For medical specialists involved in the care of infertile couples, Carrell et al. compile 22 articles that review recent advances, ideas, and controversies related to infertility. Focusing on evidence-based medicine, specialists in obstetrics and gynecology, molecular and integrative physiology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, urology, and other fields from the US, Europe, Japan, and Argentina explore environmental and other factors involved in female and male infertility, as well as treatment and responses, ectopic pregnancy, and fertility preservation. They also cover assisted reproduction techniques, including discussion of the effects of obesity, and differing views on controversies in reproductive medicine such as the use of varicocelectomy surgery, aneuploidy screening, and genetic screening. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Infertility is a widespread medical condition. As new technologies emerge, the rate at which our understanding of reproductive medicine grows can be overwhelming. The Biennial Review of Infertility provides the most up to date advances, ideas, and controversies together in one volume. Due to the distinctive nature of infertility, a panel of well-respected experts strives to present each chapter in a clear manner, specifically focused on evidence-based medicine. The Biennial Review of Infertility presents a balanced view of clinically relevant existing information for the evolving areas. Created to provide an ongoing appraisal of current knowledge, the Biennial Review of Infertility motivates communication amongst all those working to help couples resolve their infertility.
