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Contents: Volume 14, Number 11 November 1999   [Index by Author]

      Debate Continued

      Outstanding Contributions

      Endocrinology

      Immunology

      Genetics

      Surgery

      Infertility

      Contraception

      Andrology

      Ovary and ovulation

      Fertilization and early embryology

      Uterus and endometrium

      Pregnancy

      Cancer

      Letters to the Editor

      Erratum

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Debate Continued:

R.G. Forman: Severe OHSS—an acceptable price?
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2681-2688; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2681 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R.G. Forman: Severe OHSS—an acceptable price?
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2687-2688; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2687 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Outstanding Contributions:

Peter L. Chang, Mark V. Sauer, and Stephen Brown: Y chromosome microdeletion in a father and his four infertile sons
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2689-2694; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2689 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T. Sir-Petermann, M. Maliqueo, A. Palomino, D. Vantman, S.E. Recabarren, and L. Wildt: Episodic leptin release is independent of luteinizing hormone secretion
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2695-2699; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2695 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Endocrinology:

M.F.M. Mitwally, N.K. Kuscu, and T.M. Yalcinkaya: High ovulatory rates with use of troglitazone in clomiphene-resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2700-2703; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2700 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Th. Kaltsas, N. Pontikides, G.E. Krassas, K. Seferiadis, D. Lolis, and I.E. Messinis: Growth hormone response to thyrotrophin releasing hormone in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2704-2708; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2704 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Maija Tulppala, Milla Aho, Timo Tuuri, Sirpa Vilska, Tuija Foudila, Tiina Hakala-Ala-Pietilä, Jarna Moilanen, Tarja Bützow, Seija Kaukoranta, Viveca Söderström-Anttila, Rita Siegberg, Anne-Maria Suikkari, and Outi Hovatta: Comparison of two recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone preparations in in-vitro fertilization: a randomized clinical study
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2709-2715; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2709 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

D. Jurkovic, D. Ross, N. Aslam, and M. Whitehead: Diurnal variation in uterine artery blood flow in post-menopausal women on oestrogen hormone replacement therapy
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2716-2719; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2716 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

E. Kousta, D.M. White, E. Cela, M.I. McCarthy, and S. Franks: The prevalence of polycystic ovaries in women with infertility
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2720-2723; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2720 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

K.J.A. Kairemo, J.A. Kahn, and P.J. Taipale: Monoclonal gammopathy may disturb oestradiol measurement in the treatment and monitoring of in-vitro fertilization: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2724-2726; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2724 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Immunology:

K. Clifford, A.M. Flanagan, and L. Regan: Endometrial CD56+ natural killer cells in women with recurrent miscarriage: a histomorphometric study
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2727-2730; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2727 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Genetics:

M.G. Tibiletti, G. Testa, W. Vegetti, F. Alagna, M. Taborelli, L. Dalprà, P.F. Bolis, and P.G. Crosignani: The idiopathic forms of premature menopause and early menopause show the same genetic pattern
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2731-2734; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2731 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

O. Martínez-Pasarell, C. Templado, E. Vicens-Calvet, J. Egozcue, and C. Nogués: Paternal sex chromosome aneuploidy as a possible origin of Turner syndrome in monozygotic twins: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2735-2738; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2735 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Surgery:

Fritz Nagele, Fritz Wieser, Alastair Deery, Roger Hart, and Adam Magos: Endometrial cell dissemination at diagnostic hysteroscopy: a prospective randomized cross-over comparison of normal saline and carbon dioxide uterine distension
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2739-2742; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2739 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A. Gervaise, H. Fernandez, S. Capella-Allouc, S. Taylor, S.La Vieille, J. Hamou, and V. Gomel: Thermal balloon ablation versus endometrial resection for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2743-2747; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2743 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Timothy S. Garvey, Ralph R. Kazer, and Magdy P. Milad: Severe pelvic adhesions following attempted ultrasound-guided drainage of bilateral ovarian endometriomas: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2748-2750; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2748 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Infertility:

H. Lashen, M. Afnan, L. McDougall, and P. Clark: Prediction of over-response to ovarian stimulation in an intrauterine insemination programme
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2751-2754; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2751 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Matthew A. Cohen, Steven R. Lindheim, and Mark V. Sauer: Donor age is paramount to success in oocyte donation
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2755-2758; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2755 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

G.F. Meloni, S. Dessole, N. Vargiu, P.A. Tomasi, and S. Musumeci: The prevalence of coeliac disease in infertility
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2759-2761; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2759 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A. Strandell, A. Lindhard, U. Waldenström, J. Thorburn, P.O. Janson, and L. Hamberger: Hydrosalpinx and IVF outcome: a prospective, randomized multicentre trial in Scandinavia on salpingectomy prior to IVF
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2762-2769; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2762 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Simón Marina, Rosabel Expósito, Fernando Marina, Javier Nadal, Manel Masramón, and Alfonso Vergés: Oocyte donor selection from 554 candidates
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2770-2776; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2770 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Fady I. Sharara and Howard D. McClamrock: Ratio of oestradiol concentration on the day of human chorionic gonadotrophin administration to mid-luteal oestradiol concentration is predictive of in-vitro fertilization outcome
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2777-2782; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2777 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ernest Hung Yu Ng, Oi Shan Tang, David Kwai Chi Chui, and Pak Chung Ho: A prospective, randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy of paracervical block in the pain relief during egg collection in IVF
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2783-2787; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2783 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Contraception:

Lena Marions, Sandor Viski, Kristina Gemzell Danielsson, Bela A. Resch, Marja-Liisa Swahn, Marc Bygdeman, and László Kovâcs: Contraceptive efficacy of daily administration of 0.5 mg mifepristone
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2788-2790; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2788 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Andrology:

A. Kamal, R. Mansour, I. Fahmy, G. Serour, C. Rhodes, and M. Aboulghar: Easily decapitated spermatozoa defect: a possible cause of unexplained infertility
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2791-2795; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2791 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Filippo Ubaldi, Zsolt Peter Nagy, Laura Rienzi, Jan Tesarik, Reno Anniballo, Giorgio Franco, Fabrizio Menchini-Fabris, and Ermanno Greco: Reproductive capacity of spermatozoa from men with testicular failure
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2796-2800; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2796 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Rakesh K. Sharma, Fabio F. Pasqualotto, David R. Nelson, Anthony J. Thomas, Jr, and Ashok Agarwal: The reactive oxygen species—total antioxidant capacity score is a new measure of oxidative stress to predict male infertility
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2801-2807; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2801 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Basak Balaban, Bulent Urman, Aycan Sertac, Cengiz Alatas, Senai Aksoy, Ramazan Mercan, and Alp Nuhoglu: In-vitro culture of spermatozoa induces motility and increases implantation and pregnancy rates after testicular sperm extraction and intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2808-2811; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2808 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Stephen Tang, Claire Garrett, and H.W.Gordon Baker: Comparison of human cervical mucus and artificial sperm penetration media
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2812-2817; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2812 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ovary and ovulation:

S.L. Corson, J. Gutmann, F.R. Batzer, H. Wallace, N. Klein, and M.R. Soules: Inhibin-B as a test of ovarian reserve for infertile women
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2818-2821; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2818 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Bülent Gülekli, Yesim Bulbul, Ata Onvural, Kutsal Yorukoglu, Cemal Posaci, Namik Demir, and Oktay Erten: Accuracy of ovarian reserve tests
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2822-2826; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2822 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Fertilization and early embryology:

Hiroto Uechi, Osamu Tsutsumi^,3, Yutaka Morita, Yasushi Takai, and Yuji Taketani: Comparison of the effects of controlled-rate cryopreservation and vitrification on 2-cell mouse embryos and their subsequent development
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2827-2832; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2827 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

H. Joris, E. Van den Abbeel, A.De Vos, and A. Van Steirteghem: Reduced survival after human embryo biopsy and subsequent cryopreservation
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2833-2837; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2833 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Se-Pill Park, Eun Young Kim, Deok Im Kim, Noh Hyung Park, Yu Seok Won, San Hyun Yoon, Kil Saeng Chung, and Jin Ho Lim: Simple, efficient and successful vitrification of bovine blastocysts using electron microscope grids
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2838-2843; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2838 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Uterus and endometrium:

Michelle Nisolle, Stéphane Gillerot, Françoise Casanas-Roux, Jean Squifflet, Martine Berliere, and Jacques Donnez: Immunohistochemical study of the proliferation index, oestrogen receptors and progesterone receptors A and B in leiomyomata and normal myometrium during the menstrual cycle and under gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist therapy
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2844-2850; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2844 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

F. Raga, F. Bonilla-Musoles, E.M. Casañ, O. Klein, and F. Bonilla: Assessment of endometrial volume by three-dimensional ultrasound prior to embryo transfer: clues to endometrial receptivity
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2851-2854; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2851 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pregnancy:

Ben W.J. Mol, Fulco van der Veen, and Patrick M.M. Bossuyt: Implementation of probabilistic decision rules improves the predictive values of algorithms in the diagnostic management of ectopic pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2855-2862; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2855 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Elise Whitley, Pat Doyle, Eve Roman, and Bianca De Stavola: The effect of reproductive history on future pregnancy outcomes
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2863-2867; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2863 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S.A. Brigham, C. Conlon, and R.G. Farquharson: A longitudinal study of pregnancy outcome following idiopathic recurrent miscarriage
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2868-2871; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2868 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Bassam Haddad, Fady Abirached, Christine Louis-Sylvestre, Josiane Le Blond, Bernard-Jean Paniel, and Jean-René Zorn: Predictive value of early human chorionic gonadotrophin serum profiles for fetal growth retardation
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2872-2875; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2872 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M. Backos, R. Rai, E. Thomas, M. Murphy, C. Doré, and L. Regan: Bone density changes in pregnant women treated with heparin: a prospective, longitudinal study
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2876-2880; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2876 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

D. Fowler, G. Albaiges, C. Lees, J. Jones, K. Nicolaides, and J. Miell: The role of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 phosphoisoforms in pregnancies with impaired placental function identified by Doppler ultrasound
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2881-2885; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2881 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

William H. Kutteh, William B. Schoolcraft, and Richard T. Scott, Jr: Antithyroid antibodies do not affect pregnancy outcome in women undergoing assisted reproduction
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2886-2890; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2886 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

P. Astolfi and L.A. Zonta: Risks of preterm delivery and association with maternal age, birth order, and fetal gender
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2891-2894; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2891 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J. McLaren, D.J. Taylor, and S.C. Bell: Increased incidence of apoptosis in non-labour-affected cytotrophoblast cells in term fetal membranes overlying the cervix
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2895-2900; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2895 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Eric Jauniaux, Adrian Watson, Oskan Ozturk, David Quick, and Graham Burton: In-vivo measurement of intrauterine gases and acid–base values early in human pregnancy
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2901-2904; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2901 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Francisco Montes-de-Oca-Valero, Lena Macara, and Adel Shaker: Twin pregnancy with a complete hydatidiform mole and co-existing fetus following in-vitro fertilization: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2905-2907; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2905 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Cancer:

R. Hornung, T.H. Pham, K.A. Keefe1, M.W. Berns, Y. Tadir, and B.J. Tromberg: Quantitative near-infrared spectroscopy of cervical dysplasia in vivo
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2908-2916; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2908 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J. Graffelman, E.F. Fugger, K. Keyvanfar, and J.D. Schulman: Human live birth and sperm–sex ratios compared
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2917-2920; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2917 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor:

M.R. Rimington, E.G. Simons, and K.K. Ahuja: Counselling patients undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation about the risks of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2921-2922; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2921 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A.P. Murdoch and I. Evbuomwan: Severe complications of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome are preventable
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2922-2924; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2922 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

P.E. Egbase, M.Al Sharhan, and J.G. Grudzinskas: Ethical issues on studies on the prevention of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2924; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2924 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Mathew Tomlinson and Christopher Barratt: Cryo-survival of spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2925; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2925 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

G.J. Morris: Reply
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2925; doi:10.1093/humrep/14.11.2925-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Erratum:

: Recurrent cholestasis following ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 1999 14: 2926. [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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