Human Reproduction

FAST TRACK ARTICLE:

S.H. Swan, F. Liu, J.W. Overstreet, C. Brazil, and N.E. Skakkebaek

Semen quality of fertile US males in relation to their mothers' beef consumption during pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 28, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1497-1502; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem068 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Frederick S. vom Saal

Could hormone residues be involved?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 28, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1503-1505; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem092 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

NEW DEBATE:

Jacky Boivin, Laura Bunting, John A. Collins, and Karl G. Nygren

International estimates of infertility prevalence and treatment-seeking: potential need and demand for infertility medical care
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 21, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1506-1512; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem046 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ESHRE PAGES:

A. Nyboe Andersen, V. Goossens, L. Gianaroli, R. Felberbaum, J. de Mouzon, and K.G. Nygren

Assisted reproductive technology in Europe, 2003. Results generated from European registers by ESHRE
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 30, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1513-1525; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem053 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary Data [Request Permissions]  

ARTICLES:

Reproductive Biology:

Yan-Ting Wu, Li Tang, Jie Cai, Xiu-E Lu, Jian Xu, Xiao-Ming Zhu, Qiong Luo, and He-Feng Huang

High bone morphogenetic protein-15 level in follicular fluid is associated with high quality oocyte and subsequent embryonic development
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 8, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1526-1531; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem029 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Endocrinology:

Shan Hu, Andrew Leonard, Alex Seifalian, and Paul Hardiman

Vascular dysfunction during pregnancy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 16, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1532-1539; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem028 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Trifon G. Lainas, George K. Petsas, Ioannis Z. Zorzovilis, George S. Iliadis, George T. Lainas, Haris E. Cazlaris, and Efstratios M. Kolibianakis

Initiation of GnRH antagonist on Day 1 of stimulation as compared to the long agonist protocol in PCOS patients. A randomized controlled trial: effect on hormonal levels and follicular development
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 8, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1540-1546; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem033 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Marlies E. Kevenaar, Axel P.N. Themmen, Joop S.E. Laven, Barbara Sonntag, Sharon Lie Fong, André G. Uitterlinden, Frank H. de Jong, Huibert A.P. Pols, Manuela Simoni, and Jenny A. Visser

Anti-Müllerian hormone and anti-Müllerian hormone type II receptor polymorphisms are associated with follicular phase estradiol levels in normo-ovulatory women
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 2, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1547-1554; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem036 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary Data [Request Permissions]  

A.K. Ludwig, J.M. Weiss, S. Tauchert, T. Dietze, S. Rudolf, K. Diedrich, A. Peters, and K.M. Oltmanns

Influence of hypo- and hyperglycaemia on plasma leptin concentrations in healthy women and in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 29, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1555-1561; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem041 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Didier Dewailly, Sophie Catteau-Jonard, Anne-Céline Reyss, Catherine Maunoury-Lefebvre, Edouard Poncelet, and Pascal Pigny

The excess in 2–5 mm follicles seen at ovarian ultrasonography is tightly associated to the follicular arrest of the polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 20, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1562-1566; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem060 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Geoffroy-Siraudin, I. Aknin-Seiffer, C. Metzler-Guillemain, R. Ghalamoun-Slaimi, M.F. Bonzi, R. Levy, and M.R. Guichaoua

Meiotic abnormalities in patients bearing complete AZFc deletion of Y chromosome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 11, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1567-1572; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem045 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

U. Menon, J. Harper, A. Sharma, L. Fraser, M. Burnell, K. ElMasry, C. Rodeck, and I. Jacobs

Views of BRCA gene mutation carriers on preimplantation genetic diagnosis as a reproductive option for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 11, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1573-1577; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem055 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertility Control:

E. Gainer, R. Massai, S. Lillo, V. Reyes, M.L. Forcelledo, R. Caviedes, C. Villarroel, and J. Bouyer

Levonorgestrel pharmacokinetics in plasma and milk of lactating women who take 1.5 mg for emergency contraception
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 2, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1578-1584; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem034 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrology:

Alexandra Amaral, João Ramalho-Santos, and Justin C. St John

The expression of polymerase gamma and mitochondrial transcription factor A and the regulation of mitochondrial DNA content in mature human sperm
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 5, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1585-1596; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem030 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D.Y. Liu and H.W.G. Baker

Human sperm bound to the zona pellucida have normal nuclear chromatin as assessed by acridine orange fluorescence
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 16, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1597-1602; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem044 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Christine Wyns, Mara Curaba, Belen Martinez-Madrid, Anne Van Langendonckt, Wese François-Xavier, and Jacques Donnez

Spermatogonial survival after cryopreservation and short-term orthotopic immature human cryptorchid testicular tissue grafting to immunodeficient mice
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 3, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1603-1611; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem062 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Hiroshi Ohta, Yuko Sakaide, and Teruhiko Wakayama

Generation of progeny via ICSI following enrichment of elongated spermatids from mouse testis by flow-cytometric cell sorting
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 11, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1612-1616; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem064 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.G. Ravina, M. Seda, F.M. Pinto, A. Orea, M. Fernández-Sánchez, C.O. Pintado, and M.Luz Candenas

A role for tachykinins in the regulation of human sperm motility
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 16, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1617-1625; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem069 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility:

D. Meirow, J. Dor, B. Kaufman, A. Shrim, J. Rabinovici, E. Schiff, H. Raanani, J. Levron, and E. Fridman

Cortical fibrosis and blood-vessels damage in human ovaries exposed to chemotherapy. Potential mechanisms of ovarian injury
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on February 26, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1626-1633; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem027 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.H. Ramlau-Hansen, A.M. Thulstrup, E.A. Nohr, J.P. Bonde, T.I.A. Sørensen, and J. Olsen

Subfecundity in overweight and obese couples
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 7, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1634-1637; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem035 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Marjolein Knoester, Jan P. Vandenbroucke, Frans M. Helmerhorst, Lucette A.J. van der Westerlaken, Frans J. Walther, and Sylvia Veen On behalf of the Leiden Artificial Reproductive Techniques Follow-up Project (L-art-FUP)

Matched follow-up study of 5–8 year old ICSI-singletons: comparison of their neuromotor development to IVF and naturally conceived singletons
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 15, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1638-1646; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem040 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Kenzo Kosaka, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Shinya Yoshioka, and Shingo Fujii

Vascular endothelial growth factor production by circulating immune cells is elevated in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 13, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1647-1651; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem042 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.J. Keulers, C.J.C.M. Hamilton, A. Franx, J.L.H. Evers, and R.S.G.M. Bots

The length of the fertile window is associated with the chance of spontaneously conceiving an ongoing pregnancy in subfertile couples
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 20, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1652-1656; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem051 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Isikoglu, S. Ozdem, M. Berkkanoglu, H. Jamal, Z. Senturk, and K. Ozgur

Single-dose depot leuprolide is as efficient as daily short-acting leuprolide in ICSI cycles
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 12, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1657-1661; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem054 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laura Bunting and Jacky Boivin

Decision-making about seeking medical advice in an internet sample of women trying to get pregnant
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 7, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1662-1668; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem057 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Aafke P.A. van Montfoort, Audrey A.A. Fiddelers, Jolande A. Land, Carmen D. Dirksen, Johan L. Severens, Joep P.M. Geraedts, Johannes L.H. Evers, and John C.M. Dumoulin

eSET irrespective of the availability of a good-quality embryo in the first cycle only is not effective in reducing overall twin pregnancy rates
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 7, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1669-1674; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem059 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Lucy Frith, Eric Blyth, and Abigail Farrand

UK gamete donors' reflections on the removal of anonymity: implications for recruitment
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 20, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1675-1680; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem061 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology:

Hai-tao Zeng, Zi Ren, William S.B. Yeung, Yi-min Shu, Yan-wen Xu, Guang-lun Zhuang, and Xiao-yan Liang

Low mitochondrial DNA and ATP contents contribute to the absence of birefringent spindle imaged with PolScope in in vitro matured human oocytes
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 20, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1681-1686; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem070 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JJ. Ireland, F. Ward, F. Jimenez-Krassel, J.L.H. Ireland, G.W. Smith, P. Lonergan, and A.C.O. Evans

Follicle numbers are highly repeatable within individual animals but are inversely correlated with FSH concentrations and the proportion of good-quality embryos after ovarian stimulation in cattle
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 27, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1687-1695; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem071 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gynaecology:

A.R.W. Williams, H.O.D. Critchley, J. Osei, S. Ingamells, I.T. Cameron, C. Han, and K. Chwalisz

The effects of the selective progesterone receptor modulator asoprisnil on the morphology of uterine tissues after 3 months treatment in patients with symptomatic uterine leiomyomata
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 5, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1696-1704; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem026 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jacqueline F. Donoghue, Fiona L. Lederman, Beatrice J. Susil, and Peter A.W. Rogers

Lymphangiogensis of normal endometrium and endometrial adenocarcinoma
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 8, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1705-1713; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem037 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Breton F. Barrier, Jana Allison, Gene B. Hubbard, Edward J. Dick, Jr, Kathleen M. Brasky, and Danny J. Schust

Spontaneous adenomyosis in the chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes): a first report and review of the primate literature: Case Report
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 23, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1714-1717; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem038 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Wen, Y.Y. Zhao, S. Li, M.L. Polan, and B.H. Chen

Differences in mRNA and protein expression of small proteoglycans in vaginal wall tissue from women with and without stress urinary incontinence
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 29, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1718-1724; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem039 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ivo A. Brosens, Petra De Sutter, Tjalina Hamerlynck, Lindita Imeraj, Zhan Yao, Brianna Cloke, Jan J. Brosens, and Marc Dhont

Endometriosis is associated with a decreased risk of pre-eclampsia
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 23, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1725-1729; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem072 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Early Pregnancy:

Xi-Kuan Chen, Shi Wu Wen, Nathalie Fleming, Qiuying Yang, and Mark C. Walker

Teenage pregnancy and congenital anomalies: which system is vulnerable?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 19, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1730-1735; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem043 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Aihua Yin, E.H.Y. Ng, Xiangzhong Zhang, Yunshao He, Jing Wu, and K.Y. Leung

Correlation of maternal plasma total cell-free DNA and fetal DNA levels with short term outcome of first-trimester vaginal bleeding
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 7, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1736-1743; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem058 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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

Rationalizing the follow-up of pregnancies of unknown location
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 27, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1744-1750; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem073 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology and Counselling:

Sheryl de Lacey

Decisions for the fate of frozen embryos: Fresh insights into patients' thinking and their rationales for donating or discarding embryos
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 7, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1751-1758; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem056 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Lalos, C. Gottlieb, and O. Lalos

Legislated right for donor-insemination children to know their genetic origin: a study of parental thinking
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1759-1768; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem063 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Puberty, Age and HRT:

Richard L. Tannen, Mark G. Weiner, Dawei Xie, and Kurt Barnhart

Estrogen affects post-menopausal women differently than estrogen plus progestin replacement therapy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 8, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1769-1777; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem031 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrea L. Niklaus, Mira Aubuchon, Gregory Zapantis, Ping Li, Hong Qian, Barbara Isaac, Mimi Y. Kim, Goli Adel, Jeffrey W. Pollard, and Nanette F. Santoro

Assessment of the proliferative status of epithelial cell types in the endometrium of young and menopausal transition women
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 19, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1778-1788; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem032 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jian Zhao, Dong-Hai Xiong, Yan Guo, Tie-Lin Yang, Robert R. Recker, and Hong-Wen Deng

Polymorphism in the insulin-like growth factor 1 gene is associated with age at menarche in caucasian females
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 21, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1789-1794; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem052 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the Editor:

Belen Martinez-Madrid and Jacques Donnez

Cryopreservation of intact human ovary with its vascular pedicle—or cryopreservation of hemiovaries?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 30, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1795-1796; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem047 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mohamed A. Bedaiwy and Tommaso Falcone

Reply: Cryopreservation of intact human ovary with its vascular pedicle—or cryopreservation of hemi ovaries
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 30, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1796-1797; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem048 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Geoffrey H. Trew

Comparing highly purified hMG and rFSH in patients undergoing IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 5, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1797-1798; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem049 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anders Nyboe Andersen, Paul Devroey, and Joan-Carles Arce

Reply: Comparing highly purified hMG and rFSH in patients undergoing IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on April 5, 2007
Hum. Reprod. 2007 22: 1798-1800; doi:10.1093/humrep/dem050 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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