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Previous 		Contents: Volume 23, Number 9, September 2008   [Index by Author] 

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     Early Pregnancy
     Embryology
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     Psychology and Counselling
     Puberty, Ageing and HRT
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     Reproductive Endocrinology
     Reproductive Genetics
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EDITORIAL Back

Editor's Choice
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1963; doi:10.1093/humrep/den322 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ORIGINAL ARTICLES Back

Early Pregnancy Back

Tommaso Bignardi, George Condous, Dalya Alhamdan, Emma Kirk, Ben Van Calster, Sabine Van Huffel, Dirk Timmerman, and Tom Bourne
The hCG ratio can predict the ultimate viability of the intrauterine pregnancies of uncertain viability in the pregnancy of unknown location population
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 10, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1964-1967; doi:10.1093/humrep/den221 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Karl O. Kagan, Dave Wright, Catalina Valencia, Nerea Maiz, and Kypros H. Nicolaides
Screening for trisomies 21, 18 and 13 by maternal age, fetal nuchal translucency, fetal heart rate, free β-hCG and pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 10, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1968-1975; doi:10.1093/humrep/den224 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Embryology Back

B. Balaban, B. Urman, B. Ata, A. Isiklar, M.G. Larman, R. Hamilton, and D.K. Gardner
A randomized controlled study of human Day 3 embryo cryopreservation by slow freezing or vitrification: vitrification is associated with higher survival, metabolism and blastocyst formation
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 10, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1976-1982; doi:10.1093/humrep/den222 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Beuchat, P. Thévenaz, M. Unser, T. Ebner, A. Senn, F. Urner, M. Germond, and C.O.S. Sorzano
Quantitative morphometrical characterization of human pronuclear zygotes
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 7, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1983-1992; doi:10.1093/humrep/den206 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Francisco Domínguez, Blanca Gadea, Francisco J. Esteban, Jose Antonio Horcajadas, Antonio Pellicer, and Carlos Simón
Comparative protein-profile analysis of implanted versus non-implanted human blastocysts
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 12, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 1993-2000; doi:10.1093/humrep/den205 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Lédée, R. Lombroso, L. Lombardelli, J. Selva, S. Dubanchet, G. Chaouat, F. Frankenne, J.M. Foidart, E. Maggi, S. Romagnani, Y. Ville, and M.-P. Piccinni
Cytokines and chemokines in follicular fluids and potential of the corresponding embryo: the role of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on May 24, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2001-2009; doi:10.1093/humrep/den192 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Weon-Young Son, Jin-Tae Chung, Ri-Cheng Chian, Belen Herrero, Ezgi Demirtas, Shai Elizur, Yariv Gidoni, Camille Sylvestre, Nicola Dean, and Seang Lin Tan
A 38 h interval between hCG priming and oocyte retrieval increases in vivo and in vitro oocyte maturation rate in programmed IVM cycles
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 12, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2010-2016; doi:10.1093/humrep/den210 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE  

Gynaecology Back

P.R. Koninckx, M. Craessaerts, D. Timmerman, F. Cornillie, and S. Kennedy
Anti-TNF-{alpha} treatment for deep endometriosis-associated pain: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 12, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2017-2023; doi:10.1093/humrep/den177 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE  

Xinmei Zhang, Hong Yuan, Lin Deng, Fuqiang Hu, Junyan Ma, and Jun Lin
Evaluation of the efficacy of a danazol-loaded intrauterine contraceptive device on adenomyosis in an ICR mouse model
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 14, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2024-2030; doi:10.1093/humrep/den208 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Isa Niemann, Lars Bolund, and Lone Sunde
Twin pregnancies with diploid hydatidiform mole and co-existing normal fetus may originate from one oocyte
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 12, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2031-2035; doi:10.1093/humrep/den226 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Infertility Back

A.M. van Peperstraten, W.L.D.M. Nelen, R.P.M.G Hermens, L. Jansen, E. Scheenjes, D.D.M. Braat, R.P.T.M. Grol, and J.A.M. Kremer
Why don't we perform elective single embryo transfer? A qualitative study among IVF patients and professionals
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 18, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2036-2042; doi:10.1093/humrep/den156 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

R. Lee, P.S. Li, M. Goldstein, C. Tanrikut, G. Schattman, and P.N. Schlegel
A decision analysis of treatments for obstructive azoospermia
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 13, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2043-2049; doi:10.1093/humrep/den200 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Psychology and Counselling Back

M.F.G. Verberg, M.J.C. Eijkemans, E.M.E.W. Heijnen, F.J. Broekmans, C. de Klerk, B.C.J.M. Fauser, and N.S. Macklon
Why do couples drop-out from IVF treatment? A prospective cohort study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 10, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2050-2055; doi:10.1093/humrep/den219 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Volgsten, A. Skoog Svanberg, L. Ekselius, Ö. Lundkvist, and I. Sundström Poromaa
Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in infertile women and men undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 25, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2056-2063; doi:10.1093/humrep/den154 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE  

S. Tan, S. Hahn, S. Benson, O.E. Janssen, T. Dietz, R. Kimmig, J. Hesse-Hussain, K. Mann, M. Schedlowski, P.C. Arck, and S. Elsenbruch
Psychological implications of infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 25, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2064-2071; doi:10.1093/humrep/den227 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Puberty, Ageing and HRT Back

M. Engman, L. Skoog, G. Söderqvist, and K. Gemzell-Danielsson
The effect of mifepristone on breast cell proliferation in premenopausal women evaluated through fine needle aspiration cytology
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 24, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2072-2079; doi:10.1093/humrep/den228 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Biology Back

Rie Fukuhara, Shunsaku Fujii, Rika Nakamura, Ei Yuzawa, Hidetaka Kimura, Atsushi Fukui, and Hideki Mizunuma
Erythrocytes counteract the negative effects of female ageing on mouse preimplantation embryo development and blastocyst formation
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 25, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2080-2085; doi:10.1093/humrep/den187 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y.Q. Lin, J.Y. Li, H.Y. Wang, J. Liu, C.L. Zhang, W.T. Wang, J. Liu, N. Li, and S.H. Jin
Cloning and identification of a novel sperm binding protein, HEL-75, with antibacterial activity and expressed in the human epididymis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on March 13, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2086-2094; doi:10.1093/humrep/den084 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Le Tortorec, H. Denis, A-P. Satie, J-J. Patard, A. Ruffault, B. Jégou, and N. Dejucq-Rainsford
Antiviral responses of human Leydig cells to mumps virus infection or poly I:C stimulation
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 20, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2095-2103; doi:10.1093/humrep/den207 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE  

T. Ornek, A. Fadiel, O. Tan, F. Naftolin, and A. Arici
Regulation and activation of ezrin protein in endometriosis
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 13, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2104-2112; doi:10.1093/humrep/den215 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Endocrinology Back

Pernille Fog Svendsen, Lisbeth Nilas, Kirsten Nørgaard, Jens-Erik Beck Jensen, and Sten Madsbad
Obesity, body composition and metabolic disturbances in polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 12, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2113-2121; doi:10.1093/humrep/den211 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Das, D.J. Gillott, E. Saridogan, and O. Djahanbakhch
Anti-Mullerian hormone is increased in follicular fluid from unstimulated ovaries in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 10, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2122-2126; doi:10.1093/humrep/den185 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Romualdi, B. Costantini, L. Selvaggi, M. Giuliani, F. Cristello, F. Macrì, A. Bompiani, A. Lanzone, and M. Guido
Metformin improves endothelial function in normoinsulinemic PCOS patients: a new prospective
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 20, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2127-2133; doi:10.1093/humrep/den230 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Koivunen, A. Pouta, S. Franks, H. Martikainen, U. Sovio, A-L. Hartikainen, M.I. McCarthy, A. Ruokonen, A. Bloigu, M-R. Järvelin, and L. Morin-Papunen
Fecundability and spontaneous abortions in women with self-reported oligo-amenorrhea and/or hirsutism: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 10, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2134-2139; doi:10.1093/humrep/den136 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Simona Fiore, Isabelle Heard, Claire Thorne, Valeria Savasi, Oriol Coll, Ruslan Malyuta, Tomasz Niemiec, Pasquale Martinelli, Cecilia Tibaldi, and Marie-Louise Newell
Reproductive experience of HIV-infected women living in Europe
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 20, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2140-2144; doi:10.1093/humrep/den232 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ilse Delbaere, Hans Verstraelen, Sylvie Goetgeluk, Guy Martens, Catherine Derom, Dirk De Bacquer, Guy De Backer, and Marleen Temmerman
Perinatal outcome of twin pregnancies in women of advanced age
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 10, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2145-2150; doi:10.1093/humrep/den134 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reproductive Genetics Back

D. Jamsai, A. Reilly, S.J. Smith, G.M. Gibbs, H.W.G. Baker, R.I. McLachlan, D.M. de Kretser, and M.K. O'Bryan
Polymorphisms in the human cysteine-rich secretory protein 2 (CRISP2) gene in Australian men
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 10, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2151-2159; doi:10.1093/humrep/den191 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Marina Grigorova, Margus Punab, Kristo Ausmees, and Maris Laan
FSHB promoter polymorphism within evolutionary conserved element is associated with serum FSH level in men
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 21, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2160-2166; doi:10.1093/humrep/den216 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE  

Yuan Yang, Mingyi Ma, Lei Li, Wei Zhang, Pu Chen, Yongxin Ma, Yunqiang Liu, Dachang Tao, Li Lin, and Sizhong Zhang
Y chromosome haplogroups may confer susceptibility to partial AZFc deletions and deletion effect on spermatogenesis impairment
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 25, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2167-2172; doi:10.1093/humrep/den229 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Letters to the Editor Back

Egbert R. te Velde, Marinus J.C. Eijkemans, Gijs Beets, and J. Dik F. Habbema
Can assisted reproductive technologies help to offset population ageing?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 21, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2173-2174; doi:10.1093/humrep/den235 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Hoorens, F. Gallo, J. Cave, and J. Grant
Reply: Can assisted reproductive technologies help offset population ageing?
Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published on June 21, 2008
Hum. Reprod. 2008 23: 2174-2175; doi:10.1093/humrep/den236 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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