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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254261503321

Titolo

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss : Evidence-Based Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment / / edited by Asher Bashiri, Avi Harlev, Ashok Agarwal

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-27452-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (211 p.)

Disciplina

610

Soggetti

Reproductive medicine

Obstetrics

Endocrinology 

Reproductive Medicine

Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery

Endocrinology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Part I: Introduction to Recurrent Pregnancy Loss -- Recurrent pregnancy loss: definitions, epidemiology, and prognosis -- Implantation, Physiology of Placentation -- Part II: Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss -- Endocrine abnormalities in RPL -- Genetics of recurrent pregnancy loss -- Inherited and Acquired Thrombophilias and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes -- Immunological causes of recurrent pregnancy loss -- Anatomical aspects in recurrent pregnancy loss -- Male Factors in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss -- Lifestyle and RPL -- The common characteristics between Infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss -- Part III: Management of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss. Contemporary Prevention and treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss -- Part IV: Psychological and Supporting Aspects of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss -- The healthcare giver's perspective – The importance of emotional support for women with recurrent RPL -- A Patient's Perspective -- Part V: The Future -- New Frontiers in RPL research and treatment.



Sommario/riassunto

Providing the latest evidence-based information on etiology, evaluation and treatment, this unique text provides an in-depth, comprehensive discussion of the epidemiology, genetic and endocrinologic factors and medical and surgical management of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Taking a multidisciplinary approach including psychological treatment and patient perspectives, all aspects of current RPL prevention and treatment are elucidated. Detailed chapters provide real-world illustrative material and cover the set-up and management of RPL clinics and databases, containing practical tips. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss will be an excellent resource for OB-GYN specialists, general and reproductive endocrinologists, radiologists, hematologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and any other investigators or clinicians treating patients confronted with this emotionally and physically trying condition.