Essential IVF

Author: Jonathan van Blerkom
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1441989552
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 650

Book Description
There is no clearer testament to the importance and efficacy of in vitro fertilization in the treatmentof the infertilepatient than the fact that over one million babies have been born since its clinical introduction in 1978. The successof this worldwideendeavorhas evolvedto treat some of the formerly most intractable forms of infertility and requires individuals with different skills and insights whose activities are often compartmentalized into clinical, laboratory and research functions. The intent of Essential lVF is to present current issues in clinical IVF that encompass the varied activities of those engaged in this enterprise. By integrating clinical, basic research and laboratory-related aspects of human reproduction, readers with diverse interests should obtain a more complete understanding of the impact, importance and inter-relatedness of each in the progress of infertility treatment, and an appreciation of whether emerging technologies will or should contribute to this progress in the near future. The topics selected for this volume include research that has begun to explain the origins of differential follicular, gamete, embryo and uterine competence, and specific laboratory procedures and protocols that may have important clinical implications forthe generation ofdevelopmentally viable embryos. Human embryoresearchoverthe past 25 years has notonly confirmed that the developmental potential of each embryo is unique, but more importantly, demonstrated how genetic and nongenetic factors for sperm and oocyte determineembryo competencewell before fertilization. Several chapters deal with the origins of normal and compromised gametes and how those with high competence can be identified and isolated for fertilization.

The Techniques of IVF Made Easy

Author: Manish R Pandya
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
ISBN: 9351523942
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
The Techniques of IVF Made Easy covers each step of IVF technology, endocrinology, embryology and ultrasonography in a simple, systematic and practical way.Also includes a DVD-ROM covering the process of In-Vitro Fertilisation from preparation of equipment to embryo transfer, in seventeen steps. This latest addition to the ‘Made Easy’ series is also enhanced by 44 full colour images and illustrations throughout the book.

IVF: A Patient's Guide

Author: Rebecca Matthews
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557731003
Category : Fertilization in vitro
Languages : en
Pages : 221

Book Description
A guide to facts and understanding about the in vitro fertilization process.

IVF and Assisted Reproduction

Author: Sarah Ferber
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811578958
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 364

Book Description
This is the first transnational history of IVF and assisted reproduction. It is a key text for scholars and students in social science, history, science and technology studies (STS), cultural studies, and gender and sexuality studies, and a resource for journalists, policymakers, and anyone interested in assisted reproduction. IVF was seen as revolutionary in 1978 when the first two IVF babies were born, in the UK and India. Assisted reproduction has now contributed to the birth of around ten million people. The book traces the work of IVF teams as they developed new techniques and laid the foundations of a multi-billion-dollar industry. It analyses the changing definitions and experience of infertility, the markets for eggs and children through surrogacy, cross-border reproductive treatment, and the impact of regulation. Using interviews with leading IVF figures, archives, media reports, and the latest science, it is a vital addition to the field of reproduction studies. ‘This pathbreaking account of the global forces behind the rapid rise of the fertility industry is the first to offer such a truly comprehensive overview of this hugely important topic.’ —Sarah Franklin, Chair of Sociology, University of Cambridge ‘In this compelling overview of one of the most significant technological and social interventions ever developed, the cultural and scientific imaginaries of assisted reproduction meet the obdurate histories of laboratory experiments, biological materials, and personal quests. It is an indispensable read for anyone interested in IVF and assisted reproduction.’ —Andrea Whittaker, Professor of Anthropology, Monash University

Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction

Author: Irina Szmelskyj
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0702061182
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
The management of infertility using acupuncture is an expanding area of practice and one which is frequently rewarding for TCM acupuncture practitioners. Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction has been specially prepared to meet the growing demand for information in this area and draws upon 20 years combined experience of the authors together with the latest evidence from both orthodox medicine and TCM. Richly illustrated and clearly written throughout, the book takes the reader through the anatomy and physiology of reproductive medicine (from both an orthodox and TCM perspective) and explains the underlying basis of orthodox medical fertility tests and investigations. The volume then explores the pathology and aetiology of TCM syndromes and shows how common fertility-related conditions, such as endometriosis and male factor infertility, affect Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) success rates. It explains in great detail how to take a reproductive medical history and successfully diagnose TCM syndromes. Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction also provides guidelines on how to regulate the menstrual cycle in preparation for IVF treatment and shows how lifestyle can affect fertility and ART success rates. Placing a strong emphasis on the practical aspects of patient care, Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction contains an abundance of case history templates, algorithmic acupuncture treatment pathways and patient fact sheets and will be ideal for all acupuncture practitioners working in this field. "A must have for the bookshelf of any acupuncturist who is ever called upon to treat fertility issues - if you have room for one book this surely must be it." Reviewed by The Acupuncture Fertility Centre March 2015 "Practitioners of all levels of experience and TCM students should find it compelling reading and an invaluable companion to their learning." Reviewed by Stephen Clarke, Journal of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society May 2015 "This book is extremely well re-searched and referenced." Reviewed by Danny Maxwell on behalf of Journal of Chinese Medicine, February 2015

Patient-Centred IVF

Author: Trudie Gerrits
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 1785332279
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 371

Book Description
Contemporary Dutch policy and legislation facilitate the use of high quality, accessible and affordable assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) to all citizens in need of them, while at the same time setting some strict boundaries on their use in daily clinical practices. Through the ethnographic study of a single clinic in this national context, Patient-Centred IVF examines how this particular form of medicine, aiming to empower its patients, co-shapes the experiences, views and decisions of those using these technologies. Gerrits contends that to understand the use of reproductive technologies in practice and the complexity of processes of medicalization, we need to go beyond ‘easy assumptions’ about the hegemony of biomedicine and the expected impact of patient-centredness.

How to Prepare the Egg and Embryo to Maximize IVF Success

Author: Gabor Kovacs
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316621774
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
Comprehensive expert review of factors affecting the preparation of oocytes and embryos for successful IVF.

Integrated Approaches to Infertility, IVF and Recurrent Miscarriage

Author: Susan Bedford
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857012312
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 378

Book Description
A comprehensive integrative handbook on fertility treatment, and Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART), the book is written by specialist contributors for health professionals and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners, and for those seriously considering ART themselves. Integrated approaches to infertility offer both a greater awareness and understanding of the combination of factors that can influence the chances of success when undergoing different types of ART. Leading experts review the evidence and discuss the benefits of different approaches to support the physiological and emotional aspects of fertility and fertility treatment. The book covers everything from identifying and treating conditions that may reduce fertility, including immunological abnormalities and specific male and female factors, to how nutrition, acupuncture, reflexology and yoga can support couples going through assisted reproduction, including helping to improve some immunological aspects. There is also a chapter that looks specifically at support for the over 40's.

IVF in the Medically Complicated Patient

Author: Nick Macklon
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 020342803X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 270

Book Description
There is a unique set of circumstances affecting treatment for every patient involved in assisted reproduction, and those with pre-existing medical conditions, or those receiving medical therapies that may impact on the safety and success of their IVF treatment, are particularly challenging. Providing a concise but authoritative source of informati

Manual of Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Author: Bansal Kanthi
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
ISBN: 9350252260
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 137

Book Description
This publication will be an invaluable guide to scores of Infertility practitioners, postgraduate students and ART specialists across the world. Manual of Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) covers all the aspects of the latest technologies, including the most recent topic of Vitrification. There are numerous photographs which makes the subject appealing as well as easy to understand. Each topic has been elaborated in depth so as to impart profound knowledge to readers. Several of them have written to me about the clarity of thought and simplicity of language that have become a hallmark of Kanthi Bansal’s style of writing. Infertility management has taken a new turn in this era. With the advent of assisted reproduction techniques (ART), there is a larger area of education that is vacant. This book depicts its simple representation of the advanced techniques. The subject was covered in-depth, keeping the length of the book minimal, to facilitate quick and complete reading at one stretch. Manual of Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) aims at simplifying the clinical and laboratory aspects of advanced techniques of intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). The manual will be beneficial to the clinicians already practicing ART, for those who want to set-up new units as well as those who are interested in knowing about them. The book is structured in a simple manner including case studies and is expected to be more practical and interesting.