<p>This book is written for the general gynaecologist. It gives practical instructions, with clear illustrations, in the non-specialist management of infertility. This source provides up-to-date information for a field of study which is undergoing rapid technological change. It explains basic investigations to exclude obvious causes of infertility: hormones, laparoscopy, and basic treatment: ovulation induction. The book also describes the techniques of assisted conception available in specialist centers, demystifying an acronym-ridden and fast-moving subject for the benefit of the general gynaecologist who may need to refer patients for specialist treatment. Because infertility is a "sensitive" area, the book addresses counselling and support</p>

Infertility in Practice

Medical Books

Balen MD MRCOG, Adam H.

Jacobs MD FRCP FRCOG, Howard S.

Medicine

Churchill/Livingstone

The comprehensive and practical 2nd Edition takes a modern approach to managing fertility in the context of sound theory and evidence-based therapy. Based on the authors' clinical experience, it discusses today's understanding of the causes of infertility and the latest innovations in their investigation and management. Six well-organized sections cover background, diagnosis, and counseling · diagnosis and treatment · assisted conception, ethics, regulations, and guidelines · complications · pregnancy · and treatment failure.Discusses all aspects of infertilityProvides practical clinical guidance on diagnosis and treatmentConsiders the side effects of assisted reproductive technology and the cost of treatmentIllustrates concepts with informative line drawings, photographs, and radiographic imagesCovers the latest technologies, including micromanipulation of gametes, cryopreservation of ovarian tissue, and cloning and stem cell researchIntroduces a new chapter on polycystic ovary syndromeFeatures the latest guidelinesEuropean and US guidelines.

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