| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 199 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Obstetrics and gynecology advances |
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Obstetrics and gynecology advances.
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| Contents |
MISCARRIAGES: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION; MISCARRIAGES: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents; Preface; Chapter I: Miscarriage: Definition, Prevalence, Causes and Symptoms; Introduction; Definition; Prevalence; Causes; Symptoms; References; Chapter II: The Background of Recurrent Miscarriage. New Trends in Research: Inflammation, Immunology, Coagulation, and Uterine Environment; Abstract; Introduction; Immunological "Theory"; Prothrombotic State; Oxidative Stress; Conclusion; References |
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Chapter III: Cell Immunity and Recurrent MiscarriageAbstract; Introduction; Pregnancy as a TH2 Phenomenon; Cytokine Polymorphisms and Their Correlation with Recurrent Miscarriage; The Interaction between Coagulation; and the Immune System; The Role of NK Cells in Pregnancy; Role of Macrophages; The Role of T Cells; The Diagnosis and Treatment of Cell Immunity Disorders in RM; Controversies Surrounding NK Cell Blood Testing; Therapy; Corticosteroids; Progesterone; Immunoglobulin; Anti-Cytokines; Intralipid; Paternal Leukocyte Infusion; Drawbacks of Immunotherapies for RM; Conclusion |
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Previous Live BirthPrevious Termination of Pregnancy; Inter-Pregnancy Interval; Previous Pre-Eclampsia; Sexual Intercourse; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Age at Menarche; Fertility History; Planned/Unplanned Pregnancy; Time Taken to Conceive; Sub-Fertility; Lifestyle and Behaviour; Nausea and Vomiting; Diet; Caffeine; Alcohol; Smoking; Recreational Drug Use; Exercise; Air Travel; Emotions and Adverse Life Events; Stress and Emotions; Domestic Violence; Paternal Factors; Increased Paternal Age; Paternal Smoking; Paternal Alcohol Consumption; Change of Partner; Conclusion; References |
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Chapter VI: Is Iron a Risk Factor for Miscarriage?Abstract; Introduction; Iron Toxicity in Pregnancy; Conclusion; References; Chapter VII: Prevention of Recurrent Miscarriage; Genetic Abnormalities; Prevention of Miscarriage in Patients; with Genetic Abnormalities; Uterine Abnormalities; Congenital Mullerian Abnormalities; Prevention of Miscarriage in Patients; with Uterine Abnormalities; Uterine Fibroids; Endocrine Disorders; Thyroid Abnormalities; Prevention of Miscarriage in Patient; with Thyroid Abnormalities; Polycystic Ovary Disease; Prevention of Miscarriage in Patients; with PCOS |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from pdf information screen (Ebsco, viewed April 5, 2013) |
| Subject |
Miscarriage.
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Abortion, Habitual
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Abortion, Spontaneous
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MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics.
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Miscarriage
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tranquilli, A. L. (Andrea L.)
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| ISBN |
9781620815304 |
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1620815303 |
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9781620815281 |
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1620815281 |
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