In Vitro Fertilization

This fully updated new edition of a successful and popular practical guide is an indispensable account of modern in-
vitro fertilization practice. Initial chapters cover theoretical aspects of gametogenesis and embryo development at the
cellular and molecular level, while the latter half of the book describes the requisites for a successful IVF
laboratory and the basic technologies in ART. Advanced techniques, including pre-implantation genetic diagnosis,
vitrification and stem-cell technology, are comprehensively covered, providing up-to-date analyses of these
groundbreaking technologies. This edition includes: ?New practical techniques, including preservation of fertility for
cancer patients, stem-cell biology/technology, vitrification and in-vitro maturation ?A 'refresher' study review of
fundamental principles of cell and molecular biology ?The latest information available from animal and human research
in reproductive biology Packed with a wealth of practical and scientific detail, this is a must for all IVF
practitioners.


Table of Contents
Preface
1. Review of cell and molecular biology
2. Endocrine control of reproduction: Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation for ART
3. Gametes and gametogenesis
4. Sperm-oocyte interaction
5. First stages of development
6. Implantation and early stages of fetal development
7. Stem cell biology
8. The clinical in vitro fertilization laboratory
9. Quality management in the IVF laboratory
10. Sperm and ART
11. Oocyte retrieval and embryo culture
12. Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos
13. Micromanipulation techniques
14. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis Joyce Harper
15. Epigenetics and assisted reproduction John Huntriss
Index.