A Textbook of in vitro fertilization and assisted reproduction

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A Textbook of in vitro fertilization and assisted reproduction

edited by Peter R. Brinsden and Paul A. Rainsbury

Parthenon Pub. Group, 1992

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In vitro fertilization and assisted reproduction

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"Based on the teaching courses of Bourn Hall Clinic, Cambridge and the Hallam Medical Centre, London."

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This textbook is intended as a practical guide for scientists and clinicians engaged in work on in vitro fertilization. Contributions from an international team of specialists aim to provide comprehensive coverage of the subject. Among the topics covered are ultrasound of the ovaries and pregnancy, the endocrinology of infertility, the investigation and management of the infertile male, recent developments in embryo research, the immunology of conception and assisted reproduction for male factor infertility.

Table of Contents

  • Patient selection and management, P.M.Lewis
  • the investigation and treatment of infertile men, P. Doyle and A. Hirsch
  • diagnostic and therapeutic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy and their relevance to in-vitro fertilization, P.J. Taylor and J.V. Kredentser
  • polycystic ovaries and their relevance to in-vitro fertilization, P.J. Taylor and J.V. Kredentser
  • polycystic ovaries and their relevance to assisted fertility, Jane MacDougall, H. Jacobs and A. Balen
  • superovulation strategies in assisted conception, Peter Brinsden
  • ultrasound in the monitoring of assisted conception, S. Campbell and S.L. Tan and C. Steer
  • oocyte recovery and embryo transfer techniques for in-vitro fertilization, Peter Brinsden
  • routine gamete handling - oocyte collection and embryo culture, K. Elder and S. Avery
  • routine gamete handling - semen assessment and preparation, K. Elder and S. Avery
  • factors affecting embryological parameters and embryo selection for in-vitro fertilization/embryo transfer, C. Mills
  • microsurgical fertilization, J. Cohen
  • gamete intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT), P. Brinsden and R. Asch
  • alternative assisted conception techniques, S.L. Tan and P.R. Brinsden
  • clinical aspects of frozen embryo replacement, M. Macnames and Sath
  • immunology of infertility, J. Mowbray and David Dillon
  • current developments in IVF research, G. Hartshorne
  • the ultrasound management of early pregnancy, A. Riddle
  • assisted reproduction for male factor infertility, J.Yovich
  • the outcome of IVF, P. Rainsbury and P. Rizk
  • the treatment of male factor infertility due to sexual dysfunction, P. Rainsbury
  • the parthenogenetic activation and development of human oocytes, M. Johnson
  • ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, B. Rizk
  • oocyte donation, M. Davies
  • IVF surrogacy, P. Brinsden
  • computers in assisted conception, R. Mason and J. Jenkins
  • an ethical approach to counselling, T. Appleton.

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