Reproductive Medicine for Clinical Practice: Medical and Surgical Aspects

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This first volume of the series of the International Academy of Human Reproduction focuses on new aspects of reproductive medicine, from the professional responsibility model of ethics to the areas of high clinical involvement in human reproduction, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary, family planning and post-coital contraception. The book discusses fertility and assisted reproductive techniques in the context of genetics and epigenetics as well as psychosomatic and longevity aspects. In addition, it presents new technologies and therapeutic strategies to improve IVF results and prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, as well the new challenges and the future of imaging in reproduction. Menopause and the effects of estrogens on atero-prevention, mood, and more generally the reproductive hormones impact on dementia and healthy aging are also covered. Further, it includes a section devoted to innovative aspects of gynecological surgery, discussing the treatments of vaginal aplasia, reproductive microsurgery and technological breakthroughs in pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Last, but not least, it examines the syndromic aspects of preterm birth. This volume is a useful and comprehensive tool for gynecologists, obstetricians, endocrinologists and all specialists who deal with women’s reproductive health. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv The Professional Responsibility Model of Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Frank A. Chervenak, Laurence B. McCullough)....Pages 1-4 Human Reproduction: From State of the Art to Future Developments “Endometriosis Therapeutic Approaches” (Liselotte Mettler, Ibrahim Alkatout)....Pages 5-24 The Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: From Genome-Wide Association to Molecular Mechanisms (Jerome F. Strauss III, Bhavi P. Modi, Janette M. McAllister)....Pages 25-33 Psychosomatic Aspects of Infertility (Klimek Rudolf)....Pages 35-52 Thyroid Diseases and Female Infertility (Petrache Vartej, Ioana Vartej)....Pages 53-65 Fertility and Longevity (Neri Laufer)....Pages 67-75 Improving IVF Results: How Far Can We Tamper with Human Biology? (Pasquale Patrizio, Sherman Silber)....Pages 77-82 Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS): Pathogenesis and Prevention (Lina Dauod, Joseph G. Schenker)....Pages 83-92 Future of Imaging in Human Reproduction (Sanja Kupesic-Plavsic, Sushila Arya)....Pages 93-104 New Challenges of Echography in Reproduction (Sonal Panchal, Asim Kurjak)....Pages 105-131 Present Role of Hormonal Contraception in Family Planning (Giuseppe Benagiano, Carlo Bastianelli, Manuela Farris, Ivo Brosens)....Pages 133-147 Mifepristone for Postcoital Contraception (Archil Khomasuridze)....Pages 149-153 Considering the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis to Explain CIMT-But Not CAC-Proven Estrogen Atheroprevention in the Elite Trial (Jenna Friedenthal, Frederick Naftolin)....Pages 155-161 The Effect of Oestrogens on Mood (Martin Birkhaeuser)....Pages 163-175 Menopause and Ageing (Marta Caretto, Andrea Giannini, Tommaso Simoncini, Andrea R. Genazzani)....Pages 177-189 Reproductive Hormones and Dementia (Frederick Naftolin, Ivaldo Silva, Amanda Orley)....Pages 191-201 Vaginal Aplasia Creatsas Vaginoplasty (George Creatsas)....Pages 203-207 Is Reproductive Microsurgery Dead or Has Its Demise Been Greatly Exaggerated? (Victor Gomel)....Pages 209-215 Technological Breakthroughs in POP Surgery (Russo Eleonora, Andrea Giannini, Paolo Mannella, Tommaso Simoncini)....Pages 217-222 Preterm Birth as a Syndrome (Gian Carlo Di Renzo, Irene Giardina, Eleonora Brillo, Valentina Tosto)....Pages 223-234