Human Reproductive Genetics

In reproductive medicine, the area of genetics is growing and becoming more complex, and gynecologists require a better understanding of the field. Novel approaches to women's health include genetic testing of the patients and the embryos, interpretation of the results and adequate targeted treatment. This book is a reference for clinicians and researchers in reproductive medicine. Part I includes a brief background of genetics and epigenetics, probability of disease, the different techniques that are being used today for analysis and genetic counselling. Part II focuses on the analysis of the embryo and the current controversies as well as future concepts. Very relevant content. Part III comprises different clinical scenarios that clinicians face frequently in practice. The increasing amount of genetic tests available and the growing information that patients handle makes this section a relevant part of the fertility treatment discussion. Part IV concludes with psychological aspects of genetic counselling and the role of the genetic counsellor, and bioethics in human reproduction. Essential reference for clinicians involved in reproductive medicine in combination with the information provided by genetic counsellors Builds foundational knowledge on new genetic tests coming into the clinical scenario for physicians involved with patients Assembles critically evaluated chapters that cover basic concepts of genetics and epigenetics and the techniques involved to preimplantation genetic testing and the controversies around it, to clinically relevant knowledge covering major reproductive pathologies