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Springer Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 1st Editon 2018 Softbound by Sumita Mehta, Bindiya Gupta
This book covers the entire topic of recurrent miscarriage extensively. Chapters cover demographics to recent and future management options. A special section on the role of controversial strategies has also been included. Lastly, the book features dedicated chapters on evidence-based approaches, which include step-by-step algorithms for the reader’s convenience.
Background and epidemiology.- Definitions.- Normal implantation, fetal development and placentation.- Normal immune function- journey of the fetus.- Immunology and pregnancy loss.- Evolving role of genetics in RPL.- Hormonal abnormalities in women with recurrent losses.- Uterine factors and anatomic considerations.- Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.- Hereditary thrombophilia.- Microbiology of RPL.- Impact of male factors.- Unexplained recurrent miscarriage: A dilemma.- Psychological factors and stress in RPL.- Evidence based clinical and investigative work up of RPL couples.- Evidence based management of RPL.- Establishing a one-stop RPL Clinic.- Role of Imaging.- Fetal autopsy and placental examination as a complementary tool.- Inflammatory markers and proteomic analysis.- Emotional support and psychological care of RPL couple.- Pregnancy after RPL.- Future research strategies and directions.- Progestogens/ hCG supplementation: A vital role.- Cervical cerclage: does it help?.- Immunotherapy for recurrent miscarriage.-Preimplantation gentic diagnosis to improve pregnancy outcome.- Termination of failed pregnancy: Surgical vs medical method.- Obesity and its association with RPL.- Minimally invasive surgery: diagnostic and therapeutic role.- Non pharmacologic treatment.