Infertility Management Series: Handbook of Ovarian Stimulation

Description

Part of the recognised Infertility Management Series, this handbook is a complete guide to ovarian stimulation.

Beginning with an overview of the physiology of gonadotropins, the following chapters discuss ways in which clinicians may better predict ovarian response to stimulation and how to select and tailor appropriate protocols.

The book covers both oral and injectable agents for stimulation, and protocols for IVF and IUI, egg donors, oncofertility patients, and for low ovarian response. The final chapter details complications in ovarian stimulation, and their prevention and management.

Other titles in the series include: Investigating Infertility, Intrauterine Insemination, Practical Management of Male Infertility, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

This book is a thoughtful compilation of topics ranging from the basics of ovarian stimulation to protocols for tailored solutions for different situations in clinical practice to strategies to promote safety and preempt complications. This challenging task has been achieved by bringing together between its covers, the work, experience and expertise of an exceptional panel of internationally renowned contributors.

Key Features

• A meticulously designed volume with a detailed insight into the technical minutiae of ovarian stimulation.
• 15 methodically listed chapters enriched with the latest developments and evidence-based clinical & research experience of world authorities in the field.
• Covers all aspects from oral and injectable agents used for stimulation, to protocols for various categories of patients, to complications of ovarian stimulation.
• By bringing experts to this common platform, the editors aim to disseminate clinically useful information for practical day-to-day ovarian stimulation, with tailored solutions to problems that should pave the way for individualized patient management.

Target Audience

Reproductive medicine specialists, general gynaecologists interested in infertility management, as well as students in training.

Table of Contents

1. Oral Ovulogens
2. Physiology and Pharmacology of Different Gonadotropins
3. Stimulation Protocols for Intrauterine Insemination
4. Protocols for the Normoresponders
5. Protocols for Poor Responders
6. The High Responder: Optimizing the Stimulation without Complications
7. Ovulation Trigger
8. Luteal Phase Support: ART and Non-ART Cycles xix
9. Role of Luteinizing Hormone in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation
10. Adjuvant Treatments in Low Ovarian Response
11. Freeze-all in Assisted Reproductive Technology
12. Ideal Protocol for Egg Donors
13. Protocols for Thaw Embryo Transfer
14. Ovarian Stimulation Protocols in Fertility Preservation
15. Complications of Ovarian Stimulation: Prevention and Management
16. Index