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Practical Problems in Assisted Conception
About this book
Engage with practical and active solutions to day-to-day issues of reproductive medicine and the use of artificial reproductive techniques (ART), occurring in clinical and laboratory environments. Authored by leading experts in the field, this user-friendly guide is invaluable for any IVF practitioner and embryologist, facing everyday hands-on issues, through to high-pressure laboratory problems, efficiency ratings and ensuring cost-effective delivery of care. With the strict governance of regulatory bodies worldwide, the success of any fertility centre depends on successful problem solving, all day every day. Based on a wealth of experience, identify commonly occurring problems, and fresh perspectives of problem-solving, with 'must-have' protocols, patient information sheets and suggested equipment. This go-to companion tackles operational, organisational, clinical and laboratory issues to financial and clinical governance, with a focus on quick and effective solutions for the busy practitioner.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title page
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Chapter 1 A Lifetime’s Observations and Reflections as an IVF Doctor
- Chapter 2 The Patient’s Perspective of Assisted Reproduction
- Chapter 3 How to Manage Intramural Fibroids before an IVF Cycle
- Chapter 4 Ovarian Stimulation Protocols: Horses for Courses
- Chapter 5 The Consultation with the Poor Responder
- Chapter 6 The Consultation with a Patient Who Wishes to Have Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation
- Chapter 7 How to Manage Patients with Cancer Who Need Fast-Track Treatment
- Chapter 8 How to Manage Patients with Adenomyosis before an IVF Cycle
- Chapter 9 The Consultation with Older Men Seeking ART Treatment
- Chapter 10 How to Manage Endometrioma in the IVF Patient
- Chapter 11 How to Manage IVF Patients with Intrauterine Adhesions
- Chapter 12 What Is the Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine during IVF?: A Review of the Evidence
- Chapter 13 How to Manage the Patient with Hydrosalpinges before an IVF Cycle
- Chapter 14 Tubal Assessment in the IVF Patient
- Chapter 15 Which Culture Media to Use
- Chapter 16 How to Set Up and Manage Key Performance Indicators: What Are Red-Alerts and What to Do When They Occur?
- Chapter 17 How to Manage the Patient with Thin Endometrium
- Chapter 18 How to Manage the Patient with Fluid in the Endometrium Prior to Embryo Transfer
- Chapter 19 Practical Tips on Personalizing Luteal Phase Support
- Chapter 20 How to Avoid Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: Best Management Strategies
- Chapter 21 Anesthetic Choices in IVF Practice
- Chapter 22 Tips and Tricks of Transvaginal Oocyte Retrieval
- Chapter 23 What to Do When the Electric Oocyte Aspiration Pump Stops Working
- Chapter 24 How to Manage the Patient Who Has No Egg Retrieval
- Chapter 25 Managing Unusual Complications in IVF Relating to Transvaginal Oocyte Retrieval
- Chapter 26 Tips and Tricks on the Management of a Difficult Embryo Transfer
- Chapter 27 How to Manage the Patient Who Fails to Produce a Semen Sample
- Chapter 28 Prevention and Management of Incubator Failure
- Chapter 29 Troubleshooting Poor Survival after Oocyte and Embryo Cryopreservation
- Chapter 30 The “Lost” Embryo in the Laboratory
- Chapter 31 What to Do When There Is a Suspected Infection in the IVF Laboratory
- Chapter 32 Dealing with Practical Problems Encountered in PGD and PGS
- Chapter 33 Tips and Tricks in Performing 3-D Ultrasound before an IVF Cycle
- Chapter 34 How to Draw Up a Management Plan When an IVF Cycle Has Failed
- Chapter 35 When Fertilization Fails
- Chapter 36 What Does Poor Embryo Development Mean, and How Does It Influence Subsequent Cycles?
- Chapter 37 The ABCs of Quality Management in IVF
- Chapter 38 Human Factors in IVF Practice
- Chapter 39 Customer Service and Marketing in IVF Practice
- Chapter 40 The Role of the Research Nurse in an IVF Center
- Chapter 41 Financial Models in an IVF Practice
- Chapter 42 The Essentials for Building a Great Fertility Team: Take Five with Fiona Pringle
- Chapter 43 The Future of IVF: ART 3.0
- Chapter 44 Peering into the Future of the Fertility Business: A Conversation with Sue Channon, CEO, Virtus Health
- Index