Role of surgery to optimise outcome of assisted conception treatments

Yalanadu Narendra Suresh; Nitish Narvekar

doi:10.1111/tog.12006

Role of surgery to optimise outcome of assisted conception treatments

The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist ◽

10.1111/tog.12006 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 91-98 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yalanadu Narendra Suresh ◽

Nitish Narvekar

Keyword(s):

Assisted Conception

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Fertility and subfertility

10.1093/med/9780198842248.003.0017 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 501-542

Author(s):

Alice Denga

Keyword(s):

Fertility Preservation ◽

Ovulation Induction ◽

Genetic Diagnosis ◽

Psychological Effects ◽

Nurse Specialist ◽

Assisted Conception ◽

Male And Female ◽

Human Fertilization

This chapter covers issues related to fertility and subfertility. It starts with lifestyle assessments that should be done as part of preconceptual care, and explains the psychological effects and counselling for subfertility alongside both male and female factors that affect difficulties in conceiving. Tests and investigations are covered for both partners, and the role of the fertility nurse specialist is defined. Ovulation induction, assisted conception, inter-uterine insemination, and IVF are all described. Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis is given a brief overview, and the chapter also explores adoption and surrogacy. Fertility preservation and the role of the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority are covered.

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Clinical biochemistry of assisted conception

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry International Journal of Laboratory Medicine ◽

10.1258/acb.2009.008243 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 46 (3) ◽

pp. 197-204

Author(s):

Rajeev Srivastava ◽

Vanessa Kay

Keyword(s):

In Vitro Fertilization ◽

Clinical Biochemistry ◽

Intrauterine Insemination ◽

Test Tube ◽

Fertility Treatment ◽

Assisted Conception ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Vitro Fertilization

Assisted reproductive technology has shown rapid advancement since the birth of the first ‘test-tube’ baby in Oldham, UK, in 1978. Since April 2005, women between the ages of 23 and 39, who meet the described eligibility criteria, are able to get one free in vitro fertilization cycle funded by the National Health Service. Private treatment costs anything from £4000 to £8000 for a single cycle of treatment. Almost 15% of the couples in UK are affected by fertility problems and undergo detailed investigations before being offered assisted conception. Assisted reproduction is the collective name for treatments designed to lead to conception by means other than sexual intercourse. These include intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection and gamete donation. This review is intended to summarize the principles of assisted conception and examine the role of the biochemistry laboratory in: (A) the diagnosis and subsequent management of ovulatory disorders; (B) assessing ovarian reserve before initiating fertility treatment and (C) monitoring fertility treatment. It touches on the screening of potential gamete donors and follow-up of children born after assisted conception. This article was prepared at the invitation of the Clinical Sciences Reviews Committee of the Association of Clinical Biochemistry.

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