European Practice in Gynaecology and Obstetrics is a series of books published under the auspices of EBCOG. In each volume, the specialist will find a review of basic science, recent concepts in pathophysiology, clinical aspects, imaging, treatment and unresolved problems or controversies, and up-to-date references. This book aims to update residents in practice in obstetrics and gynaecology, fellows in reproductive medicine, as well as practicing gynaecologists and endocrinologists on the most recent developments in ovulation induction. Leading experts from many different European countries describe the indications for ovulation induction and ovarian stimulation; the available protocols using not only conventional, but also the newest pharmaceutical agents, such as recombinant gonadotrophins and GnHR antagonists. They also review the potential risks (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, multiple pregnancy and cancer) associated with these treatment modalities as well as the strategies to prevent them. The implications in this book are very important for achieving more effective as well as safer ovulation induction protocols.
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Chapter 1 Neuroendocrine control and ovulation N. Bourcigaux, N. Chabbert Buffet, S. Christin-Maitre, P/ Bouchard Service dendocrinologie, Hopital Saint-Antione, Paris, France Chapter 2 Physiology and pharmacology of mono and multifollicular development S.G. Hillier Reproductive Medicine Laboratory, Department of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK Chapter 3 Indications for ovulation and ovarian stimulation D.T. Baird Centre for Reproductive Biology, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK Chapter 4 Mild ovarian hyperstimulation for intrauterine insemination B.J. Cohlen; , E.R. Te Velde;;; Division ofg Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Isala Clinics, Zwolle, The Netherlands; Department of Reprodcutive Medicine, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands Chapter 5 The use of ultrasonography in monitoring ovulation induction M. Wikland Fertility Centre Scandinavia, Carlanders Hospital, Goteborg, Sweden Chapter 6 Management of hyperprolactinaemic infertility P.G. Crosignani Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Milano, Milan, Italy Chapter 7 Clomiphene citrate I.E. Messinis Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Thessalia Medical School, Larissa, Greece Chapter 8 Low dose gonadotrophin treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome: the step-up protocol S. Franks, D. White Department of Reproductive Science& Medicine, Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, St. Mary's and Hammersmith Hospitals, London, UK Chapter 9 The step-down protocol N.S. Macklon, B.C.J.M. Fauser Division of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus University Medi
