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Book SynopsisDespite the backlash against hormone replacement therapy, the depletion of natural hormones in the female body continues to be a problem for women at middle age and beyond. Remedying the problem has proved difficult for women and doctors who are unaware of, or reluctant to prescribe, bioidential hormonesthose that match identically the hormones made naturally in the human body. Moods, Emotions, and Aging: Hormones and the Mind Body Connection explains the vital link for women between hormones, mood, and wellness. It outlines the dramatic hormonal shifts that women undergo in the years before menopause, and presents an approach to combining bioidentical hormone therapy with nutrients to achieve mood balance during midlife and beyond. Phyllis Bronson explains the differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, and offers vignettes of women who have used bioidentical hormones to help them deal with the changes that accompany natural hormone loss. This is a groundbreaking book forTrade ReviewFor many years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was standard practice for women with pre-menopausal symptoms. But HRT fell out of favor after studies showed that women on these drugs were developing decreased vascular function and slight increases in the incidence of breast cancer, stroke and dementia. According to “Moods, Emotions and Aging,” by Phyllis J. Bronson, a Colorado-based researcher who advises women with hormone-based mood disorders, this “set off a wave of misinformation.” Doctors began advising patients to stop HRT, and as a result, Bronson writes, “many women started feeling lousy without their hormones.” Bronson attributes HRT’s side effects to the fact that commonly prescribed hormones are synthetic. She argues that women would respond better to bioidentical hormones, which are chemically identical to the hormones women make in their bodies. Such hormones, Bronson says, can improve a woman’s mood and sense of self without the negative consequences of synthetic versions. Bronson builds her case using her own story and those of the women she advises who have had success with bioidentical hormone therapy. She breaks down what happens to various hormones as women age, and how they can affect sexuality, emotional well-being and overall health, particularly age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s. * The Instrumentalist *Dr. Bronson’s book will equip anyone facing the challenges of hormone deficiencies. Because she works with and writes about real people with serious mood and hormone imbalances, her readers may see themselves in the patient stories she tells and be inspired to take action to resolve their own health issues.... Another valuable facet of Dr. Bronson’s book is the discussions of how emotional issues can both provoke and be a result of hormone disarray. With the myriad of tools provided in this book, people who may have “lost” themselves emotionally may be able to find a pathway back. * Women's International Pharmacy *Geared for women over 50 years old, Moods, Emotions and Aging is a culmination of this “out-of-the-box” scientist’s discoveries about how to control moods through and after menopause.... Bronson’s scientific theories are based on her intimate knowledge of how women work. This book is not about finding “the fountain of youth” or anti-aging, she said, but rather it is about aging gracefully and without fear. Her techniques to achieve this goal are “a rational, soulful approach to how to work with the science” of biology. * Vail Daily *Not only does Dr. Bronson discuss diagnosis of hormonal disorders and the proper use of bioidentical hormones to treat them, she also adds in a missing dimension, the use of nutritional supplements to benefit brain chemistry.... The book should be required reading for any physician or health care professional thinking of starting a bioidentical hormone practice. -- Jeffrey Dach, MDMoods, Emotions, and Aging is a treasure trove of crucial information that will help women understand and choose the right hormone therapies for optimal health. -- Christian Northrup M.D.Real Women with real problems are getting real results and life changes with real hormones. Dr. Bronson is the “real” deal as she shares her guidance and experience with her readers. Her message emphasizes that the solution is not a magic elixir used by everyone but is an individualized approach developed by understanding and using the science of biochemistry. -- Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP, Women's International PharmacyDr. Bronson cleverly integrates evolving biochemical research with clinical practice, illuminating the path to optimal hormonal balance, for women of all ages. -- Chris Martinez, MD, American Board of Emergency MedicineDr. Phyllis Bronson is a voice to listen to in the area of mood and hormones. A researcher, clinician and speaker on the subject for many years, she has distilled her world of experience into this well-written user-friendly book that will educate and inspire you. It's a must-read for any woman-- and the man who cares about her. -- Hyla Cass, MD, author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant HealthThe research which Phyllis and I pursued here, resulting in a significant finding, involved the spectroscopic study of natural progesterone and the synthetic version developed by pharmaceutical companies. The structural differences between the natural and synthetic progesterone have significant implications for women’s health. The work which Phyllis has done generally in the chemical and physiological effects of bioidentical hormones has received wide attention through her numerous lectures and publications. -- Dwight Smith, Ph.D., former chancellor of the University of DenverTable of ContentsPreface and Introduction 1: In Defense of Estrogen 2: The Truth about Progesterone 3: Mood Chemistry 4: The Connection between Body Type and Hormones 5: Weaving the Web. How hormones are central to the female psyche 6: Sexuality 7: Relationships 8: Diseases of Aging/Adventures in Aging Appendix: How to Use Bioidentical Hormones

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Book SynopsisThe complex healthcare needs of pregnant patients, where care is tailored to not one but two patients, pose specific challenges to anesthesiologists. This book provides concise, case-based discussion on the clinical scenarios and challenges faced in the provision of anesthesia and pain relief for expectant mothers. In the style of problem-based learning, each case is presented as a short scenario, followed by discussion of the causes, risk factors, management and controversies involved. The textbook features a wide range of cases, from common clinical scenarios that are experienced in day-to-day practice to the rare but significant pathologies less familiar to most clinicians. With a global base of contributors, the book is relevant to practice across the world. The concise format supports both trainee anesthesiologists in their initial experiences of obstetrics and exam preparation, and experienced clinicians in need of a reliable, quick-reference text.Table of ContentsDedication; List of contributors; 1. Eating and drinking in labor: risks versus benefits; 2. Epidural analgesia maintenance; 3. Breakthrough pain after labor epidural analgesia; 4. Epidural analgesia and intrapartum fever; 5. Tips and tricks for labor neuraxial block; 6. Spinal ultrasound use for neuraxial anesthesia placement; 7. Combined spinal-epidural anesthesia/analgesia; 8. Non-pharmacologic analgesia for childbirth; 9. Systemic pharmacological analgesia; 10. Consent considerations in maternity: Part A: a US perspective; Part B: a UK perspective; 11. Accidental dural puncture; 12. Fetal heart rate monitoring for the obstetrical anesthesiologist; 13. Multi-disciplinary team management; 14. Obstetric early warning systems; 15. Obesity in pregnancy; 16. Complex adult congenital heart disease in pregnancy; 17. Hematological disorders in pregnancy: preoperative bleeding problems; 18. Respiratory disorders of pregnancy; 19. Liver disorders in pregnancy; 20. Neurologic disorders in pregnancy; 21. Abnormal placentation; 22. The role of transthoracic echocardiography in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy; 23. Elective caesarean delivery; 24. Emergency delivery for fetal distress; 25. Uterotonic use; 26. Postpartum sterilization / tubal ligation; 27. Non-delivery procedures; 28. Preterm labor; 29. Accidental awareness during general anesthesia in obstetrics; 30. Failed epidural top up for caesarean delivery; 31. Maternal hypotension after neuraxial anaesthesia; 32. Management of an anticipated and unanticipated difficult airway in the pregnant patient; 33. Major obstetric haemorrhage and point of care testing; 34. Cell salvage for caesarean delivery with high risk of haemorrhage; 35. Emergency hysterectomy; 36. Interventional radiology; 37. Amniotic fluid embolism; 38. Local anesthetic toxicity; 39. Medicolegal issues; 40. Chronic pain after pregnancy; 41. Neurologic deficits following a primary elective caesarean delivery under spinal anaesthesia; 42. Management of post-dural puncture headache; 43. Non-obstetric surgery during pregnancy; 44. Trauma in pregnancy; 45. Ischaemic heart disease and myocardial infarction in pregnancy; 46. Intracranial lesions in pregnancy; 47. Sepsis in obstetrics; 48. Management of thromboembolic phenomenon in pregnancy; 49. Pandemic flu; Appendix: reference ranges in pregnancy; Index.

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Book SynopsisModern Colposcopy, 3rd Edition, has been updated to include the 2012 American Cancer Society/ASCCP/American Society for Clinical Pathology (ACS/ASCCP/ASCP) primary cervical screening guidelines and the new 2012/2013 ASCCP updated guidelines for the management of abnormal cervical cytology and cervical precancer.The first two editions of this book were published by the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP). This product is considered the standard of colposcopy and has the reputation of being the bestselling educational teaching module for the physician, resident, or advanced practice clinician who wishes to bridge the gap between the obvious need for increased early detection of cervical, vaginal, and vulvar disease and the intensive education required for colposcopy. Modern Colposcopy, 3rd Edition, provides an education about the lower genital tract through the use of colposcopy. This includes the disciplines of pathology, cytology, cytogenetics, preventive medicine, basic research, gynecologic oncology, and endocrinology which are relevant to the understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease processes of the lower genital tract.Features Include: Updated Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Women with Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests and Cancer Precursors are now available in this edition 1,815 color images Complete coverage of HPV related diseases, colposcopy and related topics Chapters added on adolescents and the expanding field of anal screening, diagnosis of anal HPV related precancer and cancer through high resolution anoscopy and treatment of anal and perianal neoplastic disease Companion website that includes fully searchable text, including the new ACS/ASCCP/ASCP updated guidelines Trade Review"This is considered an essential book for residents and physicians in obstetrics and gynecology, and the newest edition only strengthens its reputation. The incorporation of hundreds of figures and color photographs makes this book very practical and easy to comprehend. Given the changes to cervical cytology, it is important to keep editions of this book updated, especially if it is to serve as the cornerstone of the extensive collection of educational resources available from the ASCCP. This edition not only has the endorsement of the ASCCP, it also is a collaboration of the top academic leaders in the field of lower genital tract benign and neoplastic disease. I highly recommend it."- Doody's Book Review (November 2012) Lindsay Midori Kuroki, MD(Washington University School of Medicine)

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAmazon review comments (previous editions) As a student midwife I have found this book invaluable to my training. It covers common medical conditions and their effects on pregnancy. The volume has proved especially useful for several of my second year assignments which focus more on the 'abnormal' pregnancy. I will continue to use this book throughout my training and once qualified. This book is very well written and provides in-depth knowledge on key medical conditions. It is an essential part of any student midwife's reading list, easy to read yet containing the right level of information required. Brilliant! Excellent resource for lectures and writing assignments. Well written, easy to understand and relevant to my degree course. I would highly recommend it! Excellent book and ideal as it gets straight to the point without useless information. Fantastic.. it has been used in most assignments and has lots of useful and up-to-date information in it. A must for midwifery students!Table of Contents1. The midwife's role 2. Hypertensive disorders 3. Cardiac disorders 4. Thromboembolic disorders 5. Haematological disorders 6. Respiratory problems 7. Renal disorders 8. Epilepsy and other neurological conditions 9. Disorders of the endocrine system 10. Eating disorders 11. Disorders of the gastrointestinal system 12. Sepsis and infections in pregnancy and childbirth 13. Other medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth

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Book SynopsisThe classic guide to an unmedicated childbirth, fully revised for the twenty-first century—with updated information and attractive new illustrations and photos throughout. For women birthing vaginally, 90% of Bradley births are drug-free!The Bradley Method®, used and praised by women for almost seventy years, prepares you for drug and surgery-free childbirth and puts you in control by providing the tools to navigate evidence-based care. Certified childbirth educator Susan McCutcheon, one of Dr. Bradley’s first students, now makes this natural approach to childbirth more accessible than ever. You will learn:• Exercises and nutrition to get your body ready for birthing• To defuse fear by understanding all aspects of laboring• How to involve your partner as a birth coach and a fully engaged participant• What’s driving the induction epidemic and how to avoid an unnecessary induction•&

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Book SynopsisThis text provides coverage of the organization of obstetric anaesthetic services, as well discussing the physiological and pathological aspects of treating patients. It concludes with a survey of the different types of anaesthetic available and considers possible complications in treatment.Table of ContentsSECTION 1: OBSTETRIC ANAESTHETIC SERVICES: ORGANISATION AND OUTCOME. . 1.1 Maternity Services. . SECTION 2: SYSTEMATIC PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY. . 2.1 Cardiovascular System. . 2.2 Respiratory Physiology. . 2.3 Gastrointestinal Changes. . 2.4 Renal System. 2.5 Hepatobiliary System. . 2.6 The Nervous System. . 2.7 Metabolism and its disorders in pregnancy. . 2.8 Immunity and infection. . 2.9 Uterine and placental function. . 2.10 Puerperium. . 2.11 Drug abuse. . SECTION 3: REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA. . SECTION 4: GENERAL ANAESTHESIA. . SECTION 5: LABOUR. . SECTION 6: THE FETUS AND NEONATE. . SECTION 7: OBSTETRIC COMPLICATIONS. . Appendix 1. . Appendix 2

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Book Synopsis“Doulas’ Guide to Birthing Your Way contains a wealth of information for pregnant women and their partners.” From the foreward written by Dr. John M. Kennell, Pediatrician and co-author of Bonding and Mothering the Mother. Doulas’ Guide to Birthing Your Way is written for you, the mother, and your doula if you have one. It will lead you step-by-step through the birth process, so you’ll know what to expect. Whether this is your first child or you are an experienced mother, the Doulas’ Guide will be your guide to giving birth your way. You will learn the following: • How to build a birth team that supports you • How to write a Birth Vision that reflects your priorities • The ten things that must be in your birth bag • Tips, tools and techniques to help you have the easiest birth possible • Ways to avoid a cesarean birth or how to accomplish a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) • How to get breastfeeding off to a good start • The best ways to avoid postpartum depression Giving birth is something you’ll remember the rest of your life. Knowing what to expect and having a birth vision will help you take control of your birth and make educated decisions should the need arise.

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Book SynopsisThe last step in the IVF treatment cycle, embryo transfer, is also the process with the highest failure rate. No matter how good the laboratory technique is, a successful pregnancy will not be achieved without meticulous preparation of the uterus to accept the embryo. This book reviews the scientific evidence on endometrial receptivity, including histological, hormonal, biochemical, and immunological factors. Practical and concise, it supports gynecologists and embryologists to make evidence-based decisions that can influence the success rates of implantation and live births. Part of a series of books offering treatments and strategies for fertility and conception to optimize IVF outcomes, this volume is for all clinicians and embryologists working in reproductive medicine.Table of Contents1. Physiology of endometrial development through the cycle and implantation Annabelle Brennan and Martha Hickey; 2. Molecular and cellular basis of human embryo implantation Guiying Nie and Eva Dimitriadis; 3. Protein biomarkers of endometrial receptivity Tracey A. Edgell; 4. Genetic markers of endometrial receptivity (GMER) Patricia Díaz-Gimeno and Juan A. Garcia-Velasco; 5. Effects of superovulation on the endometrium Natalie Hannan and Jemma Evans; 6. Screening the uterine microbiome prior to embryo transfer Inmaculada Moreno and Carlos Simon; 7. Estrogen and progesterone support in ART: optimizing implantation Jamie Stanhiser and Steven L. Young; 8. The role of hysteroscopy and endometrial scratch in improving endometrial receptivity Yuval Or and Zeev Shoham; 9. Fibroids and polyps: their effect on implantation Beverley Vollenhoven and Sarah Hunt; 10. Cleavage stage or blastocyst transfer: which is better? Jason Kasraie; 11. Dummy embryo transfer Khaldoun Sharif and Gamal I. Serour; 12. Does the type of catheter used for embryo transfer matter? Tia Hunjan, Shirin Khanjani and Stuart Lavery; 13. Should all embryos be transferred in unstimulated cycles? Nikoletta Panagiotopoulou and Siladitya Bhattacharya; 14. Rest after embryo transfer is unhelpful Giuseppe Botta and Gedis Grudzinska; 15. Ectopic pregnancies – why do they happen? R. R. Chodankar and Andrew Horne; 16. The role on NK cells in implantation after IVF and treatment strategies Norman Shreeve and Ashley Moffett; 17. Sex and immune receptivity for embryo transfer David J. Sharkey and Sarah A. Robertson; 18. Immunotherapy/IVIG, prednisolone and intralipid in IVF Ole Bjarne Christiansen and Kathinka Marie Nyborg; 19. The role of heparin and aspirin to aid implantation Luciano Nardo and Tarique Salman; 20. Early pregnancy loss: causes and prevention Shreeya Tewary and Jan J. Brosens; 21. Is the endometrium in women with PCOS compromised? Terhi T. Piltonen.

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Book Synopsis Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! One of the world's most widely read gynecology texts for nearly 50 years, Speroff ’s Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility provides a complete explanation of the female endocrine system and offers practical guidance for evaluation and treatment of common disorders. In this fully revised ninth edition, the editorial and author team from Yale School of Medicine have assumed the reins of Dr. Speroff’s landmark work, retaining the clear, concise writing style and illustrations that clarify and explain complex concepts. This classic text remains indispensable for students, residents, and clinicians working in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, bringing readers up to date with recent advances that have occurred in this fast-changing field.   Remains the definitive text on reproductive endocrinology, offering authoritative coverage of reproductive ph

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of this authoritative review of the clinical approach to diagnostic and therapeutic obstetric, maternal-fetal and perinatal procedures will be welcomed by all professionals involved in childbirth as a significant contribution to the practice of maternal-fetal medicine and surgical obstetrics.Table of ContentsAnatomy of the anterior abdominal wall, uterus, and pelvic organs. Topographic anatomy of the perineum, vulva, vagina, and surrounding structures. Clinical pelvimetry. First-trimester embryofetoscopy. Chorionic villus sampling. Amniocentesis. Fetal transfusion. Fetal reduction and selective termination. Spontaneous and indicated abortions. Percutaneous Intrauterine fetal shunting. Cordocentesis. Minimally invasive fetal surgery: The Colorado approach. Fetal surgery. Cervical insufficiency. Advanced extrauterine pregnancy. The role of caesarean delivery in the management of fetal malformations. Evaluation and management of stillbirth. Antepartum hemorrhage. Intrapartum fetal monitoring. Normal vaginal delivery. Shoulder dystocia. Postpartum haemorrhage. Forceps delivery. Vacuum assisted vaginal delivery. Fetal malpresentations. Delivery of twins and higher-order multiples. Maternal birth injuries. Puerperal inversion of the uterus. Wound healing, sutures, knots, needles, drains, and instruments. Cesarean delivery. Prevention of surgical site infections. Cesarean scar pregnancy. Anesthetic procedures in obstetrics. Cardiac monitoring in pregnancy. Trauma in pregnancy. Surgery during pregnancy. Urologic complications during pregnancy. Management of malignant and premalignant lesions of the female genital tract during pregnancy. Gestational trophoblastic disease. Patient safety.

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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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