Main description:

Personnel working in assisted reproductive technology often lack the opportunities for dedicated training in the specialized techniques and technologies required for the procedures. As such, success in the form of live birth rates can range from over 50% to less than 10% per treatment cycle. This comprehensive introductory textbook is an essential resource for trainee embryologists, medical students and nurses. The recent revolutions in biotechnology and molecular biology involved in delivering assisted reproductive services are thoroughly discussed. Basic knowledge such as the development and physiology of both male and female reproductive systems is covered, with practical aspects of IVF including gamete and embryo manipulation, cryopreservation and genetic testing explained in detail. A full description of the optimal structure and management of the IVF laboratory is given, helping ensure procedures are safe and effective. Extensive and highly detailed colour illustrations bring the content to life and aids readers in their understanding.

Contents:

Part I. Physiology of Reproduction: Introduction Eliezer Girsh; 1. Development of reproductive systems at the embryo stage Eliezer Girsh; 2. Reproductive puberty Eliezer Girsh; 3. Physiology of the male reproductive system Eliezer Girsh; 4. Physiology of the female reproductive system Eliezer Girsh; 5. Conception Eliezer Girsh; Part II. Assisted Reproductive Procedures: 6. Hormonal ovarian treatment Raoul Orvieto and Eliezer Girsh; 7. Luteal support Raoul Orvieto and Eliezer Girsh; 8. Ovum pick-up (OPU) Eliezer Girsh; 9. In vitro fertilization Eliezer Girsh; 10. Embryo culture Eliezer Girsh; 11. Embryo transfer Eliezer Girsh and Irina Ayzikovich; 12. Cryopreservation Eliezer Girsh; 13. In vitro maturation Eliezer Girsh; 14. Biopsy of testicles Eliezer Girsh; 15. Donation and surrogacy Eliezer Girsh; Part III. Genetics and Preimplantation Genetic Testing: 16. Genetics and reproduction Eliezer Girsh; 17. Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) Eliezer Girsh and Mira Malcov; Part IV. IVF laboratory: 18. Structure and management of IVF laboratory Eliezer Girsh.