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EDITORIAL Back

André Van Steirteghem
Editor's Note
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1685; doi:10.1093/humrep/den294 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

DEBATE-CONTINUED Back

Kayhan Yakin and Bulent Urman
What next for preimplantation genetic screening? A clinician’s perspective
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 24, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1686-1690; doi:10.1093/humrep/den241 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ORIGINAL ARTICLES Back

Andrology Back

F. Sun, M. Mikhaail-Philips, M. Oliver-Bonet, E. Ko, A. Rademaker, P. Turek, and R.H. Martin
The relationship between meiotic recombination in human spermatocytes and aneuploidy in sperm
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 15, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1691-1697; doi:10.1093/humrep/den027 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Véronique Thimon, Gilles Frenette, Fabrice Saez, Michel Thabet, and Robert Sullivan
Protein composition of human epididymosomes collected during surgical vasectomy reversal: a proteomic and genomic approach
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 14, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1698-1707; doi:10.1093/humrep/den181 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Françoise Brucker-Davis, Kathy Wagner-Mahler, Isabelle Delattre, Béatrice Ducot, Patricia Ferrari, André Bongain, Jean-Yves Kurzenne, Jean-Christophe Mas, and Patrick Fénichel and the Cryptorchidism Study Group from Nice Area
Cryptorchidism at birth in Nice area (France) is associated with higher prenatal exposure to PCBs and DDE, as assessed by colostrum concentrations
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 24, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1708-1718; doi:10.1093/humrep/den186 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Early Pregnancy Back

G.M. Tiboni, F. Marotta, C. Rossi, and F. Giampietro
Effects of the aromatase inhibitor letrozole on in utero development in rats
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 15, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1719-1723; doi:10.1093/humrep/den100 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Alejandro Tapia, Lois A. Salamonsen, Ursula Manuelpillai, and Evdokia Dimitriadis
Leukemia inhibitory factor promotes human first trimester extravillous trophoblast adhesion to extracellular matrix and secretion of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 and -2
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 20, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1724-1732; doi:10.1093/humrep/den121 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE  

Heather L. LaMarca, Philip R. Dash, Keshika Vishnuthevan, Evelyn Harvey, Deborah E. Sullivan, Cindy A. Morris, and Guy St. J. Whitley
Epidermal growth factor-stimulated extravillous cytotrophoblast motility is mediated by the activation of PI3-K, Akt and both p38 and p42/44 mitogen-activated protein kinases
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 16, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1733-1741; doi:10.1093/humrep/den178 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology Back

Hilde Van de Velde, Greet Cauffman, Herman Tournaye, Paul Devroey, and Inge Liebaers
The four blastomeres of a 4-cell stage human embryo are able to develop individually into blastocysts with inner cell mass and trophectoderm
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 24, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1742-1747; doi:10.1093/humrep/den190 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gayle M. Jones, David S. Cram, Bi Song, Georgia Kokkali, Kostas Pantos, and Alan O. Trounson
Novel strategy with potential to identify developmentally competent IVF blastocysts
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 13, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1748-1759; doi:10.1093/humrep/den123 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jeong Hee Moon, Jung Ryeol Lee, Byung Chul Jee, Chang Suk Suh, Seok Hyun Kim, Hyun Jung Lim, and Hae Kwon Kim
Successful vitrification of human amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 9, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1760-1770; doi:10.1093/humrep/den202 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Parmegiani, G.E. Cognigni, S. Bernardi, W. Ciampaglia, F. Infante, P. Pocognoli, C. Tabarelli de Fatis, E. Troilo, and M. Filicori
Freezing within 2 h from oocyte retrieval increases the efficiency of human oocyte cryopreservation when using a slow freezing/rapid thawing protocol with high sucrose concentration
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 12, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1771-1777; doi:10.1093/humrep/den119 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Balaban, B. Ata, A. Isiklar, K. Yakin, and B. Urman
Severe cytoplasmic abnormalities of the oocyte decrease cryosurvival and subsequent embryonic development of cryopreserved embryos
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 12, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1778-1785; doi:10.1093/humrep/den127 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility Back

W.L.D.M. Nelen, R.W. van der Pluijm, R.P.M.G. Hermens, C. Bergh, P. de Sutter, K.G. Nygren, A.M.M. Wetzels, R.P.T.M. Grol, and J.A.M. Kremer
The methodological quality of clinical guidelines of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 13, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1786-1792; doi:10.1093/humrep/den120 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T.E.M. Verhagen, J.C.M. Dumoulin, J.L.H. Evers, and J.A. Land
What is the most accurate estimate of pregnancy rates in IVF dropouts?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 20, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1793-1799; doi:10.1093/humrep/den209 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.L. Haadsma, H. Groen, V. Fidler, A. Bukman, E.M.A. Roeloffzen, E.R. Groenewoud, F.J.M. Broekmans, M.J. Heineman, and A. Hoek
The predictive value of ovarian reserve tests for spontaneous pregnancy in subfertile ovulatory women
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 21, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1800-1807; doi:10.1093/humrep/den234 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M.J. Pelinck, H.M. Knol, N.E.A. Vogel, E.G.J.M. Arts, A.H.M. Simons, M.J. Heineman, and A. Hoek
Cumulative pregnancy rates after sequential treatment with modified natural cycle IVF followed by IVF with controlled ovarian stimulation
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 14, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1808-1814; doi:10.1093/humrep/den155 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. De Vos, L. Van Landuyt, H. Van Ranst, A. Vandermonde, V. D’Haese, J. Sterckx, P. Haentjens, P. Devroey, and J. Van der Elst
Randomized sibling-oocyte study using recombinant human hyaluronidase versus bovine-derived Sigma hyaluronidase in ICSI patients
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 6, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1815-1819; doi:10.1093/humrep/den212 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Lossl, C. Yding Andersen, A. Loft, N.L.C. Freiesleben, S. Bangsbøll, and A. Nyboe Andersen
Short-term androgen priming by use of aromatase inhibitor and hCG before controlled ovarian stimulation for IVF. A randomized controlled trial
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 15, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1820-1829; doi:10.1093/humrep/den131 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Moll, J.C. Korevaar, P.M.M. Bossuyt, and F. van der Veen
Does adding metformin to clomifene citrate lead to higher pregnancy rates in a subset of women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 17, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1830-1834; doi:10.1093/humrep/den182 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE  

Megan L. Sneed, Meike L. Uhler, H. Edward Grotjan, John J. Rapisarda, Kevin J. Lederer, and Angeline N. Beltsos
Body mass index: impact on IVF success appears age-related
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 24, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1835-1839; doi:10.1093/humrep/den188 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.E. den Hartog, C.M.J.G. Lardenoije, J.L. Severens, J.A. Land, J.L.H. Evers, and A.G.H. Kessels
Screening strategies for tubal factor subfertility
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 24, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1840-1848; doi:10.1093/humrep/den237 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology and Counselling Back

Julie Nekkebroeck, Maryse Bonduelle, Sonja Desmyttere, Wim Van den Broeck, and Ingrid Ponjaert-Kristoffersen
Socio-emotional and language development of 2-year-old children born after PGD/PGS, and parental well-being
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 16, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1849-1857; doi:10.1093/humrep/den179 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laura Bunting and Jacky Boivin
Knowledge about infertility risk factors, fertility myths and illusory benefits of healthy habits in young people
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 10, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1858-1864; doi:10.1093/humrep/den168 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Biology Back

M.S. Theas, C. Rival, S. Jarazo-Dietrich, P. Jacobo, V.A. Guazzone, and L. Lustig
Tumour necrosis factor-{alpha} released by testicular macrophages induces apoptosis of germ cells in autoimmune orchitis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 25, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1865-1872; doi:10.1093/humrep/den240 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

X. Di, L. Yu, A.B. Moore, L. Castro, X. Zheng, T. Hermon, and D. Dixon
A low concentration of genistein induces estrogen receptor-alpha and insulin-like growth factor-I receptor interactions and proliferation in uterine leiomyoma cells
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 20, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1873-1883; doi:10.1093/humrep/den087 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

R.W. Browne, W.B. Shelly, M.S. Bloom, A.J. Ocque, J.R. Sandler, H.G. Huddleston, and V.Y. Fujimoto
Distributions of high-density lipoprotein particle components in human follicular fluid and sera and their associations with embryo morphology parameters during IVF
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 16, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1884-1894; doi:10.1093/humrep/den183 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mirta S. Albamonte, Miguel A. Willis, María I. Albamonte, Federico Jensen, María B. Espinosa, and Alfredo D. Vitullo
The developing human ovary: immunohistochemical analysis of germ-cell-specific VASA protein, BCL-2/BAX expression balance and apoptosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 4, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1895-1901; doi:10.1093/humrep/den197 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Digna R. Velez, Stephen J. Fortunato, Nicole Morgan, Todd L. Edwards, Salvatore J. Lombardi, Scott M. Williams, and Ramkumar Menon
Patterns of cytokine profiles differ with pregnancy outcome and ethnicity
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 16, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1902-1909; doi:10.1093/humrep/den170 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Gynaecology Back

Montserrat Creus, Francisco Fábregues, Francisco Carmona, Marta del Pino, Dolors Manau, and Juan Balasch
Combined laparoscopic surgery and pentoxifylline therapy for treatment of endometriosis-associated infertility: a preliminary trial
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 16, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1910-1916; doi:10.1093/humrep/den167 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Endocrinology Back

M. Bruysters, S. Christin-Maitre, M. Verhoef-Post, C. Sultan, J. Auger, I. Faugeron, L. Larue, S. Lumbroso, A.P.N. Themmen, and P. Bouchard
A new LH receptor splice mutation responsible for male hypogonadism with subnormal sperm production in the propositus, and infertility with regular cycles in an affected sister
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 27, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1917-1923; doi:10.1093/humrep/den180 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Soo Jin Chae, Jin Ju Kim, Young Min Choi, Kyu Ri Hwang, Byung Chul Jee, Seung Yup Ku, Chang Suk Suh, Seok Hyun Kim, Jung Gu Kim, and Shin Yong Moon
Clinical and biochemical characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome in Korean women
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 24, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1924-1931; doi:10.1093/humrep/den239 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

John D. Meeker, Dana B. Barr, and Russ Hauser
Human semen quality and sperm DNA damage in relation to urinary metabolites of pyrethroid insecticides
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 25, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1932-1940; doi:10.1093/humrep/den242 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Sheree L. Boulet, Laura A. Schieve, Angela Nannini, Cynthia Ferre, Owen Devine, Bruce Cohen, Zi Zhang, Victoria Wright, and Maurizio Macaluso
Perinatal outcomes of twin births conceived using assisted reproduction technology: a population-based study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 16, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1941-1948; doi:10.1093/humrep/den169 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Genetics Back

Albert Obradors, Esther Fernández, Maria Oliver-Bonet, Mariona Rius, Alfonso de la Fuente, Dagan Wells, Jordi Benet, and Joaquima Navarro
Birth of a healthy boy after a double factor PGD in a couple carrying a genetic disease and at risk for aneuploidy: Case Report
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 3, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1949-1956; doi:10.1093/humrep/den201 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Zuccarello, A. Ferlin, C. Cazzadore, A. Pepe, A. Garolla, A. Moretti, G. Cordeschi, S. Francavilla, and C. Foresta
Mutations in dynein genes in patients affected by isolated non-syndromic asthenozoospermia
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 20, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1957-1962; doi:10.1093/humrep/den193 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

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