| Edition |
Fourth edition, updated and revised. |
| Description |
394 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
The growing dilemma of infertility -- The anatomy and physiology of reproduction -- Natural conception and IVF : two pathways to pregnancy -- IVF step 1 : preparation for IVF treatment -- IVF step 2 : controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) -- IVF step 3 : egg retrieval -- IVF step 4 : embryo transfer -- The five ultimatums for successful IVF candidates -- Other conditions that compromise fertility -- Is IVF the most appropriate option? -- Shaping realistic expectations about IVF -- How to find the right IVF program -- IUI, GIFT, and other alternatives to IVF -- Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) -- Other options for couples with intractable infertility -- Miscellaneous considerations -- The nine most common questions and concerns about IVF -- Putting the IVF house in order. |
| Subject |
Fertilization in vitro, Human.
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Human reproductive technology.
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| Added Author |
Davis, Virginia Marriage.
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Stoess, Jean.
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| Added Title |
A.R.T. of making babies |
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Art of making babies |
| ISBN |
9781620876060 paperback |
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162087606X paperback |
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