Chapter 4 – Uterine and Tubal Causes of Infertility
Abstract Uterine and tubal abnormalities alone or in combination with other factors are present in 17%–25% of all couples who seek care for infertility treatment. The prevalence is higher in…
Chapter 3 – Endometriosis
Abstract Endometriosis is a chronic oestrogen-dependent condition that affects 10% of women from puberty to menopause. It is characterised by the presence and proliferation of endometrial-like cells outside the uterine…
Chapter 2 – Disorders of Ovulation and Reproductive Endocrine Disorders Associated with Infertility
Abstract Anovulation represents one of the main causes of female infertility, and establishing the underlying cause is critical to ensure effective treatment. This chapter details the various disorders of ovulation,…
Chapter 1 – Epidemiology and Initial Assessment of the Infertile Patient
Abstract This chapter discusses the epidemiology of infertility and the importance of the initial assessment of the infertile individual. Profound changes in society over the last two decades challenge previously…
