Table of Contents

Part I. Physiology of Reproduction: Introduction Eliezer Girsh; 1. Development of reproductive systems at the embryo stage Eliezer Girsh; 2. Reproductive puberty Eliezer Girsh; 3. Physiology of the male reproductive system Eliezer Girsh; 4. Physiology of the female reproductive system Eliezer Girsh; 5. Conception Eliezer Girsh; Part II. Assisted Reproductive Procedures: 6. Hormonal ovarian treatment Raoul Orvieto and Eliezer Girsh; 7. Luteal support Raoul Orvieto and Eliezer Girsh; 8. Ovum pick-up (OPU) Eliezer Girsh; 9. In vitro fertilization Eliezer Girsh; 10. Embryo culture Eliezer Girsh; 11. Embryo transfer Eliezer Girsh and Irina Ayzikovich; 12. Cryopreservation Eliezer Girsh; 13. In vitro maturation Eliezer Girsh; 14. Biopsy of testicles Eliezer Girsh; 15. Donation and surrogacy Eliezer Girsh; Part III. Genetics and Preimplantation Genetic Testing: 16. Genetics and reproduction Eliezer Girsh; 17. Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) Eliezer Girsh and Mira Malcov; Part IV. IVF laboratory: 18. Structure and management of IVF laboratory Eliezer Girsh.

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A comprehensive guide for trainee embryologists and medical students in the specialized techniques and technology of assisted reproduction.

About the Author

Eliezer Girsh is the Senior Clinical Embryologist, IVF laboratory director at the Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon, Israel and Andrology laboratory director at Sperm Bank 'CryoBank' in Ramat Ha-Sharon, Israel. Dr Girsh is also CEO of 'ELNAT Reproduction', providing a wide profile of services in ART. Dr Girsh has authored many scientific articles on reproduction and infertility.

Reviews

'There are extensive and highly detailed color illustrations on high-quality paper…This is a useful handbook for individuals entering the field of embryo handling, storage, and all practical aspects of IVF.' Brian R. MacPherson, Doody's Book Reviews