Reproductive Genetics
Chapter 5 Reproductive Genetics Brian A. Clark INTRODUCTION We learn quickly in life that variability exists between individuals. For many of us the differences are as simple as hair or…
UROLOGY
Adhesion Prevention
Chapter 52 Adhesion Prevention Mohamed F. Mitwally, Michael P. Diamond INTRODUCTION The relevance of pelvic and peritoneal adhesions to the practice of reproductive endocrinology and infertility clearly relates to their…
Complications of Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery
Chapter 45 Complications of Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery Howard T. Sharp, Tommaso Falcone, William W. Hurd INTRODUCTION It has been almost a century since Jacobaeus performed laparoscopy by inserting a…
Laparoscopic Management of Adnexal Masses
Chapter 50 Laparoscopic Management of Adnexal Masses James L. Whiteside INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic management of an adnexal mass was first reported more than 30 years ago. During the past decade, laparoscopy…
Hysteroscopic Management of Intrauterine Adhesions and Uterine Septa
Chapter 43 Hysteroscopic Management of Intrauterine Adhesions and Uterine Septa Kelly Pagidas INTRODUCTION Intrauterine adhesions and septa represent two important uterine pathologies that may result in pregnancy loss. The management…
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Chapter 41 Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Anne S. Devi Wold, Aydin Arici, William H. Kutteh INTRODUCTION Recurrent pregnancy loss is a profound personal tragedy to couples seeking parenthood and a formidable…
Premenstrual Syndrome and Menstrual-Related Disorders
Chapter 23 Premenstrual Syndrome and Menstrual-Related Disorders Robert L. Reid, Allison M. Case INTRODUCTION Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has emerged over the past 25 years as a clinical entity in search…
Surgical Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Chapter 7 Surgical Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis Tommaso Falcone, Richard L. Drake, William W. Hurd INTRODUCTION The goal of reproductive surgery is to treat medical conditions using procedures…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Chapter 15 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome John K. Park, Tammy L. Loucks, Sarah L. Berga INTRODUCTION Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex, multidimensional disorder resulting in defects in reproduction and…
