Ovarian Stimulation Protocols

Description

· Covers all protocols clinicians need to perform a risk-free ovarian stimulation for ART
· Includes issues related to various sub-sets of patients with infertility
· Highlights contemporary advances in ovarian stimulation protocols ?

Ovarian Stimulation Protocols is a concise handbook that aims to deliver everything the reader needs to know for performing a risk-free ovarian stimulation for assisted reproductive technique (ART) and get a favorable outcome. Review of crucial issues such as the significance of monitoring ovarian stimulation, advantages and disadvantages of ovarian hyperstimulation versus minimal stimulation, and the use of various drug regimens and stimulation protocols for various patient sub-sets, will help clinicians in selecting the better or more appropriate protocols. The contributors of this book have leading scientific and clinical backgrounds, with years of experience to support their views. The book serves as a handy practical guide, targeting and settling clinical dilemma that ART practitioners commonly experience in their clinics, while providing a window to the newer developments. ?

Content Level » Professional/practitioner
Keywords » Follicle development - Luteal phase support - Minimal stimulation IVF - Polycystic ovarian syndrome - Poor responders
Related subjects » Gynecology

Table of Contents

.-Regulation of follicle development in natural and PCO cycles
.-Monitoring ovarian stimulation: current perspectives
.-The role of LH and hCG in the contemporary ovarian stimulation protocols
.-Recombinants versus biosimilars in ovarian stimulation
.-Agonists versus antagonists in COH
.-Long acting gonadotropins and route of administration
.-Advantage and disadvantage of COH, comparing with minimal stimulation
.-Ovarian stimulation for PCO patients and management of OHSS
.-Ovarian stimulation for poor responders
.-Depot GnRH agonists in COH for ART
.-Luteal phase support in COH.

Authors

Dr. Gautam Allahbadia, is medical director of Rotunda-The Center For Human Reproduction, Bandra, Mumbai and Deccan Fertility Clinic & Keyhole Surgery Center, Shivaji Park, Mumbai, India. He is also visting lecturer at Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faulty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel. He has published numerous papers in both national and international journals. He has edited and contributed chapters to more than 10 books. Few of his publications are: 1.Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Editor: Gautam N Allahbadia, Rina Agrawal. Editorial Assistant: Rubina Merchant Anshan Publishing, UK, First Edition: 2007 2.Embryo Transfer Editor: Gautam N Allahbadia, Editorial Assistant: Rubina Merchant Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi. First Edition: 2008 3.The Fallopian Tube Editors: Gautam N Allahbadia, Ertan Saridogan, Ovrang Djahanbakhch; Associate Editor: Rubina Merchant Anshan Publishing, UK, 2008 4.Donor Egg IVF Editor: Gautam N Allahbadia, Editorial Assistant: Rubina Merchant Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi. First Edition: 2009 5.Textbook of Minimal Stimulation IVF –Milder, Mildest or Back to Nature. Editors: Gautam N Allahbadia, Alejandro Chávez-Badiola; Assistant Editor: Rubina Merchant Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi. First Edition: 2011