This is a selection of articles from the July 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Reproduction Medicine headlines.
Combined treatment with temporary intraoperative balloon occlusion of common iliac arteries and hysteroscopic endocervical resection with postoperative cervical balloon for intractable cervical pregnancy in an infertile woman.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 30, 2007 Authors: Yang JH, Shih JC, Liu KL, Yang YS Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Endometriosis is a possible risk factor for spontaneous hemoperitoneum in the third trimester of pregnancy.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 30, 2007 Authors: Passos F, Calhaz-Jorge C, Graça LM Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Effect of different fractions from hydroalcoholic extract of Black Maca (Lepidium meyenii) on testicular function in adult male rats.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 30, 2007 Authors: Yucra S, Gasco M, Rubio J, Nieto J, Gonzales GF Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Increase of oxidative stress in human sperm with lower motility.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 30, 2007 Authors: Kao SH, Chao HT, Chen HW, Hwang TI, Liao TL, Wei YH Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Human immunodeficiency type-1 virus (HIV-1) infection in serodiscordant couples (SDCs) does not have impact on embryo quality or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) outcome.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 30, 2007 Authors: Barreto Melo MA, Meseguer M, Bellver J, Remohí J, Pellicer A, Garrido N Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
The combined effect of age and basal follicle-stimulating hormone on the cost of a live birth at assisted reproductive technology.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 30, 2007 Authors: Henne MB, Stegmann BJ, Neithardt AB, Catherino WH, Armstrong AY, Kao TC, Segars JH Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Antiviral responses of human Fallopian tube epithelial cells to toll-like receptor 3 agonist poly(I:C).
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 30, 2007 Authors: Ghosh M, Schaefer TM, Fahey JV, Wright JA, Wira CR Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
4G/5G Polymorphism of
PAI-1
gene and Alu-repeat I/D polymorphism of
TPA
gene in Turkish patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
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Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - July 28, 2007 Tags: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Source Type: journals
Analysis of meiotic segregation patterns and interchromosomal effects in sperm from six males with Robertsonian translocations
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Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - July 26, 2007 Tags: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Source Type: journals
Efficacy of a combined protocol of urinary and recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone used for ovarian stimulation of patients undergoing ICSI cycle
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Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - July 26, 2007 Tags: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Source Type: journals
Lipofuscin bodies in human oocytes as an indicator of oocyte quality
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Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - July 26, 2007 Tags: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Source Type: journals
Retention of membrane charge attributes by cryopreserved-thawed sperm and zeta selection
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Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - July 26, 2007 Tags: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Source Type: journals
Vitamin D reserve is higher in women with endometriosis
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Somigliana, E., Panina-Bordignon, P., Murone, S., Di Lucia, P., Vercellini, P., Vigano, P. Tags: Gynaecology Source Type: journals
The relationship between perceived stigma, disclosure patterns, support and distress in new attendees at an infertility clinic
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Slade, P., O'Neill, C., Simpson, A.J., Lashen, H. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Regulatory safeguards needed for the travelling foreign egg donor
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Heng, B. C. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Paternal age and birth defects: how strong is the association
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Crane, E., Morris, J. K. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Effect of different contraceptive methods on the oxidative stress status in women aged 40 48 years from the ELAN study in the province of Liege, Belgium
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Pincemail, J., Vanbelle, S., Gaspard, U., Collette, G., Haleng, J., Cheramy-Bien, J.P., Charlier, C., Chapelle, J.P., Giet, D., Albert, A., Limet, R., Defraigne, J.O. Tags: Puberty, Age and HRT Source Type: journals
Elevated levels of total (maternal and fetal) beta-globin DNA in maternal blood from first trimester pregnancies with trisomy 21
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Jorgez, C. J., Dang, D. D., Wapner, R., Farina, A., Simpson, J. L., Bischoff, F. Z. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Highly specific and sensitive rise in Days 14 17 pro-{alpha}C inhibin with clinical pregnancy after frozen embryo transfer with ovulatory cycles
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Tong, S., Rombauts, L., Onwude, J., Marjono, B., Wallace, E.M. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Use of the etonogestrel-releasing implant is associated with hypoactivation of the coagulation cascade
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Vieira, C.S., Ferriani, R.A., Garcia, A.A., Pintao, M.C., Azevedo, G.D., Gomes, M.K.O., Silva-de-Sa, M.F. Tags: Fertility Control Source Type: journals
Spontaneous pregnancy and normal delivery after repeated autologous bone marrow transplantation and GnRH agonist treatment
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Zuckerman, T. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Reply: Pregnancy is predictable: a large-scale prospective external validation of the prediction of spontaneous pregnancy in subfertile couples
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: van der Steeg, J. W., Steures, P., Eijkemans, M. J.C., Habbema, J. D. F., Hompes, P. G.A., Broekmans, F. J., van Dessel, T. H.J.H.M., Bossuyt, P. M.M., van der Veen, F., Mol, B. W.J. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Soluble MHC Class I chain-related molecule serum levels are predictive markers of implantation failure and successful term pregnancies following IVF
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Porcu-Buisson, G., Lambert, M., Lyonnet, L., Loundou, A., Gamerre, M., Camoin-Jau, L., Dignat-George, F., Caillat-Zucman, S., Paul, P. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Examination of reproductive aging milestones among women who carry the FMR1 premutation
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Allen, E.G., Sullivan, A.K., Marcus, M., Small, C., Dominguez, C., Epstein, M.P., Charen, K., He, W., Taylor, K.C., Sherman, S.L. Tags: Reproductive Genetics Source Type: journals
A randomized controlled trial of a cognitive-behavioural group intervention versus waiting-list control for women with uterovaginal agenesis (Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome: MRKH)
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Heller-Boersma, J.G., Schmidt, U.H., Edmonds, D.K. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Independent counselling on embryo donation for infertility patients
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Heng, B. C. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Should we adjust for gestational age when analysing birth weights? The use of z-scores revisited
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Delbaere, I., Vansteelandt, S., De Bacquer, D., Verstraelen, H., Gerris, J., De Sutter, P., Temmerman, M. Tags: DEBATE-CONTINUED Source Type: journals
Human embryos developing in vitro are susceptible to impaired epithelial junction biogenesis correlating with abnormal metabolic activity
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Eckert, J. J., Houghton, F. D., Hawkhead, J. A., Balen, A. H., Leese, H. J., Picton, H. M., Cameron, I. T., Fleming, T. P. Tags: Embryology Source Type: journals
The isolation and characterization of a population of extravillous trophoblast progenitors from first trimester human placenta
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: James, J. L., Stone, P. R., Chamley, L. W. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
Prognostic value of the measurement of uterine natural killer cells in the endometrium of women with recurrent miscarriage
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Tuckerman, E., Laird, S.M., Prakash, A., Li, T.C. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Families working it out: adolescents' views on communicating about donor-assisted conception
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Kirkman, M., Rosenthal, D., Johnson, L. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Post-neonatal hospitalization and health care costs among IVF children: a 7-year follow-up study
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Koivurova, S., Hartikainen, A.-L., Gissler, M., Hemminki, E., Jarvelin, M.-R. Tags: Reproductive Epidemiology Source Type: journals
A system-wide analysis of differentially expressed genes in ectopic and eutopic endometrium
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Wren, J. D., Wu, Y., Guo, S.-W. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
Reprogramming following somatic cell nuclear transfer in primates is dependent upon nuclear remodeling
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Mitalipov, S.M., Zhou, Q., Byrne, J.A., Ji, W.Z., Norgren, R.B., Wolf, D.P. Tags: Embryology Source Type: journals
Morphometric characteristics of the primordial to primary follicle transition in the human ovary in relation to age
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Westergaard, C. G., Byskov, A. G., Andersen, C. Y. Tags: Embryology Source Type: journals
Unexplained infertility: does it really exist? Does it matter?
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Siristatidis, C., Bhattacharya, S. Tags: DEBATE-CONTINUED Source Type: journals
Distribution of the receptor for advanced glycation end products in the human male reproductive tract: prevalence in men with diabetes mellitus
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Mallidis, C., Agbaje, I., Rogers, D., Glenn, J., McCullough, S., Atkinson, A. B., Steger, K., Stitt, A., McClure, N. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Estimating human ovarian non-growing follicle number: the application of modern stereology techniques to an old problem
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Charleston, J. S., Hansen, K. R., Thyer, A. C., Charleston, L. B., Gougeon, A., Siebert, J. R., Soules, M. R., Klein, N. A. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
Role of sperm FISH studies in the genetic reproductive advice of structural reorganization carriers
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Anton, E., Vidal, F., Blanco, J. Tags: OPINION Source Type: journals
Thermal asymmetry of the human scrotum
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Bengoudifa, B., Mieusset, R. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Tungstate administration improves the sexual and reproductive function in female rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Ballester, J., Munoz, M.C., Dominguez, J., Palomo, M.J., Rivera, M., Rigau, T., Guinovart, J.J., Rodriguez-Gil, J.E. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
In vivo assessment of the human sperm acrosome reaction and the expression of glycodelin-A in human endometrium after levonorgestrel-emergency contraceptive pill administration
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: do Nascimento, J. A.A., Seppala, M., Perdigao, A., Espejo-Arce, X., Munuce, M. J., Hautala, L., Koistinen, R., Andrade, L., Bahamondes, L. Tags: Fertility Control Source Type: journals
Psychological trait and state characteristics, social support and attitudes to the surrogate pregnancy and baby
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: van den Akker, O. B.A. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Heritability of reproductive hormones in adult male twins
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Kuijper, E.A.M., Lambalk, C.B., Boomsma, D.I., van der Sluis, S., Blankenstein, M.A., de Geus, E.J.C., Posthuma, D. Tags: Reproductive Genetics Source Type: journals
DNA topoisomerases I and II in human mature sperm cells: characterization and unique properties
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Har-Vardi, I., Mali, R., Breietman, M., Sonin, Y., Albotiano, S., Levitas, E., Potashnik, G., Priel, E. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Quality of life and psychological well being in polycystic ovary syndrome
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Barnard, L., Ferriday, D., Guenther, N., Strauss, B., Balen, A.H., Dye, L. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Reducing the number of embryos transferred in Sweden-impact on delivery and multiple birth rates
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Karlstrom, P.O., Bergh, C. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Post-partum acquired haemophilia after IVF without recurrence during a second pregnancy obtained by IVF
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Jost, E., Kiefer, P., Neulen, J., Galm, O., Osieka, R. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Drospirenone increases endothelial nitric oxide synthesis via a combined action on progesterone and mineralocorticoid receptors
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Simoncini, T., Fu, X-D., Caruso, A., Garibaldi, S., Baldacci, C., Giretti, M.S., Mannella, P., Flamini, M.I., Sanchez, A.M., Genazzani, A.R. Tags: Puberty, Age and HRT Source Type: journals
Pregnancy is predictable: a large-scale prospective external validation of the prediction of spontaneous pregnancy in subfertile couples
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Smeenk, J. M.J., Braat, D. D.M., Stolwijk, A. M., Kremer, J. A.M. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Microbial contamination of embryo cultures in an ART laboratory: sources and management
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Kastrop, P. M.M., de Graaf-Miltenburg, L. A.M., Gutknecht, D. R., Weima, S. M. Tags: Embryology Source Type: journals
Expression of angiogenic factors in endometriosis: relationship to fibrinolytic and metalloproteinase systems
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Gilabert-Estelles, J., Ramon, L.A., Espana, F., Gilabert, J., Vila, V., Reganon, E., Castello, R., Chirivella, M., Estelles, A. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
The architecture of first trimester chorionic villous vascularization: a confocal laser scanning microscopical study
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Lisman, B.A.M., van den Hoff, M.J.B., Boer, K., Bleker, O.P., van Groningen, K., Exalto, N. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Development of a cryopreservation protocol for Leydig cells
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Chen, G.-R., Ge, R.-S., Lin, H., Dong, L., Sottas, C. M., Hardy, M. P. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Coming soon to your clinic: patient-friendly ART
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Pennings, G., Ombelet, W. Tags: NEW DEBATE Source Type: journals
Attitudes towards human reproductive cloning, assisted reproduction and gene selection: a survey of 4600 British twins
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Source: Human Reproduction - July 26, 2007 Authors: Prainsack, B., Cherkas, L.F., Spector, T.D. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Novel noninvasive detection method for endometriosis: research and development of scintigraphic survey on endometrial implants in rats.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 25, 2007 Authors: Hascalik S, Celik O, Kekilli E, Elter K, Karakas HM, Aydin NE Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Prevalence of celiac disease in a cohort of women with unexplained infertility.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 25, 2007 Authors: Jackson JE, Rosen M, McLean T, Moro J, Croughan M, Cedars MI Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Randomized double-blind comparison of laser zona pellucida thinning and breaching in frozen-thawed embryo transfer at the cleavage stage.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 25, 2007 Authors: Ng EH, Lau EY, Yeung WS, Cheung TM, Tang OS, Ho PC Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Transient stress and stress enzyme responses have practical impacts on parameters of embryo development, from IVF to directed differentiation of stem cells
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - July 25, 2007 Authors: Y. Xie, J. Liu, S. Proteasa, G. Proteasa, W. Zhong, Y. Wang, F. Wang, E.E. Puscheck, D.A. Rappolee Source Type: journals
Ultrasonographic characteristics of the endometrium among patients with fibroids undergoing ART.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 25, 2007 Authors: Levens ED, Stegmann BJ, Feinberg EC, Larsen FW Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Serum cetrorelix concentrations do not affect clinical pregnancy outcome in assisted reproduction.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 25, 2007 Authors: Bukulmez O, Carr BR, Doody KM, Doody KJ Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Using location, color, size, and depth to characterize and identify endometriosis lesions in a cohort of 133 women.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 25, 2007 Authors: Stegmann BJ, Sinaii N, Liu S, Segars J, Merino M, Nieman LK, Stratton P Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Gynecologic and hormonal effects of raloxifene in premenopausal women.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 25, 2007 Authors: Premkumar A, Venzon DJ, Avila N, Johnson DV, Remaley AT, Forman MR, Eng-Wong J, Zujewski J, Stratton P Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
An epigenetic disorder may cause aberrant expression of aromatase gene in endometriotic stromal cells.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 25, 2007 Authors: Izawa M, Harada T, Taniguchi F, Ohama Y, Takenaka Y, Terakawa N Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
A detailed cost analysis of in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - July 25, 2007 Authors: Bouwmans CA, Lintsen BM, Eijkemans MJ, Habbema JD, Braat DD, Hakkaart L Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Supplementation of fructose in chemically defined protein-free medium enhances the in vitro development of bovine transgenic cloned embryos.
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Source: Zygote - July 24, 2007 Authors: Uddin Bhuiyan MM, Kang SK, Lee BC Tags: Zygote Source Type: journals
Assembly of ovarian follicles in the caecilians Ichthyophis tricolor and Gegeneophis ramaswamii: light and transmission electron microscopic study.
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Source: Zygote - July 24, 2007 Authors: Beyo RS, Sreejith P, Divya L, Oommen OV, Akbarsha MA Tags: Zygote Source Type: journals
