Abstract Male infertility is a highly heterogeneous, multifactorial, complex pathology of the reproductive system, affecting approximately 7% of the general male population. Genetic factors are estimated to contribute to nearly…
Abstract Male infertility is a common condition estimated to be a contributory factor in as many as 50% of couples experiencing problems with conception. It is also a key catalyst…
Abstract This chapter describes techniques for the preparation of human spermatozoa for assisted conception. Traditional swim-up techniques depend on the intrinsic motility of human spermatozoa and have been used as…
Abstract The other chapters of this book cover the diagnosis and management of menopause-related problems, the science behind them and the risks and benefits of the various interventions available. ‘Doing…
Abstract There are a number of symptoms associated with perimenopause and decreasing estrogen levels, although some women will experience none of these. They include hot flashes and night sweats (vasomotor…
Abstract For the purpose of this chapter, we operationally define alternative therapies (ATs) as medical interventions which are not usually used in conventional medicine. Other terms frequently employed to describe…
Abstract In November 1929, clinicians first attempted to develop an ‘ovary stimulating hormone’ extracted from the human placenta for the treatment of symptoms resulting from the menopause. The team at…
Abstract Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a specific reproductive health risk for women. In pregnancy the relative risk of VTE is increased approximately 5-fold and in the puerperium it is increased…
Abstract SERMs (selective estrogen receptor modulators) are unique synthetic compounds that bind to the estrogen receptor and, depending on their unique conformational change, will either initiate estrogen agonistic activity or…
Abstract The menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) risk–benefit profile has been at the centre of the debate that polarizes opinion between those who advocate the use of MHT and those who…
