The Pregnancy Prescription: An Essential Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Infertility

by Melnick, Hugh D., M.D.

• ISBN13: 9780979224034
• ISBN10: 0979224039
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Mdpublish

Summary

In the second edition of the acclaimed Pregnancy Prescription, Dr. Hugh Melnick, a pioneer in the development of outpatient In Vitro Fertilization services, provides timely information for couples seeking to understand and overcome infertility. Written from the heart, Dr. Melnick addresses such topics as: The Critical Role of Genetics in Infertility, Helpful Advice for Dealing with the Emotional Issues Associated with Infertility, Guidance for Choosing an Infertility Specialist and an IVF Clinic. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Hugh D. Melnick, MD, Founder/Director of Advanced Fertility. Services in New York City, is a leader in the field of infertility treatment and has helped thousands of couples conceive in a supportive environment that combines the best of medical science with empathy and compassion

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Understanding the Failure of Conception	p. 7
Natural Reproduction: How The Process Should Work	p. 7
Barriers to Conception: What Might Be Going Wrong	p. 25
The Pregnancy Prescription: Diagnostic Approaches and Treatment Options	p. 37
Medical Approaches to Infertility: Success-Oriented vs. Diagnosis-Oriented	p. 37
A Streamlined Evaluation of Fertility Potential: What Fertility Tests Are Needed and What Their Results Mean to You	p. 59
Step 1: The Treatment of Infertility Oral Fertility Drugs and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)	p. 97
Step 2: The Treatment of Infertility Injectable Fertility Drugs and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)	p. 115
Step 3: In Vitro Fertilization Stimulation Protocols	p. 135
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): The Egg Retrieval	p. 159
The Male Component in IVF	p. 169
The IVF Laboratory: Fertilization, Embryo Transfer and Cryopreservation	p. 179
Perspectives on Modern Reproductive Technology	p. 213
Step 4: IVF with Donor Eggs and Gestational Surrogacy	p. 213
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD): What You Should Know About The Genetic Testing Of Embryos	p. 237
Beginning Your Journey: Important Considerations	p. 255
Glossary	p. 267
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