Assessment of Human Reproductive Function, Volume 1127

by Bulletti, Carlo; de Ziegler, Dominique; Guller, Seth; Lockwood, Charles J.

• ISBN13: 9781573317207
• ISBN10: 1573317209
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-19
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

The state of our understanding of each single step of human reproduction is presented in this volume, which also looks at the ongoing research aiming to improve human reproductive efficiency.Invited chapters focus on the field of endometrial preparation for embryonization, trophoblast capability to implant into maternal endometrial tissue, and evidence-based medicine to improve embryos' implantation and reduce recurrent abortion.A report on human reproduction efficiencies through assisted reproductive technologies is presented as a review by both Europeans and Americans.Among the major issues explored in this volume is the pelvic factor of sterility, endometriosis, miomas, and their medical and surgical treatments according to the principles of evidence-based medicine and evidence-based surgery. Another important issue that is discussed is the possibility of building an artificial uterus using cellular biology (artificial endometrium), transplantation techniques (human uterus transplantation), and transplantation. Evidence-based strategies to prevent premature parturition concludes this section.Surgical management of reproductive organs using the most up-to-date techniques is also be reported on, and particular attention is given to stem cells in gametes and embryonic stem cells.NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/nyas.ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to the Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit www.nyas.org/membership/main.asp for more information about becoming a member.

Author Biography

Carlo Bulletti and Dominique de Ziegler are the authors of Assessment of Human Reproductive Function, Volume 1127, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Preface
Ovarian and Oocyte Function: Current Concepts and Perspectives
The Ovary: Anatomy and Function throughout Human Life	p. 1
Pharmacogenetics in Ovarian Stimulation - Current Concepts	p. 10
Stem Cells: A Perspective on Oocytes	p. 20
Ovarian Reserve	p. 27
Update of Assisted Reproductive Technology
Pretreatments before the Induction of Ovulation in Assisted Reproduction Technologies: Evidence-based Medicine in 2007	p. 31
An Update of Assisted Reproductive Technologies Results in the United States	p. 41
Clinical Efficiency of Oocyte and Embryo Cryopreservation	p. 49
Advances in the Assessment of Male Gamete Function
Modern Andrology: From Semen Analysis to Postgenomic Studies of the Male Gametes	p. 59
Male Gamete Empowerment	p. 64
Uterine Function: Preeclampsia, Infertility, and Transplantation
Decidual Cell-expressed Tissue Factor in Human Pregnancy and Its Involvement in Hemostasis and Preeclampsia-related Angiogenesis	p. 67
Pelvic Factor Infertility: Diagnosis and Prognosis of Various Procedures	p. 73
Uterus Transplant: Evidence and Ethics	p. 83
Pathogenesis and Interventions in Endometriosis
Endometriosis and Infertility: Epidemiology and Evidence-based Treatments	p. 92
Endometriosis and Tissue Factor	p. 101
Stem Cells and the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis	p. 106
Implantation and the Role of the Placenta in the Immunology of Pregnancy
Bioinformatics and Transcriptomics Studies of Early Implantation	p. 116
Inflammation and Pregnancy: The Role of Toll-like Receptors in Trophoblast-Immune Interaction	p. 121
The Placental Syncytium and the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia and Intrauterine Growth Restriction: A Novel Assay to Assess Syncytial Protein Expression	p. 129
Medical Intervention and the Endocrinology of Menopause, Obesity, and Pain Management
The Medical Management of Menopause: To Treat or Not To Treat?	p. 134
Reproductive Endocrinology and Clinical Aspects of Obesity in Women	p. 140
The Analgesic Effect of Betamethasone Administered to Outpatients before Conscious Sedation in Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery	p. 147
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