Handbook of in Vitro Fertilization

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Contributors -- 1. IVF: The First Four Decades -- 2. Evaluation and Preparation of the Infertile Couple for In Vitro Fertilization -- 3. Carrier Screening -- 4. Testing Ovarian Reserve -- 5. Basics of Ovarian Stimulation -- 6. Role of Antagonists in Human IVF: The Tool for a Safer and More Patient Friendly IVF -- 7. Ultrasonography in IVF -- 8. Oocyte Retrieval -- 9. In Vitro Maturation for Clinical Use -- 10. Sperm Preparation for IVF and ICSI -- 11. Assisted Fertilization -- 12. Analysis of Fertilization -- 13. Human Embryo Development and Assessment of Viability -- 14. Embryo Culture Systems -- 15. Polar Body, Cleavage Stage and Trophectoderm Biopsy -- 16. Pre-implantation Genetic Testing -- 17. Oocytes and Embryo Cryopreservation -- 18. Quality Control and Quality Assurance in the IVF Laboratory -- 19. Oocyte Donation -- 20. Endometrial Receptivity -- 21. Embryo Transfer -- 22. Multiple vs. Singleton Births: Consequences and Prevention -- 23. Monitoring and Evaluation of Infertility Treatments: Is There a Priority for Monitoring of Cognitive Function in Children Born from ART and Other Treatments? -- Index