Main description:

Affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Boston IVF is one of the leading outpatient fertility and in vitro fertilization centers in the world. The Boston IVF Handbook is based on the gold standard procedures and protocols that have been developed at this facility.

The book provides 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.

Additional chapters in this revised and enlarged edition include material on genetics, legal aspects, and recurrent pregnancy loss. The book includes forms and documents for use in clinical practice, including consent forms, male and female history forms, and a fee ticket to help with billing for infertility services.

Contents:

Overview of Infertility
Factors Affecting Infertility
The Infertility Workup
Preconceptional Care
Clinical Algorithms
Treatment Options I
Ovulation Induction
Treatment Options II
Intrauterine Insemination Treatment Options III
In Vitro Fertilization
Treatment Options IV
Third Party Reproduction
Overview of Male Infertility
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Modern Management of Ectopic Pregnancy
Integrating Quality Management into a Fertility Practice
The True ART: How to Deliver the Best Patient Care
Medical Ethics in Reproductive Medicine
The Mind and Body Connection
Infertility Counseling: The Role of the Social Worker
Insurance and Coding Issues
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