Infertility Management Series: Handbook of Ovarian Stimulation

DescriptionPart 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 FeaturesA 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 AudienceReproductive medicine specialists, general gynaecologists interested in infertility management, as well as students in training.Table of ContentsOral OvulogensPhysiology and Pharmacology of Different GonadotropinsStimulation Protocols for Intrauterine InseminationProtocols for the NormorespondersProtocols for Poor RespondersThe High Responder: Optimizing the Stimulation without ComplicationsOvulation TriggerLuteal Phase Support: ART and Non-ART Cycles xixRole of Luteinizing Hormone in Controlled Ovarian StimulationAdjuvant Treatments in Low Ovarian ResponseFreeze-all in Assisted Reproductive TechnologyIdeal Protocol for Egg DonorsProtocols for Thaw Embryo TransferOvarian Stimulation Protocols in Fertility PreservationComplications of Ovarian Stimulation: Prevention and ManagementIndex