Implantation -

. .

Résumé :
The event of human implantation has attracted considerable scientific interest with the advent of assisted conception procedures. This book outlines current research in relation to the establishment of human pregnancy. The areas of endocrinology, protein biochemistry, prostaglandins and immunology are all covered. Chapters have been contributed by international experts who represent various viewpoints. This scientific data is combined with clinical aspects: the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, early pregnancy problems, and the failure of gestation. The combined presentation of basic sciences with clinical practice will capture the interest of all those dealing with the endocrinology and metabolism of human reproduction.

Sommaire:
Section I: General.- 1 Embryo Implantation in Primates.- Section II: Pituitary and Ovarian Hormones.- 2 Pituitary and Ovarian Hormones in Implantation and Early Pregnancy.- Section III: Placental Hormones and Proteins.- 3 Recognition of Early Pregnancy: Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin.- 4 Recognition of Early Pregnancy: Human Placental Lactogen and Schwangerschaftsprotein 1.- 5 Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A: Fact, Fiction and Future.- 6 Embryo-Derived Platelet Activating Factor.- Section IV: Endometrial/Decidual Proteins.- 7 Synthesis and Secretion of Proteins by the Endometrium and Decidua.- 8 Characterisation, Biological Action and Clinical Studies of Endometrial Proteins.- 9 Biological Activity of Placental Protein 14.- Section V: Prostaglandins in Reproduction.- 10 Prostaglandins and the Establishment of Pregnancy.- Section VI: Reproductive Immunology.- 11 Current Concepts of Immunoregulation of Implantation.- 12 The Complement System in Normal Pregnancy.- 13 Spontaneous and Recurrent Abortion: Epidemiological and Immunological Considerations.- 14 Contraception: An Immunological Approach.- Section VII: Clinical Aspects.- 15 Early Pregnancy and its Failure after Assisted Conception: Diagnosis by Ultrasonic and Biochemical Techniques.- 16 Investigation and Control of Embryo Implantation in an In-Vitro Fertilisation Programme.- 17 Ectopic Pregnancy: Diagnostic Aspects.- 18 Treatments to Enhance Implantation.