Bailliere's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology

Menstrual disturbances are one of the most common problems presenting to the gynaecologist. In order for the endometrium to bleed, vessels must break down. Disruption in the regulation of endometrial vascular growth and function has been fo…

More than 40% of laparoscopies are performed for the diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Although laparoscopic evaluation is sometimes considered a routine part of the evaluation, ideally the decision to perform a laparoscopy should be …

The surgical treatment of patients with dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is discussed in this chapter, including indications, techniques and complications. Hysterectomy is the definitive treatment for DUB; in most studies it has a highe…

Considering the worldwide threat to health and reproduction related to endocrine disruptors (by-products of the chemical industry); considering the untrammelled development of the industrialization and engineering of the living, ethics and …