Reproductive medicine

Based on a variety of empirical materials the study reveals dramatic differences between the way that the German and Israeli societies address the question of a life (un)worthy of living: while in Germany, social, cultural, religious and legal conditions restrict the selection of embryos based on prenatal diagnosis, in Israel they strongly encourage it.

Reproductive health care professionals in fields such as Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine, and Pediatrics face difficult ethical issues because they work at the crossroads of patient decision-making, scientific advancement, political controversy, legal regulation, and profound moral considerations.

'An inspiring and necessary book that challenges the narratives we set for our lives and reveals the beauty beyond them' CLEMENTINE FORDAlexandra Collier was a writer living in a light-filled Brooklyn brownstone in New York with the man she loved.

These proceedings of the 2018 XIII International Symposium on Spermatology focus on comparative biology, and encourages discussion and the exchange of ideas.

This innovative text aims to help the genetic counselor in training and in practice prepare for the challenges arising in everyday patient scenarios, spanning genomic medicine, communication challenges, ethical issues, and emerging topics in a fast-moving field.

Marcello Barbieri presents new theories on the origins of life, and embryonic development.

This book combines empirical research with commentary on ethics, policy and legislation, raising provocative questions about reproductive donation and surrogacy.

Our knowledge of reproductive biology has increased enormously in recent years on cellular, molecular, and genetic levels, leading to significant breakthroughs that have directly benefitted in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in humans and animal systems.

The Age-Well Project dived deep into the science of ageing well, and authors Annabel and Susan explained how they overhauled their own lives to prioritise healthy longevity.

Throughout the world, the population of older adults continues to grow.

This volume focuses on endometriosis from its pathogenesis and the importance of the early diagnosis to treatment, throughout all aspects of femininity that this disease affects, impacting health and quality of life.

This atlas provides a practical guide applicable to the diagnosis and management of skin diseases affecting the male genital area.

The only book focussing on the growing understanding of paternal contributions to the embryo and its health.

A comprehensive account of the human male gamete covering sperm production, maturation, and function, and their effects on fertility and assisted reproduction.

Now in a completely revised and expanded fourth edition, including two new chapters, this user-friendly textbook offers a succinct overview of both the medical and surgical management of reproductive disorders, as well as coverage of associated imaging modalities.

Fertility Awareness is key to understanding sexual and reproductive health at all life stages.

Die mögliche Einführung der Präimplantationsdiagnostik in Deutschland wurde in den Jahren 2000 bis 2002 öffentlich kontrovers diskutiert.

The Lure of Hope portrays a snap shot of the rise and fall of commercial surrogacy in India.

A uniquely accessible way of looking at recent major advances in the science of embryonic development In the span of just three decades, scientific understanding of the formation of embryos has undergone a major revolution.

This book discusses the role of oxidative stress in human reproduction with a focus on men's health.

This book presents the theory that positional obstruction of the inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus might contribute to the causation of preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, dysfunctional labor and uterine atony.

'This book is totally brilliant - informative, sensitive, funny and wise.

Whether you're new to higher education, coming to legal study for the first time or just wondering what Medical Law is all about, Beginning Medical Law is the ideal introduction to help you hit the ground running.

This book on pediatric endocrinology covers interesting and yet often challenging cases among pediatric patients in a unique Question-Answer format.

There are several types of damage that can be found in the male gamete.

A practical, extensively illustrated, fully updated manual covering procedures for human semen analysis and sperm functional assessment.

This book discusses the nature of meiotic chromosome pairing effects which may play a role in the determination of fertility.

Written by leading international specialists, this book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of endocrine-based female reproductive disorders.

Practical and effective; this book supports challenging clinical and laboratory issues that the IVF practitioner faces all day, every day.

What happens when two intelligent and highly informed fictional college students, one strongly pro-choice and the other vigorously pro-life, are asked to put together a presentation on abortion?

This text provides a comprehensive summary of research and findings that have lead to the current understanding of the subventricular zones.

A synthesis of the most up-to-date research and technologies in fertility preservation, written by leading experts in the field.

The seventh conference of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research, held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in June 1987, continued the work of previous meetings to provide a forum for research and knowledge about menstrual cycle phenomena.

Compiled by two experts in Reproductive Medicine, with contributions from internationally respected specialists, this innovative text lets the whole team in Reproductive Medicine get literally on the same page.

Comprehensive and accessible, Conceivable is the ultimate IVF companion, providing essential guidance for anyone going through the process or supporting someone who is.

Patients seeking fertility care may have experienced trauma prior to their fertility journey and often have experienced trauma as part of the fertility process itself.

This book covers the latest research on male infertility.

“A Guy’s Guide to the World of Infertility,” How to Make Love to a Plastic Cup is a light-hearted, laugh-out-loud funny, yet at the same time helpful and informative handbook to all things infertility-related written with the male wannabe babymaker in mind.

Extensively illustrated handbook covering the procedures that are undertaken in andrology and ART laboratories to analyse and assess male-factor infertility.

Intimate and medicalized, natural and technological, reproduction poses some of the most challenging ethical dilemmas of our time.

In 2018 the first genetically modified babies were reportedly born in China, made possible by the invention of CRISPR technology in 2012.

The numbers of women undergoing Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) treatments have risen steadily, yet they remain largely outside the scope of equality and employment law protection while undergoing treatment.