This first volume of the series of the International Academy of Human Reproduction focuses on new aspects of reproductive medicine, from the professional responsibility model of ethics to the areas of high clinical involvement in human reproduction, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary, family planning and post-coital contraception. 

The book discusses fertility and assisted reproductive techniques in the context of genetics and epigenetics as well as psychosomatic and longevity aspects. In addition, it presents new technologies and therapeutic strategies to improve IVF results and prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, as well the new challenges and the future of imaging in reproduction. Menopause and the effects of estrogens on atero-prevention, mood, and more generally the reproductive hormones impact on dementia and healthy aging are also covered. Further, it includes a section devoted to innovative aspects of gynecological surgery, discussing the treatments of vaginal aplasia, reproductive microsurgery and technological breakthroughs in pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Last, but not least, it examines the syndromic aspects of preterm birth.

This volume is a useful and comprehensive tool for gynecologists, obstetricians, endocrinologists  and all specialists who deal with women's reproductive health.

The Professional Responsibility Model of Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Immune competent cell populations in the endometrium
Human Reproduction: From State of the Art to Future Developments "Endometriosis therapeutic approaches"
The Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: From Genome-Wide Association to Molecular Mechanisms
Genetics and Epigenetics in ART
Psychosomatic aspects  of  Infertility
Thyroid diseases and female infertility
Fertility and longevity
Improving IVF Results: How far can we tamper with Human Biology ?
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome - OHSS - Pathogenesis and Prevention
Future of Imaging in Human Reproduction
New challenges of Echography in Reproduction
Present role of hormonal contraception in family planning
Mifepriston for Postcoital Contraception
Folate-containing oral contraceptive for the prevention of birth defects
Considering The Pathogenesis Of Atherosclerosis To Explain Cimt-, But Not Cac-Proven Estrogen Atheroprevention In The Elite Trial
The effect of Oestrogens on Mood
Menopause and ageing 
Reproductive Hormones and Dementia
Vaginal aplasia Creatsas vaginoplasty
IS reproductive microsurgery dead  or has its demise been greatly exaggerated
Technological breakthroughs in POP surgery
Preterm birth as a syndrome.<p></p>