Infertility in Practice - Softcover

Balen, Adam H.; Jacobs, Howard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443053561 ISBN 13: 9780443053566

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 1997

Synopsis

This book is written for the general gynaecologist. It gives practical instruction, with clear illustration, in the non-specialist management of infertility. This source provides up-to-date information for a field of study which is undergoing rapid technological change. It explains what the general gynaecologist practising outside a specialist centre can and should do, such as basic investigations to exclude obvious causes of infertility: hormones, laparoscopy, and basic treatment: ovulation induction. The book also describes the techniques of assisted conception available in specialist centers, demystifying an acronym-ridden and fast-moving subject for the benefit of the general gynaecologist who may need to refer patients for specialist treatment. Because infertility is a sensitive" area, the book addresses counselling and support of the infertile couple." Features: * A practical guide to the non-specialist management of infertility, a common problem * Provides up-to-date information in a field which is undergoing rapid technological change - so the reader can feel up-to-date * Tells what the general gynaecologist practising outside a specialist centre can and should do before referring on * Describes the techniques of assisted conception available in specialist centres * Includes counselling and support issues * Authors are recognised authorities in the field

About this title

Synopsis

This book is written for the general gynaecologist. It gives practical instruction, with clear illustration, in the non-specialist management of infertility. This source provides up-to-date information for a field of study which is undergoing rapid technological change. It explains what the general gynaecologist practising outside a specialist centre can and should do, such as basic investigations to exclude obvious causes of infertility: hormones, laparoscopy, and basic treatment: ovulation induction. The book also describes the techniques of assisted conception available in specialist centers, demystifying an acronym-ridden and fast-moving subject for the benefit of the general gynaecologist who may need to refer patients for specialist treatment. Because infertility is a sensitive" area, the book addresses counselling and support of the infertile couple."

Features: * A practical guide to the non-specialist management of infertility, a common problem * Provides up-to-date information in a field which is undergoing rapid technological change - so the reader can feel up-to-date * Tells what the general gynaecologist practising outside a specialist centre can and should do before referring on * Describes the techniques of assisted conception available in specialist centres * Includes counselling and support issues * Authors are recognised authorities in the field

About the Author

ADAM H. BALEN is Professor of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at St. James’ University Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary and the University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443053561
• ISBN 13: 9780443053566
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400