Principles of Oocyte and Embryo Donation

Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 1998
ISBN: 978-1-4612-7226-7
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 367 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 587 g

Principles of Oocyte and Embryo Donation is the definitive textbook on the medical, surgical, legal, and ethical aspects of establishing and maintaining an office-based egg donation program. The editor has assembled an international list of authors with known expertise in this rapidly expanding field. Comphrensive, yet practical, chapters include: * indications and success rates * screening and demographics of recipients and donors * preparation of the endometrium * synchronization of cycles * obstetrical outcomes * risks and complications * gestational carriers * consents and contracts * ethics The clinical steps and procedures are clearly outlined in photographs and line drawings. This book is a must-have reference for all health care providers of ART programs, reproductive endocrinologists, obstetrician- gynecologists, and fellows in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sauer, Mark V.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Gynäkologie, Geburtshilfe
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Reproduktionsmedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Historical Evolution of Oocyte and Embryo Donation as a Treatment for Intractable Infertility.- 2. Indications, Success Rates, and Outcomes.- 3. Selection and Screening of Potential Oocyte Recipients.- 4. Selection and Screening of Potential Oocyte Donors.- 5. Genetic Aspects of Donor Selection.- 6. Endometrial Preparation.- 7. Synchronization of Donors and Recipients.- 8. Obstetrical Management and Outcome of Oocyte and Embryo Donation.- 9. Complications and Side Effects of Oocyte Donation.- 10. Cost-Effectiveness of Care.- 11. The Role of Ultrasound in Oocyte Donation Programs.- 12. The Endometrial Dynamics Seen in Assisted Reproduction.- 13. Psychological Aspects of Care.- 14. Consents and Contracts.- 15. Ethical Issues in Oocyte and Embryo Donation.- 16. Statutory and Case Law Governing Oocyte and Embryo Donation.- 17. Treating Women of Advanced Reproductive Age.- 18. Alternative Parenting: A Practitioner’s View.- 19. Developments in Embryo and Oocyte Banking.- 20. IVF-Surrogates of Donated Oocytes.- 21. International Perspectives on Oocyte Donation.- 22. The Future of Egg Donation.- 23. Oocyte Donation: Religious Perspectives.