The Boston IVF handbook of infertility

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"Based on the gold standard procedures and protocols developed at Boston IVF, this new edition of a bestselling text continues to provide a structured approach to treating the infertile couple that can be of benefit to the gynecologist, reproductive endocrinologist, and reproductive medicine nurse alike. Both clinical and laboratory techniques are included, with material on preconception care. New to this edition are chapters on fertility care for the LGBT community, endometriosis, elective egg freezing, and effective nursing."--Provided by publisher. Read more... Abstract: "Based on the gold standard procedures and protocols developed at Boston IVF, this new edition of a bestselling text continues to provide a structured approach to treating the infertile couple that can be of benefit to the gynecologist, reproductive endocrinologist, and reproductive medicine nurse alike. Both clinical and laboratory techniques are included, with material on preconception care. New to this edition are chapters on fertility care for the LGBT community, endometriosis, elective egg freezing, and effective nursing."--Provided by publisher Content: Overview of infertility / Alan S Penzias -- Factors affecting fertility / Steven R Bayer and Merle Berger -- The infertility workup / Jesse Hade -- Preconceptional care / Steven R Bayer -- Clinical algorithms / Michael M Alper -- Treatment options I. Ovulation induction / Selwyn P Oskowitz and Alan Penzias -- Treatment options II. Intrauterine insemination / Sonia Elguero and Marsha Forman -- Treatment options III. In vitro fertilization / Michael M Alper -- Treatment options IV. Third party reproduction / Brian M Berger -- Fertility care for the LGBT community / Samuel Pang -- Evaluation and management of male infertility / Steven Lazarou -- Preimplantation genetic testing / Kim L Thornton -- Endometriosis and infertility / Dan Griffin -- Polycystic ovary syndrome / Rita M Sneeringer and Kristin Wright -- Recurrent pregnancy loss / Benjamin Lannon and Alison E Zimon -- Fertility preservation for cancer patients / David A Ryley -- Elective egg freezing / Kerri Luzzo and Samuel Pauli -- The IVF laboratory / Denny Sakaas, Brent Barret, Kathy Go -- Tools for effective nursing in the care of the infertile patient / Sharon Edwards, Susan Gordon-Pennell, Kristin McCutcheon -- The mind and body connection / Alice D Domar -- Infertility counseling and the role of the infertility counselor / Jeanie Ungerleider, Terry Chen Rothchild and Lynn Nichols -- Medical ethics in reproductive medicine / Steven R Bayer and Kim L Thornton -- Integrating quality management into a fertility practice / Michael Alper -- The true ART : how to deliver the best patient care / Derek Larkin.