This is a selection of articles from the August 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Reproduction Medicine headlines.
Differential expression of microRNA species in human uterine leiomyoma versus normal myometrium.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 30, 2007 Authors: Marsh EE, Lin Z, Yin P, Milad M, Chakravarti D, Bulun SE Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
A polymorphism of the CYP17 gene related to sex steroid metabolism is associated with female-to-male but not male-to-female transsexualism.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 30, 2007 Authors: Bentz EK, Hefler LA, Kaufmann U, Huber JC, Kolbus A, Tempfer CB Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Vascular density and distribution of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptor VEGFR-2 (Flk-1) are significantly higher in patients with deeply infiltrating endometriosis affecting the rectum.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 30, 2007 Authors: Machado DE, Abrao MS, Berardo PT, Takiya CM, Nasciutti LE Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
The relation between urinary metabolite of pyrethroid insecticides and semen quality in humans.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 30, 2007 Authors: Xia Y, Han Y, Wu B, Wang S, Gu A, Lu N, Bo J, Song L, Jin N, Wang X Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Variations in l-selectin ligand expression in the luteal-phase endometrium after final oocyte maturation with human chorionic gonadotropin compared with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 30, 2007 Authors: Lipari CW, Zhao Y, King JA, Alexander CJ, Bankowski BB, Lai TH, Garcia J, Vlahos NP Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Male age negatively impacts embryo development and reproductive outcome in donor oocyte assisted reproductive technology cycles.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 30, 2007 Authors: Frattarelli JL, Miller KA, Miller BT, Elkind-Hirsch K, Scott RT Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Effects of anti-TNF-mAb treatment on pregnancy in baboons with induced endometriosis.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 30, 2007 Authors: Falconer H, Mwenda JM, Chai DC, Song XY, Cornillie FJ, Bergqvist A, Fried G, D'Hooghe TM Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Impact of EmbryoGlue as the embryo transfer medium.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 30, 2007 Authors: Hazlett WD, Meyer LR, Nasta TE, Mangan PA, Karande VC Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
A normal birth following preimplantation genetic diagnosis by FISH determination in the carriers of der(15)t(Y;15)(Yq12;15p11) translocations: two case reports
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Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - August 29, 2007 Tags: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Source Type: journals
Mitochondria transfer can enhance the murine embryo development
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Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - August 29, 2007 Tags: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Source Type: journals
Compressive pleural effusion after ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome-a case report and review.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 28, 2007 Authors: Beji O, Brahmi N, Thabet H, Mokline A, Abidi N, Blel Y, Kouraichi N, Amamou M Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Basal and cytokine-stimulated production of epithelial neutrophil activating peptide-78 (ENA-78) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) by cultured human endometrial epithelial and stromal cells.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 28, 2007 Authors: Bersinger NA, Frischknecht F, Taylor RN, Mueller MD Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Cryopreservation and xenotransplantation of human ovarian tissue: an ultrastructural study.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 28, 2007 Authors: Nottola SA, Camboni A, Van Langendonckt A, Demylle D, Macchiarelli G, Dolmans MM, Martinez-Madrid B, Correr S, Donnez J Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Maintenance therapy involving a tapering dose of danazol or mid/low doses of oral contraceptive after gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist treatment for endometriosis-associated pelvic pain.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 28, 2007 Authors: Kitawaki J, Ishihara H, Kiyomizu M, Honjo H Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
DAZL protein expression in mouse preimplantation embryo.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 28, 2007 Authors: Pan HA, Liao RW, Chung CL, Teng YN, Lin YM, Kuo PL Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Regional clinical practice patterns in reproductive endocrinology: A collaborative transnational pilot survey of in vitro fertilization programs in the Middle East
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Source: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Assisted Reproduction - August 28, 2007 Authors: Eric Scott Sills, Hussein S Qublan, Zeev Blumenfeld, Ahmad VT Dizaj, Ariel Revel, Serdar Coskun, Imad Abou Jaoude, Gamal Serour, Mamdoh Eskandar, Mohammad Ali Khalili, Aygul Demirol, Krinos Trokoudes, Pelin Ocal, Abdul Munaf Sultan, Benjamin A Lotto and A Source Type: journals
Pregnancy after laser-assisted selection of viable spermatozoa before intracytoplasmatic sperm injection in a couple with male primary cilia dyskinesia.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 27, 2007 Authors: Gerber PA, Kruse R, Hirchenhain J, Krüssel JS, Neumann NJ Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
The influence of sperm morphology on preimplantation genetic diagnosis cycles outcome.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 27, 2007 Authors: Dubey A, Dayal MB, Frankfurter D, Balazy P, Peak D, Gindoff PR Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Spindle imaging: a marker for embryo development and implantation.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 27, 2007 Authors: Madaschi C, Carvalho de Souza Bonetti T, Paes de Almeida Ferreira Braga D, Pasqualotto FF, Iaconelli A, Borges E Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Obstetric outcomes in donor oocyte pregnancies compared with advanced maternal age in in vitro fertilization pregnancies.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 27, 2007 Authors: Krieg SA, Henne MB, Westphal LM Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Prolonged stimulation with tumor necrosis factor-alpha induced partial methylation at PR-B promoter in immortalized epithelial-like endometriotic cells.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 27, 2007 Authors: Wu Y, Starzinski-Powitz A, Guo SW Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Relationship of bariatric surgery to Müllerian-inhibiting substance levels.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 27, 2007 Authors: Merhi ZO, Minkoff H, Feldman J, Macura J, Rodriguez C, Seifer DB Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Brain derived neurotrophic factor circulating levels in patients undergoing IVF
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Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - August 26, 2007 Tags: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Source Type: journals
Intramuscular route of progesterone administration increases pregnancy rates during non-downregulated frozen embryo transfer cycles
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Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - August 26, 2007 Tags: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Source Type: journals
Preimplantation sex selection demand and preferences among infertility patients in Midwestern United States
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Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - August 24, 2007 Tags: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics Source Type: journals
Comparison of the interferon-tau expression from primary trophectoderm outgrowths derived from IVP, NT, and parthenogenote bovine blastocysts
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - August 24, 2007 Authors: Neil C. Talbot, Anne M. Powell, Olga M. Ocón, Thomas J. Caperna, Mary Camp, Wesley M. Garrett, Alan D. Ealy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service Source Type: journals
Neuroendocrine regulation of puberty in fish: Insights from the grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) model
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - August 23, 2007 Authors: Josephine N. Nocillado, Abigail Elizur Source Type: journals
Immunolocalization of the High-Mobility Group N2 protein and acetylated histone H3K14 in early developing parthenogenetic bovine embryos derived from oocytes of high and low developmental competence
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - August 22, 2007 Authors: Guilherme M. Bastos, Paulo Bayard D. Gonçalves, Vilceu Bordignon Source Type: journals
Aleksandar Rajkovic, M.D., Ph.D.
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Source: Seminars in Reproductive Medicine - August 20, 2007 Tags: INTRODUCTION TO GUEST EDITOR Source Type: journals
Prognosis for clinical pregnancy and delivery after total fertilization failure during conventional in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 20, 2007 Authors: Kinzer DR, Barrett CB, Powers RD Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Conservative management of a near-term cervico-isthmic pregnancy, followed by a successful subsequent pregnancy: a case report.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 20, 2007 Authors: Kayem G, Deis S, Estrade S, Haddad B Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
A novel mutation c.118delA in exon 1 of the androgen receptor gene resulting in complete androgen insensitivity syndrome within a large family.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 20, 2007 Authors: Decaestecker K, Philibert P, De Baere E, Hoebeke P, Kaufman JM, Sultan C, T'sjoen G Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
Reply: Single embryo transfer in preimplantation genetic diagnosis cycles for women
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Donoso, P., Verpoest, W., Devroey, P. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Impact of Italian legislation regulating assisted reproduction techniques on ICSI outcomes in severe male factor infertility: a multicentric survey
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Ciriminna, R., Papale, M.L., Artini, P.G., Costa, M., De Santis, L., Gandini, L., Parmegiani, L., Ragni, G., Revelli, A., Rienzi, L., on behalf of the Italian Society of Embriology, Reproduction and Research (SIERR) Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Ultrasound in polycystic ovary syndrome the measuring of ovarian stroma and relationship with circulating androgens: results of a multicentric study
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Fulghesu, A.M., Angioni, S., Frau, E., Belosi, C., Apa, R., Mioni, R., Xamin, N., Capobianco, G.P., Dessole, S., Fruzzetti, F., Lazzarini, V., Minerba, L., Melis, G.B., Lanzone, A. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Effect of heparin and fractionated heparin on trophoblast invasion
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Ganapathy, R., Whitley, G. S. J., Cartwright, J.E., Dash, P.R., Thilaganathan, B. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Serum anti-Mullerian hormone and FSH: prediction of live birth and extremes of response in stimulated cycles implications for individualization of therapy
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Nelson, S. M., Yates, R. W., Fleming, R. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
A randomized clinical trial comparing recombinant hyaluronan/recombinant albumin versus human tubal fluid for cleavage stage embryo transfer in patients with multiple IVF-embryo transfer failure
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Friedler, S., Schachter, M., Strassburger, D., Esther, K., Ron El, R., Raziel, A. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Cumulative pregnancy rates after a maximum of nine cycles of modified natural cycle IVF and analysis of patient drop-out: a cohort study
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Pelinck, M.J., Vogel, N.E.A., Arts, E.G.J.M., Simons, A.H.M., Heineman, M.J., Hoek, A. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
The psychological impact of IVF failure after two or more cycles of IVF with a mild versus standard treatment strategy
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: de Klerk, C., Macklon, N.S., Heijnen, E.M.E.W., Eijkemans, M.J.C., Fauser, B.C.J.M., Passchier, J., Hunfeld, J.A.M. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Anticardiolipin antibody levels in women undergoing first in vitro fertilization/embryo transfer
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Caccavo, D., Pellegrino, N.M., Lorusso, F., Capotorto, M., Vacca, M., Vimercati, A., Depalo, R. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Can assisted reproductive technologies help to offset population ageing? An assessment of the demographic and economic impact of ART in Denmark and UK: Case Report
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Hoorens, S., Gallo, F., Cave, J.A.K., Grant, J.C. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Intrauterine release of progesterone antagonist ZK230211 is feasible and results in novel endometrial effects: a pilot study
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Heikinheimo, O., Vani, S., Carpen, O., Tapper, A., Harkki, P., Rutanen, E.-M., Critchley, H. Tags: Gynaecology Source Type: journals
Contraceptive failure rates in France: results from a population-based survey
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Moreau, C., Trussell, J., Rodriguez, G., Bajos, N., Bouyer, J. Tags: Fertility Control Source Type: journals
Is natural conception a valid option for HIV-serodiscordant couples?
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Barreiro, P., Castilla, J. A., Labarga, P., Soriano, V. Tags: NEW DEBATE Source Type: journals
Predicting ongoing pregnancy chances after IVF and ICSI: a national prospective study
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Lintsen, A.M.E., Eijkemans, M.J.C., Hunault, C.C., Bouwmans, C.A.M., Hakkaart, L., Habbema, J.D.F., Braat, D.D.M. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Genetic variation in tumour necrosis factor and lymphotoxin is not associated with endometriosis in an Australian sample
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Zhao, Z. Z., Nyholt, D. R., Le, L., Thomas, S., Engwerda, C., Randall, L., Treloar, S. A., Montgomery, G. W. Tags: Reproductive Genetics Source Type: journals
Clinical outcome with half-dose depot triptorelin is the same as reduced-dose daily buserelin in a long protocol of controlled ovarian stimulation for ICSI/embryo transfer: a randomized double-blind clinical trial (NCT00461916)
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Safdarian, L., Mohammadi, F. S., Alleyassin, A., Aghahosseini, M., Meysamie, A., Rahimi, E. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Partial AZFc deletions in infertile men with cryptorchidism
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Giachini, C., Nuti, F., Marinari, E., Forti, G., Krausz, C. Tags: Reproductive Genetics Source Type: journals
Testis development, beef consumption and study methods
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Amann, R.P., Seidel, G.E. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Single embryo transfer in preimplantation genetic diagnosis cycles for women
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Khalaf, Y., El-Toukhy, T. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Topic avoidance and family functioning in families conceived with donor insemination
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Paul, M. S., Berger, R. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Azoospermic HIV-1 infected patients wishing to have children: proposed strategy to reduce HIV-1 transmission risk during sperm retrieval and intracytoplasmic sperm injection: Case Report
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Bujan, L., Daudin, M., Moinard, N., Plante, P., Parinaud, J., Pasquier, C. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Infertility, assisted reproduction technologies and imprinting disturbances: a Dutch study
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Doornbos, M. E., Maas, S. M., McDonnell, J., Vermeiden, J. P.W., Hennekam, R. C.M. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
The psychological influence of gender infertility diagnoses among men about to start IVF or ICSI treatment using their own sperm
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Holter, H., Anderheim, L., Bergh, C., Moller, A. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Genome-wide expression analysis of cultured trophoblast with trisomy 21 karyotype
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Rozovski, U., Jonish-Grossman, A., Bar-Shira, A., Ochshorn, Y., Goldstein, M., Yaron, Y. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Men's body mass index and infertility
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Nguyen, R. H.N., Wilcox, A. J., Skjaerven, R., Baird, D. D. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Effect of using slush nitrogen (SN2) on development of microsurgically manipulated vitrified/warmed mouse embryos
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Lee, D. R., Yang, Y. H., Eum, J. H., Seo, J. S., Ko, J. J., Chung, H. M., Yoon, T. K. Tags: Embryology Source Type: journals
A novel estrogen-free oral contraceptive pill for women: multicentre, double-blind, randomized controlled trial of mifepristone and progestogen-only pill (levonorgestrel)
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Lakha, F., Ho, P.C., Van der Spuy, Z.M., Dada, K., Elton, R., Glasier, A.F., Critchley, H.O.D., Williams, A.R.W., Baird, D.T. Tags: Fertility Control Source Type: journals
Asymmetry in distribution of diaphragmatic endometriotic lesions: evidence in favour of the menstrual reflux theory
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Vercellini, P., Abbiati, A., Vigano, P., Somigliana, E.D., Daguati, R., Meroni, F., Crosignani, P.G. Tags: MINI REVIEW Source Type: journals
Reply: Testis development, beef consumption and study methods
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Swan, S. H., Liu, F., Overstreet, James.W., Brazil, C., Skakkebaek, N. E. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals
Follicular growth and estradiol follow-up after subcutaneous xenografting of fresh and cryopreserved human ovarian tissue.
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Source: Fertility and Sterility - August 17, 2007 Authors: Schubert B, Canis M, Darcha C, Artonne C, Smitz J, Grizard G Tags: Fertil Steril Source Type: journals
A polymorphism in the AMH type II receptor gene is associated with age at menopause in interaction with parity
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Kevenaar, M. E., Themmen, A. P.N., Rivadeneira, F., Uitterlinden, A. G., Laven, J. S.E., van Schoor, N. M., Lips, P., Pols, H. A.P., Visser, J. A. Tags: Reproductive Genetics Source Type: journals
Cyclosporine A induces titin expression via MAPK/ERK signalling and improves proliferative and invasive potential of human trophoblast cells
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Du, M.-R., Zhou, W.-H., Yan, F.-T., Zhu, X.-Y., He, Y.-Y., Yang, J.-Y., Li, D.-J. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Genetic polymorphisms on the factor V gene in women with recurrent miscarriage and acquired APCR
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Dawood, F., Mountford, R., Farquharson, R., Quenby, S. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Influence of ovarian stimulation with HP-hMG or recombinant FSH on embryo quality parameters in patients undergoing IVF
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Ziebe, S., Lundin, K., Janssens, R., Helmgaard, L., Arce, J.-C., for the MERIT (Menotrophin vs Recombinant FSH in vitro Fertilisation Trial) Group Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
Predicting negligence in female sterilization failure using time interval to sterilization failure: analysis of 131 cases
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Source: Human Reproduction - August 17, 2007 Authors: Varma, R., Gupta, J. K. Tags: Fertility Control Source Type: journals
Motile human normozoospermic and oligozoospermic semen samples show a difference
