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Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue
similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus
— the endometrium — grows outside the
uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves the
ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining the pelvis. This
book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of
endometriosis. Divided into 12 sections, the text begins with an
overview of the pathogenesis and impacts of the condition, followed
by discussion on its diagnosis and staging system. The following
chapters cover therapeutic techniques including pain management and
surgery, and recurrent endometriosis. A complete chapter is
dedicated to adolescent endometriosis. The book concludes with
discussion on endometriosis-associated infertility, endometriomas,
deep infiltrating endometriosis, whereby other organs near the
uterus such as the bowel and bladder can also be affected; and
adenomyosis. The comprehensive text is highly illustrated with
clinical photographs, diagrams, tables and detailed references to
further enhance learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to
diagnosis and management of endometriosis Discusses different
therapeutic techniques including pain management and surgery
Includes discussion on deep infiltrating endometriosis Highly
illustrated with photographs, diagrams, tables and references
This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management
of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) for clinicians. Presented in
a step by step format, the text begins with an overview of the
condition, followed by imaging and diagnosis. The next section
covers the effects of PCOS on fertility and management techniques
such as ovulation induction and assisted reproductive techniques
(ART). The final sections discuss areas for concern and management
including weight related effects of PCOS, psychological effects,
PCOS in adolescents, implications of PCOS for pregnancy, and
medicolegal aspects. The book is full of 'hot topics' such as
recent advances in PCOS and ART in PCOS, and is further enhanced by
clinical images and tables. Key points Comprehensive guide to
diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) In
depth coverage of PCOS and infertility Discusses associated issues
including weight, psychological effects, and medicolegal factors
Full of 'hot topics' such as recent advances and ART in PCOS
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