Gynaecology and obstetrics Books

Book SynopsisRecognition of the importance of maternal medicine is now reflected in the content of the MRCOG exam, core training and higher training in both obstetrics and medicine. This book approaches obstetric medicine from the point of view of real patients and clinical scenarios as well as model answers to exam questions. The book will be invaluable for trainees and consultants who want to ‘test themselves’.Table of ContentsMultiple Choice Questions.- Extended Matching Questions.- Short Answer Questions/Data Interpretation/Clinical Scenarios.- Essay Questions.- Case Studies.

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Book SynopsisA fresh, inclusive update to Mayo Clinic's comprehensive pregnancy guide, pairing world-class medical expertise and real-world guidance for every step of the journey from bump to baby. Pregnancy can be an adventure — full of thrilling moments, unknowns, decisions, and joy.Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy is the ultimate guidebook for navigating the road to parenthood, with everything you need to know along the way to help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. This inclusive, updated manual is packed with research-backed advice for every part of the journey, from conception to postpartum and the newborn weeks. Inside you'll find the latest expertise from Myra Wick, M.D., Ph.D., a mom of four — along with contributions from many other pregnancy specialists at Mayo Clinic. Month-by-month chapters walk you through the physical changes you can expect as your baby grows and develops, milestones to watch for (f

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Book SynopsisExploring a wide variety of visualizations of pregnancy and fetuses through 300 years of history, this timely volume offers a fresh look at the influential feminist concept of the "public fetus." Images of pregnant and fetal bodies are today visible everywhere. Through ultrasound screenings at maternity clinics, birth videos on social media platforms, or antiabortion propaganda, visualizations of pregnancy are available and accessible as never before. The origins of today's visual culture of pregnancy are often traced back to the 1960s, when Swedish photographer Lennart Nilsson's stunning photographs of human development were published in Life magazine and widely disseminated over the world. But the public display of pregnant and fetal bodies actually has a much longer and more complex history. In this timely book, a group of scholars from a range of disciplines explores this multifaceted history by highlighting visualizations of pregnant and fetal bodies in a variety of geographical and cultural contexts, spanning a period of more than 300 years. By reengaging with the crucial concept of the "public fetus," coined by feminist scholars in the 1980s and 1990s, the volume aims to revitalize the scholarly discussion on the visual culture of pregnancy and demonstrate the constructed nature of fetal images. Including chapters on a wide variety of representations in different media, such as wet specimen collections, papier-mâché models, sculpture, film, and photography, the book provides a much-needed argument against the widespread notion of the "universal" fetus. On publication this title is available as an Open Access ebook under the Creative Commons License: CC-BY-NC-ND.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Rethinking the Public Fetus: An Introduction Elisabet Björklund and Solveig Jülich 1. The Monsters of Peter and Wolff: Anatomical Preparations and Embryology in Eighteenth-Century St. Petersburg - Sara Ray 2. "What Does the Eye Have to Do with Obstetrics?" The Fetus between Sight and Touch in Eighteenth-Century Italy - Jennifer Kosmin 3. Paper Pregnancies: Visualizing the Maternal Body, 1870-1900 - Jessica M. Dandona 4. Biological Bodies, Unfettered Imaginations: The 1939 Dickinson-Belskie Birth Series Sculptures and the Unexpected Origins of Modern Antiabortion Imagery - Rose Holz 5. Creating a Public for Visualized Pregnancies: The Swedish Version of the American Sex Hygiene Film Mom and Dad (1944) - Elisabet Björklund 6. The Drama of the Fetoplacental Unit: Reimagining the Public Fetus of Lennart Nilsson - Solveig Jülich 7. The Public Fetus in Franco's Spain: Women, Doctors, and Feminists in the Circulation of Pregnancy Images - María Jesús Santesmases 8. Visual Strategies of Antiabortion Activism and Their Feminist Critique: The Public Fetus in the United States - Nick Hopwood 9. Public Menstruation: Visualizing Periods in Art, Activism, and Advertising - Camilla Mørk Røstvik 10. From "Anatomical Specimen" to "Almost Child": Pictures of Dead Fetuses in France - Anne-Sophie Giraud 11. Reproducing Bodies in the Medical Museum: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Fetus on Display - Manon S. Parry 12. The Public Fetus: A Traveling Concept - Solveig Jülich and Elisabet Björklund List of Contributors Selected Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe complexity of ovary and fallopian tube pathology is striking, with dozens of tumor types. There is a greater appreciation now of the importance of hereditary cancer syndromes in ovarian and tubal malignancies, as two common autosomal dominant hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes include carcinomas of ovary or fallopian tube. This book is organized following the structure and terminology of the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of Female Genital Tumors, 5th edition. It includes some new entities that have been described since that book's publication in 2020 and provides detailed discussion of differential diagnosis, relevant ancillary tests, and strategies to approach diagnosis. In addition, discussions of the underlying biology of these tumors, as it relates to their diagnosis, are also presented. This fascicle provides an opportunity for deeper reading and quiet reflection about the progress that has been made in our understanding of tumors of the ovary since the previous landmark edition was published in 1998, as well as a respect for the numerous challenges that remain. Free digital access available with every print purchase. See inside the book for more details.

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Book SynopsisFree digital access available with every print purchase. See inside the book for more details.The classification and characteristics of tumors and tumor-like lesions of the female lower genital tract have remained relatively constant over the years, though shifts in nomenclature have occurred, and a comprehensive review of the diverse histomorphology and differential diagnosis of lesions at these sites is of paramount importance. Although female lower genital tract pathology is largely dominated by epithelial tumors, the pathologist will also encounter mesenchymal, melanocytic, and hematopoietic neoplasms. This fascicle provides a comprehensive discussion of these categories with emphasis on their wid¬ening clinical and pathologic spectrum as well as their evolving molecular landscape. The book conveys the authors’ extensive experience as pathologists devoted to women’s health and to ad¬vancing understanding of gynecologic disease.

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Book SynopsisSince the publication of the 1/e in 1977, Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract has consolidated its position as the leading textbook of gynecological pathology. An essential reference for all pathologists and residents, this thoroughly updated Seventh Edition includes more than 1400 illustrations in color, informative tables and 22 revised chapters written by internationally recognized experts.Discussion of each specific entity is organized to include general information, etiology, and epidemiology followed by clinical features, pathologic findings, differential diagnosis, clinical behavior, and treatment. This clear organization is applied throughout the book and allows the reader to quickly access key information in every chapter.Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract remains the gold-standard reference for practicing pathologists and trainees, as well as for obstetric/gynecology practitioners and residents. Please find the index under “Back Matter” freely available on SpringerLink https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007%2F978-3-319-46334-6.Table of ContentsBenign Diseases of the Vulva.- Premalignant and Malignant Tumors of the Vulva.- Diseases of the Vagina.- Benign Diseases of the Cervix.- Precancerous Lesions of the Cervix.- Carcinoma and Other Tumors of the Cervix.- Benign Diseases of the Endometrium.- Precursor Lesions of Endometrial Carcinoma.- Endometrial Carcinoma.- Mesenchymal Tumors of the Uterus.- Diseases of the Fallopian Tube and Paratubal Region.- Nonneoplastic Lesions of the Ovary.- Diseases of the Peritoneum.- Surface Epithelial Tumors of the Ovary.- Sex Cord-Stromal, Steroid Cell, and Other Ovarian Tumors with Endocrine, Paraendocrine and Paraneoplastic Manifestations.- Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary.- Nonspecific Tumors of the Ovary Including Mesenchymal Tumors.- Metastatic Tumors of the Ovary.- Diseases of the Placenta.- Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors and Related Tumor-like Lesions.- Hematologic Neoplasms and Selected Tumor-Like Lesions.- Soft Tissue Lesions Involving Female Reproductive Organs. /p>

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of MRCOG Part 1: 400 SBAs has been completely updated to include questions and answers in the SBA (Single Best Answer) format only. Building on the success of the previous editions, the book is a ‘must-have’ revision text for candidates preparing for the MRCOG Part 1 examination. With 400 SBA questions covering basic and clinical science key to passing the exam, MRCOG Part 1: 400 SBAs, Third Edition includes more clinical images than its predecessors and features updated guidance together with many new questions. Chapters are mapped to the syllabus to deliver structured revision in all the key topics tested in the exam. Featuring a wealth of practice questions and fully descriptive answers, this book provides the essential revision aid to maximise chances of exam success.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Anatomy Chapter 2 Biochemistry Chapter 3 Embryology Chapter 4 Endocrinology Chapter 5 Statistics and epidemiology Chapter 6 Genetics Chapter 7 Physiology Chapter 8 Biophysics Chapter 9 Clinical management Chapter 10 Data interpretation Chapter 11 Immunology Chapter 12 Microbiology Chapter 13 Pathology Chapter 14 Pharmacology Chapter 15 Mock Paper 1 Chapter 16 Mock Paper 2

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Book SynopsisThis book offers clear, up-to-date guidance on how to report cytologic findings in cervical, vaginal and anal samples in accordance with the 2014 Bethesda System Update. The new edition has been expanded and revised to take into account the advances and experience of the past decade. A new chapter has been added, the terminology and text have been updated, and various terminological and morphologic questions have been clarified. In addition, new images are included that reflect the experience gained with liquid-based cytology since the publication of the last edition in 2004. Among more than 300 images, some represent classic examples of an entity while others illustrate interpretative dilemmas, borderline cytomorphologic features or mimics of epithelial abnormalities. The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology, with its user-friendly format, is a “must have” for pathologists, cytopathologists, pathology residents, cytotechnologists, and clinicians.Trade Review“This is a practical reference for cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, residents, fellows, and clinicians. … It is concise, yet exhaustive, and well organized. Images are plentiful and of excellent quality, and do a good job of illustrating different disease entities. … This is a must for everybody signing out gynecologic cytopathology. It is highly recommended.” (Anamarija M. Perry, Doody’s Book Reviews, February, 2016)Table of ContentsSpecimen Adequacy.- Non-Neoplastic Findings.- Endometrial Cells: The How and When of Reporting.- Atypical Squamous.- Epithelial Abnormalities: Squamous.- Epithelial Abnormalities: Glandular.- Other Malignant.- Anal-Rectal Cytology.- Ancillary Testing.- Computer-Assisted Interpretation of Cervical Cytology.- Educational Notes and Suggestions Appended to Cytology Reports.

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,  authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The acclaimed quick-reference guide to performing and interpreting emergency ultrasound exams  More than 400 ultrasound images!Spanning all body systems typically evaluated by ultrasound, this succinct, find-it-now pocket atlas allows you to instantly compare and contrast your real-time images with those appearing in the book. You will also find valuable how-to guidance on essentials such as probe placement, patient positioning, and proper settings â along with anatomical drawings that help you visualize affected organs.  Featuring concise, bulleted text, and more than 400 ultrasound images and dozens of line drawings, Emergency Ultrasound, Second Edition is specifically designed to be used at Table of ContentsChapter 1. Ultrasound BasicsChapter 2. TraumaChapter 3. CardiacChapter 4. Abdominal Aortic AneurysmChapter 5. HepatobiliaryChapter 6. RenalChapter 7. Obstetric and GynecologicalChapter 8. Deep Venous ThrombosisChapter 9. OcularChapter 10. Ultrasound Guided Procedures

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Book SynopsisComplexity in childbirth is growing significantly due to several factors that include increasing maternal age, rising levels of obesity and related diabetes. Women labelled as moderate or high risk are often excluded from useful strategies that low risk women enjoy, such as using water immersion for labour, aromatherapy or mobilisation. They then can immediately follow a pathway of increased surveillance and interventions that may or may not be clinically indicated. This text offers expert guidance and specialist knowledge on the evidence for normalizing and humanizing complicated or challenging pregnancies, labours and birth. It covers a range of practice issues from multiple births to breech presentations, gestational diabetes to VBAC. Comprehensively written for midwifery students and those already in practice, itâs also useful for obstetricians and medical students who wish to provide more holistic maternity care and promote optimum childbirth.  With case studTable of Contents1. The concept of normality in the context of challenging or complex childbirth 2. Positive approaches to health for childbearing women 3. The risk discourse 4. The supervisory perspective 5. Fear of childbirth: The impact of tocophobia on normal birth 6. Latent phase of labour 7. Obesity 8. Breech presentation 9. Multiple pregnancy 10.Vaginal birth after Caesarean section 11. When labour slows or stops 12. Maternal diabetes and gestational diabetes

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Book SynopsisSingle Embryo Transfer provides data on patient and embryo selection and focuses on all clinical and technical aspects involved, e.g. ovarian stimulation, factors affecting embryo quality and methods to choose the embryo most likely to implant, counselling, health economics, cryopreservation of embryos, models to implement SET, ethical and philosophical considerations.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'I enjoyed reading through the book - it is authoritative and up to date - a worthwhile contribution to the field. Thank you for this.' William L. Ledger, University of SheffieldReview of the hardback: 'The chapter on patient selection for IVF is brilliant and suggests the best strategy for selecting patients for eSET without reducing pregnancy rates unnecessarily … I would recommend the book for all clinicians and embryologists as well as our commissioners and legislators …' The Obstetrician and GynaecologistTable of ContentsPreface Jan Gerris; Part I. Preliminaries: 1. The risks associated with multiple pregnancies Ulla-Britt Wennerholm; 2. An overview of determinants of oocyte and embryo developmental competence: specificity, accuracy and applicability in clinical IVF Jonathan Van Blerkom; Part II. Clinical Aspects: 3. Single embryo transfer - concepts and definitions Jan Gerris and Petra De Sutter; 4. Patient selection for single embryo transfer Ofer Fainaru and Mark D. Hornstein; 5. Perinatal outcome after single embryo transfer Petra De Sutter and Jan Gerris; 6. Single embryo transfer as a model for early conception and implantation Anja Pinborg and Anne Loft; 7. Ovarian stimulation, blastocyst culture and preimplantation genetic screening for elective single embryo transfer Steven J. McArthur and Robert Jansen; 8. Sequential embryo selection for single embryo transfer Lynette Scott; 9A. Cryo-augmentation after single embryo transfer: the European experience Aila Tiitinen; 9B. Cryo-augmentation after single embryo transfer: the American experience Marius Meintjes; 10A. Single embryo transfer in recipients of donated oocytes Viveca Söderström-Anttilla; 10B. The impact of single embryo transfer on embryo donation Jeffrey A. Keenan and Reginald Finger; 10C. Single embryo transfer in unique clinical situations: single women, lesbians Karen Purcell; 10D. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis and single embryo transfer Willem Verpoest; 11. Counselling patients for single embryo transfer Sharon N. Covington; 12. Stress-reduction techniques to reduce patient dropout rates during elective single embryo transfer Janetti Marotta; 13. Barriers for elective single embryo transfer implementation A. M. van Peperstraten, J. A. M. Kremer and D. D. M. Braat; 14. Single embryo transfer - the Swedish experience Christina Bergh, P. O. Karlström and Ann Thurin-Kjellberg; 15. Single embryo transfer - the Dutch experience Aafke P. A. van Montfoort; 16. Philosophical and ethical considerations on single embryo transfer Guido Pennings; Part III. Controversies: 17. What is the optimum day of transfer for single embryo transfer? Success rates, monozygotic twinning and epigenetic issues Christine C. Skiadas and Catherine Racowsky; 18. Cost-effectiveness of single embryo transfer in assisted reproduction cycles John Collins; 19. Defining success in assisted reproduction Siladitya Bhattacharya; 20. Should sperm parameters be considered in patient selection for single embryo transfer? Denny Sakkas, Hasan M. El-Fakahany and Emre Seli; 21. Does self-regulation work for implementation of single embryo transfer? G. David Adamson; 22. How should we proceed? The American experience John M. Norian, Eric D. Levens, Alan H. DeCherney and G. David Adamson; 23. How should we proceed? The European experience André Van Steirteghem; Index.

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Book SynopsisInfertility can have devastating physical, emotional and financial effects on people affected. It is a common problem, but can be hard to talk about, and hard to understand. In this concise book, Dr Kovacs, a reproductive gynaecologist who has spent the past 40 years working with patients facing fertility problems, focuses on and unpicks key misconceptions. In his clear explanations, he covers the basic physiology of conceiving, and describes the areas that have to be explored for those who have not yet been able to conceive. Specific chapters cover the three major problem areas: lack of releasing eggs, sperm problems, and abnormalities of the female passages. Treatment options are discussed for each of these areas, including technical details and a brief readable overview of their history. The many ways of parenting which are now available are also detailed. This is a recommended read for couples wanting to conceive, their friends and families, and anyone who wants to understand fertility.Trade Review'Dealing with infertility can be stressful and time consuming, often compounded by a lack of understanding due to inadequate explanations. This book interprets all the medical and technical language; it explains the terminology, the problems and their treatments simply and understandably. Unusually, in discussing many specific points, it acknowledges that there is no clear answer, but describes the different views and provides a conclusion. There are no simplistic explanations - rather, this is a book for those who want to know all the details. It is well illustrated and provides a balanced perspective on contemporary approaches to the management of infertility.' Ian Cooke, University of Sheffield, UK, and Chairman (1996–9) and later President (2001–4) of the British Fertility Society'This is a much needed and long-awaited book which uncovers in a clear and comprehensive way the physiology and pathophysiology of human fertility. Written by one of the world's pioneers of reproductive medicine, the book can serve as an invaluable asset for any person facing fertility issues.' Ariel Weissman, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon and Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel'Although written for patients, Understanding Fertility contains descriptions of issues associated with fertility that are basic and sophisticated. I personally acquired many new insights. Patients will find the concepts in this book easy to comprehend fully. The illustrations and graphics are beautifully executed. This is a must-read for anyone undergoing fertility treatment, but anyone interested in reproduction who read this book will find their time was well spent. The author is an iconic expert.' Alan Decherney, M.D., Editor-In-Chief, Global Reproductive Health, the journal of the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS)Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; 1. How does conception occur and why have I not got pregnant?; 2. Is the male partner fertile, and if not, can we improve his sperm? What other options are there?; 3 Physiology of the menstrual cycle, and treatment for not ovulating; 4. Are my uterus or my tubes stopping me getting pregnant?; 5. Unexplained (idiopathic) infertility; 6. What is IVF and what does it entail? 7. Fertility preservation and other reproductive options; 8. Is it mind over matter?; Concluding remarks; Summary of common misunderstandings; Index.

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Book SynopsisA handy guide to every method of contraception, helping readers decide what works best for them. Covering how each method works, how to use it correctly and how effective it is, the authors expertly explain how life stage can affect choice, and how hormonal contraception can help other health conditions--Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; 1. Conception and the menstrual cycle; 2. Making decisions about contraception; 3. Barrier methods of contraception; 4. Combined hormonal contraception: the pill, patch and vaginal ring; 5. Progestogen-only pill (POP) ; 6. Long-acting reversible contraception: implants, injections and intrauterine devices and systems (coils); 7. Fertility awareness methods of contraception; 8. Emergency contraception; 9. Use of hormonal contraception to treat other conditions.

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Book SynopsisHuman Assisted Reproductive Technology: Future Trends in Laboratory and Clinical Practice offers a collection of concise, practical review articles on cutting-edge topics within reproductive medicine. Each article presents a balanced view of clinically relevant information and looks ahead to how practice will change over the next five years. The clinical section discusses advances in reproductive surgery and current use of robotic surgery for tubal reversal and removal of fibroids. It looks into the refinement of surgical procedures for fertility preservation purposes. Chapters also discuss non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis with proteomics technology, new concepts in ovarian stimulation and in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome, and evidence-based ART. The embryology section discusses issues ranging from three-dimensional in-vitro ovarian follicle culture, and morphometric and proteomics analysis of embryos, to oocyte and embryo cyropreservation. This forward-looking volTrade Review'… educational, well written and comprehensive …' Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica ScandinavicaTable of Contents1. Use of robotics in reproductive surgery Michelle Catenacci, Carrie Bedient and Tommaso Falcone; 2. Removal of hydrosalpinges and uterine leiomyoma to improve IVF outcome Eric S. Surrey; 3. Ovarian endometriomas: effect on IVF outcome Gabriel de la Fuente and Juan A. Garcia-Velasco; 4. Impact of uterine cavity abnormalities on IVF and pretreatment cavity evaluation Steven F. Palter; 5. Sperm retrieval techniques Sandro C. Esteves and Ashok Agarwal; 6. New concepts in ovarian stimulation Ying Cheong, Nick Brook and Nick Macklon; 7. GnRH antagonists in ART Efstratios M. Kolibianakis and Georg Griesinger; 8. Pharmacogenetics of ovarian stimulation in the 21st century Valeria Pugni and Manuela Simoni; 9. Non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis with proteomics technologies Lewis K. Pannell, Ashley R. Mott and Christopher B. Rizk; 10. Antiangiogenic agents for endometriosis Edurne Novella-Maestre, Carlos Simón, Juan Antonio García-Velasco and Antonio Pellicer; 11. New concepts in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome Roy Homburg; 12. Adjuvant therapy to increase implantation rates David Meldrum; 13. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Botros R. M. B. Rizk; 14. The evidence-based practice of assisted reproduction Hassan N. Sallam; 15. Three-dimensional in vitro ovarian follicle culture Eugene Galdones, Lonnie D. Shea and Teresa K. Woodruff; 16. Artificial gametes Jan Tesarik and Raquel Mendoza Tesarik; 17. Current status and future trends of the clinical practice of human oocyte in vitro maturation Robert B. Gilchrist, Johan E. J. Smitz and Jeremy G. Thompson; 18. Oocyte and zona imaging David L. Keefe; 19. Granulosa cells and their impact on human ART Laurie J. McKenzie; 20. Sperm diagnosis: selecting the best sperm for IVF/ICSI treatment Denny Sakkas; 21. Embryo culture in the 21st century Mark T. Johnson and David K. Gardner; 22. Morphometric analyzes of embryos Jennifer Kahn, Thomas Elliott and Zsolt Peter Nagy; 23. Embryo biopsy: towards trophectoderm isolation and blastocyst analysis William B. Schoolcraft and Jeanine Cieslak Janzen; 24. Analysis of the embryonic transcriptome Claude Robert, Andrew J. Watson and Marc-Andre Sirard; 25. Analysis of embryo-derived factors as markers of developmental potential and viability Chris O'Neill; 26. Proteomics analysis of the endometrium and embryo: can we improve IVF outcome? Francisco Domínguez, Tamara Garrido and Carlos Simón; 27. Analysis of embryo metabolism and the metabolome to identify the most viable embryo within a cohort David K. Gardner; 28. Oocyte and embryo cryopreservation T. Mukaida; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe assessment and selection of oocytes and embryos is fundamental to the live birth rate data of all IVF units, the parameter that is used to gauge a clinic's success and credibility. This new atlas contains over 1000 high-quality images of oocytes, zygotes and embryos, presented with accompanying data on indications for treatment, stimulation type and duration, as well as short medical histories of each couple and final outcome of treatment. All images in the book can be downloaded from the accompanying CD-ROM. Structured on a patient-by-patient basis, the atlas describes 100 clinically documented case studies that follow the evolution of oocytes and zygotes between day two and day five. Pronuclear morphology and synchrony as well as embryo morphology are reported and described for each case. Written and produced by experienced embryologists, this practical atlas is an important resource for clinical embryologists and physicians in reproductive medicine.

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Book SynopsisWith its unique algorithmic and pattern-based approach, Diagnosis of Neoplasia in Endometrial Biopsies is an essential practical guide to interpreting endometrial biopsy samples. All potential entities are classified based on the dominant histologic pattern, with each resulting sub-group progressively sub-classified to reach a diagnosis. Decision tree flowcharts facilitate rapid narrowing of the differential diagnosis. Recent advancements are discussed and explained, and strengths and limitations of diagnostic tests are identified in the context of their application to the biopsy sample. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book serves the practising pathologist as a scope-side assistant for quick reference, up-to-date guidance, and recommendations for ancillary testing. For the resident, this book facilitates quick and comprehensive mastery of the interpretation and diagnosis of endometrial biopsies. The book is packaged with a password, giving the user online access to all the text and images.

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Book SynopsisChildbearing, from the standpoint of psychological medicine, is the most complex event in human experience. Of the dozens of disorders that affect the generative process, or are unleashed as complications, many fall under the heading of ''psychoses'' - profound disturbances of thought, perception, cognition and behaviour. These psychoses disrupt personal and family life at a critical time. Reviewing the wide range of psychoses that complicate the reproductive process, Ian Brockington proposes radical changes to the concepts of postpartum and menstrual psychoses, with suggestions for fresh research initiatives. Armed with this comprehensive knowledge and wielding a raft of interventions, many women can be restored to health and their vital roles in the family and community. When the risk factors are known, multidisciplinary preventive strategies can transform the lives of vulnerable women. This is essential reading for psychiatrists, obstetricians and gynaecologists, midwives, general practitioners, neuroscientists and related professions worldwide.Trade Review'With this monograph, Brockington gives us a most valuable insight into his forty years of experience as a clinician and researcher in the field of mother-infant psychiatry.' Anita Riecher-Rössler, Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken Basel, Switzerland'How does medical science progress? First by defining disease entities, then by bringing to bear upon them a new perspective. Brockington first describes the characteristics of psychiatric states associated with the phases of reproduction in women. Then he makes clear that these associations are [aetiological] clues to the nature of the physiological disturbance. Brockington writes with pre-eminent expertise in this field. Starting from an historical and clinical viewpoint, he brings the topic under the scrutiny of modern biological research methods. The contribution is unique.' Tim Crow, University of OxfordTable of ContentsForeword; Preface; List of abbreviations; Part I. Introduction: 1. Data; 2. History; Part II. The Organic Psychoses of Pregnancy and the Puerperium: 3. Infective delirium; 4. Eclamptic and Donkin psychoses; 5. Wernicke–Korsakow psychosis; 6. Chorea psychosis; 7. Vascular disorders; 8. Other specific neuropsychiatric disorders; 9. Incidental organic psychoses; Part III. The Psychopathology of Parturition: 10. Introduction; 11. Parturient delirium; 12. Unconscious delivery; 13. Acts of desperation; 14. Other parturient psychoses; 15. Delirium and stupor immediately after the birth; Part IV. Non-Organic Psychoses of Childbearing: 16. The literature; 17. Symptoms; 18. Classification; 19. Clinical forms; 20. Episode onset; 21. The bipolar/cycloid group; 22. Management; 23. Risks; Part V. Menstrual Psychosis: 24. The catamenial process; 25. Medicine and menstruation; 26. Definition and classification; 27. Timing within the menstrual cycle; 28. Timing within the life cycle; 29. Links with the psychoses of childbearing; 30. Investigations; 31. Causes; 32. Management; Part VI. The Challenge and the Opportunity: 33. What is known; 34. Impediments to the growth of knowledge; 35. Research opportunities; Appendix: the Anne Roper interview; Index.

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Book SynopsisFully-updated new edition of the essential guide to managing hematological conditions, affecting mother and baby during pregnancy and post-partum.Table of ContentsPart I. Physiological Changes in Pregnancy: 1. Normal cellular changes during pregnancy and the puerperium Margaret Ramsay; 2. Normal coagulation changes during pregnancy Rachel Rayment; Part II. Cytopenia: 3. Iron deficiency in pregnancy Xiao Yin Zhang and Sue Pavord; 4. Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies in pregnancy Alesia Khan and Susan Robinson; 5. Autoimmune cytopenias in pregnancy Hamish Lyall and Bethan Myers; Part III. Inherited Red Cell Disorders: 6. Management of sickle cell disease in pregnancy Karyn Longmuir and Jo Howard; 7. Management of thalassemias in pregnancy Farrukh Shah; 8. Screening for hemoglobinopathies Shirley Henderson and Josh Wright; 9. Management of other inherited red cell disorders in pregnancy Noemi Roy and Sue Pavord; Part IV. Fetal Maternal Alloimmune Syndromes: 10. Fetal/neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia Mike Murphy; 11. Red cell alloimmunization Alec McEwan; Part V. Thromboembolism and Anticoagulation: 12. Acute management of suspected thromboembolic disease in pregnancy Andrew Thompson, Beverley Hunt and Ian Greer; 13. Thromboprophylaxis in pregnancy Anna Lawen-O'Brien and Catherine Nelson-Piercy; 14. Management of prosthetic heart valves in pregnancy Claire McLintock; 15. Management of anticoagulants at delivery Christina Oppenheimer, Paul Sharpe and Andrew Ling; Part VI. Thrombophilia and Fetal Loss: 16. Antiphospholipid syndrome Sue Pavord, Bethan Myers, Savino Sciascia and Beverley Hunt; 17. Inherited thrombophilia and pregnancy loss Luuk Scheres, Isobel Walker and Saskia Middeldorp; Part VII. Hemorrhagic Disorders: 18A Management of obstetric hemorrhage: obstetric management Annette Briley and Susan Bewley; 18B. Management of obstetric hemorrhage: anesthetic management Catherine Collinson and Arlene Wise; 18C. Management of obstetric hemorrhage: hemostatic management Peter Collins and Rachel Collis; 18D. Management of obstetric hemorrhage: radiological management Narayan Karunanithy; 19. Management of inherited disorders of primary hemostasis in pregnancy Carolyn Millar and Sue Pavord; 20. Management of inherited coagulopathies in pregnancy Sue Pavord; 21. Genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis of congenital bleeding disorders Nikki Curry and Andrew Mumford; Part VIII. Micrangiopathies: 22. Preeclampsia Eleftheria Lefkou and Beverley Hunt; 23. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and other microangiopathies in pregnancy Pat O'Brien and Marie Scully; Part IX. Malignant Conditions: 24. Myelproliferative neoplasms and pregnancy Susan Robinson and Claire Harrison; 25. Management of acute haematological malignancy in pregnancy Sahra Ali and Gill Swallow; 26. Late effects of chemo-radiotherapy on fertility and pregnancy Seonaid Pye and Nina Salooja.

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Book SynopsisOvarian stimulation is the starting point of reproductive medicine but the procedure can result in adverse reactions particularly the dangerous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Fully revised in line with modern practice of ovarian stimulation, this new edition is divided into six sections that cover mild forms, non-conventional forms, IVF, complications and their management, alternatives, and the practicalities of procedures. All aspects of ovarian stimulation are discussed including the different stimulation protocols from which to choose, the management of poor responders and hyper-responders, as well as stimulation in patients with PCOS. Comprehensively reviewing the modern approach to ovarian stimulation, the alternative procedures are also described, both in IVF and other methods of assisted reproduction. Written by leading experts on reproductive health and fertility, this book will assist infertility specialists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists and radiologists inTable of ContentsList of contributors; About the editors; Foreword; Preface; Part I. Mild Forms of Ovarian Stimulation: 1. Oral agents for ovarian stimulation Mohamed F. Mitwally and Robert F. Casper; 2. Ovulation induction for anovulatory patients Evert J. P. van Santbrink and Bart C. J. M. Fauser; 3. Ovarian hyperstimulation in combination with intrauterine insemination Ben J. Cohlen and Astrid E. P. Cantineau; 4. Mild approaches in ovarian stimulation Adrija Kumar Datta, Stuart Campbell, and Geeta Nargund; 5. The case against mild stimulation protocols Carlotta Zacà, Francesca Pennetta, and Andrea Borini; Part II. Ovarian Hyperstimulation for IVF: 6. GnRH agonists for ovarian hyperstimulation Lina El-Taha, Botros Rizk, Jad Farid Assaf, and Johnny Awwad; 7. Role of GnRH antagonist in assisted reproduction Mohamed Aboulghar; 8. Gonadotropins in ovarian stimulation Madelon van Wely and Monique Mochtar; 9. Egg donation: Implications for counseling donor and recipient, donor preparation, and recipient preparation Ernesto Bosch and Pilar Alama; 10. Progestin-primed ovarian stimulation Xuefeng Lu and Yanping Kuang; 11. Ovarian stimulation in poor responders Qiuju Chen and Yanping Kuang; Part III. Difficulties and Complications of Ovarian Stimulation and Implantation: 12. Ovarian stimulation in difficult IVF cases Amina Oumeziane and Samira Barbara; 13. Polycystic ovary syndrome: Ovulation induction strategies Lina El-Taha, Botros Rizk, William Ledger, and Johnny Awwad; 14. Polycystic ovary syndrome: Controlled ovarian stimulation Lina El-Taha, Botros Rizk, William Ledger, and Johnny Awwad; 15. Prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Mohamed Youssef, Abdel-Maguid Ramzy, and Botros Rizk; 16. Treatment of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Mohamed Youssef, Abdel-Maguid Ramzy, and Botros Rizk; 17. How to individualize ovarian stimulation protocols to avoid difficulties and complications Suleiman Ghunaim, Raja Sayegh, and Johnny Awwad; 18. Endometrial receptivity Eva Gómez, Jose Miravet-Valenciano, Diana Valbuena, and Carlos Simon; 19. Folliculogenesis and implantation failure Antonis Makrigiannakis and Panagiotis; Part IV. Non-conventional Forms Used during Ovarian Stimulation: 20. Adjuncts for ovarian stimulation Alexander M. Quaas and David R. Meldrum; 21. Luteinizing hormone supplementation during ovarian stimulation Ioannis E. Messinis, Christina I. Messini, George Anifandis, and Alexandros Daponte; 22. Ovulation induction for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism Lina El-Taha, Botros Rizk, Chantal Farra, and Johnny Awwad; Part V. Alternatives to Ovarian Hyperstimulation and Delayed Transfer: 23. Hyperprolactinemia Botros Rizk and Natalie L. Shammas; 24. Ovarian cautery for polycystic ovary syndrome Gabor T. Kovacs; 25. Elective freeze-all embryos policy Mehmet Cihat Unlu and Ahmet Yigit Cakiroglu; Part VI. Procedures Before, During, and After Ovarian Stimulation: 26. Ultrasound monitoring for ovulation induction: Pitfalls and problems Mona M. Aboulghar and Yomna Islam; 27. The use of GnRH agonists to trigger final oocyte maturation during controlled ovarian stimulation Anastasia Salameh, Sara Faour, and Johnny Awwad; 28. The luteal phase support in in vitro fertilization Biljana Popovic-Todorovic and Human Mousavi Fatemi; 29. Luteal phase support other than progesterone Dalia Khalife, Nour Assaf, and Johnny Awwad; 30. Ovarian reserve as a guide for ovarian stimulation Hassan N. Sallam, Ahmed F. Galal, and Nooman H. Sallam; Index.

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Book SynopsisPediatric and adolescent gynecology (PAG) is recognized as a specialist area and clinicians working in PAG need specific expertise. A wide spectrum of conditions needs to be addressed, ranging from simple disorders which respond to basic treatment to complex congenital anomalies with a genetic origin and life-long health consequences. Investigations must be appropriate and treatment should reduce symptoms and distress whilst optimizing gynecological and reproductive potential. Centered upon a series of common clinical presentations, this book includes stepwise guidance on the initial investigations, management, and treatment options. Guidance is supported by the most up-to-date evidence-base, written by clinicians with dedicated clinical and research experience in PAG. New techniques - such as laparoscopic surgery - are included and the importance of the psychological assessment of children with specific PAG disorders is highlighted. The book also includes an authoritative chapter on Table of Contents1. An Introduction to pediatric and adolescent gynecology practice Adam Balen, Lesley Breech, Sarah Creighton and Lih-Mei Liao; 2. Embryology and normal development of female reproductive function Cara Williams and Rebecca Deans; 3. Holistic assessment in pediatric and adolescent Gynecology Practice Paul L Wood, Jennie Yoost, Margaret Hall-Craggs, Davor Jurkovic, Sveta Alladi and Deborah Hodes; 4. Safeguarding for pediatric and adolescent gynecology Sveta Alladi and Deborah Hodes; 5. Informed consent in pediatric and adolescent gynecology practice: from ethical principles to ethical behaviors Lih-Mei Liao, Paul M. Chadwick and Anne Tamar-Mattis; 6. Common gynecological symptoms before puberty Stefanie Cardamone and Sarah Creighton; 7. Menstrual dysfunction in pediatric and adolescent gynecology practice Michal Yaron, Diane Merritt, Anne-Marie Amies Oelschlager, Lina Michala and Jennifer E. Dietrich; 8. Primary amenorrhea in pediatric and adolescent gynecology practice Naomi S. Crouch, Lisa Allen, Adam Balen, Gerard S Conway, Ephia Yasmin and Gail Busby; 9. Urinary problems in pediatric and adolescent gynecology practice Alun Williams, Anette Jacobsen, Lesley Breech and Dan Wood; 10. Late effects of childhood cancer in pediatric and adolescent gynecology practice Leslie A. Appiah and Melanie C. Davies; 11. Laparoscopic surgery in pediatric and adolescent gynecology practice Alfred Cutner, Tom Aust and Sari Kives; 12. Psychological care in pediatric and adolescent gynecology practice: addressing the effects of sexual and gender norms Julie Alderson, Katrina Roen and Miriam Muscarella.

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Book SynopsisGain confidence in the surgical management of female and male infertility. Authored by leading experts in operative gynecology and urology, in collaboration with the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, this valuable handbook provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the indications, techniques, and outcomes of modern reproductive surgery. This manual presents clear step-by-step instructions illustrated with intraoperative photographs and surgical videos in order to offer patients surgical options and avoid, or improve, IVF.Trade Review'… I recommend this comprehensive reference book for fertility specialists to better understand the evidence for reproductive surgery and when to offer it.' Mohsen El-Sayed, Royal College of Obstetricians and GynaecologistsTable of Contents1. Hysteroscopy: office and operative – myomectomy, polypectomy, adhesiolysis Keith B. Isaacson and Christina Salazar; 2. Adhesions in reproductive surgery: treatment and prevention Kathryn D. Coyne and Steven R. Lindheim; 3. Mullerian anomalies Samantha M. Pfeifer; 4. Ovarian surgery with focus on reproduction Samantha M. Pfeifer, Nigel Pereira, Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen; 5. Surgical management of proximal and distal tubal disease Linnea R. Goodman and Jeffrey M. Goldberg; 6. Tubal anastomosis for reversal of tubal ligation Jeffrey M. Goldberg and Julian A. Gingold; 7. Surgical management of ectopic pregnancy Bala Bhagavath; 8. Surgical management of uterine myomas John C. Petrozza; 9. Laparoscopic surgery for the management of endometriosis Vadim Morozov, Nisha Lakhi and Ceana H. Nezhat; 10. Female fertility preservation surgery Sara Arian, Rebecca Flyckt and Tommaso Falcone; 11. The role of robotics in reproductive surgery Antonio R. Gargiulo; 12. Vasectomy reversal Daniel Greene and Edmund Sabengh; 13. Varicocele repair Christopher M. Deibert, Brooke A. Harnisch and Jay Ira Sandlow; 14. Surgical sperm retrieval methods Phil V. Bach and Peter N. Schlegel; 15. Surgical management of ejaculatory duct obstruction for male infertility Peter T. K. Chan; 16. Fertility considerations in scrotal surgery Katherine Rotker and Mark Sigman.

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Book SynopsisGynecologic Care provides a succinct yet comprehensive discussion of critical knowledge required for gynecologists. Concise, easily accessible chapters allow the reader to quickly review essential material for patient care, or comprehensively study the modern management of gynecology. New residents can quickly cover the breadth of gynecology, while more experienced physicians will find the materials useful for review purposes. Each chapter covers key topics listed by the Committee for Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Gynecologic Care is part of a three book series which covers the breadth of the Obstetrics and Gynecology specialty. The other books in the series are Obstetric Care and Office Care of Women.Table of ContentsPreface; Part I. Basic Gynecologic Care Issues: 1. Surgical anatomy of the female pelvis Howard Curlin and Lara Harvey; 2. Female genital tract trauma: evaluation and management Anuja Vyas; 3. Bleeding disorders and anticoagulation Eduardo Lara Torre; 4. Healthcare of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender patients Martin E. Olsen; Part II. Gynecologic Surgery: 5. Laparotomy Douglas H. Brown; 6. Diagnostic laparoscopy Mark Woodland; 7. Operative laparoscopy Loriana Newman and Maggie Rosen; 8. Hysteroscopy Manjusha Sahai and Eduardo Lara Torre; 9. Permanent female sterilization Christinne Canela and Eduardo Lara Torre; 10. Vaginal hysterectomy Jennifer M. Keller and Nancy Gaba; 11. Abdominal hysterectomy Beth Cronin; 12. Laparoscopic hysterectomy Ted Tsaltas; 13. Robotic surgery Tonya N. Thomas and J. Eric Jelovsek; 14. Complications of gynecologic surgery Melanie Altizer; 15. Post-operative care Suzanne Bush and Kimberly Manek; Part III. Infertility: 16. First Trimester spontaneous abortion Sharon Seidel and Briana Phillips; 17. Non-tubal ectopic Pregnancy Roxanne Vrees and Gary N. Frishman; 18. Infertility related surgeries Mark Ransom; 19. Surgical management of endometriosis Julie Zemaitis DeCesare and Brittney A. Williams; 20. Myomectomy Elaine Stickrath; 21. Oncofertility Mark Ransom; Part IV. Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: 22. Urodynamics Emily Wu, Jill Danford, and Wilma Larsen; 23. Surgical procedures for urinary incontinence and urethral diverticula Andrew F. Hundley and Lopa K. Pandya; 24. Surgical procedures for pelvic organ prolapse Andrew Hundley and Silpa Nekkanti; 25. Anal incontinence Pedro Miranda-Seijo; 26. Vesico-vaginal and recto-vaginal fistulas Andrew Hundley and Silpa Nekkanti; Part V. Gynecologic Oncology: 27. Chemotherapy Scott D. Richard and Tommy R. Buchanan; 28. Radiation oncology Paul Kramer and Martin E. Olsen; 29. Cervical cancer Jori S. Carter; 30. Vulvar cancer Micael Lopez-Acevedo and Nancy Gaba; 31. Vaginal cancer Victor M. Feldbaum; 32. Endometrial cancer Katherine M. Moxley; 33. Uterine sarcoma Caroline C. Billingsley and Eric L. Eisenhauer; 34. Epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer Stephanie A. Sullivan and Kenneth H. Kim; 35. Ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors Arthur-Quan Tran and Kenneth H. Kim; 36. Ovarian germ cell tumors Kristin L. Bixel and Jeff Fowler; 37. Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia Lisa M. Barroilhet; Part VI. General Considerations: 38. Patient safety in gynecologic care Elizabeth A. Ferries-Rowe; 39. Essentials of practice management Olukayode Akinlaja; 40. Ob-Gyn and the law Victor Feldbaum; 41. Physicians and health-care systems Martin E. Olsen; 42. Evidence based medicine George F. Sawaya; 43. Cultural competency Claudette Jones Shephard and Linda Moses-Simmons; 44. Physician health Mark Woodland; 45. Medical ethics Ryan Nash and Britton Rink; Index.

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Book SynopsisSBA Questions for the Part 2 MRCOG is a valuable preparation resource aimed at those specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology who are planning to take the Part 2 MRCOG examination. It contains two hundred practice single best answer questions written by MRCOG question writers, with accompanying explanations and references. It also contains an introduction to the new format of the examination and the rationale for the changes. The first section consists of two hundred single best answers allowing the reader to test their knowledge. The second section lists the correct response accompanied by an explanation and suggestions for further reading. SBA Questions for the Part 2 MRCOG is the only official preparation book produced by the RCOG and is therefore essential reading for candidates sitting this examination in its new format.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Questions; Correct responses; Explanations; Index.

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Book SynopsisFully updated to reflect changes to the curriculum and question format since publication of the original edition, this book is essential reading for all Part 1 MRCOG candidates. A new chapter has been added to mirror the new curriculum domain of data interpretation. Fully illustrated in colour throughout.Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. Introduction: changes to the Part I Mary Ann Lumsden; Part II. Anatomy: 2. Applied anatomy and imaging of the pelvis, femoral triangle and inguinal canal Diana Lawrence-Watt, Julia Montgomery and Malcolm Johnston; 3. Applied anatomy and imaging of the bladder, ureter, urethra, anus and perineum Diana Lawrence-Watt, Julia Montgomery and Malcolm Johnston; 4. Applied anatomy and imaging of the uterus, vagina, ovaries and breast Diana Lawrence-Watt, Julia Montgomery and Malcolm Johnston; Part III. Biochemistry: 5. Cell and molecular biology Fiona Lyall; 6. Steroids and prostaglandins Anthony E. Michael; 7. Fluid and acid-base balance Mark Heining; 8. Calcium homeostasis and bones Rosemary Bland; 9. Human metabolism: carbohydrates, fats and proteins Mary Board; Part IV. Biophysics: 10. Biophysics Nazar N. Amso and Neil Pugh; Part V. Embryology: 11. Early embryology Ram Sharma; 12. Development of the urogenital tract Vivek Nama; 13. Development and congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract Rohan D'Souza; 14. Development of the heart and the fetal circulation Rohan D'Souza; Part VI. Endocrinology: 15. Placental structure and function Des Holden; 16. Hypothalamus and pituitary gland Gul Bano; 17. Adrenal and thyroid glands and the pancreas Gul Bano; Part VII. Genetics: 18. Single-gene and chromosome abnormalities Shwetha Ramachandrappa and Katrina Tatton-Brown; Part VIII. Immunology: 19. Basic immunology Sharon Cookson and Ian Sargent; Part IX. Microbiology: 20. Microbiology Susan Hopkins and Daniel Brudney; 21. Viral infections in pregnancy Philip Rice; 22. Infections in obstetrics and gynaecology Phillip E. Hay; Part X. Pathology: 23. Cellular response to disease Raji Ganesan; 24. Pathology of benign disease of the female genital tract Raji Ganesan; 25. Gynaecological neoplasia Raji Ganesan; Part XI. Pharmacology: 26. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and teratogenesis Kevin Hayes; 27. Non-hormonal therapy in obstetrics and gynaecology Kevin Hayes; 28. Hormonal treatment in non-malignant gynaecological conditions Michael Marsh; Part XII. Physiology: 29. Female reproductive physiology Helen Mason; 30. Male reproductive physiology and the fertilization process Helen Mason; 31. Physiology of pregnancy Asma Khalil; 32. Fetal physiology Aris T. Papageorghiou and Asma Khalil; Part XIII. Statistics and Epidemiology: 33. Basic statistics Fiona Broughton Pipkin; 34. Screening and trials statistics Andrew H. Shennan and Annette Briley; 35. Epidemiology Arri Coomarasamy and Khalid S. Khan; 36. Data interpretation in obstetrics and gynaecology Andrew R. Sizer; Index.

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Book SynopsisDesigned for providers of women's healthcare, this manual guides those implementing QI and safety programs with emphasis on obstetrics and gynecology. The book contains case-based elements to improve accessibility and understanding. The editors are involved with global initiatives educating physicians in safety aspects of practice.Table of Contents1. Office safety Ty B. Erickson and Amber D. Masse; 2. Electronic fetal monitoring and patient safety David Miller; 3. Patient safety in the outpatient setting Roger Smith and Mark D. Pearlman; 4. Principles for the safe use of electrosurgery Fidel A. Valea; 5. The obstetric-gynecologic hospitalist Christopher C. Swain and Alan M. Dulit; 6. Transparency and disclosure Sandra Koch; 7. Surgical checklists John Wachtel and Abraham Lichtmacher; 8. What is a high-reliability organization? Joseph C. Gambone and John P. Keats; 9. Powerful tools for quality improvement John P. Keats; 10. Simulation and drills Shad Deering; 11. Rapid response in obstetrics Allison R. Durica and Elizabeth S. McCuin; 12. Regulatory and legal implications Mark S. Defrancesco; 13. Patient safety: a patient's perspective Pamela K. Scarrow; 14. Safety programs in a community hospital – evidence-based medicine meets the realities of private practice Holly S. Puritz; 15. Improving perinatal safety in an integrated healthcare system Hans P. Cassagnol and Harry Mateer; 16. Fatigue and safety Peter A. Schwartz, James W. Saxton and Maggie M. Finkelstein; 17. Just culture in women's health services Michael E. Barfield, Margaret Sturdivant and Karen Frush; 18. Medication safety in obstetrics and gynecology Roseann Richards and Angela Brenner; 19. Improving patient safety through team training Christian M. Pettker and Edmund F. Funai; 20. A systems-based approach to shoulder dystocia safety William A. Grobman; 21. Creating a learning culture: debriefing and root-cause analysis Nancy Chescheir; 22. Safe patient handoffs Diana Behling and Bonnie Dattel; 23. Using clinical scenarios to teach patient safety Dotun Ogunyemi, Bruce B. Ettinger and Steve Rad; 24. Quality and safety in medical education: implementing a curriculum of patient safety and quality improvement in medical education Dotun Ogunyemi.

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Book SynopsisSimulation is becoming an integral part of medical education and has already a well-established role within anaesthesia training, with many examination questions already modelled on simulation scenarios. The clinical diversity and multidisciplinary nature of an obstetric team creates the ideal environment for simulation training. It enables the team to develop their knowledge of clinical emergencies whilst becoming more aware of the importance of human factors. This book is a practical guide to inspire clinical leads to establish simulation within their delivery suite. The book comprises an extensive obstetric scenario library, with each scenario broken down into learning outcomes, a list of staff and equipment needed, specific stages mapped to learning outcomes with appropriate results/investigations and a checklist of ideal actions to enable the post-scenario debrief. Written by consultant obstetric anaesthetists, this book will appeal to medical practitioners interested in facilitaTrade Review'Obstetric Decision-Making and Simulation is a practical guide to inspire and instruct the integration of simulation-based learning into multidisciplinary obstetric department education.' Panagiota Sceales, International Anesthesia Research SocietyTable of ContentsList of Contributors; Foreword; Part I. The Role of Simulation: 1. Setting the scene for simulation-based education Debra Nestel, Kristen Moloney and Simon Hyde; 2. The where of simulation training Al May; 3. Interprofessional in-situ simulation Jonathan Hurst; 4. Debriefing and the debrief Mark Murphy and Annemarie Brown; 5. Fidelity in obstetric simulation Shane O'Sullivan and Owen O'Sullivan; Part II. The Impact of Human Factors in Clinical Practice: 6. Introduction to human factors and ergonomics in obstetric simulation Mark Hellaby; 7. Situational awareness, bias and decision making styles in obstetric simulation Ian Parkinson and Andrew F. Smith; 8. Team-working, communication and use of communication aids and checklists in an emergency Simon Mercer; Part III. Clinical Scenarios: 9. Introduction to the scenarios Kirsty Maclennan; Scenario Section 1: Obstetric; 10. Uterine inversion Samantha Bonner; 11. Shoulder dystocia following forceps delivery for fetal bradycardia Samantha Cox and Samiksha Patel; 12. Umbilical cord prolapse Michelle McIntosh; 13. Minimising decision to delivery interval (DDI) in a category 1 caesarean section – pre-theatre phase Cliff Shelton and Sophie Bishop; Scenario Section 2: Maternal collapse; 14. Amniotic fluid embolism Kim Macleod and Yara Mohammed; 15. Anaphylaxis in labour Andrew Parkes and Shuayb Elkhalifa; 16. Acute pulmonary embolism in pregnancy Louise Simcox and David Simcox; Scenario Section 3: Haemorrhage; 17. Antepartum haemorrhage and perimortem caesarean section Kenneth Ma; 18. Vasa praevia Shimma Rehman; 19. Postpartum haemorrhage Pavan Kochhar and Stuart Knowles; Scenario Section 4: Sepsis; 20. Group A streptococcal puerperal sepsis Laura Coleman and Melissa Whitworth; 21. Pneumonia and respiratory failure in a pregnant woman James Hanison and Dougal Atkinson; Scenario Section 5: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy; 22. Eclampsia Stephanie Worton, Emma Shawkat and Jenny Myers; 23. HELLP syndrome with fetal compromise requiring an emergency GA caesarean section Emma Shawkat, Stephanie Worton and Jenny Myers; 24. Microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia (MAHA) in pregnancy presenting in A&E Louise Simcox and Jo Gillham; Scenario Section 6: Cardiac; 25. Chest pain in a pregnant patient Shahid Karim and Sarah Vause; 26. Peripartum cardiomyopathy Omar Asghar and Sarah Vause; 27. Complete heart block in a pregnant patient Anita Macnab and Kirsty Maclennan; 28. Cardioversion in a pregnant patient with corrected tetralogy of fallot Kailash Bhatia; Scenario Section 7: General anaesthesia; 29. General anaesthesia and failed intubation in a category 1 caesarean section Richard McGuire and Sharon Smith; Scenario Section 8: Neuraxial analgesia; 30. Subdural block in labour Kathryn A. Wood and Lorna A. Howie; 31. Total spinal anaesthesia in labour K. E. Gott and Sophie Kimber-Craig; 32. Severe local anaesthetic toxicity in labour Charlotte Ash and Suna Monaghan; Scenario Section 9: Non-neuraxial analgesia; 33. Respiratory arrest in a woman using remifentanil PCA for labour Michael McGinlay and Susan Davies; Scenario Section 10: Endocrine; 34. Diabetic ketoacidosis in pregnancy Samantha Bonner and Jonathan Schofield; Scenario Section 11: Neurological; 35. Subarachnoid haemorrhage in the post partum patient Craig Carroll and Daniel Holsgrove; Scenario Section 12: Trauma; 36. Obstetric trauma John Butler; Scenario Section 13: Neonatal; 37. Newborn life support (preterm delivery) in obstetric anaesthesia Jonathan Hurst; Index.

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Book SynopsisUterine fibroids are very common in women of reproductive age and are mostly benign. However, they are often a cause of abnormal bleeding and, in severe cases, can cause infertility. This comprehensive guide reviews the clinical management of uterine fibroids, with a particular focus on practical surgical techniques. Engage with topics such as the anatomy of the pelvis, key theatre equipment and surgical treatments including hysteroscopic and laparoscopic techniques. Features also include debates around morcellation, and less invasive treatments such as uterine artery embolisation are also covered. An online video library of surgical procedures reinforces the practical techniques taught in the book and detailed colour images supplement the book''s thorough coverage of fibroid management. This makes Modern Management of Uterine Fibroids an essential resource for practicing gynaecologists and IVF specialists, as well as students.Trade Review'I would recommend this book to any general obstetricians/gynecologists looking to expand the treatment options they provide to their patients.' Jessica K. Shields, Doody's NoteTable of ContentsForeword Ian Cooke; 1. Pathophysiology of uterine fibroids Mohamed Otify and Hilary Critchley; 2. Evaluation of uterine fibroids using two-dimensional and three-dimensional ultrasonography Sotirios Saravelos; 3. Ulipristal and other medical treatments for the management of uterine fibroids Mohamed Ali, Zunir Chaudhry and Ayman Al-Hendy; 4. The role of MRI imaging in the management of fibroids Lisa Shannon and Shahram Abdi; 5. Fibroids and fertility Tulay Karasu and Mostafa Metwally; 6. Fibroids and reproduction Elizabeth Pritts; 7. Open myomectomy Tin-Chiu Li and Jacqueline Chung; 8. Instrumentation for laparoscopic and robotic myomectomy Ahmed El-Minawi; 9. Principles and techniques of laparoscopic myomectomy Ephia Yasmin and Ertan Saridogan; 10. Uterine fibroids: the morcellation debate Jimmy Alvarez and Charles Miller; 11. Total laparoscopic hysterectomy for fibroid uterus Alpha Gebeh and Mostafa Metwally; 12. Hysteroscopic resection of submucosal fibroids Rudi Campo and Cristine Di Cesare; 13. Intramural myoma and fertility Dan Yu, Tin-Chiu Li and Enlan Xia; 14. Outpatient myomectomy Mary Connor; 15. Vaginal hysterectomy with fibroids Swati Jha; 16. Leiomyosarcoma: implications for the treatment of fibroids Elizabeth Pritts; 17. MRI-guided ultrasound lysis of fibroids Jessica Gelman and Charles Miller; 18. Uterine fibroid embolization for the management of uterine fibroids Mark Regi, Krit Dwivedi and Trevor Cleveland; 19. Uterine fibroids in postmenopausal women Mohamed Ali, Zunir Chaydhry and Ayman AlHendy; Index.

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Book SynopsisFor over forty years, assisted reproductive technology (ART) has helped millions of patients around the world to overcome infertility. Careful monitoring of ART treatments and their outcomes is vital to maintain the remarkable pace of change in science and technology, whilst minimizing potential risks to infertility patients, and their children. Written by forty-five authors from twenty countries around the world, this book represents a global effort to document the history of assisted reproductive technology surveillance, and its dynamic challenges across the world. Comprehensive in its approach, the text details best practices in collecting and using ART surveillance data to monitor treatment effectiveness and safety, improve quality of care, develop health policy, and provide accurate information to infertility patients, worldwide.Table of ContentsList of contributors; Foreword; Part I. Introduction to Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance: 1. Infertility and assisted reproductive technology Sheree L. Boulet, Anjani Chandra, Aaron Rosen and Alan DeCherney; 2. Importance and history of assisted reproductive technology surveillance Jacques de Mouzon, Paul Lancaster and Anders Nyboe Andersen; Part II. General Principles of Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance: 3. Assisted reproductive technology surveillance: who, what, when, and how? Sara Crawford, Dmitry M. Kissin and Georgina Chambers; 4. Future directions for assisted reproductive technology surveillance and monitoring novel technology Christian De Geyter and Eli Y. Adashi; Part III. Using Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance Data: 5. Reporting assisted reproductive technology success rates Georgina Chambers, Kevin Doody and Sara Crawford; 6. Using assisted reproductive technology surveillance data in clinical research Valerie L. Baker, Sheree L. Boulet and Anja Bisgaard Pinborg; 7. Monitoring assisted reproductive technology safety and biovigilance Luca Gianaroli, Anna Pia Ferraretti and Borut Kovacic; 8. Quality assurance of assisted reproductive technology practice: using data to improve clinical care Kevin Doody, Carlos Calhaz-Jorge and Jesper Smeenk; 9. Monitoring long-term outcomes of assisted reproductive technology: linking surveillance data with other datasets Barbara Luke, Sheree L. Boulet and Anna-Karina Aaris Henningsen; 10. Use of assisted reproductive technology surveillance by infertility patients Sandra K. Dill, Edgar Mocanu and Petra Thorn; Part IV. Global Variations in Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance: 11. Global assisted reproductive technology surveillance: data from the international committee monitoring ART (ICMART) G. David Adamson; 12. Global variations in assisted reproductive technology policy: data from the international federation of fertility societies (IFFS) Steven J. Ory and Kathleen Miller; 13. ART surveillance in Africa Silke Dyer, Paversan Archary and G. David Adamson; 14. ART surveillance in Asia Osamu Ishihara, Manish Banker and Bai Fu; 15. ART surveillance in Australia and New Zealand Georgina Chambers, Paul Lancaster and Peter Illingworth; 16. ART surveillance in Europe Christian de Geyter, Markus S. Kupka and Carlos Calhaz-Jorge; 17. ART surveillance in the Middle East Johnny Awwad, Dalia Khalife and Ragaa Mansour; 18. ART surveillance in North America James Patrick Toner, Andrea Lanes and Dmitry M. Kissin; 19. ART surveillance in Latin America Fernando Zegers-Hochschild, Javier A. Crosby and Juan Enrique Schwarze; Part V. Surveillance of Non-ART Fertility Treatments: 20. The role of non-IVF fertility treatments in the management of infertility Christine Wyns, Diane de Neubourg and Eli Y. Adashi; 21. Non-ART surveillance Markus S. Kupka and Anja Bisgaard Pinborg; Appendix A. Assisted reproductive technology surveillance system variables and definitions; Appendix B. International glossary on infertility and fertility care; Appendix C. ICMART data collection form; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of sexual and reproductive healthcare should be the enhancement of personal relationships and a healthy sex life and not merely counselling and care related to procreation or sexually transmitted infections. Providing practical and evidence-based guidance, this handbook follows the curriculum of the joint EBCOG and ESCRH Certificate and Diploma Examination in Sexual and Reproductive Health. Short, clearly structured text focuses on the essential knowledge of each topic, allowing readers to quickly access key information. Written by trusted experts in the field, topics covered include contraception, infertility and sexual dysfunction, sexual violence and STIs. The text provides advice and practical tips for how to practice patient-centred counselling and shared decision-making. Improving the relationship between the patient and healthcare-provider leads to increased trust, adherence of advice and more satisfactory treatment for the patient.Table of ContentsSection 1. Scientific Basis of Contraception and Family Planning: 1. Basic physiology of menstrual cycle and ovulation; 2. Physiological basis of female contraception; 3. Basic physiology of spermatogenesis; 4. Mechanisms of male contraception; 5. contraceptive counseling: An interactive approach; Section 2. Methods of Contraception: 6. Combined hormonal contraceptives; 7. Progestogen-only contraceptives; 8. Depot hormonal contraceptive devices; 9. Non-hormonal intra-uterine device; 10. Barrier methods: Male and female; 11. Fertility awareness-based methods; 12. Female sterilization; 13. Male sterilization; 14. Male hormonal contraception; 15. Emergency contraception; Section 3 Contraception and Medical Conditions: 16. Contraception for cancer patients; 17. Benign breast disease, and benign uterine and ovarian; 18. Cardiovascular disease and contraception; 19. Respiratory diseases; 20. Renal diseases; 21. Contraception for obese women; 22. Contraception and HIV; 23. Neurological and psychiatric disorders; 24. Contraception for women with immunosuppressive conditions; 25. Previous organ transplant; 26. Previous bariatric surgery; 27. Systemic lupus erythematosus; 28. Contraception for disabled people; 29. Diabetes (Type 1 and 2) and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus; 30. Thyroid dysfunction; 31. Polycystic ovarian disease; 32. Liver disease; 33. Inflammatory bowel disease; 34. Inherited Blood Disorders (Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassaemia, etc); 35. Contraception for LGBT; 36. Contraception for women with special needs: Life cycle approach to contraception and sexual and reproductive health care; 37. Contraception and drug interaction; Section 4. Subfertility: 38. Male subfertility; 39. Female subfertility; 40. Fertility options for LGBT couples; 41. Pre-pregnancy care; Section 5. Termination of Pregnancy: 42. Medical method for termination of Pregnancy; 43. Surgical methods for termination of pregnancy; 44. Practical approaches to termination of pregnancy at different gestational ages; Section 6. Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Other Vulvovaginal and Urogenital Infections: 45. Vulvovaginal candidiasis; 46. Bacterial vaginosis; 47. Anogenital warts; 48. Trichomonas vaginalis; 49. Anogenital herpes; 50. Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection; 51. Syphilis; 52. Gonorrhoea; 53. Hepatitis; 54. HIV; 55. Mycoplasma genitalium; 56. Molluscum Contagiosum; 57. Acute and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease; 58. Sexually Transmitted Infection, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Contraceptive Options; 59. Contact Tracing; 60. Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy and postpartum; 61. Sexually transmitted infections and complications in newborns; 62. Recurrent vulvovaginal infections (vulvovaginitis); Section 7. Sexual Health: 63. Sexual counseling and basic care for sexual dysfunction; 64. Sexual health and sexual dysfunctions; 65. Sexual violence against women; Section 8. Cervical Cancer Screening: Section 9. Standards of Care for Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Services; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis succinct, evidence-based book delivers everything you need to provide safe, effective care to pregnant women in subacute and emergency situationsA quick-reference guide designed for on-the-spot clinical guidance, Obstetric Anesthesia: Quick References & Practical Guides fills a gap in the current literature by distilling the information of a comprehensive textbook into a quick review and provides standard instructions that can be integrated into everyday practice. You'll find a collection of common and uncommon clinical challenges with up-to-date obstetric anesthesia practices that serve both experienced and novice clinicians.Chapters include a brief review of the topic, clinical pearls, bullet points and tables highlighting key information, references for the latest scientific information and primary literature, as well as guides, protocols, or standard operating procedures for immediate application, all based on the BIDMC Department of Anesthesiaâs

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Book SynopsisMost women initially discuss health-related matters with a medical practitioner in a primary care setting, whether they have specific concerns or are seeking advice and guidance. This practical and comprehensive guide will help primary care practitioners to deliver holistic women''s health care to patients throughout different life stages. Contraceptive choices, infertility, pregnancy, and menopause are covered, along with specific diseases such as ovarian cysts, breast conditions, and ovarian cancer. All of the authors are GPs, consultants and nurses with experience of the requirements for healthcare delivery in the primary care setting. Each chapter is written in a practical style, including a list of key points and using cases to illustrate the application of the content. This will be invaluable reading for GPs, doctors in training roles, and nurses with an interest in women''s health. It will be particularly useful for candidates preparing for the DRCOG or MRCGP examinations.Trade Review'I welcome this text to further support the development of more women's healthcare being delivered in community and primary care settings. All the authors are experts in the field and are able to write well for those working in out-of-hospital settings.' Chris Wilkinson, President of The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare'… an easy-to-read, very open format, so it has a welcoming, accessible feel about it. You can easily read a chapter over a cup of coffee … Women's Health in Primary Care takes a … practical 'how do you approach this consultation' perspective, with case scenarios and key point boxes, rather than the 'this is everything a thinking GP should know about this topic' position … This is a book that needs to be in every surgery, for that quiet moment, if you ever get one, to dip into for 5–10 mins to refresh and update your ideas about women's health.' Sally Hope, Pulse (www.pulsetoday.co.uk)Table of ContentsList of contributors; Foreword; Preface; 1. The physiology of the menstrual cycle and its impact on menstrual cycle disorders: practical implications for primary care Paula Briggs; 2. Management of children and adolescents with gynaecological problems in primary care Jane Dickson; 3. Contraceptive choices in primary care Joanna Speedie and Diana Mansour; 4. Managing contraception problems in primary care Fiona Sizmur; 5. Management of vaginal discharge in primary care Catherine Armitage; 6. Sexually transmitted infections managed in primary care Richard Ma; 7. Cervical pathology in primary care Christine Corrin; 8. Management of patients with psychosexual problems in primary care Alison Vaughan; 9. Infertility management in primary care Clare Searle; 10. Ectopic pregnancy from a primary care perspective Jacqui Tuckey and Chantal Simonis; 11. Management of miscarriage in primary care Sally Kidsley and Najia Aziz; 12. Pregnancy related issues relevant for primary care Jenny Blackman; 13. Postnatal care in primary care Judy Shakespeare; 14. Polycystic ovary syndrome: management of a long-term condition in primary care Anne Connolly and Virginia Beckett; 15. Management of premature menopause in primary care Henny Lukman, Amanda Hillard and Timothy Hillard; 16. Premenstrual disorders PMD - a practical approach in primary care Carolyn Sadler; 17. Non-menstrual vaginal bleeding management in primary care Clare Spencer; 18. Management of the patient with suspected endometriosis in primary care Keith Louden; 19. Management of the patient with heavy menstrual bleeding in primary care Helen Barnes; 20. Management of the patient with continence problems in primary care Victoria Corkhill; 21. Managing cystitis in primary care Tim Sayer; 22. The management of ovarian cysts in primary care Sally Louden; 23. Managing menopause in primary care Sarah Gray; 24. Vulval dermatoses in primary care Susan Towers and Kate London; 25. Management of the patient with pelvic organ prolapse in primary care Christian Phillips and Charlotte Hutchings; 26. Ovarian cancer - improving outcomes: a primary care perspective Ken S. Metcalf; 27. The management of endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma in primary care Dileep Wijeratne and Sian Jones; 28. The management of fibroids in primary care Elizabeth Burt and Ertan Saridogan; 29. Osteoperosis and fracture prevention in primary care Pam Brown; 30. Management of the patient with benign and malignant breast conditions in primary care Jo Marsden and Robert Reichert; Index.

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Book SynopsisReproductive aging is a natural and universal process. Women frequently overestimate the age at which a significant decline in fertility occurs as well as overestimate the success of assisted reproductive technologies to circumvent age-related infertility. Yet there is much that modern medicine can do to improve conception rates in women who delay childbearing and to manage subsequent pregnancies. This book offers guidance on winning strategies for maximizing the live-birth rate and limiting the risk for women trying to conceive later in life. It is intended to assist in navigating this challenging journey and lead to peace of mind that women have been seen, heard, and treated as individuals in the process.Written by leading experts addressing medical options of applying advanced reproductive technologies, psychological, nutritional, lifestyle, systematic approaches to optimizing fertility care for the most challenging demographic of women in a practical, clinically orientated, and mosTrade Review'This is a much-needed book for physicians and fellows working with the infertile patient over 40. It offers both a factual guide and review of the up-to-date literature on ART and pregnancy management of women over 40, which is a group that will only continue to grow as a part of our infertility practices.' Sarah Capelouto, Doody's ReviewsTable of ContentsIntroduction Dimitrios S. Nikolaou and David B. Seifer; Part I. Demographic Trends:1. Is 40 the new 30? Increasing reproductive intentions and fertility rates beyond age 40 Éva Beaujouan and Tomáš Sobotka; Part II. The Biological Basis of Female Reproductive Aging: What Happens To The Ovaries And The Uterus As They Age?: 2. The biological basis of female reproductive aging: What happens to the ovaries and uterus as they age? Jacquelyn Shaw, Jennifer K. Blakemore, David L. Keefe; Part III. Lifestyle, Environment and Optimizing Reproduction in the 40s: 3. What lifestyle adjustments can maximize the chance of a natural conception and healthy pregnancy in women over 40? Alexandra Kermack; Part IV. Re-Thinking and Re-Defining “Family Planning” For The 21st Century: 4. Diagnostic testing of reproductive aging David B. Seifer and Tanya Glenn; 5. Fertility preservation for 'Social' reasons Tim Bracewell-Milnes and Dimitrios Nikolaou; Part V. Optimal Deployment of Art Beyond 40: 6. When to use art beyond 40, how often, how many attempts, when to stop Steven D. Spandorfer and Pietro Bartoletto; 7. Optimal IVF protocols for women over 40 and low functional ovarian reserve David H. Barad and Norbert Gleicher; 8. Fertility counselling beyond 40 Amir Mor and David B. Seifer; 9. Support systems and patient experience architecture for fertility care of women over 40 in the 2020s Dimitrios S. Nikolaou and David B. Seifer; Part VI. Obstetric Management Beyond 40: 10. The optimal management of first-trimester pregnancy beyond 40 Beth Cartwright and Aditi Naik; 11. Optimal management of pregnancy beyond 12 weeks, labour and the puerperium for woman over 40 Shane Duffy, Pritha Dasmahapatra; Part VII. The Children of Older Parents: 12. What do we know about the children of women over 40 and what can older mothers do to optimize their children's development? Vickie Schafer and Winifred Mak; Part VIII. What Are Realistic Alternatives to Conceiving With Autologous Eggs?: 13. Practical egg donation in women over 40 James P Toner and Lauren Rouleau; Part IX. New Technologies: 14. Is it likely that reproductive aging could be delayed or reversed using advanced technologies in the future? Paula Amato and Dimitrios Nikolaou; Part X. Ethics: 15. Ethical issues in the use of assisted reproductive technology in women over age 40 Nicole Yoder and Gwendolyn P. Quinn; Final thoughts David B. Seifer and Dimitrios S. Nikolaou; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces readers to the fascinating interaction of specialized gamete cells, forming the early embryo and a blueprint of new life. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of the complex physiological events and mechanical processes - such as ionic regulation, metabolism and intracellular signalling - to decipher cause and effect in fertilization. Wide-ranging in its approach, this book describes fertilization as a highly conserved mechanism throughout the animal kingdom, taking case studies from echinoderms, ascidians, amphibians and mammals through to other phyla. An excellent companion to undergraduate and postgraduate students of medicine, veterinary and biological sciences, this text provides an underpinning of the mechanisms of fertilization that inform assisted reproduction practice and research in medicine and agriculture. It explores the detailed phases before fertilization: the oocyte as a quiescent cell, attracting its partner gamete, followed by a cascade of pTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Producing gametes; 3. The players, sperm and oocytes; 4. Sperm-oocyte interaction; 5. Oocyte activation; 6. The dynamics of fertilization; 7. Transformation of the zygote in to the early embryo; 8. Basic biology concepts; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisChallenge your knowledge of ultrasound to address sexual health abnormalities and early pregnancy issues, alongside identifying, classifying and managing a wide range of gynaecological conditions, with this essential manual. Authored by experts in reproductive health, this bespoke guide delivers practitioners of all levels with a broad scope of sexual and reproductive disorders, as captured by ultrasound. Presenting operational issues and suggested training, this textbook ensures high-quality care in gynaecology, sexual and reproductive health and pregnancy advisory services. For use in a traditional hospital setting through to more remote locations, this guide provides an invaluable toolkit for trainees, sonographers, nurses and clinicians worldwide. Offering clear clinical ultrasound images and extensive case studies with a focus on pregnancy advisory services, this adaptable textbook provides reliable support for those who are in contact with common, rare and understudied reproductiTable of ContentsForeword Diana Mansour; 1. A short history of ultrasound in gynaecology Pat Lewis; 2. Use of the ultrasound system Julie-Michelle Bridson; 3. Communication skills in ultrasound assessment Karen Easton; 4. Ultrasound of pelvic anatomy scanning techniques and 'normal' findings Mary Pillai and Julie-Michelle Bridson; 5. Contrast sonohysterography Mary Pillai; 6. Ultrasound of abnormal pelvic anatomy – benign pathology Mary Pillai; 7. Pregnancy ultrasound for SRH work Mary Pillai; 8. Ultrasound assessment of a potential ectopic pregnancy Karen Easton; 9. Ultrasound imaging of progestogen only subdermal contraceptive implants Paul O'Brien; 10. Ultrasound imaging in relation to intrauterine contraception Zara Haider; 11. The role of ultrasound scanning in the investigation and management of subfertility Paula Briggs and Gab Kovacs; 12. Polycystic ovaries, polycystic ovary syndrome and the role of ultrasound in relation to this condition Paula Briggs and Gab Kovacs; 13. Ultrasound imaging of women with abnormal uterine bleeding Jane Dickson; 14. The use of ultrasound in the perimenopausal patient Steven R. Goldstein; 15. Recognition of possible gynaecological cancer Kathryn Hillaby; 16. Quality in SRH ultrasound service provision Julie-Michelle Bridson; 17. Annotation, archiving, reporting and audit Julie-Michelle Bridson; Glossary of abbreviations and terms; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive question-and-answer resource covers all aspects of the curriculum for the Part 2 MRCOG examination. Candidates are given the opportunity to practise the Single Best Answer question style, to cover the content they will encounter in the examination and to assess their knowledge. As consultants actively engaged in the writing of the Part 2 Single Best Answers, the authors and editor have provided directly applicable questions. Candidates to review the syllabus in an organised, systematic manner, with comprehensive explanations for each answer. This title also includes new sections on ethics, training, audit and clinical governance. Mock exams are also available online to familiarise candidates with the real-life examination. The detailed answers, evidence and comprehensive list of references offer an excellent training and reading source for all candidates preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG examination.Table of Contents1. Early pregnancy; 2. Second and third trimester pregnancy; 3. Aneuploidy and anomaly screening; 4. Labour ward management; 5. Obstetric emergencies Ahmed Elbohoty; 6. Obstetric medicine Amy Shacaluga; 7. Saving mothers lives Roshni R. Patel; 8. Infections in pregnancy; 9. Substance abuse and domestic abuse Tamara Kubba; 10. Teenage pregnancy Ahmed Khalil; 11. Contraception; 12. Paediatric and adolescent gynaecology; 13. Genital infections and pelvic inflammatory disease Ahmed Khalil; 14. Minimal access gynaecological surgery Nahed Shaltot; 15. Gynaecological oncology; 16. Menstruation Radwa Mansour; 17. Pelvic pathology Akanksha Sood; 18. Urogynaecology; 19. Conception and assisted reproduction Magdy El-Sheikh; 20. Medical statistics; 21. Professional dilemmas, consent and good medical practice Irene Gafson; 22. Ethics Wafaa Basta; 23. Breast disorders Youssef Abo Elwan; 24. Neonatology; 25. Operative gynaecology and surgical complications; 26. Training and clinical governance in obstetrics and gynaecology Bismeen Jadoon.

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Book SynopsisProfessional development skills encompass non-clinical attributes that contribute towards career development, research and high-quality clinical practice. Professional bodies such as the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG) are placing increasing importance on these skills and they now form part of the RCOG core curriculum, making these skills essential requirements for all junior doctors and newly appointed consultants in today''s health service. This book is an in-depth review of professional development skills, illustrated by case-histories from obstetrics and gynaecology. Issues related to human factors - such as communication, situational awareness, decision-making and team-working - will form the basis of the book. Candidates sitting the Membership of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MRCOG) examination will gain a better understanding of the principles of professionalism and clinical governance within the specialty. This book is also a useful tool foTable of ContentsPreface; List of contributors; 1. Teaching and facilitating learning in obstetrics and gynaecology Veena Rodrigues; 2. Supporting professional development: assessment and appraisal in obstetrics and gynaecology Jane MacDougall; 3. Research methodology and governance in obstetrics and gynaecology Ioannis E. Messinis, Christina I. Messini, George Anifandis and Alexandros Daponte; 4. Information technology in daily practice in obstetrics and gynaecology Edward Prosser-Snelling and Edward Morris; 5. Clinical governance in obstetrics and gynaecology Vikram Sinai Talaulikar and Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran; 6. Clinical standards in obstetrics and gynaecology Tahir Mahmood and Mohamed A. Otify; 7. Revalidation in obstetrics and gynaecology Sharleen Hapuarachi and Catherine E. Aiken; 8. The doctor as an educator Gemma V. Robinson, Catherine E. Aiken and Jeremy C. Brockelsby; 9. Clinical audit in obstetrics and gynaecology Mairead Black; 10. Clinical risk management in obstetrics and gynaecology Sonia Barnfield and Anna Denereaz; 11. Ethics and legal issues in obstetrics and gynaecology Leroy C. Edozien; 12. Clinical leadership and service delivery in obstetrics and gynaecology Jonathan Frost and Timothy Hillard; 13. Human factors in maternity care Rebecca Crowley, Timothy J. Draycott, Rachel Greenwood, Christy Burden and Cathy Winter; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a valuable mine of clinical information for health professionals and researchers. It gives an overview of the critical role played by Inositols in the therapeutic approach to common obstetrics and gynecological disorders. Inositols are a family of simple carbohydrates naturally found in several foods and human cells. There are potentially nine stereoisomers of Inositols, among them being myo-inositol (MI) and, to a lesser extent, D-chiro-inositol (DCI). These are the most important isoforms for the physiological processes in humans. They exert different actions in the control of glucose homeostasis: MI regulates the activation of glucose transporters and glucose utilization, while DCI modulates the glycogen synthesis. Once incorporated into phosphoglycans, they act as second messengers involved in the signaling transduction cascade of insulin. The metabolism of Inositols is dysregulated in patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), highlighting the crucial link between insulin resistance and inositol deficiency in PCOS patients. Therefore, several pre-clinical and clinical studies have been carried out to evaluate their therapeutic usefulness in pathologies where there is an imbalance in MI and DCI levels (from PCOS and gestational diabetes mellitus to infertility). The clinical evidence has demonstrated that MI can be considered widely safe and well tolerated, giving prominence to this versatile molecule. In several trials, the beneficial effect of MI in improving the metabolic and endocrine profile of women with PCOS has been highlighted extensively. Further analyses have shown that the physiological MI:DCI ratio (40:1) is the optimal approach for improving oocyte follicular development and oocyte maturation as well as ovary stimulation and pregnancy outcomes in in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. Furthermore, the reader is introduced to a broader area encompassing the Inositols scenery from the history to Inositols nutritional importance, the therapeutic use in preeclampsia, gynecologic oncology, fetal programming as well as their resistance and substance interaction. All these interesting topics will be discussed and deepened in the present book, giving the opportunity to explore in detail every aspect of this effective molecule, bringing the instructions from this guide to everyday practice.

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Book SynopsisUterine myomas are the most common form of benign uterine tumors, occurring in 50-60% of women. Clinically, they are mostly asymptomatic, often incidentally found on pelvic examination or by routine gynecological ultrasonographic evaluation; otherwise, in 30-40% of cases, they cause a large variety of symptoms, depending on their location and size. Currently, the therapeutic options for myomas are medical, radiological, and surgical. The aim of this book is to summarize the evidence regarding epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of uterine myomas.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/uterine-fibroids-epidemiology-symptoms-and-management/

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Book SynopsisPelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an entity whose diagnosis is not always easy. The PID comprises a wide range of clinical forms ranging from banal to severe disease processes that compromise the life of the patient. The etiologic diagnosis is not always possible, because the germs responsible cannot always be detected by the usual culture medium, which is why the use of molecular biology techniques is required. The classical definition of PID is a secondary infection of the female genital tract, due to infection of a sexually transmitted disease like Chlamydia trachomatis, or Neisseria gonorrhea. This notion is being displaced by the concept of PID as a secondary infection by a germ from the altered vaginal flora. The interpretation of complementary tests is difficult because severe cases can present with normal analytical profiles, and an absence of findings on imaging tests. Usually, when an image of pelvic abscess is observed, it usually indicates a failure of medical treatments; however, it is possible to perform a step prior to surgical treatment by ultrasound-guided puncture of the abscess. The use of laparoscopy in the PID is very important for both diagnosis and treatment when there is a failure of drug therapy. An early approach to the disease is essential to prevent damage in the female genital tract that will compromise the fertility of the patient in the future.

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