In Vitro Fertilization: The A.R.T. of Making Babies (Assisted Reproductive Technology) - Couverture souple

Sher, Geoffrey; Marriage Davis, Virginia; Stoess, Jean

 
9781620876060: In Vitro Fertilization: The A.R.T. of Making Babies (Assisted Reproductive Technology)
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 162087606X ISBN 13 : 9781620876060
Editeur : Skyhorse, 2013

Synopsis

This extensively updated and revised edition of In Vitro Fertilization: The A.R.T. of Making Babies addresses the key issues and concerns of infertile couples. Written by one of the top in vitro specialists in the country, this book discusses in plain language everything couples need to know about IVF. From how to locate and choose the best IVF programs to what to expect as you go through the process, this book will prepare couples for the complex and emotional IVF journey. Included here are:

• Conditions that negatively affect fertility, such as sexually transmitted diseases, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, and immune system conditions
• Surrogate motherhood, egg donation, and other third-party parenting options
• Detailed discussion of ovulation and the influence of age on egg quality
• Ethics in fertility technology, including the recent controversies over cloning

This book provides extensive technical guidance to couples who are considering in vitro fertilization, allowing for a more well-informed life changing decision.

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À propos de l?auteur

Geoffrey Sher, MD, is the founder and executive medical director of the Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM), as well as the director of SIRM-Las Vegas. Dr. Sher is an internationally renowned expert in the field of IVF and assisted reproductive technology (ART). He has been influential in the births of more than 15,000 IVF babies. Over the last thirty years, he has helped fashion the entire field of ART, establishing the first private IVF program in the United States in 1982. He currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Virginia Marriage Davis, RN, MN, was a former medical practice consultant, family nurse practitioner, and lecturer.

Jean Stoess, MA, is a freelance developmental editor, writer, and a member of the State of Nevada Board of Examiners. She lives in Reno, Nevada.

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Éditeur
Skyhorse
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
162087606X
ISBN 13 
9781620876060
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
396
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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