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Endocrine disruptor & nutritional effects of heavy metals in ovarian hyperstimulation by Dickerson, E. H., Sathyapalan, T., Knight, R., Maguiness, S. M., Killick, S. R., Robinson, J., Atkin, S. L.

“…Purpose There is increasing concern that environmental chemicals have a direct effect on fertility. Heavy metals such as mercury have been shown to affect…”
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Embryo transfer--can we learn anything new from the observation of junctional zone contractions? by Lesny, P, Killick, S R, Tetlow, R L, Robinson, J, Maguiness, S D

“…To assess whether embryo transfer can alter junctional zone contractility, we studied the effect of easy and difficult mock transfers in 14 oocyte donors…”
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A national study examining the effect of making emergency hormonal contraception available without prescription by Killick, S.R., Irving, G.

“…BACKGROUND: In January 2001, emergency hormonal contraception was made available for women over the age of 16 years directly from a pharmacist without…”
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Is previous aberrant reproductive outcome predictive of subsequently reduced fecundity? by Hassan, M.A.M., Killick, S.R.

“…BACKGROUND: Effect of past reproductive performance on subsequent fecundity is uncertain. METHODS: A total of 2983 consecutive pregnant women self-completed…”
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Is previous use of hormonal contraception associated with a detrimental effect on subsequent fecundity? by Hassan, M.A.M., Killick, S.R.

“…BACKGROUND: The effects of contraception on subsequent fecundity are yet to be substantiated. METHODS: A total of 2841 consecutive pregnant women in Hull and…”
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Junctional zone contractions and embryo transfer: is it safe to use a tenaculum? by Lesny, P., Killick, S.R., Robinson, J., Raven, G., Maguiness, S.D.

“…Applying a tenaculum to the cervix is a common practice when the correction of uterine position prior to embryo transfer is required. Our study was designed to…”
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Improving cycle control in progestogen-only contraceptive pill users by intermittent treatment with a new anti-progestogen by Gemzell-Danielsson, K., van Heusden, A.M., Killick, S.R., Croxatto, H.B., Bouchard, P., Cameron, S., Bygdeman, M.

“…BACKGROUND: The safety and efficacy of the anti-progestogen Org 31710 in improving cycle control in healthy women using the desogestrel progestogen-only pill…”
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Human tubal fluid: production, nutrient composition and response to adrenergic agents by Tay, J.I., Rutherford, A.J., Killick, S.R., Maguiness, S.D., Partridge, R.J., Leese, H.J.

“…Vascularly perfused Fallopian tubes have been used to study the formation and composition of human tubal fluid and the response to adrenergic agents. An artery…”
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Histological analysis of the uterine junctional zone as seen by transvaginal ultrasound by Tetlow, R. L., Richmond, I., Manton, D. J., Greenman, J., Turnbull, L. W., Killick, S. R.

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate the histology of the subendometrial halo, the junctional zone between the endometrium and myometrium. Methods…”
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Transmyometrial embryo transfer and junctional zone contractions by Biervliet, F.P., Lesny, P., Maguiness, S.D., Robinson, J., Killick, S.R.

“…BACKGROUND: Embryo transfer is a crucial step in IVF–embryo transfer cycles. Several studies have explored transmyometrial embryo transfer, but although this…”
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Magnetic resonance imaging of the uterus after endometrial resection by Turnbull, L. W., Jumaa, A., Bowsley, S. J., Dhawan, S., Horsman, A., Killick, S. R.

“…Objective Despite the increasing popularity of endometrial resection for the treatment of menstrual problems, the long term sequelae of this procedure are…”
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Ultrasound evaluation of the uterine zonal anatomy during in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer by Lesny, P., Killick, S.R., Tetlow, R.L., Manton, D.J., Robinson, J., Maguiness, S.D.

“…This study was designed to establish if ultrasound could detect differences in uterine zonal anatomy between conception and non-conception in-vitro…”
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Age related changes in the female reproductive cycle by Fitzgerald, C T, Seif, M W, Killick, S R, Elstein, M

“…To investigate the effect of age on the control of the reproductive cycle in regularly menstruating women. In this prospective study all women were seen…”
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Viewing ultrasound scan images prior to termination of pregnancy: Choice for women or conflict for ultrasonographers? by Graham, O., Ankrett, S., Killick, S. R.

“…Establishing pregnancy location is key to minimising the risks of abortion, and establishing gestational age optimises women's choice of procedure and timing…”
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Magnetic resonance imaging changes in uterine zonal anatomy during a conception cycle by Turnbull, L W, Manton, D J, Horsman, A, Killick, S R

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A survey of semen donor attitudes by Lui, S C, Weaver, S M, Robinson, J, Debono, M, Nieland, M, Killick, S R, Hay, D M

“…Semen donors have been required to register with the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority since its formation in 1990. Since then many clinics have…”
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Ovarian follicles during oral contraceptive cycles: their potential for ovulation by Killick, S R

“…Ovarian follicles of a preovulatory size were encouraged to develop by extending the pill-free period of combine, triphasic oral contraceptive (OC) cycles…”
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Eicosanoids and ovulation by Priddy, A R, Killick, S R

“…PGs and probably other eicosanoids play a fundamental role in the process of ovulation, more specifically in the mechanism of follicle wall rupture. Although…”
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A successful cycle of IVF-ET after treatment of endometrial ossification; case report and review by Biervliet, FP, Maguiness, SD, Robinson, J, Killick, SR

“…A case report describing the diagnosis and treatment of a woman with endometrial ossification who, after treatment, was able to conceive using IVF-ET is…”
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Family planning 2011: better use of existing methods, new strategies and more informed choices for female contraception by Crosignani, Pier Giorgio, Glasier, Anna

“…BACKGROUND This paper explores recent developments in female contraception, using them to illustrate how adaptation of existing methods, improved service…”
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