Clinical Reproductive Medicine and Surgery

This book surveys medical and surgical management of reproductive disorders, covering reproductive genetics, endometriosis, ultrasonography and sonohysterography, fertility preservation and associated imaging modalities. Includes access to online video.

Clinical Reproductive Medicine and Surgery offers a succinct overview of both the medical and surgical management of reproductive disorders, as well as coverage of associated imaging modalities. The book includes chapters on major reproductive endocrinology and infertility issues such as polycystic ovary syndrome and amenorrhea, management of endometriosis and fibroids (including interventional radiology), imaging modalities such as ultrasonography and sonohysterography, preservation of fertility, and recurrent pregnancy loss. Residents, fellows, and practitioners interested in reproductive endocrinology and infertility will find this focused and practical text invaluable.

Covers gynecologic disorders that impact fertility Includes an introductory section on basic reproductive biology Offers a section on reproductive imaging, including US and MRI of the reproductive organs Provides step-by-step guidance on how to perform reproductive surgery procedures, including intrauterine device insertion and laparoscopic surgery with detailed images Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Tommaso Falcone, MD, FRCS(C), FACOG, is Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and Chairman of the Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He is Vice Chairman of the Office of Professional Staff Affairs of the Cleveland Clinic. He is co-editor of a textbook, Clinical Reproductive Medicine and Surgery (Elsevier). He is co-author of a laparoscopic surgery atlas (Elsevier) and co-editor of Congenital Mullerian Anomalies (Lippincott). He is also co-author of a patient educational book titled Overcoming Infertility. Dr. Hurd is Professor of Reproductive Biology and the Lilian Hanna Baldwin Chair endowed in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He is Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology Infertility at University Hospitals/MacDonald Women's Hospital. For almost two decades, he has been an active clinician and researcher focusing on reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He started his academic career as the Director of the IVF program at the University of Michigan Medical School. He then directed the IVF program and Reproductive Endocrinology Division at Indiana University School of Medicine. Most recently, he was the Chief of OB/GYN and the Assistant Dean for Military Affairs at Write State University School of Medicine in Dayton Ohio. Dr. Hurd came to University Hospitals in 2007 after finishing a 31 year career with the US Air Force Reserve.

Inhalt

Ovarian Hormones: Structure, Biosynthesis, Function, Mechanism of Action, and Laboratory Diagnosis.- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis and Control of the Menstrual Cycle.- Female and Male Gametogenesis.- Normal Puberty and Pubertal Disorders.- Fertilization and Implantation.- Reproductive Imaging.- Amenorrhea.- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.- Menopause.- Male Infertility.- Female Infertility and Fertility Preservation.- Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss.- Induction of Ovulation.- ART: Clinical and Laboratory Aspects.- Hysteroscopic Management of Intrauterine Disorders: Polypectomy, Myomectomy, Endometrial Ablation, Adhesiolysis, and Removal of Uterine Septum.- Gynecologic Laparoscopy.- Uterine Leiomyomas.- Tubal Disease and Ectopic Pregnancy.- Endometriosis.- Surgical Techniques for Management of Anomalies of the Müllerian Ducts.