Practical guide to ovulation induction / editors, S.M. Sathanandan, H.S. Jacobs.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sathanandan, S. M. (Satha M.)

Jacobs, Howard S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ovulation--Induction.

Ovulation.

Human reproduction--Endocrine aspects.

Human reproduction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (287 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Imperial College Press, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Over the past decade, there have been major advances in our understanding of ovarian physiology. These advances, together with the introduction of new medical technologies, have revolutionised the management of infertility. Patients may expect a pregnancy rate that is no different from that of normal fertile women of the same age, as a result of treatment. Moreover, new techniques of monitoring have greatly reduced the rate of treatment-induced complications such as multiple pregnancy and hyperstimulation.This book presents the current strategies of management for women whose infertility is ca

Contents:

Contributors; Foreword; Contents; Chapter 1 Induction of Ovulation: Solutions and Problems; References; Chapter 2 The Endocrine Basis for Spontaneous Ovulation Ovulation Induction and Controlled Superovulation; Introduction; Early Development of the Ovary; Pubertal Events Heralding the Menarche; The Normal Menstrual Cycle; Neuroendocrine Control of the Menstrual Cycle; The Menopause Transition; Inhibition of Ovulation - Prolactin; The Anovular States; Induction of Ovulation; Controlled Superovulation; References

Chapter 3 Screening of Patients Prior to Ovulation Induction and the Role of General Practitioners/General Gynaecologists in the Initial Work-up of Patients for Ovulation InductionIntroduction; Body Weight Sub-Fertility and Pregnancy Complications; Smoking; Summary; References; Chapter 4 Ovulation Induction in Hypogonadotrophic Patients; Introduction; Ovulation Induction in Hypogonadotrophic Women; Pulsatile GnRH or Injected Gonadotrophin - Which to Choose?; Ovulation Induction Using Gonadotropins: A Case Study; Summary; References; Chapter 5 Ovulation Induction in Hyperprolactinaemia

IntroductionProlactin Physiology; Pathologic Hyperprolactinaemia -Causes and Evaluation (Table 1 and Figure 1); The Hyperprolactinaemic Syndrome; Pregnancy and Hyperprolactinaemia; Approach to Management; Conclusions; References; Chapter 6 Principles of Gonadotropin Therapy; Introduction; Different Gonadotrophin Preparations; Adjuncts to Gonadotrophin Therapy; GnRH Agonists; Growth Hormone Somatostatin and Insulin Sensitising Agents; Summary; References; Chapter 7 Ovulation Induction in Patients with Polycystic Ovaries; Ovulation Induction Strategies; Ovulation Induction in Anovulatory Women

Surgical Ovulation Induction in Anovulatory PCOSOvulation Enhancement in Oligo-ovulatory Women; References; Chapter 8 Strategies for Controlled Superovulation in Normal Ovulatory Patients for Assisted Conception; Current Concepts of Folliculogenesis; Gonadotropin Preparations for Therapeutic Use - A Historical Perspective; The Routine Use of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonists; HMG Versus FSH; Luteal Phase Support; Conclusions; References; Chapter 9 Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for Induction of Ovulation; Introduction; Clomiphene Citrate; Gonadotrophins; GnRH-Agonists

GnRH-AntagonistsOvarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome; Multiple Gestation; Strategies to Prevent Side-Effects; Conclusion; References; Chapter 10 Complications and Possible Long Term Risks of Ovulation Induction; Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome; Multiple Pregnancy; Ovarian Cyst Formation; References; Chapter 11 The Role of Endocrinology Ultrasound and Doppler Analysis in Ovulation Induction; Introduction; Initial Baseline Investigations; Monitoring Ovulation and Ovulation Induction; Conclusion; References; Chapter 12 The Role of the Nurse in an Ovulation Induction Programme; Introduction

Clinical Duties

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611869441

9781281869449

1281869449

9781860949685

1860949681