A high-risk pregnancy is when a woman has one or more things that raise her, or her baby’s, chances of experiencing health problems or preterm delivery. These risks may be due to factors in the pregnancy itself, or they may stem from pre-existing maternal medical conditions. Part of the Clinical Focus series, this book is a concise guide to the management of high-risk pregnancy for clinicians and trainees. Divided into 18 chapters, the text begins with an overview of prenatal and natal screening, and medications. The following sections cover different endocrine and systemic diseases including glucose intolerance, thyroid disorders, cardiac diseases, renal disorders, respiratory diseases, and more. The book concludes with discussion on general aspects such as multiple pregnancy, bleeding, and infections.   The text is enhanced by images and figures to assist learning and also includes a sample exam paper.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is caused by an imbalance of hormones in women, often leading to infertility if untreated. Part of the Clinical Focus series, this book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of PCOS for clinicians and trainees. Divided into 30 chapters, the text begins with an overview of the condition, its epidemiology, and pathophysiology, before going on to discuss diagnosis and ultrasound. Each of the following sections examines a different phenomenon that may be associated with PCOS, for example, metabolic syndrome, psychological aspects, endocrine disruptors, sleep apnoea, and more. The final chapters cover medical and surgical management techniques, as well as infertility, ovulation induction, assisted reproductive technology, pregnancy, bariatric surgery, and aesthetics. The text is enhanced by images and figures to assist learning and also includes a sample exam paper.

Part of the Clinical Focus series, this book is a concise guide to male and female infertility for clinicians and trainees. Divided into ten chapters, the text begins with guidance on evaluation of an infertile couple. The next chapter is dedicated to male infertility and its management. The following sections cover aspects that may affect infertility, including genetics, nutrition and environmental factors, followed by discussion on ultrasound. The final chapters examine the epidemiology and most common findings in female infertility, and their management. Unexplained fertility is also covered. The book concludes with discussion on assisted reproductive techniques and when patients should be referred. The text is enhanced by images and figures to assist learning and also includes a sample exam paper.

This book is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of gynaecological diseases and disorders for trainees in the field. Beginning with an overview of anatomy and physiology, and the functions of different parts of the gynaecological system, the following sections cover numerous disorders and their treatment. Several chapters are dedicated to ultrasound and robotics in gynaecology. This ninth edition has been fully revised and includes many new topics to provide trainees with the latest information and advances in the field. Authored by recognised experts, the comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, diagrams, flowcharts and tables to assist learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of gynaecological disorders Fully revised, ninth edition featuring many new topics Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams, flowcharts and tables Previous edition (9789351521495) published in 2014

This book is a guide to foetal medicine for practising obstetricians. Its key aim is to help improve prenatal and perinatal management of high risk pregnancies, with an emphasis on monitoring and diagnosis. Beginning with an overview of prenatal diagnosis, the following sections cover prenatal counselling, non-invasive prenatal screening, invasive diagnostic techniques, laboratory techniques, antenatal use of foetal therapy, prenatal operative scope, ethical and medicolegal aspects, and the future of prenatal diagnosis. The final section offers FIGO best practice guidelines. This comprehensive guide is highly illustrated with more than 350 clinical photographs, figures and tables. Key Points Practical guide to foetal medicine for practising obstetricians Key aim to help improve prenatal and perinatal management of high risk pregnancies Includes FIGO best practice guidelines Highly illustrated with more than 350 photographs, figures and tables

Practical Tips for Infertility Management is a concise collection of tips for identifying the causes of infertility, necessary examinations, and procedures for its management. Divided into three sections, the book begins with an introduction to infertility, followed by a section which explains evaluation workup criteria with tables, charts and illustrations, as well as providing protocols for active management of infertility. The final section contains nearly 100 frequently asked questions with answers, to provide further succinct tips. With 90 colour images and illustrations in this compact book, Practical Tips for Infertility Management is a perfect day-to-day reference book for postgraduate medical students, and for practising gynaecologists, and ART and infertility practitioners. Key Points Concise, pocket-sized book of tips for infertility management Nearly 100 FAQs and answers 90 colour images and illustrations