The Techniques of IVF Made Easy

Description

The Techniques of IVF Made Easy covers each step of IVF technology, endocrinology, embryology and ultrasonography in a simple, systematic and practical way.

The book consists of 32 chapters, covering all aspects of in-vitro fertilisation, including ovarian stimulation protocols, equipment and culture systems used, and the characteristics of oocytes.

Specific procedures are covered in detail including embryo culture, sperm processing and selection, insemination procedures, the evaluation and grading of embryos, cryopreservation of gametes, embryos and tissues, embryo transfer procedures and endometrial receptivity.

Special topics covered by the book include counselling in assisted reproductive technology, ethics and ethical dilemmas in reproductive medicine, and surrogacy.

The Techniques of IVF Made Easy 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.

Key Features

• Written by IVF experts of India
• Covers all aspects of Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
• Presents special topics such as surrogacy and ethics
• Presented in consistent and easy-to-understand format
• Endeavours to simplify the concepts related to IVF
• An innovative book explains each step of IVF technology, endocrinology, embryology and ultrasonography in simple, systematic, practical and easy way
• Important resource for all involved in the area of reproductive medicine and biology
• Incorporates vast clinical experiences with latest scientific facts
• Enriched by clinical and equipment photographs, diagrams, microscopic and diagnostic images

Table of Contents

1. Journey of Gamete from Vivo to Vitro
2. In Vitro Fertilization: When and Why?
3. Counseling in Assisted Reproductive Technology
4. Male Infertility
5. Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation for IVF-ICSI Cycles
6. In Vitro Fertilization and Follicle
7. Triggering Ovulation
8. Semen Analysis and Preparation for ART
9. Anesthesia in IVF
10. Laboratory Preparation of Dishes and Media for Assisted Reproductive Technology
11. In Vitro Fertilization Operation Theater for Pick-up
12. In Vitro Fertilization Material List
13. Day of Pick-up in the Laboratory
14. Preparations for ICSI, Dishes, Machine Set up and Procedure
15. Cryopreservation Aspect
16. Endometrial Receptivity
17. In Vitro Fertilization Costs
18. Media and Disposables for Use in IVF and ICSI
19. Batch Assisted Reproductive Technology
20. Embryo Transfer Technique
21. Single Embryo Transfer: With MIP Point
22. Complications in ART
23. Role of Estrogen in IVF
24. Role of DHEA in IVF
25. Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas in Reproductive Medicine
26. Laboratory Instruments
27. Injectable
28. Disposables
29. Fertilization Checking of Embryo
30. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Prevention and Treatment
31. Surrogacy: A Third Party Reproduction
32. In Vitro Fertilization in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
33. Index