Biomaterials in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Biomaterials Science: An Integrated Clinical and Engineering Approach - page 149

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Biomaterial s in Obstetrics and Gynecology
David Shveiky, Yael Hants
CONTENTS
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 149
Trying to Postpone Childbirth .......................................................................... 150
Biomaterials Used in Contraception ............................................................ 150
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) ..................................................................... 150
Implantable Devices .................................................................................. 152
Spermicides ................................................................................................ 152
Permanent Tubal Sterilization ................................................................. 153
Trying to Conceive .............................................................................................. 154
Biomaterials Used for Prevention and Treatment of Infertility ............... 154
Pelvic Adhesions........................................................................................ 154
Fallopian Tube Blockage ........................................................................... 156
The Use of Biomaterials during Pregnancy ..................................................... 157
Hair Dye .......................................................................................................... 157
Breast Implants ............................................................................................... 157
“A Time to Be Born” ........................................................................................... 158
The Use of Biomaterials during Labor and Delivery ................................ 158
Improving Quality of Life .................................................................................. 159
The Use of Biomaterials in the Treatment of Benign Gynecologic
Conditions ....................................................................................................... 159
Uterine Artery Embolization ................................................................... 159
Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery ................................................... 160
Mid-urethral Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence [25, 26] .............. 160
Vaginal Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) [27-31] ...................... 161
Conclusion ........................................................................................................... 162
References ............................................................................................................. 162
Introduction
The field of obstetrics and gynecology is dedicated to women's health. We
treat medical and surgical conditions throughout a woman's lifetime. In
addition to assisting in the creation of new lives through infertility treatment
and obstetrics, we treat serious conditions such as infections and tumors of
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