Implantation and early development

• Corporate Author: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (Great Britain)
• Other Authors: Critchley, Hilary O. D. (Editor), Cameron, Iain T. (Editor), Smith, S. K. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2005
• Subjects: Fertilization in Vitro > Congress; Abortion, Spontaneous > Congress > prevention & control; Embryo Transfer > Congress; Embryonic Development > Congress > physiology; Models, Animal > Congress
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 Successful implantation and early development need a union of healthy genes and an optimal uterine environment. The 48th RCOG Study Group, an international multidisciplinary expert forum, considered factors involved in preparation for implantation within the uterus; how to determine a good egg and good sperm; lessons from animal models; transgenic and genomic technologies; sporadic and recurrent early pregnancy loss; single-embryo transfer; and the developmental consequences of assisted reproduction technologies. This book presents the findings of the Study Group, with sections covering: • preparation for implantation - the uterine environment • the embryo • lessons from animal models (transgenics) and novel technologies • clinical sequelae.