Human reproduction, growth and development

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.

This manual will provide embryologists and clinicians with a clear, informative overview of the tools to assist in embryo selection.

Proposes that the human embryo in vitro is in a unique ''legal stasis'' between potential person and useful research artefact.

This book is a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis, investigation, counselling and management of fetal abnormalities and disorders.

Explores the importance of considering how adolescents coordinate different types of activities in their interactions and in development.

This new volume of Current Topics in Developmental Biology covers the area of gametogenesis, with contributions from an international board of authors.

The successful book of andrology now in a new edition!

An indispensable practical tool for embryologists and reproductive medicine specialists seeking to offer their patients this revolutionary treatment option.

Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African-American Perspective, Second Edition is an updating of the classic text that presents leading black scholars discussing complex human behavior problems faced by African-Americans in today's society.

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.

In this third 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 controversial issues in reproductive medicine.

This textbook covers the basic aspects of stem cell research and applications in regenerative medicine.

This extensively revised edition of the highly-respected reference book provides in-depth discussions on the latest developments in male reproductive medicine.

This timely resource offers extensive discussions on the pharmacological, environmental,endocrinological, and natural factors that alter reproductive or developmental processes-elucidating the effects of toxicants on mechanisms of reproduction.

A WOMAN'S BATTLE WITH THE BILLION-DOLLAR BABY BUSINESS Cracked Open is Miriam Zoll's eye-opening account of growing into womanhood with the simultaneous opportunities offered by the U.

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Comprehensive and practical coverage of all aspects of subfertility, including treatment and diagnosis, written by a team of international experts.

Originally published in 1972, Homo Sapiens examines how humans emerged from among the millions of other species and achieved our unique position within the animal kingdom.

'Dr Anna Dixon has written a must-read for anyone interested in the future of ageing.

The book considers signaling events from the zygote embryo through to the blastocyst with relevant data from embryonic stem (ES) cells, including dialogue with the extracellular environment and with the maternal tract during the implantation process.

The latest edition of An Atlas of Gynecologic Oncology continues its coverage of the innovative techniques in investigation and surgery on the brink of becoming established as part of the gynecologic surgeon's repertoire, now including the exciting developments in uterine transplantation.

' Charlotte Grand gives sensible practical advice' Dr Clare Bailey'Full of insightful information, valuable health hacks and delicious recipes' Dr Mark SurreyThe Fertility Kitchen is the go-to nutrition and lifestyle cookbook for anyone who wants to become pregnant - whether they are just starting to think about having a baby, have been trying for a while, are navigating infertility or exploring assisted conception.

In Manufacturing Babies and Public Consent, Jose Van Dyck sketches a map of the public debate on new reproductive technologies as it has evolved in the USA and Britain since 1978.

In recent decades the concept of kinship has been challenged and reinvigorated by the so-called ';repatriation of anthropology' and by the influence of feminist studies, queer studies, adoption studies, and science and technology studies.

This unique text provides a comprehensive yet concise review of the various environmental factors and lifestyle choices which impact male fertility, with special emphasis on the mechanisms that contribute to decreased sperm production and impaired function.

Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is now well established as a valuable treatment option for patients wishing to start or continue a family, for a range of indications from advanced maternal age to high risk of transmitting inherited disease.

This Handbook is the first volume to address the dynamic issues related to sexuality from a social work perspective by providing a comprehensive, current and international overview of issues related to sexuality.

This book features short, practical, evidence-based chapters on a wide range of treatments and strategies to help optimize IVF outcomes.

This book, by two of the most distinguished figures in fertility and reproduction research, answers all the most common questions about menaupause and andropause, and hormone resupplement therapy (HRT) for menopausal women.

The Physiological Effects of Ageing is a comprehensive resource for all nurses working with older people, enabling them to apply their knowledge of the ageing process to their practice, and, in doing so, enhance care delivery.

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.

Wisdom Mind is a scientifically tested mindfulness program for older adults - those who are cognitively healthy, as well as those who may be experiencing what is referred to as subjective cognitive decline.

Practical, evidence-based review of all factors that can affect the endometrium and influence implantation success rates.

Over the past 10 years, studies have shown that the rates of fertility vary in different ethnic groups.

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One in six couples around the world experience infertility.

This book presents an up-to-date and comprehensive review of female contraception, offering an extensive overview of contraception types, including oral, injectable, emergency, and various cervical barrier contraceptives.

How and to what extent have Islamic legal scholars and Middle Eastern lawmakers, as well as Middle Eastern Muslim physicians and patients, grappled with the complex bioethical, legal, and social issues that are raised in the process of attempting to conceive life in the face of infertility?

In this witty and uplifting book Myl ne Desclaux speaks tenderly and honestly about turning 50 and what it means for herself and for the other women in her entourage.

A highly illustrated field guide to dysmorphology, a key area of clinical genetics and a vital competency for all clinicians.

Global experts present thought-provoking debates on over 50 topics in reproductive medicine, one of modern healthcare''s most controversial areas.

Volume Two advances the exploration of the fundamental principles of oxidative stress and toxicity on male (and female) reproduction.

This book presents a timely collection of reviews by experts in periconception and fertilization.

Chronic vulvar pain, or 'vulvodynia', is a common problem that can have a considerable impact on the wellbeing of patients.

This edited volumeaims to describe physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms that underlie human maternal-fetal interactions.

Ob in Klinik, Praxis oder Reha-Zentrum – dieser Leitfaden deckt die ganze Bandbreite der Physiotherapie in der Pädiatrie ab.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Model Transformation, ICMT 2017, held as part of STAF 2017, in Marburg, Germany, in July 2017.