Reproductive Medicine for Clinical Practice

This first volume of the series of the International Academy of Human Reproduction focuses on new aspects of reproductive medicine, from the professional responsibility model of ethics to the areas of high clinical involvement in human reproduction, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary, family planning and post-coital contraception. 

The book discusses fertility and assisted reproductive techniques in the context of genetics and epigenetics as well as psychosomatic and longevity aspects. In addition, it presents new technologies and therapeutic strategies to improve IVF results and prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, as well the new challenges and the future of imaging in reproduction. Menopause and the effects of estrogens on atero-prevention, mood, and more generally the reproductive hormones impact on dementia and healthy aging are also covered. Further, it includes a section devoted to innovative aspects of gynecological surgery, discussing the treatments of vaginal aplasia, reproductive microsurgery and technological breakthroughs in pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Last, but not least, it examines the syndromic aspects of preterm birth.

This volume is a useful and comprehensive tool for gynecologists, obstetricians, endocrinologists  and all specialists who deal with women's reproductive health.

Joseph G. Schenker, IAHR President, Professor and Chairman (Emeritus) Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel

John J. Sciarra, IAHR Vice President, Professor and Chairman Emeritus Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University Medical School, Winnetka, IL, USA

Liselotte Mettler, IAHR Treasurer and General Director, Professor Emeritus Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany

Andrea R. Genazzani, IAHR General Secretary,  Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pisa, Italy

Martin Birkhaeuser, Professor Emeritus for Gynaecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University of  Berne, Switzerland?