In-Vitro Fertilization
About this book
This extensively updated new edition provides an indispensable account of modern in-vitro fertilization practice, building upon the popularity of previous editions. The authors initially give a comprehensive review of the biology of human gametes and embryos, before outlining basic to advanced IVF techniques. New developments in practical techniques and understanding are discussed, including in-vitro maturation, vitrification, preservation of fertility for cancer patients, stem cell technology, preimplantation genetic testing, and the role of epigenetics and imprinting. The revised introduction also incorporates a 'refresher' study review of fundamental principles of cell and molecular biology, now updated with current knowledge of meiosis in human oocytes, embryo metabolism and basic principles of genome editing. With high-quality illustrations and extensive, up-to-date reading lists, it is a must-have textbook for trainee and practising embryologists, as well as clinicians who are interested in the scientific principles that underpin successful IVF.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title
- Title page
- Copyright information
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Review of Cell and Molecular Biology
- Chapter 2 Endocrine Control of Reproduction: Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation for ART
- Chapter 3 Gametes and Gametogenesis
- Chapter 4 Gamete Interaction
- Chapter 5 First Stages of Development
- Chapter 6 Implantation and Early Stages of Fetal Development
- Chapter 7 Stem Cell Biology
- Chapter 8 The Clinical In-Vitro Fertilization Laboratory
- Chapter 9 Quality Management in the IVF Laboratory
- Chapter 10 Sperm and ART
- Chapter 11 Oocyte Retrieval and Embryo Culture
- Chapter 12 Cryopreservation of Gametes and Embryos
- Chapter 13 Micromanipulation Techniques
- Chapter 14 Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
- Chapter 15 Epigenetics and Human Assisted Reproduction
- Index
