Book contents
- Manual of Embryo Selection in Human Assisted Reproduction
- Manual of Embryo Selection in Human Assisted Reproduction
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Embryo Developmental Programming
- Chapter 3 Embryo–Maternal Interactions
- Chapter 4 The Sperm’s Role in Embryo Development
- Chapter 5 The Oocyte’s Role in Embryo Development
- Chapter 6 The Laboratory’s Role in Embryo Development
- Chapter 7 Handling of Gametes and Embryos
- Chapter 8 Noninvasive Morphological Selection of Oocytes
- Chapter 9 Prospects for Bioenergetics for Embryo Selection
- Chapter 10 Static Morphological Assessment for Embryo Selection
- Chapter 11 Dynamic Morphological Assessment for Embryo Selection
- Chapter 12 Noninvasive Analysis of Embryo Nutrient Utilization for Embryo Selection
- Chapter 13 Genomics for Embryo Selection
- Chapter 14 Biopsy Techniques from Polar Body to Blastocyst
- Chapter 15 Cell-Free DNA Analysis for PGT-A
- Chapter 16 What Science May Come for Embryo Selection?
- Epilogue
- Index
- References
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Why Do We Bother with Embryo Selection?
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 April 2023
- Manual of Embryo Selection in Human Assisted Reproduction
- Manual of Embryo Selection in Human Assisted Reproduction
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Embryo Developmental Programming
- Chapter 3 Embryo–Maternal Interactions
- Chapter 4 The Sperm’s Role in Embryo Development
- Chapter 5 The Oocyte’s Role in Embryo Development
- Chapter 6 The Laboratory’s Role in Embryo Development
- Chapter 7 Handling of Gametes and Embryos
- Chapter 8 Noninvasive Morphological Selection of Oocytes
- Chapter 9 Prospects for Bioenergetics for Embryo Selection
- Chapter 10 Static Morphological Assessment for Embryo Selection
- Chapter 11 Dynamic Morphological Assessment for Embryo Selection
- Chapter 12 Noninvasive Analysis of Embryo Nutrient Utilization for Embryo Selection
- Chapter 13 Genomics for Embryo Selection
- Chapter 14 Biopsy Techniques from Polar Body to Blastocyst
- Chapter 15 Cell-Free DNA Analysis for PGT-A
- Chapter 16 What Science May Come for Embryo Selection?
- Epilogue
- Index
- References
Summary
When fertilization in vitro was developed by the pioneers, Dr Robert G (Bob) Edwards, Miss Jean Purdy and Dr Patrick Steptoe, their primary focus was to obtain oocytes which could be successfully fertilized in laboratory conditions. Embryo culture and embryo selection were just secondary aims at that time. In the early 70s, the first attempts to obtain a pregnancy after IVF were in cycles in which ovarian stimulation was performed by administration of human menopausal gonadotropins (hMG) (Elder & Johnson, 2015).
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- Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023