Individualized In-Vitro Fertilization

The increasing understanding of individual differences in response to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, resulting from genetic and ethnical differences, has increased the potential for individualized treatment for patients, resulting in improved pregnancy and live-birth outcomes. This illustrated book summarizes, and provides updates on, the most recent developments in individualized infertility treatment and embryo selection techniques. Individualization is not only confined to the different steps in the ovarian stimulation process and the luteal phase support, but also to embryo selection techniques, which include, among others, the analysis of embryo development pattern and genetic testing. Chapters cover a multitude of topics, ranging from oocyte maturation and immunological testing to fertilization technique in the IVF laboratory and preparation for optimal endometrial receptivity in cryo cycles. Essential reading for IVF specialists and embryologists in IVF Clinics and also an important text for medical consultants specializing in reproductive medicine, gynecology and embryology.

Human M. Fatemi is currently the Group Medical Director of the ART Fertility Clinics in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE, and Muscat, Oman. His research interests span across many fields of gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, and surgery.

Barbara Lawrenz is an IVF-specialist in ART Fertility Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE, where she is also the Scientific Director. She has a special focus on fertility preservation before cytotoxic therapy in women with malignant diseases, as well as on the luteal phase of ovarian stimulation for IVF.