| Description |
1 online resource (403 pages) |
| Series |
Reproductive Medicine and Assisted Reproductive Techniques Ser |
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Reproductive Medicine and Assisted Reproductive Techniques Ser
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| Contents |
Intro; Half Title Page; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; About Boston IVF; Conributirs; Chapter 1 Overview of Infertility; Historical Perspective; Infertility in the Bible; Ancient Greece; The Renaissance; Modern Era; 1950s: The Development of the Radioimmunoassay (RIA); 1960s: The Introduction of Fertility Medications; 1980s: Reproductive Surgery; 1990s: The IVF Revolution; The Definition of Infertility; Epidemiology; Economics; Ethics; Regulation; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2 Factors Affecting Fertility; Maternal Age; Paternal Age |
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Timing of IntercourseDuration of Attempting Pregnancy; Other Factors That Affect Fertility; Previous Contraception; Occupational Hazards; Diet; Lifestyle Habits; Smoking; Caffeine Intake; Alcohol; Stress and Anxiety; Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 The Infertility Workup; Introduction; Causes of Infertility; Initial Consultation and Physical Exam; Testing; Ovarian Function; BBT Charting; Home Ovulation Predictor Kits; Pelvic Ultrasound and Blood Work; Day 16-24 Progesterone Levels; Endometrial Biopsy; Ovarian Reserve Testing; Antral Follicle Count; Day 3 Hormone Testing |
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Clomiphene Citrate Challenge TestTesting for Uterine and Fallopian Tube Abnormalities; Pelvic Ultrasound; Hysterosalpingogram; Saline Sonohysterogram; Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy; Evaluating Male Fertility; Semen Analysis; Postcoital Test; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Preconceptional Counseling; Lifestyle Habits; Smoking; Alcohol; Recreational Drug Use; Body Weight/Nutrition; Assessing the Body Habitus; Caffeine Intake; Vitamin Supplementation; Herbal Remedies; Routine Gynecological Care; Laboratory Testing; Rubella (German Measles); Varicella (Chicken Pox); Hepatitis Screening |
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HIV TestingMedical History; Diabetes Mellitus; Hypertension; Celiac Disease; Advanced Maternal Age; Medication Use; Reproductive History; Recurrent Miscarriages; Previous Stillborn or Infant Born with Congenital Anomalies; History of Premature Labor; Gestational Diabetes; Severe Pre-Eclampsia; Occupational History; Exposure to Anesthetic Gases; Exposure to Beauty Salon Chemicals; Organic Solvents; Exposure to Spermatotoxins; Genetic Counseling and Screening; Ancestral Backgrounds; Screening for Chromosomal Anomalies; Recurrent Miscarriages; History of Down Syndrome |
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History of Stillbirth and Congenital AnomaliesSevere Male Factor Infertility; Fragile X Screening; Maternal Age Counseling; Paternal Age Counseling; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Clinical Algorithms; Chapter 6 Treatment Options: I. Ovulation Induction; Clomiphene Citrate; Pharmacology; Side Effects; Dosage and Administration; Outcome; Management of CC Failures; Lack of Ovulation; Ovulation but No Pregnancy; Unexplained Infertility; Letrozole; Other Medications That Can Be Used with CC; Oral Hypoglycemic Agents; Evaluation; Recommended Dosage; Side Effects; Clinical Application |
| Notes |
Dopaminergic Agents |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Infertility -- Diagnosis -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Infertility -- Treatment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Infertility -- Diagnosis
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Infertility -- Treatment
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Alper, Michael M
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Penzias, Alan S
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| ISBN |
9781351241472 |
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1351241478 |
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