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Principles of Oocyte and Embryo Donation

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Editors:
  1. Mark V. Sauer

    1. Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, USA

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  • A definitive reference by the leading authorities in this rapidly moving field.

  • Covers the medical, surgical, legal, and ethical aspects of establishing and maintaining an office-based egg donation program.

  • As many women have chosen to delay childbearing until later in life, the techniques described in this text are more timely than ever beforeindeed, the number of oocyte donation procedures doubled between 1993 and 1995.

  • This book is a must-have reference for all health care providers of Assisted Reproductive Technology programs, reproductive endocrinologists, obstetrician- gynecologists, and fellows in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Historical Evolution of Oocyte and Embryo Donation as a Treatment for Intractable Infertility

    • John E. Buster
    Pages 1-9

  3. Indications, Success Rates, and Outcomes

    • Steven R. Lindheim
    Pages 11-26

  4. Selection and Screening of Potential Oocyte Recipients

    • Maria Bustillo
    Pages 27-34

  5. Selection and Screening of Potential Oocyte Donors

    • Marsha J. Gorrill
    Pages 35-52

  6. Genetic Aspects of Donor Selection

    • Stephen Brown
    Pages 53-63

  7. Endometrial Preparation

    • Dominique de Ziegler, Carlo Bulletti, Beatrice de Moustier
    Pages 65-76

  8. Synchronization of Donors and Recipients

    • Yannis Prapas, Carol Wheeler, David Keefe
    Pages 77-90

  9. Obstetrical Management and Outcome of Oocyte and Embryo Donation

    • Laxmi V. Baxi
    Pages 91-96

  10. Complications and Side Effects of Oocyte Donation

    • Randy S. Morris
    Pages 97-107

  11. Cost-Effectiveness of Care

    • Richard S. Legro
    Pages 109-120

  12. The Role of Ultrasound in Oocyte Donation Programs

    • Natan Haratz-Rubinstein, Ilan E. Timor-Tritsch
    Pages 121-154

  13. The Endometrial Dynamics Seen in Assisted Reproduction

    • Debra S. Heller
    Pages 155-165

  14. Psychological Aspects of Care

    • Jane L. Rosenthal
    Pages 167-207

  15. Consents and Contracts

    • William Handel, Andrew W. Vorzimer, Lori A. Shafton
    Pages 209-228

  16. Ethical Issues in Oocyte and Embryo Donation

    • Glenn McGee, Jessica Anchor, Arthur Caplan
    Pages 229-240

  17. Statutory and Case Law Governing Oocyte and Embryo Donation

    • Susan L. Crockin
    Pages 241-269

  18. Treating Women of Advanced Reproductive Age

    • Mark V. Sauer
    Pages 271-292

  19. Alternative Parenting: A Practitioner’s View

    • Rachel A. McConnell
    Pages 293-299

  20. Developments in Embryo and Oocyte Banking

    • Elizabeth S. Ginsburg
    Pages 301-312
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Principles of Oocyte and Embryo Donation is the definitive textbook on the medical, surgical, legal, and ethical aspects of establishing and maintaining an office-based egg donation program. The editor has assembled an international list of authors with known expertise in this rapidly expanding field. Comphrensive, yet practical, chapters include: * indications and success rates * screening and demographics of recipients and donors * preparation of the endometrium * synchronization of cycles * obstetrical outcomes * risks and complications * gestational carriers * consents and contracts * ethics The clinical steps and procedures are clearly outlined in photographs and line drawings. This book is a must-have reference for all health care providers of ART programs, reproductive endocrinologists, obstetrician- gynecologists, and fellows in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, USA

    Mark V. Sauer

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Principles of Oocyte and Embryo Donation

  • Editors: Mark V. Sauer

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1640-7

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 1998

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-94960-4Published: 27 March 1998

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4612-7226-7Published: 23 October 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4612-1640-7Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVIII, 367

  • Topics: Gynecology, Molecular Medicine

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