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Utilizing the very latest assisted reproductive technologies, this text provides an introduction to good clinical practice in the investigation and treatment of infertility. There are chapters on clinical assessment of the male and the female, followed by detailed chapters on the clinical procedures that can be put in place to help overcome infertility. Also included is coverage of IVF, GIFT and ZIFT and clinical aspects of PGD, in addition to how to set up a successful IVF Unit.
Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a comprehensive clinical reference work for primary care physicians, internists, general endocrinologists, obstetricians, gynecologists and students. PCOS is a common but frequently misdiagnosed disease. Many symptoms can be alleviated by early intervention and effective management. Prominent endocrinologists are gathered to detail current research and treatment in this metabolic disorder, affecting a growing population. The chapters are comprehensive, providing cutting edge knowledge on pathogenesis, manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of PCOS. Each chapter will be concise concluding with cogent practice points. The variety of medical issues presenting in PCOS patients result in late referrals or in- appropriate advice. This title will be a tool in a further understanding of the metabolic and genetic basis of PCOS, while providing management strategies.
In this second edition of Disorders of Thrombosis and Hemostasis in Pregnancy - A Guide to Management the content has been thoroughly updated, with a particular focus on strengthening the management sections to ensure that advice on management represents state of the art.
This new edition is a comprehensive guide to recurrent pregnancy loss for practising gynaecologists. Divided into ten sections, the book begins with a brief overview of the topic, followed by discussion on the different causes of pregnancy loss – genetic, endometrial, systemic, anatomical and infections. The next sections discuss management options, the role of ultrasound, and failed pregnancy. The third edition has been fully revised and expanded to bring clinicians fully up to date with the latest advances in the field. Newer treatment options are covered in depth and the latest diagnostic recommendations from the RCOG (UK) as well as the ACOG (US) are included. Authored by a team of internationally recognised experts, the text is enhanced by clinical photographs and diagrams, and features a comprehensive appendix section for further reference. Key points Fully revised, third edition presenting latest knowledge in recurrent pregnancy loss Covers newer treatment options and latest diagnostic recommendations from RCOG and ACOG Authored by internationally recognised team of experts Previous edition (9788184480061) published in 2007
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is the detection and screening of genetic abnormality in gametes prior to fertilisation and embryos fertilised in vitro prior to implantation. This exciting new text provides an introduction and overview of the principles of PGD. An exciting fusion of prenatal diagnosis (PD) with in vitro fertilisation (IVF), this book is will appeal to both the prenatal diagnosis community, of clinical geneticists and foetal medicine specialists within obstetrics and gynaecology, and the IVF community within reproductive medicine. It is also an essential introduction to PD, clinical genetics and IVF for non-specialists. A concise introduction to the field of PGD Detailed explanations of the techniques and procedures used The law and ethical implications of PGD Future uses of PGD
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When Reproduction meets Ageing questions the nature of reproductive ageing and reproductive biomedicine.
Am Beispiel der Grünen-Gentechnik-Debatte zeigt Birgit Freitag die Macht der Sprache bei der Wissensherstellung über einen umstrittenen Sachverhalt auf. Sie beschreibt die von den Akteuren verfolgten Strategien, um deren Position im Diskurs durchzusetzen, und verdeutlicht damit, dass nicht nur das Wissen, das ein Akteur über einen umstrittenen Sachverhalt weitergibt, sondern auch ganz besonders die Art und Weise der Vermittlung einen entscheidenden Einfluss auf das über diesen Sachverhalt entstehende Wissen hat.
Auch 30 Jahre nach der Geburt des ersten "Retortenbabys" Louise Brown im Jahr 1978 bleibt für viele Paare der Wunsch nach einem eigenen Kind unerfüllt, und ihre Hoffnungen richten sich auf moderne Techniken assistierter Reproduktion. Die Reproduktionsmedizin hat seitdem immense Fortschritte gemacht und neue Chancen eröffnet. Mit diesen Chancen ist indessen zugleich eine Fülle neuer Herausforderungen verbunden, deren moralische und rechtliche Implikationen erheblich sind. Der vorliegende Band vereint Beiträge zweier Tagungen, die im Jahr 2007 vom »Forum für Ethik in der Medizin Frankfurt am Main e.V.« gemeinsam mit der »Arbeitsgruppe Reproduktionsmedizin und Embryonenschutz in der Ak...