Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

This book covers the entire topic extensively, from demographics to recent and future management options. A special section on the role of controversial strategies has also been included. Lastly, the book features dedicated chapters on evidence-based appr

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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Sumita Mehta  •  Bindiya Gupta Editors

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Editors Sumita Mehta Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital New Delhi India

Bindiya Gupta Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology UCMS & GTB Hospital New Delhi India

ISBN 978-981-10-7337-3    ISBN 978-981-10-7338-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-7338-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018930908 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

Preface

“Let me recognize the gift in my ability to conceive and carry life however briefly. Let me take joy in my ability to love so deeply and desire to nurture a soul unbeknownst to me. Let a part of this soul be reflected in the spirit of my future children, born or adopted, so that I may know it through them.” Stacey Dinner-Levin Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is one area of reproductive medicine that is filled with controversy and confusion. With much ongoing research, new concepts are evolving and new treatment strategies are developed every now and then. Not only is the controversy restricted to management principles, even the definition has been variably given by two different societies. The book has been divided into four parts for the reader’s convenience. Part I deals with the definitions, epidemiology, and physiologic basis of a normal pregnancy. Etiology of recurrent pregnancy loss is a topic of much debate, and many theories and conflicting data exist to explain its causation. Part II describes in detail each causative factor and their respective management supported by lat