Atlas of Assisted Reproductive Technologies | PDF Download

Description:

This atlas provides details of the procedures of assisted reproductive techniques. The science of in-vitro fertilization has made considerable advances and many general gynecologists are now specializing to become infertility experts. It covers embryology and clinical aspects with pictures. This atlas serves as a quick reference as most of the lab work requires pictures of oocytes, embryos and sperms to understand the various stages of the process. It is a comprehensive, updated practical guide on procedures in in-vitro fertilization helpful for general gynecologists and infertility experts.

Preface

Atlas of Assisted Reproductive Technologies is a much needed book in this field where many of the procedures are done under the microscope visible only to the one who is directly involved. An atlas becomes a means of sharing experience in the IVF laboratory. The initial pages cover the clinical aspect and the setup of an IVF laboratory and equipment. The chapter on ultrasound, which is one of the most important imaging techniques required in ART, is detailed with follicular monitoring and Doppler studies and its implications in ART. Pictures to show oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, and IUI are self-explanatory about the methods and the difficulties that can occur. The chapter on sperm retrieval techniques is exhaustive and shows detailed techniques of TESA and Microtese. There are chapters dedicated to laboratory work with respect to the sperm, oocyte, and embryo. Aspects of semen analysis, sperm morphology, sperm DNA damage assessment, and sperm preparation methods have been covered in detail through pictures. Retrograde ejaculation has been discussed with the clinical and laboratory aspects in mind. There is no better way of depicting oocyte and embryo morphology and grading than pictures and this is well represented in the Atlas. The chapters on cryopreservation and micromanipulation techniques touch all the finer details which need to be known. The embryo biopsy and PGS have been shown explicitly through figures for better understanding on the subject.

This book would help in understanding both the basics and the complexities of the subject. It has researched hands-on knowledge related to the subject and would road map step-by-step management of both clinical and laboratory aspects of ART.