Main description:

Demands on the gynaecologist from patients seeking help with their suboptimal fertility continue to grow, with issues related to fertility never far from the gaze of the media. This book provides concise summaries of the various areas in the field, and also addresses any contentious issues. The book covers: initial assessment of infertile couples; male factor infertility; disorders of ovulation; tubal factor infertility; infertility and endometriosis; unexplained infertility; and assisted conception techniques. The book is primarily designed to provide a comprehensive summary for candidates preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG examination, and as such covers the RCOG curriculum for management of infertility. It is also a valuable guide for all healthcare professionals seeking a clearer understanding of infertility.

Contents:

About the authors; Abbreviations; Preface; Foreword; 1. Introduction Allan Templeton; 2. The initial assessment of the infertile couple Mark Hamilton; 3. Male factor infertility Premila Ashok; 4. Disorders of ovulation Ashalatha Shetty; 5. Tubal factor infertility Susan Logan; 6. Infertility and endometriosis Rafet Gazvani; 7. Unexplained infertility Siladitya Bhattacharya; 8. Assisted conception techniques Haitham Hamoda; Index.