Dieser Ratgeber begleitet Sie mit persönlichen Erfahrungsberichten und praktischen Tipps durch die Welt der Reproduktionsmedizin.

Wenn der Storch Nachhilfe braucht …

 

Ungewollte Kinderlosigkeit wirkt wie eine Randerscheinung. Ist es aber nicht.

Jedes 10. Paar hat einen Storch erwischt, der seinen Job anscheinend nicht ganz so gut beherrscht und Unterstützung braucht. Diese findet er nicht selten in einem Kinderwunschzentrum. Ungewollte Kinderlosigkeit ist für viele Realität, bestimmt dabei nicht selten den Alltag und macht dennoch oft sprachlos. Denn eines ist ungewollte Kinderlosigkeit nicht: ein Smalltalk-Thema.

In diesem Buch wird es dementsprechend auch keinen Smalltalk geben. Es wird nicht um den heißen Brei geredet, es werden die Dinge konkret beim Namen genannt, und es ist dabei vor allem eines: maximal ehrlich.

Es werden sowohl die medizinischen als auch die ganz persönlichen Hintergründe, die auf dem Weg einer Kinderwunschreise eine Rolle spielen können, ausführlich beleuchtet.

Es richtet sich sowohl an Betroffene als auch an Co-Betroffene und interessierte Nicht-Betroffene (bzw. unwissende Co-Betroffene, denn jeder wird in seinem Umfeld Menschen haben, die ungewollt kinderlos sind!) und soll für alle gewinnbringend sein.

Fertility and Pregnancy: An Epidemiologic Perspective offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of human reproduction-its biological foundations, historical context, and the factors that can disrupt its processes. In this thoroughly revised edition, Allen J. Wilcox masterfully integrates insights from history, biology, obstetrics, paediatrics, demography, infectious diseases, molecular genetics, and evolutionary biology to present a cohesive, and accessible overview of reproductive epidemiology.

With clarity and wit, Wilcox enriches the narrative with compelling anecdotes and insightful illustrations, making complex concepts both understandable and memorable. This edition reflects the dynamic nature of the field, incorporating the latest research findings and theoretical advances. These are conveyed in over thirty new illustrations and extensively updated chapters, including the emerging role of cardiovascular disease in pregnancy complications and the often-misunderstood condition of fetal growth restriction.

The book covers a wide range of topics-from the biology of conception and fetal development to the influence of genetics and infectious diseases. It delves into key epidemiologic themes such as recurrence risk within families, the impact of selective fertility, and the methodological challenges of establishing causality. The volume concludes with a thoughtful discussion of unresolved questions and future research opportunities, offering valuable insights for scholars, clinicians, and students alike.

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The only reference of its kind for this complex specialty, Campbell-Walsh-Wein Urology, Thirteenth Edition, offers unsurpassed depth and breadth of coverage – from the basic science underpinnings to the most recent developments in medical and surgical care. Three manageable volumes deliver must-know information for students, residents, and seasoned practitioners, with authoritative, up-to-date content in an intuitively organized, easy-to-read format featuring key points, quick-reference tables, and handy algorithms throughout.

• Features concise, practical chapters that help you find key information quickly
• Includes new chapters on Personal and Professional Development for the Urologist, MRI Introduction, Occupational Health in Urology, Fundamentals of Intraoperative Patient Safety, Sutures and Suturing, Urethral Stricture Disease, Renal Transplantation, Surgical Management of Upper Urinary Tract Calculi, Prevention of Urinary Stone Disease, Male to Female Gender Affirming Surgery, and Special Considerations for Transmasculine Individuals
• Covers hot topics such as new technologies in robotic urologic surgery; infections of the urinary tract; neoplasms of the testis; benign prostatic hyperplasia; urologic evaluation of the child; urinary lithiasis; inflammatory and pain conditions of the male genitourinary tract; cutaneous diseases of the external genitalia; and more
• Incorporates current AUA/EAU guidelines in each chapter as appropriate
• Updates all chapters with new content, new advances, current readings and references, and best practices
• Features more than 175 video clips, including all-new lectures that accompany select chapters
• Serves as the cornerstone title for the Campbell-Walsh-Wein Urology product suite, which includes the Campbell-Walsh-Wein Urology Review and the Campbell-Walsh-Wein Handbook of Urology
• Written and edited by key opinion leaders in urology, with four new associate editors who contribute additional knowledge and expertise on essential changes in the field
• Chapters serve as the source material for an all-new podcast series, Campbell’s Urology: Expert Insights, found on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts
• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish several weeks following the publication date

What are the contemporary issues in abortion politics globally? What factors explain variations in access to abortion between and within different countries?

This text provides a transnationally-focused, interdisciplinary analysis of trends in abortion politics using case studies from around the Global North and South.

It considers how societal influences, such as religion, nationalism and culture, impact abortion law and access. It explores the impact of international human rights norms, the increasing displacement of people due to conflict and crisis and the role of activists on law reform and access. The book concludes by considering the future of abortion politics through the more holistic lens of reproductive justice.

Utilising a unique interdisciplinary approach, this book provides a major contribution to the knowledge base on abortion politics globally. It provides an accessible, informative and engaging text for academics, policy makers and readers interested in abortion politics.

The Encyclopedia of Reproduction, Third Edition, Six Volume Set comprehensively reviews biology and abnormalities, also covering the most common diseases in humans, such as prostate and breast cancer, as well as normal developmental biology, including embryogenesis, gestation, birth and puberty. Each of the 575 chapters provides a comprehensive overview by leaders in their respective fields that is ideal for advanced undergraduate students, research professionals, and clinicians. Chapters explore the latest advances in cloning, stem cells, endocrinology, clinical reproductive medicine, and genomics.

As reproductive health is a fundamental component of an individual’s overall health status and a central determinant of quality of life, this 6-volume set provides the most extensive and authoritative reference within the field.

• Provides a unique resource for students, clinicians, researchers, and professionals who need a reliable, comprehensive, and foundational reference on topics in reproductive biology and medicine
• Covers a full range of topics, from basic to clinical considerations, including evolutionary advances in molecular, cellular, developmental, and clinical sciences
• Organized into themes to help readers navigate subfields in this interdisciplinary area of research