This is a selection of articles from the May 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Reproduction Medicine headlines.
Changes in cathepsin gene expression and relative enzymatic activity during gilthead sea bream oogenesis
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - May 31, 2007 Authors: O. Carnevali, C. Cionna, L. Tosti, J. Cerdà, G. Gioacchini Source Type: journals
Towards a ZP-based contraceptive for marsupials: Comparative analysis and developmental expression of marsupial ZP genes
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - May 30, 2007 Authors: Carmen A. McCartney, Merrilee S. Harris, John C. Rodger, Karen E. Mate, Cooperative Research Centre for the Conservation and Management of Marsupials Source Type: journals
Buck (Capra hircus) genes encode new members of the spermadhesin family
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - May 30, 2007 Authors: Luciana Magalhães Melo, Dárcio Ítalo Alves Teixeira, Alexandre Havt, Rodrigo Maranguape Silva da Cunha, Danyelly Bruneska Gondim Martins, Carlos Henrique Madeiros Castelletti, Paulo Roberto Eleutério de Souza, José Luiz de Lima Filho, Vicente José d Source Type: journals
Ovarian response and pregnancy outcome in poor-responder women: a randomized controlled trial on the effect of luteinizing hormone supplementation on in vitro fertilization cycles.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 25, 2007 Authors: Barrenetxea G, Agirregoikoa JA, Jiménez MR, Lopez de Larruzea A, Ganzabal T, Carbonero K Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Open-identity donor insemination in the United States: is it on the rise?
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 25, 2007 Authors: Scheib JE, Cushing RA Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Mitochondria gene expression in granulosa cells of severe endometriosis with in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 24, 2007 Authors: Yamashita Y, Asano M, Morishima S, Fujino K, Terai Y, Ohmichi M Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Chronic endometritis: correlation among hysteroscopic, histologic, and bacteriologic findings in a prospective trial with 2190 consecutive office hysteroscopies.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 24, 2007 Authors: Cicinelli E, De Ziegler D, Nicoletti R, Colafiglio G, Saliani N, Resta L, Rizzi D, De Vito D Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Fertility after bilateral uterine artery embolization in sheep model.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 24, 2007 Authors: Laurent A, Pelage JP, Wassef M, Martal J Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Dydrogesterone increases allopregnanolone in selected brain areas and in serum of female rats.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 24, 2007 Authors: Pluchino N, Lenzi E, Casarosa E, Cela V, Begliuomini S, Ninni F, Freschi L, Luisi S, Genazzani AR Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Programmatic implementation of blastocyst transfer in a university-based in vitro fertilization clinic: maximizing pregnancy rates and minimizing triplet rates.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 24, 2007 Authors: Grifo JA, Flisser E, Adler A, McCaffrey C, Krey LC, Licciardi F, Noyes N, Kump LM, Berkeley AS Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Decreased human leukocyte antigen-DR expression in the lipid raft by peritoneal macrophages from women with endometriosis.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 24, 2007 Authors: Yamamoto Y, Maeda N, Izumiya C, Kusume T, Oguri H, Kawashima M, Hayashi K, Nomura A, Yamashita C, Fukaya T Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
The length of the fertile window is associated with the chance of spontaneously conceiving an ongoing pregnancy in subfertile couples
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Keulers, M.J., Hamilton, C.J.C.M., Franx, A., Evers, J.L.H., Bots, R.S.G.M. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Exposure to human chorionic gonadotropin during in vitro maturation does not improve the maturation rate and developmental potential of immature oocytes from patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 23, 2007 Authors: Ge HS, Huang XF, Zhang W, Zhao JZ, Lin JJ, Zhou W Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
High bone morphogenetic protein-15 level in follicular fluid is associated with high quality oocyte and subsequent embryonic development
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Wu, Y.-T., Tang, L., Cai, J., Lu, X.-E, Xu, J., Zhu, X.-M., Luo, Q., Huang, H.-F. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
Incubator management in an assisted reproductive technology laboratory.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 23, 2007 Authors: Higdon HL, Blackhurst DW, Boone WR Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Influence of hypo- and hyperglycaemia on plasma leptin concentrations in healthy women and in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Ludwig, A.K., Weiss, J.M., Tauchert, S., Dietze, T., Rudolf, S., Diedrich, K., Peters, A., Oltmanns, K.M. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
Reply: Cryopreservation of intact human ovary with its vascular pedicle--or cryopreservation of hemi ovaries
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Bedaiwy, M. A., Falcone, T. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Vascular endothelial growth factor production by circulating immune cells is elevated in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Kosaka, K., Fujiwara, H., Yoshioka, S., Fujii, S. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Views of BRCA gene mutation carriers on preimplantation genetic diagnosis as a reproductive option for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Menon, U., Harper, J., Sharma, A., Fraser, L., Burnell, M., ElMasry, K., Rodeck, C., Jacobs, I. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
Cryopreservation of intact human ovary with its vascular pedicle--or cryopreservation of hemiovaries?
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Martinez-Madrid, B., Donnez, J. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Cortical fibrosis and blood-vessels damage in human ovaries exposed to chemotherapy. Potential mechanisms of ovarian injury
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Meirow, D., Dor, J., Kaufman, B., Shrim, A., Rabinovici, J., Schiff, E., Raanani, H., Levron, J., Fridman, E. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Comparing highly purified hMG and rFSH in patients undergoing IVF
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Trew, G. H. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
UK gamete donors' reflections on the removal of anonymity: implications for recruitment
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Frith, L., Blyth, E., Farrand, A. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Lymphangiogensis of normal endometrium and endometrial adenocarcinoma
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Donoghue, J. F., Lederman, F. L., Susil, B. J., Rogers, P. A.W. Tags: Gynaecology Source Type: journals
Correlation of maternal plasma total cell-free DNA and fetal DNA levels with short term outcome of first-trimester vaginal bleeding
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Yin, A., Ng, E.H.Y., Zhang, X., He, Y., Wu, J., Leung, K.Y. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Teenage pregnancy and congenital anomalies: which system is vulnerable?
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Chen, X.-K., Wen, S. W., Fleming, N., Yang, Q., Walker, M. C. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Assisted reproductive technology in Europe, 2003. Results generated from European registers by ESHRE
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Andersen, A. N., Goossens, V., Gianaroli, L., Felberbaum, R., de Mouzon, J., Nygren, K.G. Tags: ESHRE PAGES Source Type: journals
Anti-Mullerian hormone and anti-Mullerian hormone type II receptor polymorphisms are associated with follicular phase estradiol levels in normo-ovulatory women
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Kevenaar, M. E., Themmen, A. P.N., Laven, J. S.E., Sonntag, B., Fong, S. L., Uitterlinden, A. G., de Jong, F. H., Pols, H. A.P., Simoni, M., Visser, J. A. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
Levonorgestrel pharmacokinetics in plasma and milk of lactating women who take 1.5 mg for emergency contraception
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Gainer, E., Massai, R., Lillo, S., Reyes, V., Forcelledo, M.L., Caviedes, R., Villarroel, C., Bouyer, J. Tags: Fertility Control Source Type: journals
Semen quality of fertile US males in relation to their mothers' beef consumption during pregnancy
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Swan, S.H., Liu, F., Overstreet, J.W., Brazil, C., Skakkebaek, N.E. Tags: FAST TRACK ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Branched chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase, E1-beta subunit gene is associated with premature ovarian failure.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 23, 2007 Authors: Kang H, Lee SK, Cho SW, Lee SH, Kwack K Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Endometriosis is associated with a decreased risk of pre-eclampsia
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Brosens, I. A., De Sutter, P., Hamerlynck, T., Imeraj, L., Yao, Z., Cloke, B., Brosens, J. J., Dhont, M. Tags: Gynaecology Source Type: journals
Human sperm bound to the zona pellucida have normal nuclear chromatin as assessed by acridine orange fluorescence
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Liu, D.Y., Baker, H.W.G. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Low mitochondrial DNA and ATP contents contribute to the absence of birefringent spindle imaged with PolScope in in vitro matured human oocytes
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Zeng, H.-t., Ren, Z., Yeung, W. S.B., Shu, Y.-m., Xu, Y.-w., Zhuang, G.-l., Liang, X.-y. Tags: Embryology Source Type: journals
Meiotic abnormalities in patients bearing complete AZFc deletion of Y chromosome
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Geoffroy-Siraudin, C., Aknin-Seiffer, I., Metzler-Guillemain, C., Ghalamoun-Slaimi, R., Bonzi, M.F., Levy, R., Guichaoua, M.R. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
Single-dose depot leuprolide is as efficient as daily short-acting leuprolide in ICSI cycles
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Isikoglu, M., Ozdem, S., Berkkanoglu, M., Jamal, H., Senturk, Z., Ozgur, K. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
The expression of polymerase gamma and mitochondrial transcription factor A and the regulation of mitochondrial DNA content in mature human sperm
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Amaral, A., Ramalho-Santos, J., St John, J. C. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Rationalizing the follow-up of pregnancies of unknown location
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Kirk, E., Condous, G., Van Calster, B., Van Huffel, S., Timmerman, D., Bourne, T. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Could hormone residues be involved?
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: vom Saal, F. S. Tags: FAST TRACK ARTICLE Source Type: journals
Differences in mRNA and protein expression of small proteoglycans in vaginal wall tissue from women with and without stress urinary incontinence
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Wen, Y., Zhao, Y.Y., Li, S., Polan, M.L., Chen, B.H. Tags: Gynaecology Source Type: journals
Matched follow-up study of 5-8 year old ICSI-singletons: comparison of their neuromotor development to IVF and naturally conceived singletons
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Knoester, M., Vandenbroucke, J. P., Helmerhorst, F. M., van der Westerlaken, L. A.J., Walther, F. J., Veen, S., On behalf of the Leiden Artificial Reproductive Techniques Follow-up Project (L-art-FUP) Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Vascular dysfunction during pregnancy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Hu, S., Leonard, A., Seifalian, A., Hardiman, P. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
eSET irrespective of the availability of a good-quality embryo in the first cycle only is not effective in reducing overall twin pregnancy rates
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: van Montfoort, A. P.A., Fiddelers, A. A.A., Land, J. A., Dirksen, C. D., Severens, J. L., Geraedts, J. P.M., Evers, J. L.H., Dumoulin, J. C.M. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Decision-making about seeking medical advice in an internet sample of women trying to get pregnant
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Bunting, L., Boivin, J. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Subfecundity in overweight and obese couples
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Ramlau-Hansen, C.H., Thulstrup, A.M., Nohr, E.A., Bonde, J.P., Sorensen, T.I.A., Olsen, J. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Spermatogonial survival after cryopreservation and short-term orthotopic immature human cryptorchid testicular tissue grafting to immunodeficient mice
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Wyns, C., Curaba, M., Martinez-Madrid, B., Van Langendonckt, A., Francois-Xavier, W., Donnez, J. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Legislated right for donor-insemination children to know their genetic origin: a study of parental thinking
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Lalos, A., Gottlieb, C., Lalos, O. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Follicle numbers are highly repeatable within individual animals but are inversely correlated with FSH concentrations and the proportion of good-quality embryos after ovarian stimulation in cattle
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Ireland, JJ., Ward, F., Jimenez-Krassel, F., Ireland, J.L.H., Smith, G.W., Lonergan, P., Evans, A.C.O. Tags: Embryology Source Type: journals
Reply: Comparing highly purified hMG and rFSH in patients undergoing IVF
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Andersen, A. N., Devroey, P., Arce, J.-C. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Estrogen affects post-menopausal women differently than estrogen plus progestin replacement therapy
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Tannen, R. L., Weiner, M. G., Xie, D., Barnhart, K. Tags: Puberty, Age and HRT Source Type: journals
The excess in 2-5 mm follicles seen at ovarian ultrasonography is tightly associated to the follicular arrest of the polycystic ovary syndrome
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Dewailly, D., Catteau-Jonard, S., Reyss, A.-C., Maunoury-Lefebvre, C., Poncelet, E., Pigny, P. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
A role for tachykinins in the regulation of human sperm motility
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Ravina, C.G., Seda, M., Pinto, F.M., Orea, A., Fernandez-Sanchez, M., Pintado, C.O., Candenas, M.L. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
International estimates of infertility prevalence and treatment-seeking: potential need and demand for infertility medical care
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Boivin, J., Bunting, L., Collins, J. A., Nygren, K. G. Tags: NEW DEBATE Source Type: journals
Assessment of the proliferative status of epithelial cell types in the endometrium of young and menopausal transition women
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Niklaus, A. L., Aubuchon, M., Zapantis, G., Li, P., Qian, H., Isaac, B., Kim, M. Y., Adel, G., Pollard, J. W., Santoro, N. F. Tags: Puberty, Age and HRT Source Type: journals
Initiation of GnRH antagonist on Day 1 of stimulation as compared to the long agonist protocol in PCOS patients. A randomized controlled trial: effect on hormonal levels and follicular development
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Lainas, T. G., Petsas, G. K., Zorzovilis, I. Z., Iliadis, G. S., Lainas, G. T., Cazlaris, H. E., Kolibianakis, E. M. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
The effects of the selective progesterone receptor modulator asoprisnil on the morphology of uterine tissues after 3 months treatment in patients with symptomatic uterine leiomyomata
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Williams, A.R.W., Critchley, H.O.D., Osei, J., Ingamells, S., Cameron, I.T., Han, C., Chwalisz, K. Tags: Gynaecology Source Type: journals
Decisions for the fate of frozen embryos: Fresh insights into patients' thinking and their rationales for donating or discarding embryos
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: de Lacey, S. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Spontaneous adenomyosis in the chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes): a first report and review of the primate literature: Case Report
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Barrier, B. F., Allison, J., Hubbard, G. B., Dick, E. J., Brasky, K. M., Schust, D. J. Tags: Gynaecology Source Type: journals
Polymorphism in the insulin-like growth factor 1 gene is associated with age at menarche in caucasian females
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Zhao, J., Xiong, D.-H., Guo, Y., Yang, T.-L., Recker, R. R., Deng, H.-W. Tags: Puberty, Age and HRT Source Type: journals
Generation of progeny via ICSI following enrichment of elongated spermatids from mouse testis by flow-cytometric cell sorting
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Source: Human Reproduction - May 23, 2007 Authors: Ohta, H., Sakaide, Y., Wakayama, T. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Successful term pregnancy in a patient with Wegener's granulomatosis: case report and literature review.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 19, 2007 Authors: Koukoura O, Mantas N, Linardakis H, Hajiioannou J, Sifakis S Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Single tubule biopsy: a new objective microsurgical advancement for testicular sperm retrieval in patients with nonobstructive azoospermia.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 19, 2007 Authors: Amer M, Zohdy W, Abd El Naser T, Hosny H, Arafa M, Fakhry E Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Relationship and parenthood in IVF couples with twin and singleton pregnancies compared with spontaneous singleton primiparous couples-a prospective 5-year follow-up study.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 19, 2007 Authors: Sydsjö G, Wadsby M, Sydsjö A, Selling KE Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Does sphingosine-1-phosphate have a protective effect on cyclophosphamide- and irradiation-induced ovarian damage in the rat model?
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 19, 2007 Authors: Kaya H, Desdicioglu R, Sezik M, Ulukaya E, Ozkaya O, Yilmaztepe A, Demirci M Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Müllerian-inhibiting substance inhibits cytochrome P450 aromatase activity in human granulosa lutein cell culture.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 19, 2007 Authors: Grossman MP, Nakajima ST, Fallat ME, Siow Y Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Cryosurvival and spermatogenesis after allografting prepubertal mouse tissue: comparison of two cryopreservation protocols.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 19, 2007 Authors: Goossens E, Frederickx V, Geens M, De Block G, Tournaye H Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Short-term soybean intake and its effect on steroid sex hormones and cognitive abilities.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - May 19, 2007 Authors: Ostatníková D, Celec P, Hodosy J, Hampl R, Zdeněk Putz , Kúdela M Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
In vitro maturation of germinal vesicle oocytes recovered after premature luteinizing hormone surge: description of a novel approach to fertility preservation.
