Chapter 2 Ovarian Hormones: Structure, Biosynthesis, Function, Mechanism of Action, and Laboratory Diagnosis Manjula K. Gupta, SuYnn Chia INTRODUCTION The main function of the ovaries, maturation and release of oocytes,…
Chapter 30 Pelvic Ultrasonography and Sonohysterography Steven R. Lindheim, Meike L. Uhler INTRODUCTION Ultrasonography is an invaluable diagnostic tool for the assessment of uterine and pelvic pathology.1 The use of…
Chapter 46 Uterine Leiomyomas Shahryar K. Kavoussi, Layne Kumetz, Gregory M. Christman INTRODUCTION Leiomyomas are benign monoclonal tumors of smooth muscle cell origin. The vast majority are found within the…
Chapter 29 Hysterosalpingography Jeffrey M. Goldberg INTRODUCTION Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a radiographic procedure used to image the uterine cavity and demonstrate tubal patency by injecting radiographic contrast media through the…
Chapter 49 Endometriosis Robert Hemmings, Tommaso Falcone INTRODUCTION Endometriosis is a complex disease that is responsible for a significant number of hospital admissions and operative procedures. This disease typically manifests…
Chapter 28 Surgical Sterilization Thomas G. Stovall, Erin J. Saunders INTRODUCTION Procedures for performing sterilizations have become much more prevalent in recent years. Millions of couples have opted for sterilization…
Chapter 35 Evaluation of Male Infertility Dana A. Ohl, Timothy G. Schuster, Susanne A. Quallich INTRODUCTION A defect in male fertility can be found in up to 50% of couples…
Chapter 39 Assisted Reproductive Technology: Laboratory Aspects Damon Davis, Cristine Silva, Melissa Hiner, Gary D. Smith INTRODUCTION Far-reaching advances in laboratory techniques and culture conditions have been made since 1978,…
Chapter 44 Gynecologic Laparoscopy William W. Hurd, Janice Duke, Tommaso Falcone INTRODUCTION During the past 25 years, gynecologic laparoscopy has evolved from a limited surgical procedure used only for diagnoses…
Chapter 38 Assisted Reproductive Technology: Clinical Aspects Michael P. Steinkampf, Beth A. Malizia INTRODUCTION In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a remarkable scientific approach to the common clinical problem of infertility….
