The Techniques of IVF Made Easy, New edition

The Techniques of IVF Made Easy covers each step of IVF technology, endocrinology, embryology and ultrasonography in a simple, systematic and practical way.

The book consists of 32 chapters, covering all aspects of in-vitro fertilisation, including ovarian stimulation protocols, equipment and culture systems used, and the characteristics of oocytes.

Specific procedures are covered in detail including embryo culture, sperm processing and selection, insemination procedures, the evaluation and grading of embryos, cryopreservation of gametes, embryos and tissues, embryo transfer procedures and endometrial receptivity.

Special topics covered by the book include counselling in assisted reproductive technology, ethics and ethical dilemmas in reproductive medicine, and surrogacy.  

The Techniques of IVF Made Easy includes a DVD-ROM covering the process of In-Vitro Fertilisation from preparation of equipment to embryo transfer, in seventeen steps. This latest addition to the ‘Made Easy’ series is also enhanced by 44 full colour images and illustrations throughout the book.

Key Points

• Systematic guide to procedures in IVF
• 44 full colour images an illustrations
• Includes step-by-step DVD-ROM

DVD Contents

Step By Step IVF and ICSI procedures

• Preparation of Dishes
• Placement in Incubator
• Pick-up Transvaginal Sonography (TVS)
• Pick-up under Stereo Zoom Microscope
• Collection of Ovum Cumulus Complex (OCC) in Culture Media
• Separation of OCC
• Denudation of OCC (with Hyaluronidase)
• Preparation of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Dishes
• Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Machine Explanation
• Needle Setting (Ovum Holding and Sperm Aspiration)
• Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Procedure
• Fertilization Check Day 1
• Embryo Check Day 2
• Selection of Embryo for Transfer
• Embryo in Embryo Transfer (ET) Dishes
• Embryo Loading in ET Catheter
• Embryo Transfer under Transabdominal USG Guidance

Table of Contents

1. Journey of Gamete from Vivo to Vitro
2. In Vitro Fertilization: When and Why?
3. Counseling in Assisted Reproductive Technology
4. Male Infertility
5. Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation for IVF-ICSI Cycles
6. In Vitro Fertilization and Follicle
7. Triggering Ovulation
8. Semen Analysis and Preparation for ART
9. Anesthesia in IVF
10. Laboratory Preparation of Dishes and Media for Assisted Reproductive Technology
11. In Vitro Fertilization Operation Theater for Pick-up
12. In Vitro Fertilization Material List
13. Day of Pick-up in the Laboratory
14. Preparations for ICSI, Dishes, Machine Set up and Procedure
15. Cryopreservation Aspect
16. Endometrial Receptivity
17. In Vitro Fertilization Costs
18. Media and Disposables for Use in IVF and ICSI
19. Batch Assisted Reproductive Technology
20. Embryo Transfer Technique
21. Single Embryo Transfer: With MIP Point
22. Complications in ART
23. Role of Estrogen in IVF
24. Role of DHEA in IVF
25. Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas in Reproductive Medicine
26. Laboratory Instruments
27. Injectable
28. Disposables
29. Fertilization Checking of Embryo
30. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Prevention and Treatment
31. Surrogacy: A Third Party Reproduction
32. In Vitro Fertilization in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Index

Manish R Pandya MD FICOG FICMCH (Gynaecologist) Endoscopy (CICE France)
Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CU Shah Medical College, Gujarat, India

Vijaykumar Chelur N
Chief Embryologist, Embryology Academy for Research and Training (EART), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India