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Contents: Volume 15, Number 2 February 2000   [Index by Author]

      Debates Continued

      Opinion

      Endocrinology

      Reproductive physiology

      Reproductive pathology

      Infertility

      Andrology

      Embryology

      Genetics and genetic diagnosis

      Pregnancy and obstetrics

      Psychology and counselling

      ESHRE

      Letters to the Editor

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Debates Continued:

A. Mahmoud and F. Comhaire: Antisperm antibodies: Use of the mixed agglutination reaction (MAR) test using latex beads
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 231-233; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.231 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

F.M. Helmerhorst and J.J. Erwich: Antisperm antibodies: Comment on the use of the MAR test using latex beads
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 233; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.233 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

H. Dechaud and B. Hedon: What effect does hydrosalpinx have on assisted reproduction?: The role of salpingectomy remains controversial
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 234-235; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.234 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Opinion:

Khaldoun Sharif: Reclassification of azoospermia: the time has come?
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 237-238; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.237 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Endocrinology:

Jonas Harlin, G. Csemiczky, H. Wramsby, and G. Fried: Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone in in-vitro fertilization treatment—clinical experience with follitropin alpha and follitropin beta
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 239-244; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.239 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J. Oberyé, B. Mannaerts, J. Huisman, and C. Timmer: Local tolerance, pharmacokinetics, and dynamics of ganirelix (Orgalutran^®) administration by Medi-Jector^® compared to conventional needle injections
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 245-249; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.245 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ernest Hung Yu Ng, William Shu Biu Yeung, Estella Yee Lan Lau, William Wai Kei So, and Pak Chung Ho: High serum oestradiol concentrations in fresh IVF cycles do not impair implantation and pregnancy rates in subsequent frozen–thawed embryo transfer cycles
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 250-255; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.250 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive physiology:

G. Manandhar, C. Simerly, and G. Schatten: Highly degenerated distal centrioles in rhesus and human spermatozoa
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 256-263; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.256 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Ulf Zackrisson, Masato Mikuni, Matthew C. Peterson, Bengt Nilsson, Per-Olof Janson, and Mats Brännström: Evidence for the involvement of blood flow-related mechanisms in the ovulatory process of the rat
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 264-272; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.264 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R.H.F. Hunter, I.B. Bøgh, N. Einer-Jensen, S. Müller, and T. Greve: Pre-ovulatory Graafian follicles are cooler than neighbouring stroma in pig ovaries
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 273-283; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.273 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Gaby Kohnen, Steven Campbell, Michael D. Jeffers, and Iain T. Cameron: Spatially regulated differentiation of endometrial vascular smooth muscle cells
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 284-292; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.284 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C.E. Gargett, K. Bucak, and P.A.W. Rogers: Isolation, characterization and long-term culture of human myometrial microvascular endothelial cells
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 293-301; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.293 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Jianping Qu, Pierre Arnaud Godin, Michelle Nisolle, and Jacques Donnez: Distribution and epidermal growth factor receptor expression of primordial follicles in human ovarian tissue before and after cryopreservation
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 302-310; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.302 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reproductive pathology:

An-Shine Chao, Chyong-Huey Lai, Swei Hsueh, Chih-Shou Chen, Yuh-Cheng Yang, and Yung-Kuei Soong: Successful treatment of recurrent pelvic desmoid tumour with tamoxifen: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 311-313; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.311 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Infertility:

R.M.J. Janssens, C.B. Lambalk, J.P.W. Vermeiden, R. Schats, and J. Schoemaker: In-vitro fertilization in a spontaneous cycle: easy, cheap and realistic
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 314-318; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.314 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M. Ludwig, B. Schöpper, A. Katalinic, R. Sturm, S. Al-Hasani, and K. Diedrich: Experience with the elective transfer of two embryos under the conditions of the German embryo protection law: results of a retrospective data analysis of 2573 transfer cycles
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 319-324; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.319 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M. Ludwig, B. Schöpper, S. Al-Hasani, and K. Diedrich: Clinical use of a pronuclear stage score following intracytoplasmic sperm injection: impact on pregnancy rates under the conditions of the German embryo protection law
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 325-329; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.325 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

The Bertarelli Foundation Scientific Board: Public perception on infertility and its treatment: an international survey
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 330-334; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.330 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Andrology:

J.A. Gilmore, J. Liu, E.J. Woods, A.T. Peter, and J.K. Critser: Cryoprotective agent and temperature effects on human sperm membrane permeabilities: convergence of theoretical and empirical approaches for optimal cryopreservation methods
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 335-343; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.335 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T. Navarrete, A. Johnson, B. Mixon, and D. Wolf: The relationship between fertility potential measurements on cryobanked semen and fecundity of sperm donors
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 344-350; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.344 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Walter Vegetti, Elvire Van Assche, Alexandra Frias, Greta Verheyen, Massimiliano M. Bianchi, Maryse Bonduelle, Inge Liebaers, and André Van Steirteghem: Correlation between semen parameters and sperm aneuploidy rates investigated by fluorescence in-situ hybridization in infertile men
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 351-365; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.351 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A.G. Andersen, T.K. Jensen, E. Carlsen, N. Jørgensen, A.M. Andersson, T. Krarup, N. Keiding, and N.E. Skakkebæk: High frequency of sub-optimal semen quality in an unselected population of young men
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 366-372; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.366 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Embryology:

Etienne Van den Abbeel and André Van Steirteghem: Zona pellucida damage to human embryos after cryopreservation and the consequences for their blastomere survival and in-vitro viability
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 373-378; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.373 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C. Anderiesz, C.-Y. Fong, A. Bongso, and A.O. Trounson: Regulation of human and mouse oocyte maturation in vitro with 6-dimethylaminopurine
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 379-388; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.379 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Michelle Lane, Elizabeth A. Lyons, and Barry D. Bavister: Cryopreservation reduces the ability of hamster 2-cell embryos to regulate intracellular pH
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 389-394; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.389 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A.P. Gandhi, M. Lane, D.K. Gardner, and R.L. Krisher: A single medium supports development of bovine embryos throughout maturation, fertilization and culture
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 395-401; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.395 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

John C.M. Dumoulin, Edith Coonen, Marijke Bras, Lucie C.P. van Wissen, Rosie Ignoul-Vanvuchelen, J.Marij Bergers-Jansen, Josien G. Derhaag, Joep P.M. Geraedts, and Johannes L.H. Evers: Comparison of in-vitro development of embryos originating from either conventional in-vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 402-409; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.402 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Nina Desai, Julia Lawson, and James Goldfarb: Assessment of growth factor effects on post-thaw development of cryopreserved mouse morulae to the blastocyst stage
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 410-418; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.410 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M.A. Hammer, M. Kolajova, M.-C. Léveillé, P. Claman, and J.M. Baltz: Glycine transport by single human and mouse embryos
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 419-426; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.419 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T. Ebner, C. Yaman, M. Moser, M. Sommergruber, O. Feichtinger, and G. Tews: Prognostic value of first polar body morphology on fertilization rate and embryo quality in intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 427-430; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.427 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Genetics and genetic diagnosis:

G.T.M. Phillipson, O.M. Petrucco, and C.D. Matthews: Congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens, cystic fibrosis mutation analysis and intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 431-435; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.431 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Victor Mak, Julian Zielenski, Lap-Chee Tsui, Peter Durie, Armand Zini, Sheelagh Martin, Teresa Barry Longley, and Keith A. Jarvi: Cystic fibrosis gene mutations and infertile men with primary testicular failure
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 436-439; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.436 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Magdalena Bielanska, Seang Lin Tan, and Asangla Ao: Fluorescence in-situ hybridization of sex chromosomes in spermatozoa and spare preimplantation embryos of a Klinefelter 46,XY/47,XXY male
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 440-444; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.440 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M.L. Hortas, J.A. Castilla, M.T. Gil, J. Molina, M.L. Garrido, M. Morell, and M. Redondo: Decreased sperm function of patients with myotonic muscular dystrophy
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 445-448; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.445 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

L.D. Black, D.M. Nudell, I. Cha, A.M. Cherry, and P.J. Turek: Compound genetic factors as a cause of male infertility: Case Report
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 449-451; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.449 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pregnancy and obstetrics:

K.C. Price and C.L. Coe: Maternal constraint on fetal growth patterns in the rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta): the intergenerational link between mothers and daughters
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 452-457; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.452 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Z.J. Foka, A.F. Lambropoulos, H. Saravelos, G.B. Karas, A. Karavida, T. Agorastos, V. Zournatzi, P.E. Makris, J. Bontis, and A. Kotsis: Factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A mutations, but not methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T, are associated with recurrent miscarriages
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 458-462; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.458 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T.T. Lao and L.F. Ho: Relationship between preterm delivery and maternal height in teenage pregnancies
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 463-468; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.463 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S.E. Sugantha, S. Webster, E. Sundar, and E.A. Lenton: Predictive value of plasma human chorionic gonadotrophin following assisted conception treatment
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 469-473; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.469 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

W. Blaicher, C. Repa, and A. Schaller: Acardiac twin pregnancy: associated with trisomy 2: Case report
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 474-475; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.474 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Psychology and counselling:

P. Baetens, P. Devroey, M. Camus, A.C. Van Steirteghem, and I. Ponjaert-Kristoffersen: Counselling couples and donors for oocyte donation: the decision to use either known or anonymous oocytes
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 476-484; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.476 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

ESHRE:

The ESHRE Capri Workshop Group: Screening before and during the use of oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 485-492; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.485 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor:

Ariel Weissman, Amihai Barash, and V. Sharma: A comparison of three GnRH analogues in an IVF programme
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 493-495; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.493 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [Request Permissions]

João Sabino Cunha-Filho, Eduardo Passos, S. Friedler, A. Raziel, and R.Ron El: Luteal support with vaginal or oral micronized progesterone
Hum. Reprod. 2000 15: 493; doi:10.1093/humrep/15.2.493-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [Request Permissions]

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