Assisted reproduction techniques challenges and management options

• Other Authors: Sharif, Khaldoun W. (Editor), Coomarasamy, Arri (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex Wiley-Blackwell 2012
• Subjects: Reproductive Techniques, Assisted > Case Reports; Health Workforce > Case Reports; Infertility > Case Reports > complications; Pregnancy > Case Reports > physiology; Reproductive Health Services > Case Reports; Risk Assessment > Case Reports
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• Physical Description: xxiii, 442 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781444335552; 1444335553

Assisted reproduction techniques have led to the birth of 4 million babies worldwide Assisted reproduction techniques (ART), in particular in-vitro fertilization and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection, are the most advanced forms of infertility treatment. They involve numerous counseling, medical, surgical and laboratory-based steps. At each step various problems and complications could be encountered that challenge even the most experienced ART practitioners. Moreover, patients with complex medical disorders may require ART, presenting further challenges. Assisted Reproduction Techniques will stimulate resourceful thinking in the ART practitioner when faced with these challenges. It outlines various management options, the reasoning behind them, and the evidence on which they are based to enable the practitioner to choose the most suitable solution for the needs of each patient.