Practical Management of Ovulation Induction

Practical Management of Ovulation Induction is a concise resource for postgraduate students, infertility specialists and gynaecologists.

Divided into seventeen chapters, the book begins with the physiology and regulatory factors of ovulation, and proceeds to cover topics such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, premature ovarian failure, and a variety of ovulation induction therapies including new drugs. The book concludes with chapters on the surgical management of anovulation, oocyte donation, ovarian transplant and surrogacy.

This book features new clinical applications for old medications, and discussion on various treatment combinations, as well as new drugs such as Anastrozole. Discussion on complications of ovulation induction and strategies to avoid them, are also included.

Illustrated throughout, Practical Management of Ovulation Induction is an invaluable tool to assist practitioners in the selection of appropriate ovulation induction treatment.

Key Points

• Concise guide to the selection and administration of ovulation induction therapies
• Includes new therapies, drugs and treatment combinations
• 41 images and illustrations

1. Physiology of Ovulation

2. Endometrium in Ovarian Cycle

3. Hypothalamus, Pituitary and Ovulation

4. Thyroid, Pituitary and Ovulation

5. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Past, Present and Future

6. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

7. Ovarian Reserve

8. Premature Ovarian Failure

9. Ovarian Resistance Syndrome

10. Ultrasound in Ovulation Monitoring

11. Clomiphene Citrate: The Fertility Drug

12. Gonadotropins in Ovarian Stimulation

13. Anastrozole: New Ovulation Drug

14. Supportive Therapy in Induction

15. Adjuvant Therapy in Ovulation Induction

16. Surgical Management of Anovulation

17. Oocyte Donation, Ovarian Transplant and Surrogacy

Hemant Deshpande MBBS MD
Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. DY Patil Medical College and Hospital Pune, Maharashtra, India