The Boston IVF Handbook of Infertility: A Practical Guide for Practitioners Who Care for Infertile Couples, Second Edition

Based on the gold-standard procedures and protocols developed at Boston IVF, this guide presents a coherent and structured approach to the infertile couple. The book includes all that gynecologists and REIs need to evaluate and treat infertility in both women and men. Both clinical and laboratory techniques are included. Also included is a chapter on preconception care as guidance for couples contemplating a pregnancy. New chapters for this revised and enlarged edition include sections on endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, ethics, and quality management. Overview Of Infertility -- Factors Affecting Fertility -- The Infertility Workup -- Getting The Patient Ready For A Pregnancy -- Clinical Algorithms -- Treatment Options I: Ovulation Induction -- Treatment Options Ii: Intrauterine Insemination -- Treatment Options Iii: In Vitro Fertilization -- Preimplantation Genetic Screening And Diagnosis -- Third Party Reproduction: Egg Donation And Gestational Surrogacy -- Modern Management Of Ectopic Pregnancy -- Integrating Quality Management Into Fertility Practice -- The True Art: How To Deliver The Best Patient Care -- Medical Ethics In Reproductive Medicine -- The Informed Consent Process -- The Mind/body Connection -- Infertility Counseling: The Role Of The Social Worker -- Insurance And Coding Issues -- Educational Resources -- Forms And Documents -- Quick Reference. Edited By Steven R. Bayer, Michael M. Alper, Alan S. Penzias. Rev. Ed. Of: Boston Ivf Handbook Of Infertility / Steven R. Bayer, Michael M. Alper, And Alan S. Penzias. C2002. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "The Boston IVF Handbook of Infertility is based on the gold-standard procedures and protocols that have been developed at Boston IVF. The book provides a coherent and structured approach to treating the infertile couple that can be of benefit to the gynaecologist, reproductive endocrinologist and reproductive endocrine nurse. Both clinical and laboratory techniques are included, along with a chapter on preconception care."--Jacket Based on the gold-standard procedures and protocols developed at Boston IVF, this guide presents a coherent and structured approach to the infertile couple. The book includes all that gynecologists and REIs need to evaluate and treat infertility in both women and men. Both clinical More...and laboratory techniques are included. Also included is a c Suitable for gynecologists and REIs, this book provides information on the evaluation and treatment of infertility in women and men. It also includes clinical and laboratory techniques. It covers preconception care as guidance for couples contemplating a pregnancy. It contains sections on endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, and, ethics. Over the past decade, there have been significant advances made in the field of reproductive medicine.