Awards

• Winner of Endorsed by Infertility UK.

Overview

Infertility is a significant health issue and one that has received increasing media attention in the UK and elsewhere in recent years. For affected couples, it is the cause of substantial distress and feelings of isolation that can lead to associated anxiety and depression. This is compounded by a perceived lack of support from health services as well as a lack of available information regarding its management. This book provides current information and practical advice on the underlying causes, diagnosis and management of infertility in a clear and concise style that is accessible to patients. The book covers all aspects of infertility from investigation, treatment, successful pregnancy and coping with childlessness. The text is written in a plain-spoken style that is easy to read and absorb, with liberal use of bullet points, diagrams, graphs, photographs, tables and other illustrations. Case studies and patient perspectives are included throughout the text to bring key concepts to life.

Full Product Details

Author:   Melanie Davies (, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Specialist in Reproductive Medicine, University College London Hospitals, UK) ,  Lisa Webber (, Consultant Gynaecologist, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, UK) ,  Caroline Overton (, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Senior Clinical Lecturer, St Michael's Hosptial, University of Bristol, UK)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.50cm
Weight:   0.260kg
ISBN:  

9780199217694

ISBN 10:   0199217696
Pages:   242
Publication Date:   30 October 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

1: Overview of fertility and the biological clock 2: Preparing for pregnancy 3: Getting pregnant: a background to hormones and how the body works 4: How to choose your clinic 5: The law and fertility treatment (regulation) 6: The initial consultation: what is covered in your first clinic visit 7: Why aren't I getting pregnant? Fertility tests 8: Counselling: dealing with the emotional aspects of infertility 9: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) 10: Male fertility 11: Treatment options before IVF 12: Problems with ovulation and polycystic ovary syndrome 13: Ovulation induction 14: In-vitro fertilisation (including ICSI and IVM) 15: Ovarian hyperstimulation 16: Pre-implantation genetic tests 17: Sperm donation (donor insemination) 18: Egg donation 19: Surrogacy 20: Fertility and the older woman 21: Gynaecological problems and fertility 22: Tubal surgery 23: Reversal of sterilization and reversal of vascetomy 24: Pregnancy after fertility treatment 25: Coping with infertility 26: Adoption Useful addreses and further reading:

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Author Information

Melanie Davies's special interest is infertility and assisted conception and she has worked in this field for 15 years. Caroline Overton's special interest is endometriosis and laparoscopic surgery. Lisa Webber's special interest is ovulation problems and polycystic ovary syndrome.

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