This book has been launched to commemorate the 24th Annual Conference of Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction. It is a unique effort to gather experiences from experts from all over the world - all of whom are authorities in their respective field, to provide concise and updated information and integrated management approach to deal with different situations.

This book is a concise guide to the diagnosis and management of reproductive health issues in adolescents that may lead to future fertility problems. Beginning with an overview of female adolescence and reproductive development, the following chapters cover different disorders including PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), endometriosis, anaemia, menstrual abnormalities, teenage pregnancy and abortion, STIs and more. Each section provides step by step guidance from history taking, signs and symptoms, and clinical examination, to diagnosis and therapy. A complete chapter covers the 2012 POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. Key points Concise guide to reproductive health issues in adolescents, subsequently leading to fertility problems Discusses investigation, diagnosis and management of numerous disorders Covers POCSO Act 2012 Includes clinical images and figures to assist learning

This book is a practical guide to imaging techniques in obstetrics and gynaecology. Beginning with an overview of the ultrasound machine, 3D and 4D ultrasound, and examination of the female pelvis, the next chapters cover the role of colour flow and Doppler, and ultrasound, in infertility, and the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of gynaecological disorders. The following chapters provide in depth discussion on the use of ultrasound in obstetrics, for both general pregnancy progress and health check-ups, and for abnormal conditions such as bleeding, placenta problems, and malformations. The final sections provide guidance on ultrasound report writing and how to train ultrasound techniques. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by ultrasound and Doppler images, diagrams and tables. Key points Practical guide to imaging techniques in obstetrics and gynaecology Clearly explains interpretation of images for accurate diagnosis Includes guidance on ultrasound report writing and ultrasound training techniques Highly illustrated with ultrasound images, diagrams and tables

Fertility specialists are constantly looking for ways to improve the chances of pregnancy through IVF or other assisted reproductive techniques (ART). 'Adjuvant' or 'add-on' therapies are procedures or medications which are added to IVF treatment to try and improve the chances of success. This book is a practical guide to the use of adjuvants in infertility for clinicians and trainees. Divided into ten sections, the text begins with an overview of the rational for additional therapy in IVF. The next section examines different types of adjuvant therapy and their pros and cons. Topics include medical nutrition therapy, neutraceuticals, antioxidants, micronutrients, and reactive oxygen species. Each of the following sections covers adjuvant use for improving a specific fertility issue - PCOS, ovarian reserve, uterine blood flow, endometrial receptivity, embryo implantation, and male subfertility. The final sections discuss the impact of thyroid autoimmunity on the outcome of ART, and the use of surgery as an adjuvant in infertility. Key points Practical guide to the use of adjuvants in infertility Covers various types of adjuvant and their use for different fertility issues Includes discussion on surgery as an adjuvant Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams