Ultrasound Imaging in Reproductive Medicine [recurso electrónico] Advances in Infertility Work-up, Treatment, and ART

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. Front Matter....Pages i-xvii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Ultrasound in Reproductive Medicine: Is It Safe?....Pages 3-16 Principles of 3D Ultrasound....Pages 17-25 Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Doppler in Reproductive Medicine....Pages 27-39 Legal Aspects of Ultrasound Imaging in Reproductive Medicine....Pages 41-45 Front Matter....Pages 47-47 The Normal Ovary (Changes in the Menstrual Cycle)....Pages 49-62 Ovarian Reserve and Ovarian Cysts....Pages 63-74 Ultrasound and PCOS....Pages 75-91 The Normal Uterus....Pages 93-99 Congenital Uterine Anomalies....Pages 101-115 Uterine Fibroids....Pages 117-131 Endometrial Polyps....Pages 133-149 Intrauterine Adhesions....Pages 151-165 Sonohysterography in Reproductive Medicine....Pages 167-177 Evaluation of Tubal Patency (HyCoSy, Doppler)....Pages 179-187 Hydrosalpinx....Pages 189-197 Virtual Hysterosalpingography: A New Diagnostic Technique for the Study of the Female Reproductive Tract....Pages 199-206 Ultrasound in Male Infertility....Pages 207-227 Front Matter....Pages 229-229 Ultrasound in Follicle Monitoring for Ovulation Induction/IUI....Pages 231-250 2D Ultrasound in Follicle Monitoring for ART....Pages 251-262 3D Ultrasound for Follicle Monitoring in ART....Pages 263-282 Front Matter....Pages 229-229 Ultrasound-Guided Surgical Procedures....Pages 283-294 Ultrasound Role in Embryo Transfers....Pages 295-302 Ultrasound and Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome....Pages 303-313 Pregnancy of Unknown Viability....Pages 315-327 Ultrasound Evaluation of Ectopic Pregnancy....Pages 329-340 Focused Ultrasound for Treatment of Fibroids....Pages 341-350 Back Matter....Pages 351-360 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 This inclusive guide shows how new techniques in ultrasonography such as 3D imaging and Doppler blood flow assessment can enhance the practice of reproductive medicine and gynecology. It is enhanced with genuine ultrasound and radiological images throughout. Discusses new developments in ultrasonography, including 3D and Doppler blood flow assessment and their relevance in reproductive medicine and gynecology Laurel A. Stadtmauer, Ilan Tur-Kaspa, editors. Includes bibliographical references and index. Mode of access: World Wide Web.