Infertility

Help your patients through the maze of infertility treatments Infertility is suffered by around 1 in 7 couples and can be a source of confusion for both partners, providing high stress on relationships. 25% of cases are explained through male infertility, 50% through female infertility, whilst 25% are generally unexplained. The possible causes and solutions are many and complex. Infertility, one of the first in the new Gynecology in Practice series, assists gynecologists and family practitioners to better care for their patients who have trouble conceiving. The authors provide a strong focus on effective diagnosis and management. Following a review of the factors that affect fertility, Infertility takes a practical approach to: Evaluation of fertility Management and treatment Complications Pre-implantation screening Fertility preservation Gynecology in Practice The Gynecology in Practice series provides clinical 'in the office' or 'at the bedside' guides to effective patient care for gynecologists. The tone is practical, not academic, with authors offering guidance on what might be done and what should be avoided. The books are informed by evidence-based practice and feature: Algorithms and guidelines where they are appropriate ''Tips and Tricks' boxes – hints on improving outcomes 'Caution' warning boxes – hints on avoiding complications 'Science Revisited' – quick reminder of the basic science principles Summaries of key evidence and suggestions for further reading Annotation Help your patients through the maze of infertility treatments Infertility is suffered by around 1 in 7 couples and can be a source of confusion for both partners, providing high stress on relationships. 25% of cases are explained through male infertility, 50% through female infertility, whilst 25% are generally unexplained. The possible causes and solutions are many and complex. Infertility, one of the first in the new Gynecology in Practice series, assists gynecologists and family practitioners to better care for their patients who have trouble conceiving. The authors provide a strong focus on effective diagnosis and management. Following a review of the factors that affect fertility, Infertility takes a practical approach to: Evaluation of fertility Management and treatment Complications Pre-implantation screening Fertility preservation Gynecology in Practice The Gynecology in Practice series provides clinical 'in the office' or 'at the bedside' guides to effective patient care for gynecologists. The tone is practical, not academic, with authors offering guidance on what might be done and what should be avoided. The books are informed by evidence-based practice and feature: Algorithms and guidelines where they are appropriate ''Tips and Tricks' boxes - hints on improving outcomes 'Caution' warning boxes - hints on avoiding complications 'Science Revisited' - quick reminder of the basic science principles Summaries of key evidence and suggestions for further reading fmatter.pdf......Page 9 ch1.pdf......Page 16 ch2.pdf......Page 26 ch3.pdf......Page 34 ch4.pdf......Page 46 ch5.pdf......Page 56 ch6.pdf......Page 67 ch7.pdf......Page 79 ch8.pdf......Page 91 ch9.pdf......Page 98 ch10.pdf......Page 110 ch11.pdf......Page 122 ch12.pdf......Page 135 ch13.pdf......Page 143 ch14.pdf......Page 154 ch15.pdf......Page 163 ch16.pdf......Page 172 ch17.pdf......Page 183 ch18.pdf......Page 191 index.pdf......Page 201 An addition to the Gynecology in Practice series, 'Infertility' provides practical clinical guidance on the diagnosis, management and psychological aspects of infertility. Affecting one in seven couples, the possible causes and solutions of this condition are many and complex