Author | Wood, Carl. author |
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Title | Clinical In Vitro Fertilization [electronic resource] / by Carl Wood, Alan Trounson |
Imprint | London : Springer London, 1989 |
Edition | 2 |
Connect to | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1664-6 |
Descript | XVI, 166 p. online resource |
1 Selection and Preparation of Patients for In Vitro Fertilization -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Waiting List -- 1.3 Length of Menstrual Cycles โ Confidence Limits -- 1.4 Hormonal Assessment -- 1.5 Assessment of Semen -- 1.6 Serological Assessment -- 1.7 Bacteriological Assessment of the Cervix -- 1.8 Assessment of the Pelvis Prior to Treatment -- 1.9 Consent Forms -- 1.10 Psychological Preparation -- 1.11 Patient Support Group -- 2 Patient Management -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Natural Folliculogenesis -- 2.3 Stimulated Follicular Development -- 2.4 Conclusion -- 3 Oocyte Pick-up -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Laparoscopic Method -- 3.3 Ultrasound-Guided Techniques -- 3.4 Ultrasound-Guided Technique Using a Combined Vaginal Needle and Transducer -- 3.5 Results -- 3.6 Conclusions -- 4 Fertilization and Embryo Culture -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Quality Control of Laboratory Procedures -- 4.3 Media for Insemination of Eggs and Culture of Embryos -- 4.4 Culture Conditions and Methods -- 4.5 Evaluation of Eggs -- 4.6 Insemination of Eggs -- 4.7 Microfertilization Techniques -- 4.8 Evaluation of the Fertilization Process -- 4.9 Evaluation of Embryos -- 4.10 Conclusions -- 5 Results from In Vitro Fertilization -- 5.1 The Evaluation of Results H. W. Jones Jr -- 5.2 Results P. A. W. Rogers -- 6 Gamete Intra-fallopian Transfe -- 6.1 History -- 6.2 Gamete Preparation -- 6.3 Gamete Transfer -- 6.4 Results -- 6.5 Complications -- 7 Outcome of Pregnancy -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Characteristics of Infertile Couples -- 7.3 Overall Results of IVF Pregnancies -- 7.4 Early Pregnancy Losses -- 7.5 Viable Pregnancies -- 7.6 Infants Born after In Vitro Fertilization -- 7.7 Conclusions -- 8 Andrology, Male Factor Infertility and IVF -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Assessment of the Male -- 8.3 Separation of Motile Sperm -- 8.4 Male Factor Infertility -- 9 Oocyte Freezing -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 The Human Oocyte -- 9.3 Feasibility of Oocyte Cryopreservation -- 9.4 Cryobiological Concepts in Oocyte Cryopreservation -- 9.5 Developing Oocyte Freezing Using an Animal Model -- 9.6 Establishing Human Oocyte Freezing -- 9.7 Factors Influencing Successful Freezing -- 9.8 Results of Human Oocyte Cryopreservation -- 9.9 Discussion -- 10 Embryo Cryopreservation -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Requirements for Embryo Freezing -- 10.3 Development of Slow Cooling Methods for Cryopreserving Human Embryos -- 10.4 Methods of Cryopreservation by Slow Cooling -- 10.5 Success of Cryopreservation by Slow Cooling -- 10.6 The Development of Rapid Cooling Methods for Cryopreservation -- 10.7 Use of Rapid Freezing Methods for Cryopreservation of Human Embryos -- 10.8 Cryopreservation of Embryos and Unfertilized Oocytes -- 10.9 Conclusion -- 11 Oocyte Donation -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Indications for Donor Oocytes -- 11.3 Clinical Management -- 11.4 Source of Donor Oocytes -- 11.5 Steroid Replacement Therapy -- 11.6 Uterine Receptivity for Implantation -- 11.7 Endocrinology of Pregnancy -- 11.8 Legal Aspects -- 12 Infertility Counselling -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Why Would Anyone Seek or Need Specialised Infertility Counselling -- 12.3 Is Counselling Synonymous with โAssessmentโ -- 12.4 Who Does the Counselling -- 12.5 What Are Common Expressions Indicating Consideration of a Counselling Referral -- 12.6 When is Infertility Counselling Appropriate -- 12.7 Should Counselling Be Compulsory for All Couples Seeking IVF -- 12.8 Are There Particular Treatment Options Necessitating Prior Counselling -- 12.9 What Are the Particular Issues a Counsellor Would Discuss with Couples Contemplating the Use of Donor Gametes -- 12.10 What is the Counselling Role of Support Groups