Contraceptives have always provided ground for controversy. This book describes and discusses latest findings concerning the advantages as well as hazard and risk factors of contraception. The clinical impact of oral contraceptives on metabolism is particularly highlighted. In addition, behavioral methods, intrauterine devices, implants and modern approaches in animal and clinical research in the field of immunization against pregnancy are considered. Last, but not least, the book summarizes the complex ethical, religious and political aspects of family planning and contraception.

These two volumes are unique in that they take into consideration the enormous progress made in the field over the last few years. Expert knowledge is given by Professor Runnebaum, whose department was appointed WHO Collaboration Center for Research in Human Reproduction. These extensively illustrated books provide detailed information on the function and detection of new hormones and growth factors, on therapy with female sexual hormones, on environmental factors, and on the diagnostic and surgical techniques employed in reproductive medicine. This English edition of a standard German reference has been expanded to include an appendix containing a comprehensive list of pharmaceutical agents used in hormone therapy, including international and trade names and compositions.

Contraceptives have always provided ground for controversy. This book describes and discusses latest findings concerning the advantages as well as hazard and risk factors of contraception. The clinical impact of oral contraceptives on metabolism is particularly highlighted. In addition, behavioral methods, intrauterine devices, implants and modern approaches in animal and clinical research in the field of immunization against pregnancy are considered. Last, but not least, the book summarizes the complex ethical, religious and political aspects of family planning and contraception.

Our knowledge of reproductive medicine has expanded rapidly since the birth of Louise Brown, the first baby to be conceived by in vitro fertilization, which was performed by Professors Patrick Steptoe and Bob Edwards in Oldham, Eng­ land, in 1978. Hardly a year goes by without the development of a new or a modification of an existing method of assisted reproduction. Within a relatively short period, in vitro fertilization has been introduced into the treatment of female infertility. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection has also created new opportunities for the treatment of male infertility. The first edition of this book was published in 1996. In the second edition most of the chapters have been updated and additional interest is focused on intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in view of the risk of malformations in newborns. This manual addresses the techniques of assisted reproduction that are avail­ able today. Competent authors from various centers present, in a concise way, their tried-and-tested procedures, so that the latter can be readily implemented. Due to different legal regulations, the scope of assisted reproduction is much more limited in Germany than in many other countries. For example, whereas only three embryos may be created and transferred in Germany, such restric­ tions do not exist in several other European countries and the United States. Furthermore, heterologous fertilization, oocyte donation, and surrogate mother­ hood are banned in Germany.

These two volumes are unique in that they take into consideration the enormous progress made in the field over the last few years. Expert knowledge is given by Professor Runnebaum, whose department was appointed WHO Collaboration Center for Research in Human Reproduction. These extensively illustrated books provide detailed information on the function and detection of new hormones and growth factors, on therapy with female sexual hormones, on environmental factors, and on the diagnostic and surgical techniques employed in reproductive medicine. This English edition of a standard German reference has been expanded to include an appendix containing a comprehensive list of pharmaceutical agents used in hormone therapy, including international and trade names and compositions.

Diese beiden Nachfolgebände der "Gynäkologischen Endokrinologie" (1987) signalisieren bereits im Titel die Erweiterung des Fachgebiets, die aus den zahlreichen Neuentwicklungen der letzten Jahre resultiert. Hierzu zählen z.B. der Nachweis und die Bedeutung neuer Hormone, Wachstumsfaktoren, neue Funktionsteste, die Therapie mit weiblichen Sexualhormonen, die Untersuchung von Umwelteinwirkungen sowie diagnostische und operative Techniken der Fertilitätschirurgie. Mit diesen beiden Büchern sind Sie umfassend über den aktuellen Kenntnisstand dieser Spezialgebiete informiert. Mit ihren zahlreichen Graphiken und Tabellen sowie ihrem ausgezeichneten Bildmaterial werden die Bände Gynäkologische Endokrinologie und Fortpflanzungsmedizin für Ärzte in der Klinik wie auch in der Praxis ein ständiger Begleiter sein.

Die Nachfolgebände der "Gynäkologischen Endokrinologie" (1987) signalisieren bereits im Titel die Erweiterung des Fachgebiets, die aus den zahlreichen Neuentwicklungen der letzten Jahre resultiert. Hierzu zählen z.B. der Nachweis und die Bedeutung neuer Hormone, neue Funktionsteste, die Therapie mit weiblichen Sexualhormonen, die Untersuchung von Umwelteinwirkungen sowie diagnostische und operative Techniken der Fertilitätschirurgie. Damit ist für den deutschsprachigen Raum der aktuelle Kenntnisstand dieses Spezialgebiets umfassend und ausführlich dargestellt. Mit zahlreichen Graphiken und Tabellen sowie ausgezeichnetem Bildmaterial sind deshalb die Bände Gynäkologische Endokrinologie und Fortpflanzungsmedizin für den Gynäkologen in der Klinik wie in der Praxis ein wichtiger Begleiter.