Step by Step® Protocols in Clinical Embryology and ART

Book excerpt: This is the 1st edition of the book Step by Step Protocols in Clinical Embryology and ART. A protocol in Clinical Embryology and ART is presented in a simplified way by creating a step-by-step procedural process with the help of high quality diagrams and coloured photographs. The photographs presented in the book are self-explanatory. Legends with photographs are well appropriate. The text is comprehensive, updated and to the point. The book has 18 chapters. The first chapter deals with setting up of an ART centre. Chapter two provides comprehensive details of selection and preparation of an IVF patient. Subsequent chapters describe semen analysis, role of hormones, embryo transfer, ovum pickup, embryo selection and culture media used, embryo vitrifiction, multiple pregnancy reduction and ethical and legal aspects in ART. A comprehensive index is given at last.