Surgical Sterilization
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…
Evaluation of Male Infertility
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…
Assisted Reproductive Technology: Laboratory Aspects
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,…
Gynecologic Laparoscopy
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…
Assisted Reproductive Technology: Clinical Aspects
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….
Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy: Polypectomy, Myomectomy, and Endometrial Ablation
Chapter 42 Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy: Polypectomy, Myomectomy, and Endometrial Ablation Linda D. Bradley INTRODUCTION Hysteroscopy is an accurate surgical approach for evaluating the uterine cavity and treating a multitude…
Surgery for Male Infertility
Chapter 53 Surgery for Male Infertility Peter N. Kolettis INTRODUCTION Infertility affects at least 15% of all couples, and male factor is involved in approximately half of these cases. Approximately…
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…
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…
