Handbook of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

by Hrishikesh D Pai, Rohan Palshetkar, Nandita Palshetkar, Jayam Kannan, Charmila Ayyavoo

This practical handbook aims to improve a clinician's knowledge by putting forth the latest advances in the understanding of recurrent pregnancy loss and the management options. Recurrent pregnancy loss may be due to many causes. Both central and local causes can contribute to this condition. The chapters in this handbook have been prepared with a practical outlook. Different chapters on genetic causes, the impact of cervical factor, the effects of antiphospholipid antibodies, male factor and infections on recurrent pregnancy losses are presented and an attempt has been made to understand their contribution to this condition and the treatment options available. A separate chapter on the endocrinological perspective in recurrent pregnancy losses has been included. Investigative modalities proposed for the management of recurrent pregnancy losses such as ultrasound and hysteroscopy have also been dealt with in detail. This book has been structured in such a way that the reader can correlate to the different conditions and pathologies which may lead to repeated pregnancy loss. This handbook will spawn research and deliberations into this condition and will provide more solutions which will benefit women’s health.

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