By Emeritus Professor William Ledger

Journal articles

Refaat B; Amer S; Ola B; Chapman N; Ledger W, 2008, 'The expression of activin-Ba- and Bb-subunits, follistatin, and activin type II receptors in fallopian tubes bearing an ectopic pregnancy', Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 93, pp. 293 - 299

Ong K; Theodorou E; Cheong YC; Skull J; Ledger WL, 2007, 'Outcomes of follicular reduction (FR) at stimulated intrauterine insemination (SIUI) in a nested case controlled study', AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, 47, pp. A23 - A23, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000249997000065&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Lã F; Davidson JW; Ledger W; Howard D; Jones G, 2007, 'A Case-Study on the Effects of the Menstrual Cycle and the Use of a Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill on the Performance of a Western Classical Singer: An Objective and Subjective Overview', Musicae Scientiae, 11, pp. 85 - 107, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10298649070110S205

Ledger W, 2007, 'Challenges and opportunities for assisted reproduction in the 21st century', Journal de Gynecologie Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction, 36, pp. 2 - 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0368-2315(07)80002-0

Sziller I; Babula O; Ujházy A; Nagy B; Hupuczi P; Papp Z; Linhares IM; Ledger WJ; Witkin SS, 2007, 'Chlamydia trachomatis infection, Fallopian tube damage and a mannose-binding lectin codon 54 gene polymorphism', Human Reproduction, 22, pp. 1861 - 1865, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dem107

Cheong Y; Ledger W, 2007, 'Late reproductive effects of cancer treatment', Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, 17, pp. 22 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ogrm.2006.12.004

Amer SA; Ledger WL; Li TC, 2007, 'Reply: Effect of laparoscopic ovarian diathermy on circulating inhibin B in women with anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome [4]', Human Reproduction, 22, pp. 2073 - 2074, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dem132

Metwally M; Cutting R; Tipton A; Skull J; Ledger W; Li T, 2007, 'Effect of increased body mass index on oocyte and embryo quality in IVF patients', Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 15, pp. 532 - 538, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1472-6483(10)60385-9

Amer S; Laird S; Ledger W; Li T, 2007, 'Effect oflaparoscopic ovarian diathermy on circulating inhibin B in women with anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome', Human Reproduction, 22, pp. 389 - 394

Ghobadi C; Nguyen T; Lennard M; Amer S; Rostami-hodjegan A; Ledger W, 2007, 'Evaluation of an existing nomogram for predicting the response to clompihene citrate', Fertility and Sterility, 87, pp. 597 - 602

Mcilveen M; Skull J; Ledger W, 2007, 'Evaluation of the utility of multiple endocrine and ultrasound measures of ovarian reserve in the prediction of cycle cancellation in a high-risk IVF population', Human Reproduction, 22, pp. 778 - 785

Ledger W, 2007, 'Favourable outcomes from “mild” in-vitro fertilisation', Lancet, 369, pp. 717 - 718, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60332-8

Ledger W; Murphy MG; Hodges P, 2007, 'Format and structure of the Part 2 MRCOG Examination', Obstetrics Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, 17, pp. 62 - 64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ogrm.2006.12.011

Ledger W; Tarlatzis B; Fauser B; Kolibianakis E; Diedrich K; Devroey P, 2007, 'GnRH antagonists in ovarian stimulation for IVF', Human Reproduction Update, 12, pp. 333 - 340

Ledger W; Cheong Y, 2007, 'Hysteroscopy and hysteroscopic surgery', Obstetrics Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, 17, pp. 99 - 104

Metwally M; Tuckerman E; Laird S; Ledger W; Li T, 2007, 'Impact of high body mass index on endometrial morphology and function in the peri-implantation period in women with recurrent miscarriage', Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 14, pp. 328 - 334

La F; Ledger W; Davidson J; Howard D; Jones G, 2007, 'The effects of a third generation combined oral contraceptive pill on the classical singing voice', Journal of Voice, 21, pp. 754 - 761

Metwally M; Li T; Ledger W, 2007, 'The impact of obesity on female reproductive functions', Obesity Reviews, 8, pp. 515 - 523

Ong K; Metwally M; Ledger W, 2007, 'Uterine artery embolization and future fertility potential', Womens Health, 3, pp. 449 - 453, http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/17455057.3.4.449

Seng SW; Ong KJ; Ledger WL, 2006, 'Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist in in vitro fertilization superovulation', Women's Health, 2, pp. 881 - 888, http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/17455057.2.6.881

Parkinson N; Li T; Tuckerman E; Laird S; Wells M; Ledger W, 2006, 'A study of luteal phase expression of inhibin, activin, and follistatin subunits in the endometrium of women with recurrent miscarriage', Fertility and Sterility, 86, pp. 1723 - 1730

Prakash A; Li T; Laird S; Nargund G; Ledger W, 2006, 'Absence of follicular phase defect in women with recurrent miscarriage', Fertility and Sterility, 85, pp. 1784 - 1790

Ledger W, 2006, 'Current status of research using human embryonic stem cells', Southern Medical Journal, 99, pp. 1438 - 1441, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.smj.0000251393.74733.3c

Nguyen T; Lennard M; Ghobadi C; Rostami-hodjegan A; Ledger W, 2006, 'Does previous responde to clomifene citrate influence the selection of gonadotropin dosage given in subsequent superovulation treatment cycles?', Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 23, pp. 427 - 431

Ledger W, 2006, 'Human embryonic stem cells: a justification for their use in medical therapeutics.', Southern Medical Journal, 99, pp. 1436 - 1437

Kennedy R; Kingsland C; Rutherford A; Hamilton M; Ledger W, 2006, 'Implementation of NICE guideline - Recommendations from the British Fertility Society for national criteria for NHS funding of assisted conception', Human Fertility, 9, pp. 181 - 189

Ong K; Theodoru E; Ledger W, 2006, 'Long-term consequence of polycystic ovarian syndrome', Current Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 16, pp. 333 - 336

Prakash A; Laird S; Li T; Ledger W, 2006, 'Preliminary prospective study of the endocrinology of conception cycles and early pregnancy in women with antiphospholipid syndrome treated with low molecular weight heparin', Fertility and Sterility, 85, pp. 165 - 170

Ledger W; Anumba D; Marlow N; Thomas C; Wilson E, 2006, 'The costs to the NHS of multiple births after IVF treatment in the UK', British Journal of Gynaecology, 113, pp. 21 - 25

Jones G; Ledger W; Bonnett T; Radley S; Parkinson N; Kennedy S, 2006, 'The impact of treatment for gynecological cancer on health-related quality of life (HRQoL): A systematic review', American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 194, pp. 26 - 42

Ledger WL, 2005, 'Molecular basis of premature ovarian failure', Journal of the British Menopause Society, 11, pp. 173, http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/136218005775544246

Laird SM; Tuckerman E; Prakash A; Ledger W; Li TC, 2005, 'Endometrial CD56(+) cells and implantation failure after IVF.', PLACENTA, 26, pp. A26 - A26, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000231496500102&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Ola B; Ledger WL, 2005, 'Endometriosis and infertility', Women's Health Medicine, 2, pp. 15 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1383/wohm.2.1.15.58878

Ledger W, 2005, 'Clinical pharmacology of gonadotrophin preparations', Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 10, pp. 19 - 24

Ledger W; Ola B, 2005, 'In vitro fertilisation', Current Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 15, pp. 314 - 323

Prakash A; Laird S; Tuckerman E; Li T; Ledger W, 2005, 'Inhibin A and activin A may be used to predict pregnancy outcome in women with recurrent miscarriage', Fertility and Sterility, 83, pp. 1758 - 1763

Ledger W, 2005, 'Regulation of reproduction in the UK', Human Fertility, 8, pp. 65 - 67

Bahathiq A; Stewart R; Baxter L; Wells M; Moore H; Ledger W, 2005, 'Tissue immunoexpression and messenger riboneucleic acid localization on inhibin/activin subunit in human epididymis', Fertility and Sterility, 83, pp. 78 - 85

Ledger W, 2004, 'Drawbacks to IVF', Revista Iberoamericana de Fertilidad y Reproduccion Humana, 21, pp. 418

Ledger W, 2004, 'Prognostic factors of ovarian stimulation in IVF - Selecting the initial dose of gonadotrophin', Revista Iberoamericana de Fertilidad y Reproduccion Humana, 21, pp. 417

Sallam HN; Sadek SS; van Wely M; Ola B; Ledger WL, 2004, 'Ultrasound-guided embryo transfer in ART cycles increases pregnancy rate - Meta-analysis of truly randomized trials', Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology, 6, pp. 133 - 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ebobgyn.2004.07.016

Farag K; Hassan I; Ledger WL, 2004, 'Prediction of preeclampsia: Can it be achieved?', Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 59, pp. 464 - 482, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00006254-200406000-00025

Rostami-Hodjegan A; Lennard MS; Tucker GT; Ledger WL, 2004, 'Monitoring plasma concentrations to individualize treatment with clomiphene citrate', Fertility and Sterility, 81, pp. 1187 - 1193, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2003.07.044

Out HJ; Rutherford A; Fleming R; Tay CCK; Trew G; Ledger W; Cahill D, 2004, 'A randomized, double-blind, multicentre clinical trial comparing starting doses of 150 and 200 IU of recombinant FSH in women treated with the GnRH antagonist ganirelix for assisted reproduction', Human Reproduction, 19, pp. 90 - 95, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deh044

Ledger WL; Skull J, 2004, 'Amenorrhoea: Investigation and treatment', Current Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 14, pp. 254 - 260, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.curobgyn.2004.04.004

Ledger WL; Ubeda A, 2004, 'Implications of an irreversible procedure [2] (multiple letters)', Fertility and Sterility, 82, pp. 1473 - 1474, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.08.005

Pezeshki M; Taherian AA; Gharavy M; Ledger WL, 2004, 'Menstrual characteristics and pregnancy in women after renal transplantation', International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 85, pp. 119 - 125, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2003.09.013

Amker SAK; Li TC; Ledger WL, 2004, 'Ovulation induction using laparoscopic ovarian drilling in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: Predictors of success', Human Reproduction, 19, pp. 1719 - 1724, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deh343

Refaat BA; Bahathiq AO; Sockanathan S; Stewart RL; Wells M; Ledger WL, 2004, 'Production and localization of activins and activin type IIA and IIB receptors by the human endosalpinx', Reproduction, 128, pp. 249 - 255, http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/rep.1.00156

Jones GL; Benes K; Clark TL; Denham R; Holder MG; Haynes TJ; Mulgrew NC; Shepherd KE; Wilkinson VH; Singh M; Balen A; Lashen H; Ledger WL, 2004, 'The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (PCOSQ): A validation', Human Reproduction, 19, pp. 371 - 377, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deh048

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