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Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Human reproduction, growth & development > Reproductive medicine

In Vitro Fertilisation in the 1990s - Towards a Medical, Social and Ethical Evaluation (Paperback): Elisabeth Hildt, Dietmar... In Vitro Fertilisation in the 1990s - Towards a Medical, Social and Ethical Evaluation (Paperback)
Elisabeth Hildt, Dietmar Mieth
R301 Discovery Miles 3 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Published in 1998, this book is a collected volume of papers from the first conference of the European Network for Biomedical ethics. The main subject of this conference is the ethical assessment of IVF in view of its concrete application as an infertility treatment and the consideration of possible alternatives for use. Twenty years after the introduction and the establishment of this therapy a more concrete evaluation of its medical indications, social conditions and consequences, the psychological consequences for the women involved and the parent-child relationship becomes possible. The legal and ethical evaluation of the reproduction technology as regards for example the legal and moral status of supernumery embyos in cryo-conservation has also to be considered in a European perspective. The ethical evaluation concentrates today on the new evolution that IVF technology takes in relation to the extension of diagnostics possibilities due to genetic research. Little work has been done on the connection between IVF and genetic diagnostics and therapy, so the medical and ethical evaluation of the connecting lines are also included in the book.

In Vitro Maturation of Human Oocytes (Paperback): Seang Lin Tan, Ri-Chen Chian, M. Buckett In Vitro Maturation of Human Oocytes (Paperback)
Seang Lin Tan, Ri-Chen Chian, M. Buckett
R1,910 Discovery Miles 19 100 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The use of IVM in assisted reproductive technology continues to increase around the world. The major benefit of IVM is that significant numbers of oocytes can be collected from ovaries without recourse to ovarian stimulation. This reduces the costs, time, and risks associated with conventional IVF. Although initially limited to women with polycystic ovary syndrome who were at higher risk of problems following ovarian stimulation, IVM is increasingly used in women with normal ovulatory menstrual cycles. This authoritative text covers the current scientific knowledge of oocyte development and the understanding behind the techniques involved in the clinical application of IVM in assisted reproductive technologies. Short Contents

Reproductive Geographies - Bodies, Places and Politics (Paperback): Maria Fannin, Helen Hazen, Marcia England Reproductive Geographies - Bodies, Places and Politics (Paperback)
Maria Fannin, Helen Hazen, Marcia England
R1,437 Discovery Miles 14 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The sites, spaces and subjects of reproduction are distinctly geographical. Reproductive geographies span different scales - body, home, local, national, global - and movements across space. This book expands our understanding of the socio-cultural and spatial aspects of fertility, pregnancy and birth. The chapters directly address global perspectives, the future of reproductive politics and state-focused approaches to the politicisation of fertility, pregnancy and birth. The book provides up-to-date explorations on the changing landscapes of reproduction, including the expansion of reproductive technologies, such as surrogacy and intrauterine insemination. Contributions in this book focus on phenomenologically-inspired accounts of women's lived experience of pregnancy and birth, the biopolitics of birth and citizenship, the material histories of reproductive tissues as "scientific objects" and engagements with public health and development policy. This is an essential resource for upper-level undergraduates and graduates studying topics such as Sociology, Geographies of Gender, Women's Studies and Anthropology of Health and Medicine.

Egg - A Dozen Ovatures (Hardcover): Lizzie Stark Egg - A Dozen Ovatures (Hardcover)
Lizzie Stark
R680 Discovery Miles 6 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Lizzie Stark takes readers on a witty, revealing and delightful journey through the natural and cultural history of the egg, exploring its deep symbolism, innumerable uses and metabolic importance in twelve dazzling specimens. From Mali to Finland, Stark looks at cultures that find the world's origins in an egg. Decorated by Ukrainians, an oracle for Greeks, the impetus behind gang wars and flown into space, the egg-whether of chickens, murres or ostriches-has taken on mythic proportions, all the while serving as a humble ingredient in fancy dishes. Stark even writes Jacques Pepin's biography through the lens of the egg dishes he served. Egg is also about Stark's fascination with this delicate ovoid-both her myriad attempts to create a perfect omelette and her fraught relationship to the ova in her body. Filled with colourful characters and fascinating morsels, Egg is a playful, informative and surprising history that guarantees you'll never take the egg for granted again.

Biennial Review of Infertility - Volume 4 (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Douglas T. Carrell, Peter N. Schlegel, Catherine Racowsky,... Biennial Review of Infertility - Volume 4 (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Douglas T. Carrell, Peter N. Schlegel, Catherine Racowsky, Luca Gianaroli
R4,839 R3,708 Discovery Miles 37 080 Save R1,131 (23%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Now in its fourth volume, the Biennial Review of Infertility brings together the most up-to-date research and clinical information on male and female infertility, emerging assisted reproductive techniques and evolving controversies in reproductive medicine. An impressive panel of contributors presents cutting-edge information in a clear and well-balanced manner. Volume 4 discusses hot topics in contemporary reproductive medicine, including stem cell technologies for male infertility, the current state of ovarian tissue cryopreservation and time-lapse video microscopy of embryos. The expanded section on controversies allows for point/counterpoint discussion between experts with differing opinions on topics like eSET and the use and role of dietary supplements in IVF cycles. Created to provide an ongoing appraisal of current knowledge, the Biennial Review of Infertility stimulates communication amongst all clinicians and researchers working to help couples resolve their infertility.

Imaging of the Reproductive Age Female,An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America, Volume 58-2 (Hardcover): Liina Poder Imaging of the Reproductive Age Female,An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America, Volume 58-2 (Hardcover)
Liina Poder
R2,756 Discovery Miles 27 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Imaging of the Reproductive Age Female, and is edited by Dr. Liina Poder. Articles will include: Imaging Safety and Technical Considerations in the Reproductive Age Female; Imaging of Infertility: Hysterosalpingograms to MRI; Imaging Spectrum of Benign Uterine Disease and Treatment Options; Imaging of Benign Adnexal Disease; Imaging Spectrum of Endometriosis (Endometriomas to Deep Infiltrative Endometriosis); Imaging of The Female Pelvic Floor: Current Implications and New Horizons; Imaging of Acute Pelvic Pain: Nonpregnant; Imaging of Acute Pelvic Pain: Pregnant (ectopic and first trimester viability updated); Nonfetal Imaging During Pregnancy: Acute Abdomen/Pelvis; Nonfetal Imaging During Pregnancy: Placental Related Disease; Imaging of Gynecologic Malingancy in a Reproductive Age Female: Fertility Sparing; Imaging of Gynecologic Malignancy in A Reproductive Age Female: Cancer During Pregnancy; Imaging of Post/Peripartum Complications; Role of Interventional Procedures in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and more!

Office-Based Infertility Practice (Hardcover, 2002 ed.): David B Seifer, Robert L. Collins Office-Based Infertility Practice (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
David B Seifer, Robert L. Collins
R2,904 Discovery Miles 29 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Office-Based Infertility Practice is an invaluable resource to all physicians treating infertile couples. The text emphasizes the practice of infertility in the office setting, reflecting the current trend away from the hospital into the outpatient environment. The most current and advanced therapies available are discussed by recognized experts in the field. The first half of the book is devoted to the evaluation and work-up of the infertile couple, including evaluation of the male, female, age-related infertility factors, and the roles of ultrasound, endometrium saline sonography, falloposcopy and diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. The second half of the book presents the treatment and operative procedures for the infertile couple, including ovulation induction, IUI, tubal cannulation, treatment of cervical stenosis, the use of office laparoscopy and therapeutic hysteroscopy, male treatment as support for IVF, vas reversals, and testicular biopsy, as well as routine IVF, intratubal gamete transfer, and micromanipulation. With over 60 illustrations, this book is a must for all infertility specialists, obstetrician-gynecologists, fellows, and residents. Its practical, comprehensive approach will be of daily use to the office practitioner treating women of reproductive age.

Bishops and Bodies - Reproductive Care in American Catholic Hospitals (Paperback): Lori Freedman Bishops and Bodies - Reproductive Care in American Catholic Hospitals (Paperback)
Lori Freedman; Foreword by Debra Stulberg
R767 Discovery Miles 7 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

One out of every six patients in the United States is treated in a Catholic hospital that follows the policies of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. These policies prohibit abortion, sterilization, contraception, some treatments for miscarriage and gender confirmation, and other reproductive care, undermining hard-won patients’ rights to bodily autonomy and informed decision-making. Drawing on rich interviews with patients and providers, this book reveals both how the bishops’ directives operate and how people inside Catholic hospitals navigate the resulting restrictions on medical practice. In doing so, Bishops and Bodies fleshes out a vivid picture of how The Church’s stance on sex, reproduction, and “life” itself manifests in institutions that affect us all.

Complete Revision Guide for MRCOG Part 2 - SBAs and EMQs (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Justin C. Konje Complete Revision Guide for MRCOG Part 2 - SBAs and EMQs (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Justin C. Konje
R4,202 Discovery Miles 42 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The examination for Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) remains one of the most internationally recognised postgraduate examinations in the specialty. Over the years, the examination has evolved in keeping with changes in medical education; the Part 2 examination now consists of two papers made up of Single Best Answer (SBA) questions and Extended Matching Questions (EMQ). This invaluable resource consists of 400 SBA questions (200 in Obstetrics and 200 in Gynaecology), followed by 400 EMQs (200 in Obstetrics and 200 in Gynaecology), grouped into papers, to provide enough material to guide preparations and to give some practice experience of the examination formats. All the questions have answers with explanations and sources of evidence. In preparing for the examination, candidates should make repeated references to these sources of evidence. There is also general advice on how to prepare for the examination and discussion of the reasons why trainees fail the examination.

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility - Current Trends and Developments (Paperback): Togas Tulandi Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility - Current Trends and Developments (Paperback)
Togas Tulandi
R1,985 Discovery Miles 19 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Analyzes various reproductive and gynecological disorders encountered in the care of women who do not wish to conceive, as well as those who have difficulty with conception, early pregnancy, and menopause. Discusses the latest strategies in the treatment of infertility, pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and osteoporosis.

An Atlas of Human Blastocysts (Paperback): Lucinda L. Veeck, Nikica Zaninovic An Atlas of Human Blastocysts (Paperback)
Lucinda L. Veeck, Nikica Zaninovic
R1,983 Discovery Miles 19 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

If you had a dependable method for determining the healthiest and most viable conceptus from a cohort of growing preembryos, replacing more than a single one in order to achieve good pregnancy rates would be moot. Sometime in the not-so-distant future, this may be a reality. Taking a step towards that future, An Atlas of Human Blastocysts vividly illustrates the typical and atypical morphology of mammalian blastocysts. The atlas demonstrates that extended culture of blastocysts is now achieveable in the laboratory and points us toward the day when it will be possible to choose between a number of healthy hatched blastocysts.

Patent Foramen Ovale Closure for Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Peripheral Embolism, Migraine, and Hypoxemia (Paperback):... Patent Foramen Ovale Closure for Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Peripheral Embolism, Migraine, and Hypoxemia (Paperback)
M.Khalid Mojadidi, Bernhard Meier, Jonathan M. Tobis
R3,504 Discovery Miles 35 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure for Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Peripheral Embolism, Migraine, and Hypoxemia is a complete reference covering the association between PFO and numerous medical conditions. It provides a background on the topic including embryology, anatomy, and physiology. This book fully examines the diagnosis and imaging assessment of PFO and discusses the data linking PFO to various clinical pathologies. It details technical aspects of PFO closure and includes perspectives on future outlooks and where the field is headed in terms of device closure indications. This is a complete reference book for cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, neurologists, pulmonologists, general practitioners, medical professionals, and researchers who are interested in PFO-associated pathologies, technical aspects, safety, and future outlooks of PFO device closure.

Handbook of the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory (Paperback): Brooks A. Keel, Jeffrey V. May, Christopher J. DeJonge Handbook of the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory (Paperback)
Brooks A. Keel, Jeffrey V. May, Christopher J. DeJonge
R2,002 Discovery Miles 20 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

With the advent of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, our understanding of the reproductive system in both men and women has progressed in an exponential manner. Along with this increase in knowledge has emerged new and advanced laboratories performing unique techniques aimed at diagnosing and treating infertility problems. And as these laboratories expand, the need for properly trained technicians has also emerged. But while many ART labs are staffed with biologists well trained in reproductive research techniques, they lack the necessary skills to effectively manage these labs. The Handbook of the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory addresses many of the management issues and basic background information on reproductive biology and medicine needed by the technicians staffing and directing these ART labs. Internationally recognized experts in the field discuss various topics in this handbook, which: Reviews male and female reproductive systems and processes Discusses the clinical diagnosis and management of male and female infertility Provides new information on the state-of-the-art techniques of egg and embryo culture, micromanipulation, and biopsy Presents various aspects of quality control, quality assurance, and clinical laboratory management With its in-depth analysis of management issues, as well as basic background information on reproductive biology and medicine, the Handbook of the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory serves as an ideal guide for current investigation and as a stimulus for future developments in the field.

Making Babies - The Holistic IVF Diet Guide (Paperback): Jenny Blondel Making Babies - The Holistic IVF Diet Guide (Paperback)
Jenny Blondel
R605 Discovery Miles 6 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Ethnic Differences in Fertility and Assisted Reproduction (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Fady I. Sharara Ethnic Differences in Fertility and Assisted Reproduction (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Fady I. Sharara
R4,439 R3,581 Discovery Miles 35 810 Save R858 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Over the past 10 years, studies have shown that the rates of fertility vary in different ethnic groups. Ethnic differences also play a significant role in the outcome of assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles. In the United States, minority groups--African Americans, Hispanics (mainly Mexicans and Central Americans), East Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Philippinos) and South Asians (Indians, Pakistanis, and Bengalis)--have significantly lower chances of live births compared to Caucasian women. Birth outcome data collected by the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology shows a worsening trend in conception rates between the years 1999-2000 and 2004-2006, raising more concern that the disparity in fertility rates between minority groups and white women is widening over time. This comprehensive book serves to answer the questions that arise when managing infertility in a multi-ethnic population. An expert assembly of key leaders in the field of reproductive medicine imparts insight and clinical experience in order to identify and analyze the possible causes of racial disparities in fertility outcome. Some of the reviewed causes include higher Body Mass Index (BMI), tubal diseases, metabolic syndrome, and fibroids in African Americans; tubal disease and higher early pregnancy loss in Hispanics; higher incidence of diminished ovarian reserve and lower BMI in East Asians; and higher incidence of polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS) in South Asians. The book also provides a review of data on access to care and ART services in developing countries. A thoughtful combination of evidence-based medicine and advanced treatment options, this book is sure to distinguish itself as the definitive reference on ethnic differences in assisted reproduction.

Reproductive Ethics II - New Ideas and Innovations (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Lisa Campo-Engelstein, Paul Burcher Reproductive Ethics II - New Ideas and Innovations (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Lisa Campo-Engelstein, Paul Burcher
R5,583 Discovery Miles 55 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is the second collection of essays on reproductive ethics from Drs. Campo-Engelstein and Burcher. This volume is unique in that it is both timely and includes several essays on new technologies, while also being a comprehensive review of most of the major questions in the field, from racial disparities in reproductive healthcare to gene editing and the possibility of the creation of a transhuman species. The scholars writing these essays are pre-eminent in their fields, and their backgrounds are quite varied, including philosophers, anthropologists, physicians, and professors of law. Reproductive ethics remains an underdeveloped area of bioethics despite the recent technological breakthroughs that carry both great promise and potential threats. Building on the first volume of work from a conference held just over one year ago, this new collection of essays from a conference held April 2017 continues this discussion as well as provides ethical insights and reviews of these emerging technologies. The ethical questions swirling around human reproduction are both old and new, but the conference presentations, and the essays derived from them, focus on new ways of appreciating old arguments such as the ethics of abortion, as well as new ways of seeing new technologies such as CRISPR and mitochondrial transfer.

Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hardcover, 2000 ed.): K. Koshiba, M. Miki, T. Terachi, T. Uchida Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hardcover, 2000 ed.)
K. Koshiba, M. Miki, T. Terachi, T. Uchida
R2,896 Discovery Miles 28 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an age-related, nonmalignant condition that may lead to bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms. The standard treatment of BPH has been ordinary loop transurethral prostatectomy, but new therapies have been developed as a combined result of research, technological advances, and the cumulative experience of urological surgeons. Among the most promising therapeutic alternatives to ordinary loop resection are those that deliver topical or interstitial heat to prostatic tissue. Transurethral microwave thermotherapy, visual laser ablation with the Nd:YAG laser, high-intensity focused ultrasound, and transurethral electrovaporization are some of the techniques described in this book. These innovative procedures, employed by skilled urologists using state-of-the-art instruments, hold forth the promise of improved quality of life for BPH patients and represent significant advances in the field of urology.

Notch Signaling in Embryology and Cancer - Molecular Biology of Notch Signaling (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2020): Joerg Reichrath,... Notch Signaling in Embryology and Cancer - Molecular Biology of Notch Signaling (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2020)
Joerg Reichrath, Sandra Reichrath
R2,901 Discovery Miles 29 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thoroughly revised second edition is an up-to-date overview of the current knowledge of Notch and Notch signaling in embryology and cancer. It summarizes the newest achievements on this topic from Notch's flag-ship function in the development of the embryo and for various inherited diseases to the Notch signaling pathway's role in the development of leukemia and in a number of cancers, including skin cancer, intestinal cancer and others. Additionally, the emerging new role of the Notch signaling pathway as a promising target for prevention and therapy of various diseases, including cancer, is discussed. In the years since the previous edition, there have been numerous developments and insights within this rapidly moving field, making this new edition urgently needed. This volume also features discussions of current insights on Notch's role for embryologic tissue patterning, for stem cells, in senescence, and on the regulation of Notch signaling by epigenetic and other factors including microRNAs, long non-codingRNAs, and more. Taken as a whole, with its companion books - Notch Signaling in Embryology and Notch Signaling in Cancer - this is a definitive discussion of the topic, presented by internationally-recognized contributors. Presented in a coherent and accessible structure, this revised and updated second edition is an essential and up-to-date guide for oncologists, embryologists, researchers and advanced students.

Human Life Before Birth, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Frank Dye Human Life Before Birth, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Frank Dye
R4,965 Discovery Miles 49 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This textbook presents essential and accessible information about human embryology including practical information on human health issues and recent advances in human reproductive technology. Starting with biological basics of cell anatomy and fertilization, the author moves through the development of specific organs and systems, before addressing social issues associated with embryology. Each chapter includes specific objectives, general background, study questions, and questions to inspire critical thinking. Human Life Before Birth also contains two appendices and a full glossary of terms covered in the text. Clinicians and researchers in this field will find this volume indispensable. Key selling features: Explores all the developmental and embryological events that occur in human emryonic and fetal life Reviews basic cell biology, genetics, and reproduction focusing entirely on humans Summarizes the development of various anatomical systems Examines common birth defects and sexually transmitted diseases including emerging concerns such as Zika Documents assisted fertilization technologies and various cultural aspects of reproduction

The New Injection Treatment for Impotence - Medical and Psychological Aspects (Paperback): Gorm Wagner, Helen Singer Kaplan The New Injection Treatment for Impotence - Medical and Psychological Aspects (Paperback)
Gorm Wagner, Helen Singer Kaplan
R1,013 Discovery Miles 10 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this volume, two experts on sexual disorders describe the most effective treatment yet developed for male impotence. The authors review both the medical and the psychiatric aspects of injection treatment for men of all ages, with particular attention to older men and those with psychogenic impotence. The authors also discuss ethical considerations.

In Vitro Fertilization - A Comprehensive Guide (Hardcover, 2012 ed.): Elizabeth S. Ginsburg, Catherine Racowsky In Vitro Fertilization - A Comprehensive Guide (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
Elizabeth S. Ginsburg, Catherine Racowsky
R5,149 Discovery Miles 51 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"In Vitro Fertilization: A Comprehensive Guide" represents the next frontier in the integrated clinical and laboratory practice of ART. Uniquely balanced, the book provides the necessary understanding of the key laboratory techniques involved in ART and the complex aspects of clinical care. Featuring the contributions of world leaders in the field, the guide begins with the evaluation of the infertile woman and man. It then moves on to discuss treatment protocols and adjunctive treatments. Techniques for oocyte retrieval, insemination, and culture, and embryo transfer and cryopreservation are explored in detail. This comprehensive book covers all aspects of IVF and includes special sections on oocyte and embryo donation as well as gestational carriers, making it ideal for practicing clinicians. Advances such as pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and screening, in vitro maturation, and means of fertility preservation, including oocyte and ovarian tissue cryopreservation, are also covered. The book concludes with dedicated chapters on quality assessment and improvement, regulation and legal concerns, and stress and ART. Readers will gain complete in-depth knowledge of the most current therapies and techniques, enabling optimal care and counsel of their infertile patients."

Menstruation, Health And Illness (Paperback): Diana L. Taylor, Nancy F. Woods Menstruation, Health And Illness (Paperback)
Diana L. Taylor, Nancy F. Woods
R1,259 Discovery Miles 12 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1991. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Women as Wombs - Reproductive Technologies & the Battle Over Women's Freedom (Paperback): Janice G. Raymond Women as Wombs - Reproductive Technologies & the Battle Over Women's Freedom (Paperback)
Janice G. Raymond
R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An expose that uncovers the alarming ethical, legal and political implications of high-tech biomedical reproductive technologies. The author argues that these technologies are neither liberatory nor an issue of reproductive choice. Rather, they violate the integrity of women's bodies, perpetuate prostitution and an international trafficking in women and children, and are a threat to women's basic human rights. The author lectures internationally on reproductive and genetic technologies, feminist theory and bioethics. Her books include "A Passion for Friends", "The Transsexual Empire", and she is co-author of "RU 486: Misconceptions, Myths and Morals".

Reproductomics - The -Omics Revolution and Its Impact on Human Reproductive Medicine (Paperback): Jose Horcajadas, Jaime... Reproductomics - The -Omics Revolution and Its Impact on Human Reproductive Medicine (Paperback)
Jose Horcajadas, Jaime Gosalvez
R2,838 R2,670 Discovery Miles 26 700 Save R168 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Recent advances in genomic and omics analysis have triggered a revolution affecting nearly every field of medicine, including reproductive medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, andrology, and infertility treatment. Reproductomics: The -Omics Revolution and Its Impact on Human Reproductive Medicine demonstrates how various omics technologies are already aiding fertility specialists and clinicians in characterizing patients, counseling couples towards pregnancy success, informing embryo selection, and supporting many other positive outcomes. A diverse range of chapters from international experts examine the complex relationship between genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics and their role in human reproduction, identifying molecular factors of clinical significance. With this book Editors Jaime Gosalvez and Jose A. Horcajadas have provided researchers and clinicians with a strong foundation for a new era of personalized reproductive medicine.

Labor of Love - Gestational Surrogacy and the Work of Making Babies (Hardcover): Heather Jacobson Labor of Love - Gestational Surrogacy and the Work of Making Babies (Hardcover)
Heather Jacobson
R3,162 Discovery Miles 31 620 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

While the practice of surrogacy has existed for millennia, new fertility technologies have allowed women to act as gestational surrogates, carrying children that are not genetically their own. While some women volunteer to act as gestational surrogates for friends or family members, others get paid for performing this service. The first ethnographic study of gestational surrogacy in the United States, Labor of Love examines the conflicted attitudes that emerge when the ostensibly priceless act of bringing a child into the world becomes a paid occupation. Heather Jacobson interviews not only surrogate mothers, but also their family members, the intended parents who employ surrogates, and the various professionals who work to facilitate the process. Seeking to understand how gestational surrogates perceive their vocation, she discovers that many regard surrogacy as a calling, but are reluctant to describe it as a job. In the process, Jacobson dissects the complex set of social attitudes underlying this resistance toward conceiving of pregnancy as a form of employment. Through her extensive field research, Jacobson gives readers a firsthand look at the many challenges faced by gestational surrogates, who deal with complicated medical procedures, delicate work-family balances, and tricky social dynamics. Yet Labor of Love also demonstrates the extent to which advances in reproductive technology are affecting all Americans, changing how we think about maternity, family, and the labor involved in giving birth.

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