Can physicians, nurses, and ultrasonographers imagine infertility diagnosis and treatment and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) today without ultrasound? Ultrasound Imaging in Reproductive Medicine provides the most comprehensive know-how of modern imaging for all who are actively involved in ART and reproductive medicine. All that you wanted to know about the role of ultrasound - from the first time a woman comes to your clinic because of infertility to when she will conceive - is discussed in this book.

With a critical evaluation of its advantages, Ultrasound Imaging in Reproductive Medicine covers traditional and emerging imaging technologies, including three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound for evaluating ovarian reserve, uterine cavity and tubal patency assessment, and ovarian and endometrial response for treatment. 3D ultrasound to assess ovarian and endometrial volume and 3D automated monitoring of follicles are covered in detail with up-to-date references. Imaging techniques of the embryo and embryo transfer, pulsed color Doppler techniques, and MRI-guided ultrasound procedures for treatment of uterine fibroids are also presented. See better, do ART better.

Autorentext

Laurel Stadtmauer, MD, PhD, Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA.

Ilan Tur-Kaspa, MD, Institute for Human Reproduction (IHR), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.

Zusammenfassung

Over the last 25 years, the advances in ultrasound have paralleled advances in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). ART could not even be practiced or considered today without imaging. Ultrasound has become the most important and widely used tool in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Ultrasound evaluation is one of the first steps to assess the cause of infertility; the three areas of evaluation are the ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes. Ultrasound allows physicians to diagnose ovarian reserve but also pathologies such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, or other ovarian cysts that can impact fertility. The results of this initial exam immediately affect the decisions in the management of the patient's condition. When fertility treatments begin, ultrasound is used in almost any interaction with the patient in order to monitor follicular development and endometrial response; ultrasound guidance is also vital for embryo retrieval and transfer (ET).

Ultrasound Imaging in Reproductive Medicine provides a comprehensive survey of the use of ultrasonography in the female pelvis for physicians, nurses, and ultrasonographers actively involved in reproductive medicine and infertility. With a critical evaluation of advantages and disadvantages, the book covers traditional and new technologies, including three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound for ovarian reserve, ovarian monitoring and endometrial cavity assessment, Ultrasound, MRI and CT evaluation of tubal patency, MRI guided ultrasound procedures for treatment of uterine fibroids, imaging techniques of the embryo and embryo transfer, and pulsed color Doppler techniques. 3D ultrasound to assess ovarian and endometrial volume and 3D automated monitoring of follicles are also covered in detail with up to date references.

Inhalt
Part I: Ultrasound Technique.- Ultrasound in Reproductive Medicine: Is It Safe?- Principles of 3D Ultrasound.- Two Dimensional and Three Dimensional Doppler in Reproductive Medicine.- Legal Aspects of Ultrasound Imaging in Reproductive Medicine.- Part II: Ultrasound in Infertility Workup.- The Normal Ovary.- Ovarian Reserve and Ovarian Cysts.- Ultrasound and PCOS.- The Normal Uterus.- Congenital Uterine Anomalies.- Uterine Fibroids.- Endometrial Polyps.- Intrauterine Adhesions.- Sonohysterography (SHG) in Reproductive Medicine.- Evaluation of Tubal Patency (HyCoSy, Doppler).- Hydrosalpinx.- Virtual Hysterosalpingography: A New Diagnostic Technique for the Study of the Female Reproductive Tract.- Ultrasound in Male Infertility.- Part III: Ultrasound in Infertility Treatment.- Ultrasound in Follicle Monitoring for Ovulation Induction/IUI.- 2D Ultrasound in Follicle Monitoring for ART.- 3D Ultrasound in Follicle Monitoring for ART.- Ultrasound Guided Surgical Procedures.- Ultrasound Role in Embryo Transfers.- Ultrasound and Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome.- Pregnancy of Unknown Viability.- Ultrasound Evaluation of Ectopic Pregnancy.- Focused Ultrasound for Treatment of Fibroids.