Infertility

A UNIQUE, DECISION-MAKING TOOL FOR DAILY PRACTICE This evidence-based resource provides expert guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common infertility conditions seen in daily office practice. After a brief introduction to the anatomy, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of infertility problems, you'll find practical, easy-to-access coverage of: * Both female and male infertility issues * State-of-the-art assisted reproductive technologies * Advances in the understanding of the physiology of infertility * Unexplained infertility, genetics of infertility, and environmental causes Separate sections are devoted to Psychological Aspects of Infertility, Legal Issues, and Ethical Issues. About the Practical Pathways Series: Practical Pathways in Obstetrics & Gynecology is a unique new series especially designed to tackle the challenging clinical topics encountered in daily practice. Each title in the series features a standardized, user-friendly approach that guides you systematically through evaluation, diagnosis, and management: * A high-yield, algorithmic Pathway at the start of most chapters provides an "at a glance" summary of recommended management * What's the Evidence? questions summarize major clinical trials and their application to daily practice * Guiding Questions review what strategic questions clinicians should ask themselves when first evaluating a patient * Key Points are highlighted in the margins * Case Studies demonstrate the clinical application of concepts, and further hone diagnostic skills * References facilitate further research or study OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES Craigo and Baker: Medical Complications in Pregnancy Liu and Gass: Management of the Perimenopause Newton: Infections in Women Weber: Office Urogynecology