A Textbook of Clinical Embryology

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.

• Table of 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.