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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 Boston IVF. The book provides a coherent and 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. New chapters for this revised and enlarged edition include material on genetics, legal aspects, and recurrent pregnancy loss. Forms and documents are included for use in clinical practice, including consent forms, male and female history forms, and a fee ticket to help with billing for infertility services.
List of contents
1. Overview of Infertility 2. Factors Affecting Infertility 3. The Infertility Workup 4. Preconceptional Care 5. Clinical Algorithms 6. Treatment Options I. Ovulation Induction 7. Treatment Options II. Intrauterine Insemination 8. Treatment Options III. In Vitro Fertilization 9. Treatment Options IV. Third Party Reproduction 10. Overview of Male Infertility 11. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis 12. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 13. Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients 14. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 15. Modern Management of Ectopic Pregnancy 16. Integrating Quality Management into a Fertility Practice 17. The True ART: How to Deliver the Best Patient Care 18. Medical Ethics in Reproductive Medicine 19. The Mind and Body Connection 20. Infertility Counseling: The Role of the Social Worker 21. Insurance and Coding Issues 22. Quick reference
