Publisher's Synopsis
This is an extensively detailed, comprehensive clinical reference text dealing with every aspect of reproductive medicine and science in 77 major contributions by today's leading international authorities. The book covers an immense range of subjects, including sexually transmitted diseases, male and female contraception, endometriosis, the menopause, assisted reproduction, pediatric and adolescent reproductive medicine, normal and abnormal pregnancy, endoscopy and advanced surgical procedures, IVF procedures, GnRH, LHRH, FSH, genetics, neuroactive peptides and steroids, and chromosomal abnormalities. The book contains a unique fund of up-to-date reference lists covering every area of reproductive medicine and science are more extensive and is fully indexed.
Main Sections: Social, ethical issues and an agenda for the future. Sexually transmitted diseases. Issues in contraception. Gonadotropins and neurohormones. The polycystic ovary. The fallopian tube. Assisted reproduction technology. Management of male infertility. Pediatric and adolescent reproductive medicine. Genetics and reproduction. Recurrent pregnancy loss and basic mechanisms underlying preeclampsis and endometriosis. The menopause. Endoscopy and reproductive medicine. Index.
