This new edition is a complete guide to infertility management for specialists in reproductive medicine and trainees. Divided into 28 chapters, the book begins with an overview of the prevalence of infertility, female endocrinology and male infertility. The following sections cover the diagnosis of different causes of infertility and the various assisted reproductive techniques (ART) available. Separate chapters discuss fertility preservation in gynaecologic cancer patients, and laboratory set up for IVF. The second edition has been fully revised and new topics added to provide the latest advances in the field. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by more than 200 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables. Key points Complete guide to infertility management for clinicians and trainees Fully revised second edition with new topics included Features more than 200 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables Previous edition (9789350255186) published in 2011

This document contains papers on the following topics: a review of medically assisted reproductive technologies; a socio-historical examination of the development of in vitro fertilization and related assisted reproductive techniques; the professions involved in new reproductive technologies; legislation, inquiries, and guidelines on infertility treatment and surrogacy/preconception contracts; an overview of donor insemination; issues and responses to artificial insemination; the social meanings of donor insemination; lesbian women and donor insemination; self-insemination in Canada; the conceptual framework of donor insemination; and a bibliography of artificial insemination.

A cornerstone book in the field, this beautifully illustrated surgical atlas covers gynecological operations - including abdominal delivery, rare procedures, and breast surgery - in a step-by-step manner. Pitfalls and potential complications are covered in detail after each procedure. The atlas includes a chapter on plastic surgery and descriptions of the most important endoscopic procedures. The urologic and surgical borderlands are presented by experts in the field. The step-by-step didactic concept of the book is ideal for residents in training, and the detailed descriptions of both common and unusual gynecological procedures makes it perfect for experts in the field. The use of duo-tone illustrations throughout provides a clarity in presentation of the individual operational steps unequaled by any other gynecological atlas.

This complete reference book covers all aspects of male reproductive biology and applied clinical diagnosis and therapy and includes a lab manual. Chapters are authored by physicians in the fields of urology, gynecology and endocrinology providing in-depth discussions on the latest developments in male infertility. All causes of male infertility are addressed.

This highly claimed book is the first of its kind. The book contains 1300 color and 75 b/w illustrations which covers all established and newer applications of endoscopic surgery and gynecology. 71 internationally renowned experts have authored each one of these chapters which make the book of internationally repute. The book is divided into 10 sections which included 51 chapters.