In Vitro Fertilization presents established state-of-the-art procedures and techniques, as well as the most current research in the field.

Features:

• Guides readers though every step of the process, from patient pre-treatment to monitoring of outcomes
• Familiarizes readers with key procedures in ovarian stimulation, oocyte retrieval, assessment of gametes and subsequent fertilization, and micromanipulation procedures such as ICSI and embryo biopsy
• Reviews embryo culture, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and quality management for optimal IVF outcomes
• Considers methods of embryo selection and cryobiology, along with practical aspects of transfer techniques and factors influencing implantation

Contents

1. IVF:The First Three Decades
2. Evaluation and Preparation of the Infertile Couple for IVF
3. Testing Ovarian Reserve
4. Basics of Ovarian Stimulation
5. Role of Antagonists in Human IVF
6. Ultrasonography
7. Oocyte Retrieval
8. In Vitro Maturation of Oocytes
9. Sperm Preparation for IVF and ICSI
10. Assisted Fertilization
11. Analysis of Fertilization
12. Embryo Development and Assessment of Viability
13. Culture of the Human Embryo
14. Micromanipulation as a Clinical Tool
15. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: FISH to CGH
16. Gamete and Embryo Cyropreservation
17. QC & QA in the IVF Laboratory
18. Oocyte Donation: State of the Art
19. Uterine Receptivity
20. Embryo Transfer Technique
21. Monitoring IVF Outcome

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