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An understanding of the participation of inhibin and activin in the regulation of the ovary and testis has provided illuminating insights into the physiology and pathology of human gonadal function. Rapid progress has been made in both reproductive physiology and possible applications in clinical practice. In addition, the discovery that both inhibin and activin are placental hormones with altered secretion in disease states, such as pre-eclampsia, has proven to be one of the most exciting aspects of work in this area of human biology. This book comprehensively reviews the current state of knowledge in this field, and identifies areas for future work in both clinical and basic research.

Inhibin, Activin and Follistatin in Human Reproductive Physiology

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As the title suggests, this book is a dedicated effort to broadly air the various causes of infertility, the investigations warranted in the diagnosis of the cause, and the therapeutic approaches required to try to find a solution to the problem. Carrying out the right investigations, and using judgment and skill in the administration of new and apparently attractive therapy and technology, is an absolute necessity for practising gynaecologists and infertility specialists. Therefore the book provides information and guidance on the new treatments available as well as tips on how to deal with the psychological and emotional suffering of infertile patients. It contains 25 chapters across 7 sections, each written by a practitioner with many years of experience in dealing with childless couples. ‘Infertility Management Made Easy’ is aimed at postgraduate students, but will also be valued by all obstetricians and gynaecologists. It provides knowledge and guidance at different levels for all readers interested in the highly emotional subject of infertility. Contents 1.Introduction – Doctor We Want a Child, Initial Work-up and Diagnosis 2. Important Assets – Transvaginal Sonography in Infertility, Semen Analysis, Graphical Evaluation of Fallopian Tube and Uterus, Fallopian Tube Recanalization, Expanding Scope through Endoscopy 3. Tackling with Anovulation – Anovulation – Is It Easy to Manage, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Ovulation Induction, Thyroid and Hyperprolactinemia in Infertility 4. Some Special Conditions – Endometriosis and Infertility, Luteal Phase Defect in Infertility, Controversies and Luteal Phase Defect (LPD), Unexplained Infertility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Infertility, Fibroids and Infertility, Cervical Factors and Infertility 5. Male Infertility – General Evaluation, Problems of Male and Its Treatment 6. IUI and IVF When and Why? – Let us Learn about IUI, ART and Various Options 7. Important Practical Hints CD Contents

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MRI Made Easy – ISBN 1905740611
Phacoemulsification Made Easy – ISBN 1904798659

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Infertility Management Made Easy

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The use of IVM in assisted reproductive technology continues to increase around the world. The major benefit of IVM is that significant numbers of oocytes can be collected from ovaries without recourse to ovarian stimulation. This reduces the costs, time, and risks associated with conventional IVF. Although initially limited to women with polycystic ovary syndrome who were at higher risk of problems following ovarian stimulation, IVM is increasingly used in women with normal ovulatory menstrual cycles. This authoritative text covers the current scientific knowledge of oocyte development and the understanding behind the techniques involved in the clinical application of IVM in assisted reproductive technologies.

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In Vitro Maturation of Human Oocytes: Basic Science to Clinical Applications

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This series of pocketbooks sets out to provide easily-assimilable, essential information on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common medical conditions. This volume deals with hormone replacement therapy in relation to cardiovascular disease.

HRT and Cardiovascular Disease: Pocketbook

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Textbook on the interplay between psychosocial, behavioral, and physiological functioning. Presents practical applications for health care providers. Softcover. 58 U.S. contributors. DNLM: Women’s Health Services.

Health Care for Women: Psychological, Social, and Behavioral Influences

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Gynaecological tumours are seen infrequently by the non-subspecialist, but nevertheless require prompt recognition and management. Aimed at updating busy family physicians, hospital doctors and medical students who see these tumours infrequently, this concise and well-structured guide to the management and prognosis of the main gynaecological cancers presents relevant information in an easily accessible, well illustrated and practical style.

Gynaecological Oncology

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Pocket-sized text includes an introduction, and covers the structure and function of the female genital organs, symptoms and signs, diagnostic techniques, inheritance of polycystic ovary syndrome, long-term effects, surgery for obesity, ovulation induction, surgical treatment, in vitro fertilization, risk factors, and contraception. Softcover.

A Guide to the Polycystic Ovary: Its Effect on Health and Fertility

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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Presentation of the author’s hypotheses on gender differences and their roles in treatment and research, for clinicians. Considers the genderrelated determinants of physiology and pathophysiology. DNLM: Sex Characteristics.

Gender-Specific Aspects of Human Biology for the Practicing Physician

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An interdisciplinary book that creates a space for traditionally oppressed voices to speak, Gateways to Improving Lesbian Health and Health Care explores the health care experiences of lesbians of different ages, colors, and places. By presenting the particular difficulties lesbians have in accessing excellent, or even adequate, health care, this book is meant to convince lesbians who have been isolated that their health issues and interactions with health care professionals are not just personal troubles, but larger public issues. It is also designed to show health care providers how they can sensitize their care and meet the needs of lesbian clients through the provision of safe and respectful environments.

As Gateways to Improving Lesbian Health and Health Care addresses the intersection of race, class, and sexuality and how it affects the health care lesbians receive, you learn about lesbians’strategies for coming out to professionals, patient-professional interaction, and the construction of lesbianism as a social problem within the health care arena. You will also learn about:

• the need to view sexualities as local histories and narratives
• the invisibility of aging lesbians in health and policy arenas
• domestic violence in lesbian relationships
• surviving a series of social identity exclusions
• the difficulties of finding information on heterosexist or lesbian-friendly health care providers in unfriendly communities
• personal accounts of prejudices lesbians have encountered when seeking health care
• struggling with alcoholism
  
  Lesbian health care consumers, health care educators and providers, social service workers, and those in women’s studies programs need to know how health care services often fail lesbians in need. With its practical suggestions for improving health care delivery to lesbians, Gateways to Improving Lesbian Health and Health Care is essential reading for ensuring quality care to lesbians of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and locations.

Gateways to Improving Lesbian Health and Health Care: Opening Doors

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This volume, and its companion volume on the spermatozoon, provide a wide-ranging analysis of the gametes and their reproductive role in humans. The authors give a detailed account of the oocyte that includes particularly helpful information on female infertility and its treatment. The book starts with an evolutionary perspective before focusing on the molecular and cellular biology of the oocyte and its structure and function. The development and maturation of the oocyte is also fully described, including an account of the endocrine and paracrine regulation of ovarian function. Practical issues such as oocyte storage and ovarian stimulation are also fully covered. The volume will be an essential source of information for all clinicians and scientists with an interest in human reproduction.

Gametes – The Oocyte