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20 November 2009

Original Article
C.J. Wedderburn, P. Warner, B. Graham, W.C. Duncan, H.O.D. Critchley, and A.W. Horne
Economic evaluation of diagnosing and excluding ectopic pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 20, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep397
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19 November 2009

Opinion
Michael Joffe
What has happened to human fertility?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 19, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep390
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Original Article
Cristián Jesam, Ana María Salvatierra, Jill L. Schwartz, and Horacio B. Croxatto
Suppression of follicular rupture with meloxicam, a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor: potential for emergency contraception
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 19, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep392
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Original Article
E. Jedel, M. Waern, D. Gustafson, M. Landén, E. Eriksson, G. Holm, L. Nilsson, A.-K. Lind, P.O. Janson, and E. Stener-Victorin
Anxiety and depression symptoms in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared with controls matched for body mass index
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 19, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep384
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18 November 2009

Original Article
Chu-Yan Li, Ling-Ying Jiang, Wen-Ying Chen, Kun Li, Hui-Qiang Sheng, Ya Ni, Jian-Xin Lu, Wan-Xiang Xu, Song-Ying Zhang, and Qi-Xian Shi
CFTR is essential for sperm fertilizing capacity and is correlated with sperm quality in humans
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 18, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep406
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Original Article
Lionel Dessolle, Thomas Fréour, Paul Barrière, Miguel Jean, Célia Ravel, Emile Daraï, and David J. Biau
How soon can I be proficient in embryo transfer? Lessons from the cumulative summation test for learning curve (LC-CUSUM)
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 18, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep391
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17 November 2009

Original Article
María Y. Makuch, Carlos A. Petta, Maria José Duarte Osis, and Luis Bahamondes
Low priority level for infertility services within the public health sector: a Brazilian case study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 17, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep405
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Original Article
M.L. Haadsma, T.M. Mooij, H. Groen, C.W. Burger, C.B. Lambalk, F.J.M. Broekmans, F.E. van Leeuwen, K. Bouman, A. Hoek, and on behalf of the OMEGA Project Group
A reduced size of the ovarian follicle pool is associated with an increased risk of a trisomic pregnancy in IVF-treated women
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 17, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep404
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Letter to the Editor
Laura Benaglia and Edgardo Somigliana
Reply: Report of three infertile patients with unilateral ovarian endometriotic cysts diagnosed by ultrasound
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 17, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep403
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Original Article
Fazl A. Ashkar, Esther Semple, Chris H. Schmidt, Elizabeth St. John, Pawel M. Bartlewski, and W.A. King
Thyroid hormone supplementation improves bovine embryo development in vitro
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 17, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep394
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Original Article
E.H. Dickerson, L.W. Cho, S.D. Maguiness, S.L. Killick, J. Robinson, and S.L. Atkin
Insulin resistance and free androgen index correlate with the outcome of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in non-PCOS women undergoing IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 17, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep393
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12 November 2009

Original Article
D.L. Miller, C.J.P. Jones, J.D. Aplin, and L.G. Nardo
Altered glycosylation in peri-implantation phase endometrium in women with stages III and IV endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 12, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep401
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Original Article
Wendy A. March, Vivienne M. Moore, Kristyn J. Willson, David I.W. Phillips, Robert J. Norman, and Michael J. Davies
The prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in a community sample assessed under contrasting diagnostic criteria
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 12, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep399
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Original Article
M. McGuire, B. Cleary, L. Sahm, and D.J. Murphy
Prevalence and predictors of periconceptional folic acid uptake—prospective cohort study in an Irish urban obstetric population
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 12, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep398
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Meta-Analysis
Sesh Kamal Sunkara, Mohammed Khairy, Tarek El-Toukhy, Yacoub Khalaf, and Arri Coomarasamy
The effect of intramural fibroids without uterine cavity involvement on the outcome of IVF treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 12, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep396
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Original Article
Guoyun Wang, Natsuko Tokushige, Peter Russell, Sylvia Dubinovsky, Robert Markham, and Ian S. Fraser
Neuroendocrine cells in eutopic endometrium of women with endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 12, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep379
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10 November 2009

Original Article
D. Li, Z. Zhou, D. Qing, Y. He, T. Wu, M. Miao, J. Wang, X. Weng, J.R. Ferber, L.J. Herrinton, Q. Zhu, E. Gao, H. Checkoway, and W. Yuan
Occupational exposure to bisphenol-A (BPA) and the risk of Self-Reported Male Sexual Dysfunction
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 10, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep381
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Opinion
Richard M. Sharpe
Bisphenol A exposure and sexual dysfunction in men: Editorial commentary on the article ‘Occupational exposure to bisphenol-A (BPA) and the risk of self-reported male sexual dysfunction’ Li et al., 2009.
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 10, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep385
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7 November 2009

Original Article
Peng Yuan, Yanhong Huang, Hong Wu, Zenghui Teng, Jianfang Zhang, and Xiaoyan Xin
Induction of a local pseudo-pregnancy via levonorgestrel-loaded microspheres for the treatment of endometriosis in a rabbit model
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 7, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep386
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Original Article
P. Warner, A. Guttinger, A.F. Glasier, R.J. Lee, S. Nickerson, R.M. Brenner, and H.O.D. Critchley
Randomized placebo-controlled trial of CDB-2914 in new users of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system shows only short-lived amelioration of unscheduled bleeding
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 7, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep377
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Original Article
D.L. Healy, S. Breheny, J. Halliday, A. Jaques, D. Rushford, C. Garrett, J.M. Talbot, and H.W.G. Baker
Prevalence and risk factors for obstetric haemorrhage in 6730 singleton births after assisted reproductive technology in Victoria Australia
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 7, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep376
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Original Article
Minako Koizumi, Mikio Momoeda, Hisahiko Hiroi, Fumiko Nakazawa, Hanako Nakae, Tomoko Ohno, Tetsu Yano, and Yuji Taketani
Inhibition of proteases involved in embryo implantation by cholesterol sulfate
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 7, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep370
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Opinion
G. Bahadur and M. Morrison
Patenting human pluripotent cells: balancing commercial, academic and ethical interests
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 7, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep369
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6 November 2009

Review
Jean-Noël Hugues, Lucie Theron-Gerard, Christiane Coussieu, Maud Pasquier, Didier Dewailly, and Isabelle Cedrin-Durnerin
Assessment of theca cell function prior to controlled ovarian stimulation: the predictive value of serum basal/stimulated steroid levels
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep378
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5 November 2009

Review
Charles O.A. Omwandho, Lutz Konrad, Gülden Halis, Frank Oehmke, and Hans-Rudolf Tinneberg
Role of TGF-βs in normal human endometrium and endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 5, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep382
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3 November 2009

Opinion
R.P. Amann
Evaluating testis function non-invasively: how epidemiologist–andrologist teams might better approach this task
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep383
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Original Article
E. Vassilatou, S. Lafoyianni, A. Vryonidou, D. Ioannidis, L. Kosma, K. Katsoulis, E. Papavassiliou, and I. Tzavara
Increased androgen bioavailability is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on November 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep380
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28 October 2009

Original Article
A. Sobek Jr, E. Tkadlec, B. Hladíková, and A. Sobek
Is there a declining trend in ovarian function among infertility clinic patients?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep372
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27 October 2009

Original Article
Sang Ho Yoon, Young Min Choi, Min A. Hong, Gyoung Hoon Lee, Jin Ju Kim, Hyoung June Im, Eung Gi Min, Byung Moon Kang, Byung Koo Yoon, and Shin Yong Moon
Estrogen receptor {alpha} gene polymorphisms in patients with idiopathic premature ovarian failure
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep375
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Original Article
J.P. Ginsberg, C.A. Carlson, K. Lin, W.L. Hobbie, E. Wigo, X. Wu, R.L. Brinster, and T.F. Kolon
An experimental protocol for fertility preservation in prepubertal boys recently diagnosed with cancer: a report of acceptability and safety
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep371
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Original Article
Inge W.H. van Empel, Willianne L.D.M. Nelen, Eveline T. Tepe, Esther A.P. van Laarhoven, Christianne M. Verhaak, and Jan A.M. Kremer
Weaknesses, strengths and needs in fertility care according to patients
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep362
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Original Article
Laura Rienzi, Stefania Romano, Laura Albricci, Roberta Maggiulli, Antonio Capalbo, Elena Baroni, Silvia Colamaria, Fabio Sapienza, and Filippo Ubaldi
Embryo development of fresh ‘versus’ vitrified metaphase II oocytes after ICSI: a prospective randomized sibling-oocyte study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 27, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep346
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24 October 2009

Original Article
Marla E. Lujan, Terri G. Bloski, Donna R. Chizen, Denis C. Lehotay, and Roger A. Pierson
Digit ratios do not serve as anatomical evidence of prenatal androgen exposure in clinical phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 24, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep363
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Original Article
M. Brandes, C.J.C.M. Hamilton, J.P. de Bruin, W.L.D.M. Nelen, and J.A.M. Kremer
The relative contribution of IVF to the total ongoing pregnancy rate in a subfertile cohort
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 24, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep341
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Letter to the Editor
Nathalie Rives
Reply: Fertility preservation in adolescent males: experience over 22 years at Rouen University Hospital
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 24, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep331
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Letter to the Editor
Roy Homburg
Reply: A new method for testing a hypothesis on a cause of polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 24, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep330
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22 October 2009

Original Article
Marcus A. Rosencrantz, Deborah S. Wachs, Mickey S. Coffler, Pamela J. Malcom, Michael Donohue, and R. Jeffrey Chang
Comparison of inhibin B and estradiol responses to intravenous FSH in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and normal women
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep373
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Original Article
M.S. Paul, R. Berger, N. Berlow, H. Rovner-Ferguson, L. Figlerski, S. Gardner, and A.F. Malave
Posttraumatic growth and social support in individuals with infertility
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep367
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Original Article
Jane L. Halliday, Obioha C. Ukoumunne, H.W. Gordon Baker, Sue Breheny, Alice M. Jaques, Claire Garrett, David Healy, and David Amor
Increased risk of blastogenesis birth defects, arising in the first 4 weeks of pregnancy, after assisted reproductive technologies
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep364
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19 October 2009

Original Article
J. van Disseldorp, C.B. Lambalk, J. Kwee, C.W.N. Looman, M.J.C. Eijkemans, B.C. Fauser, and F.J. Broekmans
Comparison of inter- and intra-cycle variability of anti-Müllerian hormone and antral follicle counts
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 19, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep366
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Original Article
A. Rickenlund, M. Thorén, Å. Nybacka, J. Frystyk, and A. Lindén Hirschberg
Effects of oral contraceptives on diurnal profiles of insulin, insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1, growth hormone and cortisol in endurance athletes with menstrual disturbance
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 19, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep350
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Original Article
Susan Golombok and Shirlene Badger
Children raised in mother-headed families from infancy: a follow-up of children of lesbian and single heterosexual mothers, at early adulthood
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 19, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep345
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Original Article
F.D. West, M.I. Roche-Rios, S. Abraham, R.R. Rao, M.S. Natrajan, M. Bacanamwo, and S.L. Stice
KIT ligand and bone morphogenetic protein signaling enhances human embryonic stem cell to germ-like cell differentiation
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 19, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep338
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16 October 2009

Original Article
A.M.E. Lintsen, D.D.M. Braat, J.D.F. Habbema, J.A.M. Kremer, and M.J.C. Eijkemans
Can differences in IVF success rates between centres be explained by patient characteristics and sample size?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 16, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep358
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14 October 2009

Original Article
Ruey-Bing Yang, Heng-Kien Au, Chii-Ruey Tzeng, Ming-Tzu Tsai, Ping Wu, Yu-Chih Wu, Thai-Yen Ling, and Yen-Hua Huang
Characterization of a novel cell-surface protein expressed on human sperm
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 14, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep359
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Original Article
R. Garcia-Cruz, A. Casanovas, M. Brieño-Enríquez, P. Robles, I. Roig, A. Pujol, L. Cabero, M. Durban, and M. Garcia Caldés
Cytogenetic analyses of human oocytes provide new data on non-disjunction mechanisms and the origin of trisomy 16
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 14, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep347
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Original Article
Lauren A. Wise, Kenneth J. Rothman, Ellen M. Mikkelsen, Henrik Toft Sørensen, Anders Riis, and Elizabeth E. Hatch
An internet-based prospective study of body size and time-to-pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 14, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep360
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Original Article
M.A. Brieño-Enríquez, P. Robles, R. García-Cruz, I. Roig, L. Cabero, F. Martínez, and M. Garcia Caldés
A new culture technique that allows in vitro meiotic prophase development of fetal human oocytes
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 14, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep351
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Original Article
C. Carson, J.J. Kurinczuk, A. Sacker, Y. Kelly, R. Klemetti, M. Redshaw, and M.A. Quiqley
Cognitive development following ART: effect of choice of comparison group, confounding and mediating factors
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 14, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep344
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10 October 2009

Original Article
S. Ferrero, G. Camerini, N. Ragni, P.L. Venturini, E. Biscaldi, and V. Remorgida
Norethisterone acetate in the treatment of colorectal endometriosis: a pilot study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 10, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep361
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9 October 2009

Opinion
Hossam I. Abdalla, Siladitya Bhattacharya, and Yacoub Khalaf
Is meaningful reporting of national IVF outcome data possible?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 9, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep357
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Case Report
Géri Méduri, Anne Bachelot, Catherine Duflos, Bettina Bständig, Catherine Poirot, Catherine Genestie, Reiner Veitia, Elfride De Baere, and Philippe Touraine
FOXL2 mutations lead to different ovarian phenotypes in BPES patients: Case Report
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 9, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep355
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Original Article
K. King, S. Smith, M. Chapman, and G. Sacks
Detailed analysis of peripheral blood natural killer (NK) cells in women with recurrent miscarriage
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 9, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep349
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8 October 2009

Original Article
S.C. Mizrak, J.V. Chikhovskaya, H. Sadri-Ardekani, S. van Daalen, C.M. Korver, S.E. Hovingh, H.L. Roepers-Gajadien, A. Raya, K. Fluiter, Th.M. de Reijke, J.J.M.C.H. de la Rosette, A.C. Knegt, J.C. Belmonte, F. van der Veen, D.G. de Rooij, S. Repping, and A.M.M. van Pelt
Embryonic stem cell-like cells derived from adult human testis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 8, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep354
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3 October 2009

Original Article
Jie Zhang, Xinliang Ding, Zenghui Bian, Yankai Xia, Chuncheng Lu, Shoulin Wang, Ling Song, and Xinru Wang
The effect of anti-eppin antibodies on ionophore A23187-induced calcium influx and acrosome reaction of human spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on October 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep356
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30 September 2009

Editor's Corner
Johannes L.H. Evers
100 papers to read before you die
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on September 30, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep336
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27 August 2009

Original Article
I. Liebaers, S. Desmyttere, W. Verpoest, M. De Rycke, C. Staessen, K. Sermon, P. Devroey, P. Haentjens, and M. Bonduelle
Report on a consecutive series of 581 children born after blastomere biopsy for preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on August 27, 2009.
doi:10.1093/humrep/dep298
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