Human reproduction, growth and development

The numbers of women undergoing Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) treatments have risen steadily, yet they remain largely outside the scope of equality and employment law protection while undergoing treatment.

This volume presents the scientific advances and current status of our understanding of precision medicine for common diseases in gynecology and obstetrics.

This book provides an overview of developmental anomalies, disorders and intersex conditions.

Reproductive biology is more than the development of techniques for helping with too little or too much breeding.

Flourishing in Emerging Adulthood highlights the third decade of life as a time in which individuals have diverse opportunities for positive development.

Major advances in genetics, immunology, and endocrinology have necessitated a new edition of this best-selling text.

This new edition of a groundbreaking book is now in two volumes, on 'Fundamentals, Symptoms, and Conditions' on 'Reconstructive and Fertility Preserving Surgery and Procedures.

For some elderly people, the body weakens while the mind stays alert.

Any events that challenge the survival of living organisms may be classified as stressors.

A practical and clinical guide that will enable clinicians to diagnose the cause and effectively manage treatment of male infertility.

This book examines issues across the lifespan of transgender and nonbinary individuals whilst synthesizing conceptual work, empirical evidence, pedagogical content, educational experiences, and the voices of transgender and nonbinary individuals.

Providing the latest evidence-based information on etiology, evaluation and treatment, this unique text provides an in-depth, comprehensive discussion of the epidemiology, genetic and endocrinologic factors and medical and surgical management of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).

The Physiological Effects of Ageing is a comprehensive resource for all nurses working with older people, enabling them to apply their knowledge of the ageing process to their practice, and, in doing so, enhance care delivery.

Published on behalf of the British Menopause Society, this is a practical and sensitive collection of articles on common sexual health issues which concern menopausal women and their partners.

Established as the definitive reference for the IVF clinic, the sixth edition has been extensively revised, with the addition of several important new contributions on clinical topics, including The use of digitalization and precision medicine in the IVF clinic, The environment and reproduction, The use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists and the efficiency of IVF, Controlled ovarian stimulation for freeze-all cycles, Immunology in ART, Home monitoring of ART cycles, Luteal-phase support in ART, The POSEIDON stratification of 'low prognosis' patients in ART, Controlled ovarian stimulation for low responder patients, Adjuvants for poor responders, Innovative therapies in diminished ovarian reserve and primary ovarian insufficiency patients, and Fertility options for transgender and nonbinary individuals.

Providing information from the cutting edge of reproductive technology, this full-color atlas vividly illustrates the typical and atypical morphology of human blastocysts collected and cultured during the course of in vitro fertilization treatments.

This addition to Anissa Rogers' bestselling Human Behavior in the Social Environment expands the original text with new chapters on spirituality, families and groups, organizations, and communities.

The examination for Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists(MRCOG) remains one of the most internationally recognised postgraduate examinationsin the specialty.

Die in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten entwickelten zahlreichen Methoden für eine artifizielle Erzeugung menschlicher Embryonen werfen die Frage nach der ethischen und rechtlichen Bewertung dieser Entitäten auf.

This book presents the latest in-depth, case-based counseling approaches to new, increasingly complex psychosocial issues of patients requiring assisted reproduction.

The only book focussing on the growing understanding of paternal contributions to the embryo and its health.

Examines emerging assisted reproductive technologies that will revolutionise the future of human reproduction and their regulation.

Comprehensive and accessible, Conceivable is the ultimate IVF companion, providing essential guidance for anyone going through the process or supporting someone who is.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of endocrinology of the male reproductive system, explaining how it works and how, sometimes, it fails to work.

This book evaluates some of the most common ethical issues confronted by reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, and their teams.

A comprehensive survey of the use of ultrasound in management of infertile patients is presented in this publication.

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

This book brings together the most up-to-date information about the physiology of progestogens.

October 15, 1951 marks the birthday of one of the key episodes in 20th century social history: the first synthesis of a steroid oral contraceptive in a small laboratory in Mexico City - an event that triggered the development of the Pill.

An ideal reference for infertility specialists and reproductive endocrinologists alike, this comprehensive text discusses current natural and mild approaches to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the development of in vitro maturation (IVM) as a clinical treatment.

Mammalian Endocrinology and Male Reproductive Biology provides comprehensive and current coverage of the area of endocrinology and male reproductive biology, covering not just humans, but mammals in general.

Senior investigators internationally have here collaborated to produce an international reference work.

Master the effective evaluation of placental-fetal growth restriction (PFGR), whilst developing strategies to reduce the risk of perinatal mortality and morbidity in patients worldwide.

Creatine and Creatine Phosphate: Scientific and Clinical Perspectives is an up-to-date summary of both the scientific and medical aspects of creatine and creatine phosphate metabolism and therapy.

Dysmenorrhea is estimated to effect upwards of 70% of women during their lifetime and "e;heavy menstrual periods"e; is one of the most frequently given reasons for hysterectomy in the United States.

A comprehensive review covering diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for the most common maternal and neonatal conditions.

This book is a compact question-based review of the most critical topics an obstetrician will come across in practice.

Now in a revised second edition, this comprehensive text covers all aspects of male hypogonadism from the basic science to clinical management, comprehensively explaining and applying new insights to the treatment of hypogonadal men.

This book is a practical, evidence-based resource covering thyroid disease and its effects on reproduction and fertility, discussing thyroid function and dysfunction - hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and cancer - during pregnancy as well as its effects on the fetus.

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.

This book is a point-of-care resource for effective sexual and reproductive healthcare for patients of all ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and medical backgrounds in the primary care setting.

Known for a tradition of Confucian filial piety, East Asian societies have some of the oldest and most rapidly aging populations on earth.

A comprehensive integrative handbook on fertility treatment, and Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART), the book is written by specialist contributors for health professionals and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners, and for those seriously considering ART themselves.

Infertility affects approximately 15% of couples attempting to conceive, and male factor is known to be either the primary or a contributing factor in at least half of all cases of couple infertility.

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General and Comparative Endocrinology: An Integrative Approach, takes a holistic approach to endocrinology, introducing students to the diverse facets of this interdisciplinary science ranging from the medical to comparative domains, while also exploring evolutionary, environmental, and conservation specializations within the field.

This book provides a resource of current understandings about various aspects of the biology of spermatogonia in mammals.

Across the life course, new forms of community, ways of keeping in contact, and practices for engaging in work, healthcare, retail, learning and leisure are evolving rapidly.

The latest edition of An Atlas of Gynecologic Oncology continues its coverage of the innovative techniques in investigation and surgery on the brink of becoming established as part of the gynecologic surgeon's repertoire, now including the exciting developments in uterine transplantation.