Human Reproduction

EDITORIAL

André Van Steirteghem

Editor's Choice
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 253; doi:10.1093/humrep/den493 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

OPINION

Get checked abstract Paolo Vercellini, Edgardo Somigliana, Paola Viganò, Annalisa Abbiati, Giussy Barbara, and Pier Giorgio Crosignani

Surgery for endometriosis-associated infertility: a pragmatic approach
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 23, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 254-269; doi:10.1093/humrep/den379 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Andrology

Get checked abstract Conrado Avendaño, Anahí Franchi, Estella Jones, and Sergio Oehninger

Pregnancy-specific β-1-glycoprotein 1 and human leukocyte antigen-E mRNA in human sperm: differential expression in fertile and infertile men and evidence of a possible functional role during early development
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 5, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 270-277; doi:10.1093/humrep/den381 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Early pregnancy

Get checked abstract C. Bottomley, A. Daemen, F. Mukri, A.T. Papageorghiou, E. Kirk, A. Pexsters, B. De Moor, D. Timmerman, and T. Bourne

Functional linear discriminant analysis: a new longitudinal approach to the assessment of embryonic growth
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 31, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 278-283; doi:10.1093/humrep/den382 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Cecilia Bottomley, Anneleen Daemen, Faizah Mukri, Aris T. Papageorghiou, Emma Kirk, Anne Pexsters, Bart De Moor, Dirk Timmerman, and Tom Bourne

Assessing first trimester growth: the influence of ethnic background and maternal age
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 2, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 284-290; doi:10.1093/humrep/den389 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Ole B. Christiansen, Henriette S. Nielsen, Marie Lund, Rudi Steffensen, and Kim Varming

Mannose-binding lectin-2 genotypes and recurrent late pregnancy losses
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 16, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 291-299; doi:10.1093/humrep/den377 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology

Get checked abstract Marius Meintjes, Samuel J. Chantilis, James D. Douglas, Alfred J. Rodriguez, Ali R. Guerami, David M. Bookout, Brian D. Barnett, and James D. Madden

A controlled randomized trial evaluating the effect of lowered incubator oxygen tension on live births in a predominantly blastocyst transfer program
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 16, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 300-307; doi:10.1093/humrep/den368 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Kati Korhonen, Sami Sjövall, Jouko Viitanen, Elise Ketoja, Alexander Makarevich, and Jaana Peippo

Viability of bovine embryos following exposure to the green filtered or wider bandwidth light during in vitro embryo production
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 3, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 308-314; doi:10.1093/humrep/den432 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fertility control

Get checked abstract Qian-Xi Zhu, Er-Sheng Gao, Ai-Min Chen, Lin Luo, Yi-Min Cheng, and Wei Yuan

Mifepristone-induced abortion and placental complications in subsequent pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 3, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 315-319; doi:10.1093/humrep/den426 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract J. Chai, O.S. Tang, Q.Q. Hong, Q.F. Chen, L.N. Cheng, E. Ng, and P.C. Ho

A randomized trial to compare two dosing intervals of misoprostol following mifepristone administration in second trimester medical abortion
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 1, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 320-324; doi:10.1093/humrep/den425 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gynaecology

Get checked abstract Marina Berbic, Lauren Schulke, Robert Markham, Natsuko Tokushige, Peter Russell, and Ian S. Fraser

Macrophage expression in endometrium of women with and without endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 1, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 325-332; doi:10.1093/humrep/den393 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract J.L. Brun, C. Galant, D. Delvaux, P. Lemoine, P. Henriet, P.J. Courtoy, and E. Marbaix

Menstrual activity of matrix metalloproteinases is decreased in endometrium regenerating after thermal ablation
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 1, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 333-340; doi:10.1093/humrep/den392 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility

Get checked abstract Emily Wing Sze So, Ernest Hung Yu Ng, Yu Yeuk Wong, Estella Yee Lan Lau, William Shu Biu Yeung, and Pak Chung Ho

A randomized double blind comparison of real and placebo acupuncture in IVF treatment
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 21, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 341-348; doi:10.1093/humrep/den380 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Francisco Fábregues, Joana Peñarrubia, Montserrat Creus, Dolors Manau, Gemma Casals, Francisco Carmona, and Juan Balasch

Transdermal testosterone may improve ovarian response to gonadotrophins in low-responder IVF patients: a randomized, clinical trial
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 3, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 349-359; doi:10.1093/humrep/den428 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract J. Reefhuis, M.A. Honein, L.A. Schieve, A. Correa, C.A. Hobbs, S.A. Rasmussen, and the National Birth Defects Prevention Study

Assisted reproductive technology and major structural birth defects in the United States
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 14, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 360-366; doi:10.1093/humrep/den387 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology

Get checked abstract S. Vilska, L. Unkila-Kallio, R.-L. Punamäki, P. Poikkeus, L. Repokari, J. Sinkkonen, A. Tiitinen, and M. Tulppala

Mental health of mothers and fathers of twins conceived via assisted reproduction treatment: a 1-year prospective study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 29, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 367-377; doi:10.1093/humrep/den427 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract T. Wischmann, H. Scherg, Th. Strowitzki, and R. Verres

Psychosocial characteristics of women and men attending infertility counselling
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 1, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 378-385; doi:10.1093/humrep/den401 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive biology

Get checked abstract S. Lin, V. Tran, and P. Talbot

Comparison of toxicity of smoke from traditional and harm-reduction cigarettes using mouse embryonic stem cells as a novel model for preimplantation development
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 29, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 386-397; doi:10.1093/humrep/den419 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract E. Haber, H.D. Danenberg, N. Koroukhov, R. Ron-El, G. Golomb, and M. Schachter

Peritoneal macrophage depletion by liposomal bisphosphonate attenuates endometriosis in the rat model
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 23, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 398-407; doi:10.1093/humrep/den375 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Akiko Hasegawa, Yutaka Osuga, Yasushi Hirota, Kahori Hamasaki, Ako Kodama, Miyuki Harada, Toshiki Tajima, Yuri Takemura, Tetsuya Hirata, Osamu Yoshino, Kaori Koga, Tetsu Yano, and Yuji Taketani

Tunicamycin enhances the apoptosis induced by tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand in endometriotic stromal cells
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 1, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 408-414; doi:10.1093/humrep/den385 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract X. Wu

Maternal depletion of NLRP5 blocks early embryogenesis in rhesus macaque monkeys (Macaca mulatta)
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 3, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 415-424; doi:10.1093/humrep/den403 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive endocrinology

Get checked abstract Willem de Ronde

Hyperandrogenism after transfer of topical testosterone gel: case report and review of published and unpublished studies
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 23, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 425-428; doi:10.1093/humrep/den372 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive epidemiology

Get checked abstract A.S. Khashan, R. McNamee, K.M. Abel, P.B. Mortensen, L.C. Kenny, M.G. Pedersen, R.T. Webb, and P.N. Baker

Rates of preterm birth following antenatal maternal exposure to severe life events: a population-based cohort study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 3, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 429-437; doi:10.1093/humrep/den418 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract H.M. Salihu, O. Lynch, A.P. Alio, J.L. Kornosky, H.B. Clayton, and A.K. Mbah

Extreme obesity and risk of placental abruption
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 1, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 438-444; doi:10.1093/humrep/den421 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Jin Liang Zhu, Olga Basso, Carsten Obel, Bodil Hammer Bech, Ellen Aagaard Nohr, Anshu Shrestha, and Jørn Olsen

Parental infertility and sexual maturation in children
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 7, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 445-450; doi:10.1093/humrep/den366 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract G.M. Buck Louis, J. Dmochowski, C. Lynch, P. Kostyniak, B.M. McGuinness, and J.E. Vena

Polychlorinated biphenyl serum concentrations, lifestyle and time-to-pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 21, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 451-458; doi:10.1093/humrep/den373 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Yafei Li, Hui Lin, Mingfu Ma, Lianbing Li, Min Cai, Niya Zhou, Xue Han, Huaqiong Bao, Liping Huang, Caizhong Zhu, Chuanhai Li, Hao Yang, Zhonglin Rao, Ying Xiang, Zhihong Cui, Lin Ao, Ziyuan Zhou, Hongyan Xiong, and Jia Cao

Semen quality of 1346 healthy men, results from the Chongqing area of southwest China
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 1, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 459-469; doi:10.1093/humrep/den399 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive genetics

Get checked abstract Sonja Desmyttere, Jean De Schepper, Julie Nekkebroeck, Anick De Vos, Martine De Rycke, Catherine Staessen, Inge Liebaers, and Maryse Bonduelle

Two-year auxological and medical outcome of singletons born after embryo biopsy applied in preimplantation genetic diagnosis or preimplantation genetic screening
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 2, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 470-476; doi:10.1093/humrep/den402 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract I. Ribarski, O. Lehavi, L. Yogev, R. Hauser, B. Bar-Shira Maymon, A. Botchan, G. Paz, H. Yavetz, and S.E. Kleiman

USP26 gene variations in fertile and infertile men
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 16, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 477-484; doi:10.1093/humrep/den374 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Kehua Wang, Leiguang Wang, Yueran Zhao, Yuhua Shi, Laicheng Wang, and Zi-Jiang Chen

No association of the Arg51Gln and Leu72Met polymorphisms of the ghrelin gene and polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 1, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 485-490; doi:10.1093/humrep/den430 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the Editor

L.H. Lumey and Aryeh D. Stein

Increased reproductive success of women after prenatal undernutrition?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 5, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 491; doi:10.1093/humrep/den394 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Rebecca C. Painter, Rudi G.J. Westendorp, Susanne R. de Rooij, Clive Osmond, David J.P. Barker, and Tessa J. Roseboom

Reply: Increased reproductive success of women after prenatal undernutrition?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 2, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 491-492; doi:10.1093/humrep/den395 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Boon Chin Heng, Mark Richards, and Tong Cao

Are stem cells inherently more prone to cryopreservation-induced apoptosis compared to ordinary somatic cells?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 17, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 492; doi:10.1093/humrep/den441 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Raquel Martín-Ibañez, Outi Hovatta, and Josep María Canals

Reply: Are stem cells inherently more vulnerable to cryopreservation-induced apoptosis compared with ordinary somatic cells?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on December 10, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2009 24: 492-493; doi:10.1093/humrep/den443 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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