In vitro fertilization
Subtitle: the A.R.T. of making babies (assisted reproductive technology)
By: Geoffrey Sher, Virginia Marriage Davis, Jean Stoess
Contributors: Davis, Virginia Marriage; Stoess, Jean
Edition: 4th ed., updated and rev.
Publisher: Skyhorse Pub.
Published: 2013
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 394
ISBN-13: 9781620876060
Subjects: Human reproductive technology; Human Fertilization in vitro
Other titles: A.R.T. of making babies; Art of making babies
Description: Explores the range of options available to infertile couples, focusing on couple eligibility and program selection.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The growing dilemma of infertility; title: The anatomy and physiology of reproduction; title: Natural conception and IVF : two pathways to pregnancy; title: IVF step 1 : preparation for IVF treatment; title: IVF step 2 : controlled ovarian stimulation (COS); title: IVF step 3 : egg retrieval; title: IVF step 4 : embryo transfer; title: The five ultimatums for successful IVF candidates; title: Other conditions that compromise fertility; title: Is IVF the most appropriate option?; title: Shaping realistic expectations about IVF; title: How to find the right IVF program; title: IUI, GIFT, and other alternatives to IVF; title: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL); title: Other options for couples with intractable infertility; title: Miscellaneous considerations; title: The nine most common questions and concerns about IVF; title: Putting the IVF house in order.