Ultrasound in Assisted Reproduction and Early Pregnancy

Arianna D’Angelo, MD, Associate MRCOG is Consultant in Assisted Reproduction, Wales Fertility Institute, Swansea Bay University Health Board; Senior Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cardiff University; Consultant Gynaecologist, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff Nazar N Amso, MB ChB, FHEA, FRCOG, PhD (London University) is Emeritus Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Former Head of the Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Cardiff University; Honorary Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, University Hospital of Wales and Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon, Spire Cardiff Hospital, Cardiff

Preface. Acknowledgments. Contributors. Ultrasound in Assisted Reproductive Technology: Anatomy and Core Examination Skills. Basic and Technical Aspects of Ultrasound. The Uterus. The Ovaries and the Adnexa. Uterine Cavity Assessment (Saline Hysterosonography). Tubal Patency Assessment (Focusing on Hysterosalpingo-Contrast Sonography). The Infertile Male. Ultrasonographic Monitoring of Follicle Growth in Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation. Oocyte Pick Up Technique. Embryo Transfer. Ultrasound Features of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Ultrasound-Guided Intervention in Assisted Reproductive Technology. Implantation and In Utero Growth. Sonoembryology. Assisted Reproductive Technology and Multiple Pregnancy. Miscarriage and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. Ectopic Pregnancy and Pregnancy of Unknown Location. Quality Aspects of Ultrasound. Safety Aspects of Ultrasound Scanning. Ultrasound Training in Assisted Reproduction and Early Pregnancy. Training and Certification. Index.