Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Description

This book covers the entire topic of recurrent miscarriage extensively. Chapters cover demographics to recent and future management options. A special section on the role of controversial strategies has also been included. Lastly, the book features dedicated chapters on evidence-based approaches, which include step-by-step algorithms for the reader’s convenience. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvi Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Background, Epidemiology and Definition of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (Alpana Singh, Ritu Khatuja, Menka Verma)....Pages 3-12 Normal Implantation, Placentation, and Fetal Development (Taru Gupta, Shweta Singh, Sangeeta Gupta, Nupur Gupta)....Pages 13-40 Normal Immune Function: Journey of the Fetus (Vidushi Kulshrestha)....Pages 41-50 Front Matter ....Pages 51-51 Immunology and Pregnancy Loss (Monika Gupta)....Pages 53-65 The Evolving Role of Genetics in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (Bindiya Gupta, Pooja Singh)....Pages 67-77 Hormones in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (Nutan Agarwal, Vidushi Kulshrestha)....Pages 79-88 Anatomic Considerations in RPL (Anshuja Singla, Sonia Chawla)....Pages 89-97 Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (K. Aparna Sharma, Kavita Khoiwal)....Pages 99-111 Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Inherited Thrombophilia (Sumeet Singla, Sandhya Jain)....Pages 113-128 Microbiology of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (Nilanchali Singh, Komal Rastogi)....Pages 129-136 Male Factor in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (Ritu Khatuja, Latika Chawla)....Pages 137-147 Unexplained Recurrent Miscarriage: A Dilemma (Shalini Rajaram, Vasudha Gupta, Bindiya Gupta)....Pages 149-156 Psychological Factors and Stress in RPL (Sumita Mehta, Darukshan Anjum)....Pages 157-167 Evidence-Based Clinical and Investigative Workup of RPL Couples (Leena Wadhwa, Deepika)....Pages 169-180 Evidence Based Management in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss ( Rashmi)....Pages 181-194 Front Matter ....Pages 195-195 Establishing a One-Stop Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Clinic (Pooja Sikka)....Pages 197-202 Role of Imaging (Vaishali Upadhyaya)....Pages 203-226 Fetal Autopsy and Placental Examination as a Complimentary Tool (Priyanka Gogoi)....Pages 227-241 Inflammatory Markers and Proteomic Analysis (Pakhee Aggarwal)....Pages 243-254 Emotional Support and Psychological Care of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Couple (Shruti Srivastava, Aparna Goyal)....Pages 255-267 Pregnancy After Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (Divya Pandey)....Pages 269-282 Future Research Strategies and Directions in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (Sruthi Bhaskaran, Amita Suneja)....Pages 283-292 Counselling of an RPL Couple (Seema Singhal, Juhi Bharti)....Pages 293-301 Front Matter ....Pages 303-303 Progestogens/hCG Supplementation: A Vital Role? (Nisha Singh)....Pages 305-317 Cervical Cerclage: Does It Help? (Bindiya Gupta, Garima Vats)....Pages 319-326 Immunotherapy for Recurrent Miscarriages (Mala Srivastava, Ankita Srivastava)....Pages 327-335 Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis to Improve Pregnancy Outcome (Sumita Mehta, Nidhi Arora)....Pages 337-352 Termination of Failed Pregnancy: Surgical Versus Medical Methods (Anshul Grover)....Pages 353-362 Obesity and Its Association with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (Anupama Bahadur, Jaya Chaturvedi)....Pages 363-369 Minimally Invasive Surgery: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Role (Punita Bhardwaj, Tarun Das, Sanskriti Batra, Shivaji Dhopte)....Pages 371-404 Non-Pharmacological Methods for Management of RPL (Namita Grover, Manpreet Singh, Swati Verma)....Pages 405-418 Back Matter ....Pages 419-431