Preface

The objective in compiling this book has been to bring more worldwide awareness of this important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. In addition to the sexually transmitted diseases, as advanced reproductive technologies have become available everywhere, occurrence of ectopic pregnancies has also increased more than before. With better understanding of the causes of this condition, earlier diagnosis and earlier treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, along with employing improved reproductive technologies, has led to more non-invasive treatment options and improved outcome in the management of these, potentially life-threatening, situations.

This book is dedicated to all our patients from all over the world who have given us the impetus for giving them hope for having a family. Also, I would like to thank my wife, Soheila, and our children Mitchell and Michelle for their patience, understanding and encouragement in taking on this task.

> **Michael Kamrava, MD**  West Coast IVF Clinic, Inc. LA Center for Embryo Implantation (SEED/ HEED) **Michael Kamrava** West Coast IVF Clinic, Inc. CA, USA

> > USA

**Part 1** 

**Epidemiology, Morbidity and Mortality** 
