In vitro fertilization : a practical approach

Author(s)

• Gardner, David K.

Bibliographic Information

In vitro fertilization : a practical approach

edited by David K. Gardner

Informa Healthcare, c2007

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Supplying a comprehensive and hands-on approach to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), this source presents established state-of-the-art procedures and techniques, as well as the most current research in the field. Expert contributors also discuss the history of IVF and the potential of future research.

Table of Contents

IVF:The First Three Decades. Evaluation and Preparation of the Infertile Couple for IVF. Testing Ovarian Reserve. Basics of Ovarian Stimulation. Role of Antagonists in Human IVF. Ultrasonography. Oocyte Retrieval. In Vitro Maturation of Oocytes. Sperm Preparation for IVF and ICSI. Assisted Fertilization. Analysis of Fertilization. Embryo Development and Assessment of Viability. Culture of the Human Embryo. Micromanipulation as a Clinical Tool. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: FISH to CGH. Gamete and Embryo Cyropreservation. QC & QA in the IVF Laboratory. Oocyte Donation: State of the Art. Uterine Receptivity. Embryo Transfer Technique. Monitoring IVF Outcome.

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Details

• NCID: BA79482157
• ISBN:
  • 9780849333354
• LCCN: 2006050382
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xvii, 507 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RG135
  • NLM : WQ 208
  • DC22 : 618.1/780599
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Fertilization in vitro, Human
  • MESH : Fertilization in Vitro
  • MESH : Reproductive Techniques, Assisted