Management of the infertile woman

You'll refer to this essential reference throughout your career! Statistics say there are 5.3 million infertile women in the United States today. That means a lot of complicated questions and sensitive implications for the nurse practitioner and primary care provider. This complete manual presents and explains the fundamental etiologies that cause infertility, and provides information on numerous treatments. Practical, user-friendly and logically organized, the text provides the most current guidelines for assessment, treatment and case management of the infertile woman or couple. Coverage includes: complex contemporary issues; current data relevant to laboratory testing; diagnostic protocols; tables that compare and contrast the latest assisted reproductive technology; and educational materials that can be distributed to clients. This manual will prove itself invaluable as the standard for practice in the management of the infertile woman / couple

(Tentative Table of Contents) Part I: The Understanding of Infertility 1. The Physiology of Infertility 2. Infertility Defined 3. Systemic Causes of Infertility 4. Male Infertility Part II: The Assessment of the Infertile Woman 5. Preconception Counseling 6. Health History 7. Physical Assessment 8. The Investigation Part III: The Management 9. Unexplained Infertility 10. Induction of Ovulation 11. Artificial Insemination 12. The Art of ART 13. Women Without Male Partners 14. Infertility and Managed Care 15. Adoptio