Includes References and Index

Can one imagine infertility diagnosis and treatment today without imaging?
Since the start of IVF 40 years ago, the advancement of imaging with
ultrasound has been remarkable. Ultrasound has revolutionized the practice
of reproductive specialists worldwide and is used daily by the authors in all
aspects of patient care in the field of reproductive medicine and obstetrics and
gynecology. From the first encounter with patients who have been suffering
from infertility and related diseases, ultrasound will be used for the evaluation of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, to rule out abnormalities,
evaluate the ovarian reserve, and maximize the success of obtaining a pregnancy and term delivery. Ultrasound will be part of the monitoring of a natural cycle, controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with oral agents and injectable
gonadotropins with timing for intrauterine insemination, ART, and may assist
in the decision to transfer the embryo in a fresh or frozen cycle. It then will
be used to confirm intrauterine pregnancy, for the investigation of a pregnancy of unknown location, for evaluation and treatment of ectopic pregnancy, and for determination of the viability of the fetus or fetuses.
Therefore, it was natural for us, the coeditors, who have been involved in
the field of advanced infertility work-up and treatment for over 25 years and
have served as Chairs of the Reproductive Imaging Special Interest Group
with the organization of multiple postgraduate courses at the American
Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), to compile the first edition of
this book in 2014. Because of the success of the first edition, including about
40,000 downloads of chapters, and the technological advancements, we have
been asked by the publisher to put together this second edition. We thank the
international group of specialists who have contributed their expertise to
make the book successful as well as the contributions of some new experts for
this second edition.
This book will be used by infertility specialists, gynecologists, ultrasonographers, radiologists, nurses, and trainees who are involved in imaging and
the diagnosis and treatment of the infertile couple. It is a practical book covering all normal findings and abnormalities in women of reproductive age.
The book starts with ultrasound safety and principals of ultrasound and moves
to the normal and abnormal uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes and the use in
ART treatments and procedures. The advantages of 3D ultrasound are emphasized in the book. It concludes with the early pregnancy ultrasound. A new
area of interest is endometrial receptivity, and this chapter has been included. The authors have compiled many original ultrasound images with the
chapters. All authors are internationally recognized specialists in reproductive medicine, as well as imaging, who have been involved with teaching, and
their contributions provide unique comprehensive coverage of all aspects of
this field and led to the success of the first edition. We hope you find the book
helpful in improving the evaluation and treatment of your patients and an
enjoyable resource.
See better; do ART better.