Advances in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility: Current Trends and Developments

Author: Seang Lin Tan
Published: October 2002
ISBN: 082470844X
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 304

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This reference analyzes the various reproductive and gynecological disorders found in women who do not wish to conceive as well as those who have problems with conception, early pregnancy, and menopause. The 11 contributions reflect current thinking in contraception, hormone replacement therapy, assisted reproductive technologies, and reproductive surgery. Topics include in vitro maturation of oocytes, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, cryopreservation of ovarian tissue, emergency contraception, ultra low-dose contraceptive pills, contraceptive options for women over 40, among other topics. Edited by obstetrician-gynecologists Tan and Tulandi, both of McGill U.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Contributors
1 Contraception for Women Over Age 40 Years 1
2 Ultralow-Dose Oral Contraception 23
3 Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Role of Androgens 39
4 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cancer 57
5 Alternatives to Hormonal Replacement Therapy for Prevention of Osteoporosis 81
6 In Vitro Maturation of Oocytes for Infertility Treatment 109
7 Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis 133
8 Human Oocyte Cryopreservation 165
9 Treatment of Uterine Anomalies 195
10 Practical Management of Ectopic Pregnancy 225
11 Laparascopic Surgery for Pelvic Pain 245
Index 285

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