Reproductive medicine

Presenting an overview of the current understanding of the pathophysiology of PCOS and a paradigm for the clinical evaluation and management of the disorder, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is written in an easy to digest, concise format that, with bulleted key points introducing each chapter, is suitable for the trainee and the busy clinician.

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This volume looks at the state-of-the-science in stem cells, discusses the current challenges, and examines the new directions the field is taking.

Over the past 10 years, studies have shown that the rates of fertility vary in different ethnic groups.

In this third volume, the Biennial Review of Infertility brings together the most up-to-date research and clinical information on male and female infertility, emerging assisted reproductive techniques, and controversial issues in reproductive medicine.

The first IVF conceived birth in 1978 resulted in a significant growth of third party reproductive options which continue to raise ethical, legal, and psychological questions.

Minimally invasive surgery has become the standard treatment for many diseases and conditions.

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.

Kisspeptin has been shown to be both necessary and sufficient for activation of the reproductive axis, during puberty and later in adulthood.

In recent years, the advancing science and increasing availability of assisted reproduction have given new hope to infertile couples.

This Brief offers a concise, handy overview of the main concepts related to Embryology, revisited through the novel concepts that are applied daily in stem cell research and cell therapy oriented investigations.

Microsurgery for Fertility Specialists is an invaluable resource for physicians who specialize in the surgical treatment of male and female infertility.

A ground-breaking contribution to the literature, Male Infertility: Contemporary Clinical Approaches, Andrology, ART & Antioxidants offers a comprehensive review of well-established, current diagnostic and treatment techniques for male infertility.

Over the last several decades, many biologists have been intrigued with the "e;immunological paradox"e; of pregnancy, where maternal and fetal tissues peaceably coexist despite their genetic differences.

The frontispiece, Leonardo da Vinci's drawing of the embryo in the womb, was chosen as a starting point for this book.

In recent years, infertility has become a medical phenomenon that affects more and more adults of reproductive age.

As the age of childbearing increases, reduced female gamete (egg) quality has emerged as the primaery cause of infertility in women.

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Female genital malformations represent miscellaneous deviations from normal anatomy.

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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.

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.

The Placenta: From Development to Disease examines research into placental function and its clinical implications to provide a springboard for improving clinical practice and enhancing medical research.

The Placenta: From Development to Disease examines research into placental function and its clinical implications to provide a springboard for improving clinical practice and enhancing medical research.

In 2004, the Assisted Human Reproduction Act was passed by the Parliament of Canada.

In 2004, the Assisted Human Reproduction Act was passed by the Parliament of Canada.

In Vitro Fertilization: A Comprehensive Guide represents the next frontier in the integrated clinical and laboratory practice of ART.

The phenomenon of bleeding has been shown to appear in up to 22% of all pregnancies and is associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidities, and even mortality.

Oncofertility is a specialty that bridges the disciplines of reproductive endocrinology and infertility and oncology, with the goal of expanding the reproductive options of cancer patients.

In this second volume, the Biennial Review of Infertility brings together the most up-to-date research and clinical information on male and female infertility, emerging assisted reproductive techniques, and controversial issues in reproductive medicine.

Proceedings of the 2nd World Conference - Hormonal and Genetic Basis of Sexual Differentiation Disorders and Hot Topics in Endocrinology.

In the last decades, major advances have been made in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and the public demand for these procedures has increased globally.

Sperm DNA damage is common and has been associated with reduced rates of conception, impaired embryonic development and increased risk of miscarriage.

Management of the modern reproductive endocrinology and infertility clinic has become very complex.

Infertility affects about five million individuals of childbearing age in the United States, yet infertility is a subject about which many people are reluctant to talk.

This book will serve as a scientifically accurate yet easy-to-read introduction to birth control for teens and young adults.

Highlighting latest advances in genetics and biochemistry, the completely revised Third Edition reviews the field from basic science, clinical, epidemiological, and regulatory perspectives.

The fourth volume in the Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development series, The Human Brain During the Late First Trimester provides new information about features of the perinatal brain.

Weary of the long path to become a parent?

Congenital malformations are worldwide occurrences striking in every condition of society.

The book's strength is its careful consideration, from a variety of perspectives within the Catholic tradition, of the practice of embryo adoption.

Based on a variety of empirical materials the study reveals dramatic differences between the way that the German and Israeli societies address the question of a life (un)worthy of living: while in Germany, social, cultural, religious and legal conditions restrict the selection of embryos based on prenatal diagnosis, in Israel they strongly encourage it.

In recent years, increasing attention and resources have been brought to bear on the relationship between the environment and congenital diseases.

The scope of environmental impact on reproduction is very large.

Epigenetics is the study of how certain genes are activated without modification at the DNA sequence level, resulting in genetically similar individuals having different clinical outcomes.

Epigenetics is the study of how certain genes are activated without modification at the DNA sequence level, resulting in genetically similar individuals having different clinical outcomes.