Are assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) a medical issue or a matter of public policy, subject to restrictions? Francesca Scala employs the concept of boundary work to explain the protracted debates that ensued when Canada appointed a royal commission in 1989 to settle the issue. She reveals that both sides of the debate attempted to secure their position as authorities by challenging, defending, or blurring the boundaries between science and politics. This compelling account contributes to our understanding of the interaction between science and politics, the exercise of social control over science and technology, and the politics of expertise in policy making.

During the last two decades, a new form of trade in commercial surrogacy grew across Asia. Starting in India, a "disruptive" model of surrogacy offered mass availability, rapid accessibility, and created new demands for surrogacy services from people who could not afford or access surrogacy elsewhere. In International Surrogacy as Disruptive Industry in Southeast Asia, Andrea Whittaker traces the development of this industry and its movement across Southeast Asia following a sequence of governmental bans in India, Nepal, Thailand, and Cambodia. Through a case study of the industry in Thailand, the book offers a nuanced and sympathetic examination of the industry from the perspectives of the people involved in it: surrogates, intended parents, and facilitators. The industry offers intended parents the opportunity to form much desired families, but also creates vulnerabilities for all people involved. These vulnerabilities became evident in cases of trafficking, exploitation, and criminality that emerged in southeast Asia, leading to greater scrutiny on the industry as a whole. Yet the trade continues in new flexible hybrid forms, involving the circulation of reproductive gametes, embryos, surrogates, and ova donors across international borders to circumvent regulations. The book demonstrates the need for new forms of regulation to protect those involved in international surrogacy arrangements.

From Viagra to in vitro fertilization, new technologies are rapidly changing the global face of reproductive health. They are far from neutral: religious, cultural, social, and legal contexts condition their global transfer. The way a society interprets and adopts (or rejects) a new technology reveals a great deal about the relationship between bodies and the body politic. Reproductive health technologies are often particularly controversial because of their potential to reconfigure kinship relationships, sexual mores, gender roles, and the way life is conceptualized. This collection of original ethnographic research spans the region from Morocco and Tunisia to Israel and Iran and covers a wide range of technologies, including emergency contraception, medication abortion, gamete donation, hymenoplasty, erectile dysfunction, and gender transformation.

The purpose of this book is to help those who are struggling to become pregnant for whatever reason. Starting a family is a big decision and most of us expect it to happen pretty quickly. But what if it doesn't? What should we do next when we have tried for a year and nothing has happened? Many people assume the next step is IVF but this is only one option in a vast line of options available and is certainly not right for everyone. Many of you who were labelled "infertile" will be able to become pregnant naturally by following a few simple steps outlined in this book. Jessica will take you through a logical process of understanding your own body and reproductive system. It is amazing how little we were taught at school about our reproductive health and our body's normal fertility signals. This book will cover male and female fertility separately- how to optimise naturally fertility in both men and women, how to read the body's fertile signals, tests which may be required, and if there is a problem, the appropriate solutions which are available. This book will also cover the psychology of trying to get pregnant, the truth about ageing and fertility, miscarriages and dealing with loss, and assisted reproductive technologies. There is progress all the time in the world of fertility and conception and it is important you understand what these options are and when they are right for you. This will allow you to assist your medical team in getting a solution that you all want- a healthy baby. One of the most stressful things about entering the world of infertility is the feeling of lack of control, feeling like you are on a treadmill of tests and procedures and feeling more and more resentment towards all your friends who are announcing their pregnancies. There is a lot of information out there- some of it is confusing, some of it is contradictory and some of it is misleading. This book pulls together the latest research in one place in a logical way that you can understand so you know what you need to do next to get a successful pregnancy. Some of you will be able to become pregnant naturally without any intervention by making a few very simple changes. Others may need some assistance but you will know much more clearly what you need and the logical steps to follow. Trying to get pregnant can be overwhelming; knowledge is power- grab this book and take back control of your life

Central to the book are Gbigbil women's experiences with different ""reproductive interruptions"": miscarriages, stillbirths, child deaths, induced abortions, and infertility. Rather than consider these events as inherently dissimilar, as women do in Western countries, the Gbigbil women of eastern Cameroon see them all as instances of ""wasted wombs"" that leave their reproductive trajectories hanging in the balance. The women must navigate this uncertainty while negotiating their social positions, aspirations for the future, and the current workings of their bodies. Providing an intimate look into these processes, Wasted Wombs shows how Gbigbil women constantly shift their interpretations of when a pregnancy starts, what it contains, and what is lost in case of a reproductive interruption, in contrast to Western conceptions of fertility and loss. Depending on the context and on their life aspirations-be it marriage and motherhood, or rather an educational trajectory, employment, or profitable sexual affairs with so-called ""big fish""-women negotiate and manipulate the meanings and effects of reproductive interruptions. Paradoxically, they often do so while portraying themselves as powerless. Wasted Wombs carefully analyzes such tactics in relation to the various social predicaments that emerge around reproductive interruptions, as well as the capricious workings of women's physical bodies.

From Viagra to in vitro fertilization, new technologies are rapidly changing the global face of reproductive health. They are far from neutral: religious, cultural, social, and legal contexts condition their global transfer. The way a society interprets and adopts (or rejects) a new technology reveals a great deal about the relationship between bodies and the body politic. Reproductive health technologies are often particularly controversial because of their potential to reconfigure kinship relationships, sexual mores, gender roles, and the way life is conceptualized. This collection of original ethnographic research spans the region from Morocco and Tunisia to Israel and Iran and covers a wide range of technologies, including emergency contraception, medication abortion, gamete donation, hymenoplasty, erectile dysfunction, and gender transformation.

Why Can't I Get Pregnant? If this is the painful question you have been asking yourself lately, I am sorry for your situation but there is HOPE This book will help you learn about what will most likely be your next step, Invitro fertilization and what its all about You will hear from others who have gone through the IVF process and has come out on the other side with a beautiful addition to their family. Some of what you will learn includes: What is IVF The STEP BY STEP process of IVF (you are walked through everything ) Choosing the right medical facility Ways to AFFORD IVF that most don't want you to know State coverage laws And MUCH MORE Throughout this report, commonly asked questions and answers are presented in addition to insider's tips and personal experiences. In vitro fertilization is an important decision facing many couples today. For some, it is their last hope. For others, it is a costly, hopeless, dream. Researching IVF is a careful and lengthy process for all. The objectives of this report are to supply readers with current and concise facts about IVF, minimizing the research process on the reader's part, and providing them with information which will help each couple to make their own personal decision regarding IVF and fertility treatment. Get Your Copy Today "

The male and female reproductive systems consist of the gonads, testes or ovaries; the reproductive tract; the external genitalia; and the hypothalamic-pituitary unit. The functions of the reproductive system are to produce and deliver gametes, spermatozoa or oocytes, for sexual reproduction; and produce hormones that regulate reproductive function and secondary sex characteristics. Abnormalities in anatomic or physiologic function affect the development and delivery of gametes, and potential fertility. This book provides a comprehensive review of the anatomy and physiology specific to reproduction, emphasizing developmental and hormonal processes of gamete production, fertilization, implantation, and embryonic development. This review has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians and allied health professionals who care for couples experiencing infertility. By developing a clear understanding of what is normal, you will better understand abnormalities affecting reproduction and the mechanisms behind treatment.

Frank Nawroth thematisiert das Social Freezing und die zugehoerige Beratung, die nicht nur Chancen, sondern auch denkbare Komplikationen und Grenzen der Methode aufzeigen muss. Zum Beispiel haben die gesellschaftspolitisch nicht optimal geloeste Problematik des moeglichen Karriere-Nachteils einer berufstatigen Mutter oder die haufig bestehende Schwierigkeit, den geeigneten Partner zu finden, bei gleichzeitig verbesserten Kryokonservierungsmethoden dazu gefuhrt, dass Frauen ohne medizinische Indikation uber das Einfrieren ihrer Eizellen nachdenken. Die Technologie selbst ist seit Langerem Routine vor fertilitatsbeeintrachtigenden Therapien onkologischer Erkrankungen (Operation, Strahlen- und/oder Chemotherapie) im reproduktiven Alter.

Challenging Concepts in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a case-based guide to difficult scenarios faced in both fields, covering many of the major sub-speciality areas of each. The 24 cases have been selected to cover a spectrum of challenges in obstetrics and gynaecology. Recognising that any attempt to cover the whole curriculum is impossible, the authors have instead chosen specific, challenging scenarios that are commonly encountered in clinical practice, but by no means have simple answers or outcomes. Complex cases are examined from a multidisciplinary approach with consideration of diagnostic procedures, practical skills, evidence base, and the application of national and international guidelines. There is also a summary of evidence from the medical literature in various subspecialty areas of obstetrics and gynaecology, alongside current controversies in management. Cases are punctuated by easy-to-read "Learning Points", "Clinical Tips", and "Evidence Base" boxes, speeding the learning process as well as providing a handy dip-into guide for those just refreshing their memory. Each case is set off by an 'Expert Commentary' written by an internationally-renowned expert in each field, leaving the reader with both a solid base of knowledge and a nuanced view of current challenges in obstetrics and gynaecology. This collaboration between trainees and experts provides a unique insight into the management of complex and often rare but important obstetrics and gynaecology cases, within a highly user-friendly format and a ready-made means of self-learning and self-testing. Challenging Concepts in Obstetrics and Gynaecologymakes a useful, relevant and interesting read, enabling the reader to readily transfer the knowledge gained to everyday clinical practice.

This new edition of a groundbreaking book is now in two volumes, on 'Fundamentals, Symptoms, and Conditions' on 'Reconstructive and Fertility Preserving Surgery and Procedures. From a distinguished editorial team and internationally recognized contributors the text educates surgeons on the techniques and procedures now needed in gynecology, with a special focus on reconstructive vaginal, hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, and laparotomic surgery, including that designed to preserve or enhance fertility. The reader can now more readily understand pathogenesis, appropriate investigation, and application of both surgical and nonsurgical strategies and techniques. The two volumes contain over 20 new chapters and in the integral ebook, over 140 instructional videos; each chapter has Key Points summarized.