Human reproduction, growth and development

Rapid population aging, once associated with only a select group of modern industrialized nations, has now become a topic of increasing global concern.

This book provides updates on the most recent developments in individualized infertility treatment resulting in improved outcomes.

An Introduction to Using Theory in Social Work Practice equips the reader to use fourteen key social work theories to guide each phase of the planned change process, from engagement through to evaluation.

While it is barely 50 years since the first reliable reports of the recovery of living cells frozen to cryogenic temperatures, there has been tremendous growth in the use of cryobiology in medicine, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and the conservation of endangered or economically important species.

Originally published in 1984 Reproductive Ritual examines fertility and re-production in pre-industrial England.

This practical book focuses on the most recent advances in fertility preservation in oncological and non-oncological patients.

This book, by two of the most distinguished figures in fertility and reproduction research, answers all the most common questions about menaupause and andropause, and hormone resupplement therapy (HRT) for menopausal women.

Wisdom Mind is a scientifically tested mindfulness program for older adults - those who are cognitively healthy, as well as those who may be experiencing what is referred to as subjective cognitive decline.

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

This SpringerBrief provides a concise summary on the chemistry and function of murine pheromones in reproduction.

This book offers an examination of human reproductive ecology focussing on environmental, demographic, health and family planning issues.

LEARN THE SECRETS TO A LONG, HEALTHY AND HAPPY LIFE IN JUST 4 WEEKSThe bestselling, evidence-based fitness, diet and lifestyle plan inspired by the world's healthiest population'Read this book and you will add years to your life and life to your years' Deepak Chopra MD, author of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind___________There is nothing more universal than the desire to live a long, full, healthy life.

This book uniquely explores American cultural values as a factor in maternal health.

An interdisciplinary perspective on the ways in which human biology and culture can affect fertility.

This is the first book to focus on robotic reproductive cell manipulation.

            This book offers  comprehensive coverage of both basic and clinical aspects of immune reactions responsible for infertility.

This atlas provides details of the procedures of assisted reproductive techniques.

This book brings all OB/GYN practitioners up to date with the latest laparoscopic methods in state-of-the-art treatment for female malignancies.

Take Control of Your FertilityDoes stress affect your fertility?

The Lure of Hope portrays a snap shot of the rise and fall of commercial surrogacy in India.

This unique text integrates contributions from world experts in placentology into the scientific discipline of developmental programming.

This new volume of Current Topics in Developmental Biology covers the area of gametogenesis, with contributions from an international board of authors.

The book Gamete and Embryo-fetal Origins of Adult Diseases introduces various diseases resulting from the abnormal gametogenesis and embryo development, which manifests as growth retardation, birth defects, or increased susceptibility to chronic metabolic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer in childhood and adult life, even fertility disorders and the risk of transgenerational transmission.

The bible of cesarean prevention.

Adolescent endometriosis is a previously overlooked disease in children, the true prevalence of which is still unknown but has been estimated between 19-73%.

Wisdom Mind is a scientifically tested mindfulness program for older adults - those who are cognitively healthy, as well as those who may be experiencing what is referred to as subjective cognitive decline.

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

Comprised exclusively of clinical cases covering abnormal female puberty and its clinical management, this concise, practical casebook will provide clinicians in reproductive endocrinology, gynecology and pediatrics with the best real-world strategies to properly diagnose and treat the various forms of the condition they may encounter.

This book presents a timely collection of reviews by experts in periconception and fertilization.

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 textbook describes the haematological complications of obstetrics, pregnancy and gynaecology.

Women and Positive Aging: An International Perspective presents the noted research in the fields of psychology, gerontology, and gender studies, reflecting the increasingly popular and pervasive positive aging issues of women in today's society from different cohorts, backgrounds, and life situations.

This accessible book offers a unique, evidence-based perspective on the art and science of giving.

This book discusses many aspects of fetuses and motherhood from fields as wide as sociology and medicine.

How did human thought evolve into the highly complex process it is today?

This first volume of the series of the International Academy of Human Reproduction focuses on new aspects of reproductive medicine, from the professional responsibility model of ethics to the areas of high clinical involvement in human reproduction, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary, family planning and post-coital contraception.

This text offers an up-to-date, evidence-based overview of a challenging disease, which affects one in ten women and is often compounded by delayed diagnosis and significant impact on quality of life.

Anovulation - one of the most common causes of infertility - is here given a thorough review, with classification of the different subtypes, how they are diagnosed, how they are treated, and the possible complications and outcomes involved.

The Reproductive System at a Glance is a comprehensive guide to normal reproductive biology and associated pathophysiology in both sexes.

Although there are far more opportunities for LGBTQ people to become parents than there were before the 1990s, attention to the reproductive challenges LGBTQ families face has not kept pace.

Embryology can also identify risk factors for serious genetic conditions within the fertilized egg and select the most viable eggs for implantation.

Recently, expectations of the potential of regenerative medicine have risen because of the exciting results obtained in various areas of research.

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

Weary of the long path to become a parent?

Completely revised and updated, Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology: A Practical Approach, Second Edition draws together valuable information typically scattered throughout the literature, plus some not previously published, into one complete resource.