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In Vitro Fertilization: The A.R.T.* of Making Babies: *Assisted Reproductive Technology »
Authors: Geoffrey Sher, Jean Stoess, Virginia Marriage Davis
ISBN-13: 9780816060535, ISBN-10: 0816060533
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Facts on File, Incorporated
Date Published: January 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Geoffrey Sher
Book Synopsis
In Vitro Fertilization is a comprehensive guide to this increasingly common and successful practice for the 3.3 million couples in the United States seeking alternative means of conception. It discusses everything you need to know about IVF, including how to find and choose the best in vitro programs, what to expect as you go through the process, and what your chances are of achieving a successful pregnancy. The book is designed to prepare couples for the complex and emotional process of IVF, and it has been specially updated to cover the latest developments in the field. No one considering IVF should overlook this indispensable reference.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | ||
| Preface | ||
| Ch. 1 | The Growing Dilemma of Infertility | 1 |
| Ch. 2 | The Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction | 6 |
| Ch. 3 | Natural Conception and IVF: Two Pathways to Pregnancy | 29 |
| Ch. 4 | IVF Step 1: Preparation for Treatment | 39 |
| Ch. 5 | IVF Step 2: Induction of Ovulation | 49 |
| Ch. 6 | IVF Step 3: Egg Retrieval | 64 |
| Ch. 7 | IVF Step 4: Embryo Transfer | 76 |
| Ch. 8 | Who Are Most Likely to Be Successful IVF Candidates? | 86 |
| Ch. 9 | Is IVF the Most Appropriate Option? | 102 |
| Ch. 10 | Shaping Realistic Expectations about IVF | 121 |
| Ch. 11 | How to Find the Right IVF Program | 134 |
| Ch. 12 | GIFT and Other Alternatives to IVF | 145 |
| Ch. 13 | Third-Party Parenting: Other Options for Couples with Intractable Infertility | 155 |
| Ch. 14 | Ethical Implications of Fertility Technology | 168 |
| Ch. 15 | Putting the IVF House in Order | 182 |
| Glossary | 194 | |
| Index | 216 |
Subjects
Health Books, Diet & Fitness Books
Health Medical Procedures & Consumer Education
Parenting & Family Pregnancy & Childbirth Pregnancy & Childbirth - Fertility and Conception
Health Medical Procedures & Consumer EducationParenting & Family
Pregnancy & Childbirth Pregnancy & Childbirth - Fertility and Conception
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