, controlled, randomized, multicentre study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 26, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1248-1254; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei488 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Rabinovici, Y. Inbar, S.C. Eylon, E. Schiff, A. Hananel, and D. Freundlich

Pregnancy and live birth after focused ultrasound surgery for symptomatic focal adenomyosis: a case report
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 12, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1255-1259; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei458 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Endocrinology:

Rachel Babayof, Ehud J. Margalioth, Mahmoud Huleihel, Alaa Amash, Edit Zylber-Haran, Michael Gal, Baruch Brooks, Tzvia Mimoni, and Talia Eldar-Geva

Serum inhibin A, VEGF and TNF levels after triggering oocyte maturation with GnRH agonist compared with HCG in women with polycystic ovaries undergoing IVF treatment: a prospective randomized trial
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 26, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1260-1265; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei475 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Yan Wen, Mary Lake Polan, and Bertha Chen

Do extracellular matrix protein expressions change with cyclic reproductive hormones in pelvic connective tissue from women with stress urinary incontinence?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 1, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1266-1273; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei485 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Vambergue, C. Lautier, A.S. Valat, C. Cortet-Rudelli, F. Grigorescu, and D. Dewailly

Follow-up study of two sisters with type A syndrome of severe insulin resistance gives a new insight into PCOS pathogenesis in relation to puberty and pregnancy outcome: a case report
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 12, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1274-1278; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei455 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Epidemiology:

A. Axmon, L. Rylander, M. Albin, and L. Hagmar

Factors affecting time to pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 12, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1279-1284; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei469 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Li-yi Cai, Shun-ichiro Izumi, Shigeru Koido, Noa Uchida, Takahiro Suzuki, Hidehiko Matsubayashi, Toshitaka Sugi, Nobuko Shida, Kimitaka Kikuchi, and Kikuo Yoshikata

Abnormal placental cord insertion may induce intrauterine growth restriction in IVF-twin pregnancies
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 23, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1285-1290; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei494 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Early Pregnancy:

R.A. Hakvoort, B.A.M. Lisman, K. Boer, O.P. Bleker, K.van Groningen, M.van Wely, and N. Exalto

Histological classification of chorionic villous vascularization in early pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 12, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1291-1294; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei456 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Ganapathy, L.J. Ayling, G.S.J. Whitley, J.E. Cartwright, and B. Thilaganathan

Effect of first-trimester serum from pregnant women with high-resistance uterine artery Doppler resistance on extravillous trophoblast invasion
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 23, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1295-1298; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei482 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.C. Shih, C.L. Chien, H.N. Ho, W.C. Lee, and F.J. Hsieh

Stellate transformation of invasive trophoblast: a distinct phenotype of trophoblast that is involved in decidual vascular remodelling and controlled invasion during pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 12, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1299-1304; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei489 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ron Maymon, Howard Cuckle, and Arie Herman

Maternal serum inhibin levels in twin and singleton pregnancies conceived by assisted reproduction
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 24, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1305-1308; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei492 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertility Control:

Charlotte M. Walden, Terry D. Butters, Raymond A. Dwek, Frances M. Platt, and Aarnoud C. van der Spoel

Long-term non-hormonal male contraception in mice using N-butyldeoxynojirimycin
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 5, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1309-1315; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei463 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary Data [Request Permissions]  

Puberty/Aging and HRT:

Luis Bahamondes, Ximena Espejo-Arce, Maria M. Hidalgo, Creusa Hidalgo-Regina, Cássia Teatin-Juliato, and Carlos A. Petta

A cross-sectional study of the forearm bone density of long-term users of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 22, 2005
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1316-1319; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei457 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology and Counsell:

Julianne E. Zweifel, Meredith A. Rathert, Susan C. Klock, Heidi P. Walaski, Elizabeth A. Pritts, David L. Olive, and Steven R. Lindheim

Comparative assessment of pre- and post-donation attitudes towards potential oocyte and embryo disposition and management among ovum donors in an oocyte donation programme
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on January 12, 2006
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1325-1327; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei468 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the editor:

S. Kol

‘GnRH agonist trigger: looking for the coin under the lamp post?’
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1328; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei450 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E.M. Kolibianakis, P. Devroey, K. Diedrich, and G. Griesinger

Reply: ‘GnRH agonist trigger: looking for the coin under the lamp post?’
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1328-1329; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei451 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Martin Voracek and Stefan G. Dressler

High (feminized) digit ratio (2D : 4D) in Danish men: a question of measurement method?
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1329-1331; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei464 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Niels Jørgensen, Anne Kirstine Bang, Elisabeth Carlsen, Mette Holm, Jørgen Holm Petersen, and Niels E. Skakkebæk

Reply: A study of finger lengths, semen quality and sex hormones in 360 young men from the general Danish population
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1331-1332; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei465 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Louis Bujan, Myriam Daudin, and Christophe Pasquier

Choice of ART programme for serodiscordant couples with an HIV infected male partner
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1332-1333; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei472 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paola Piomboni, Luca Mencaglia, Ekaterina Gron, and Vincenzo De Leo

Reply: Choice of ART programme for serodiscordant couples with an HIV-infected male partner
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1333-1334; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei473 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Erratum:

A. Pinborg, O. Lidegaard, N. la Cour Freiesleben, and A.N. Andersen

Consequences of vanishing twins in IVF/ICSI pregnancies
Hum. Reprod. 2006 21: 1335; doi:10.1093/humrep/dei483 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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