Practical Management of Ovulation Induction

by Hemant Deshpande

Over the past decade, there have been major advances in our understanding of ovarian physiology. These advances, together with the introduction of new medical technologies, have revolutionized the management of infertility. Patients may expect a pregnancy rate that is not different from that of normal fertile women of the same age, as a result of treatment. Moreover, new techniques of monitoring have greatly reduced the rate of treatment-induced complication, such as multiple pregnancy and ovarian hyperstimulation. The book “Practical Management of Ovulation Induction” comprises of total seventeen chapters, which ensure easy-to-grasp and well-presented information that maximizes clarity and understanding of a complex subject. There is a frank discussion of etiopathogenesis of anovulation, investigations, medical and surgical management, side effects, and the advances related to ovulation induction. There is in-depth discussion of etiopathogenesis of anovulation, investigations, medical and surgical management, and the advances related to ovulation induction. The book is unique in that it provides a comprehensive database of information beginning from practical aspects of understanding ovulation and its regulatory factors to hyperovulation, premature ovarian failure and ovarian syndrome. Diagnostic aids which provide evidence-based pointer for planning appropriate guidelines for therapeutic approach have been described in a meticulous way. Drugs which are employed to influence and regulate ovulation and are also used as supportive therapy for induction have been dealt with in successive chapters by experts with considerable experience. Though required in only selected situations, the book has a chapter on surgical management of anovulation.

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