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Just before Lesley Brown naturally ovulated on November 9, 1977, she underwent laparoscopic surgery to aspirate the fluid in her left ovary, which contained a single egg. It was fertilized with the sperm of Lesley’s husband, John. Three days later, the resulting embryo contained eight cells and was transferred into Lesley’s uterus. On July 25, 1978, history was made with the arrival of the first baby conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF).
The relationship between emotional health and infertility is a complex one. A hundred years ago, it was assumed that most, if not all, cases of infertility were due to issues with the female partner, and that psychiatric conditions were a significant contributor or even the cause of infertility. With the advent of more sophisticated diagnostic technology, the pendulum swung almost entirely in the opposite direction. The cause of infertility was attributed solely to organic causes in one or both partners, and any impact of emotional health was dismissed.
Address the future of innovative reproductive technologies with experts in the fields of IVF, fertility preservation and laboratory advances. This essential resource examines the changing roles of IVF, and moves beyond the basics of reproductive medicine. This book introduces the optimization of care, to improve patient outcomes, whilst facing ethical challenges that accompany new technologies, and applying the patient-centered care model to improve both patient and staff retention. By showcasing the future of the field in terms of clinical practice and innovative laboratory technologies, this guide will support clinics worldwide to provide high-quality customer experience, maintaining a competitive edge, following increasing standardization of clinical and laboratory protocols. This invaluable guide features chapters on patient evaluation, predictive modelling, advances in pharmacology, and laboratories of the future. Written by research and clinical leaders from around the world, it describes ground-breaking innovative treatments and technologies, encompassing the care model in a holistic way.