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9780816038275

In Vitro Fertilization

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  • ISBN13:

    9780816038275

  • ISBN10:

    0816038279

  • Edition: Revised
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1998-04-01
  • Publisher: Checkmark Books
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Summary

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
The Growing Dilemma of Infertilityp. 1
The Anatomy and Physiology of Reproductionp. 6
Natural Conception and IVF: Two Pathways to Pregnancyp. 29
IVF Step 1: Preparation for Treatmentp. 39
IVF Step 2: Induction of Ovulationp. 49
IVF Step 3: Egg Retrievalp. 64
IVF Step 4: Embryo Transferp. 76
Who Are Most Likely to Be Successful IVF Candidates?p. 86
Is IVF the Most Appropriate Option?p. 102
Shaping Realistic Expectations about IVFp. 121
How to Find the Right IVF Programp. 134
GIFT and Other Alternatives to IVFp. 145
Third-Party Parenting: Other Options for Couples with Intractable Infertilityp. 155
Ethical Implications of Fertility Technologyp. 168
Putting the IVF House in Orderp. 182
Glossaryp. 194
Indexp. 216
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Excerpts

Based on firsthand experience gathered at Pacific Fertility Medical Centers in California, one of the most successful IVF programs in the country, In Vitro Fertilization provides the most up-to-date, thorough overview on this increasingly common procedure.
Candid and jargon-free, the book guides readers through a maze of scientific fact and fiction.

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