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## Meet the editors

Zouhair Amarin is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Jordan University of Science and Technology. He was a Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, Senior Lecturer at the University of Nottingham, and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Mutah University. Professor Amarin is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and the Faculty of Public Health, London. He holds a Master's Degree in Medical Science,

Glasgow, and in Medical Education, Maastricht. He is a pioneer in IVF, and was the world's first to develop Microsurgical Epididymis Sperm Aspiration for clinical use. He discovered a surgical procedure for critical Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Professor Amarin has published more than 120 papers and has received 8 awards

Hassan S Abduljabbar, MD, FRCSC, American Board Diplomat, is a Professor of the Medical College, King Abdulaziz University, and the President of the Saudi Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is the President of the Federation of Arab Gynecology and Obstetrics Societies. His publication list exceeds 50 articles and he is the editor of three books (Steroid Basics (Open Access Books – IntechOpen), Steroid Clinical (Open Access Books –

IntechOpen), and Obstetrics (Open Access Books – IntechOpen)). He is also the author of a chapter in a book on the placenta. He is also an author of a 100 MCQ book for medical students. He has four books in the Arabic language.

Contents

**Section 1**

**Section 2**

**Section 3**

**Section 4**

Multifetal Gestations *by Ilkan Kayar*

Recommendations

*by Zuzana Judáková*

**Preface XI**

Medical Problems in Obstetrics **1**

**Chapter 1 3**

Family Planning in the Era of Information Technology **17**

**Chapter 2 19**

Family Planning Practices in Developing Countries **39**

**Chapter 3 41**

**Chapter 4 61**

Multiple Gestation **79**

**Chapter 5 81**

Venous Thromboembolism in the Context of Reproduction: The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

The Role of Information Technologies in Natural Family Planning

Reproductive Health and Family Planning Services in Africa:

*by Yaroslava Robles-Bykbaev, Nina Naula, Javier Cornejo-Reyes, Ana Parra, Vladimir Robles-Bykbaev, Blas Garzón and Jorge Galán*

Looking beyond Individual and Household Factors

Planning Methods in Ecuador's Indigenous People

*by Alhaji A. Aliyu and Tukur Dahiru*

*by Zouhair O. Amarin and Mahmoud A. Alfaqih*

## Contents


#### **Section 5**

Case Report **103**

#### **Chapter 6 105**

The Case of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (Abt-Letterer-Siwe Disease) in Twin Girls *by Yakov Y. Yakovlev, Farok K. Manerov, Olga I. Andriyanova, Sergey A. Dudkin, Nataliya V. Matveeva, Nataliya V. Selivanova, Olga A. Zagorodnikova and Olga V. Domanskaya*

Preface

Family planning and taking care of reproductive health allows families to attain their desired number of children and maintain a good family health status. This is achieved by improving the lives of women, children, and families through public

Many factors need to be considered by couples at certain points in their reproductive period when considering family planning. Choosing a contraceptive method would include the aspects of safety, effectiveness, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability. Family planning reduces the need for abortion and maternal morbidity and

A woman's reproductive health is delicate and complex. Taking care and making healthy choices can help protect mothers and children. Reproductive health should

The content of this book covers some aspects of family planning and deals with a

The editors are thankful to all the authors for their contributions, and would like to thank Ms. Sara Debeuc, Author Service Manager, and all commissioning editors for

**Zouhair O. Amarin**

**Hassan Abduljabbar** King Abdulaziz University,

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jordan University of Science and Technology,

Professor,

Irbid, Jordan

Saudi Arabia

health monitoring, scientific assistance, and research.

number of issues that pertain to reproductive health.

mortality.

be high on the priorities list.

their support and advice.
