Infertility and Assisted Reproduction

Infertility and Assisted Reproduction presents, in detail, the techniques and philosophies behind medical procedures of infertility and assisted reproduction. World-class experts in their field, representing research from 18 different countries, have contributed to this groundbreaking textbook covering one of the most rapidly changing and hotly debated fields in medicine. Different countries have different restrictions on the research techniques that can be applied to this field, and, therefore, experts from around the world bring varied and unique authorities to different subjects in reproductive technology.
This comprehensive textbook encompasses the latest research into the physiology of reproduction, infertility evaluation and treatment, and assisted reproduction and concludes with perspectives on the ethical dilemmas faced by clinicians and professionals. This book is designed to be a definitive resource for those working in the areas of reproductive medicine the world over.

Infertility and Assisted Reproduction presents the techniques and philosophies behind medical procedures of infertility and assisted reproduction.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Amber R. Cooper, MD(Washington University School of Medicine)
Description:This is a comprehensive and impressive book on the diagnosis, etiology, and management of infertility and assisted reproduction.
Purpose:The purpose is to serve as a nearly complete reference on all areas in reproductive medicine and technology. Numerous experts from around the world have been involved in the creation of this book, adding to its complex, high quality chapters.
Audience:The audience includes any healthcare professionals in the basic or clinical realm of reproductive medicine. It is well written and will suit professionals at all levels. Many of the authors and editors are authorities in the field.
Features:This is a nearly complete representation of the field of reproductive medicine and assisted reproduction. Chapters are well written and full of detail, yet succinct enough to be used as a ready reference. It covers topics surrounding the diagnosis, etiology, and management of male and female infertility, assisted reproduction, genomics, pharmacology, ethics, and other rarely covered areas such as religion and herbal remedies in reproduction.
Assessment:I have used this user friendly and well written book often in my office. It could complement the couple of standard references in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility and is worth purchasing.

Dr Botros Rizk is Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of South Alabama.

Dr Juan A. Garcia-Velasco is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rey Juan Carlos University School of Medicine, Madrid, Spain, and the Director of the Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad in Madrid.

Dr Hassan Sallam is Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vice-Dean and Director of Research in the Faculty of Medicine, and the Director of the Suzanne Mubarak Regional Center for Women's Health and Development at the University of Alexandria, Egypt.

Dr Antonis Makrigiannakis is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Crete Medical School.