Chapter 5 – The IVF Cycle to Come: Laboratory Innovations
Abstract In the first reported case of IVF and embryo development in the human, Rock and Menkin made the following description of the culture and development of a fertilized embryo:…
Chapter 6 – Integrative Care
Abstract Couples (or individuals) present for fertility treatment because they are unable to conceive a viable pregnancy on their own. From a purely medical model perspective, the goal is fairly…
Chapter 3 – Advances in ART Pharmacology: Drug Delivery Systems and the Pipeline
Abstract Since the very early years (1969–1978) of human IVF, Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards were utilizing a range of pharmaceutical agents for ovarian stimulation, ovulation induction, and luteal phase…
Chapter 2 – The Patient Evaluation of the Future: Genetics, New Diagnostics, and Prediction Modeling
Abstract Genetic risk is defined as the probability of a person (or couple) conceiving a pregnancy with genetic mutations or chromosomal abnormalities that would lead to a severe pathological condition….
Chapter 1 – Access to Infertility Care
Abstract ART has made great advancements in the last several decades. From 3D sonographic imaging to assess for mullerian anomalies, to new medications and treatment protocols, the science of infertility…
Chapter 8 – Ambulatory Urodynamic Monitoring
Abstract Conventional urodynamics (laboratory cystometry) is considered the ‘gold standard’ for measuring bladder function. However, it is a static short test, typically 20–30 minutes, and is considered ‘nonphysiological’. It involves…
Chapter 6 – The Cystometrogram
Abstract Videocystourethrography (VCU), also known as videourodynamics, comprises synchronous radiological screening of the urinary tract during subtracted dual-channel filling and voiding cystometry [1]. Chapter 6 The Cystometrogram* Angie Rantell 6.1…
Chapter 9 – Urodynamic Artefacts
Abstract Data quality and documentation of variance are key for urodynamics studies to be valid, and symptoms must be reproduced to be able to make a diagnosis. Accurate reporting requires…
Chapter 4 – Setting Up the Urodynamic Equipment
Abstract Urodynamic equipment varies in complexity and a range of urodynamics machines are available. The choice of system depends on operator requirements. The Buyers’ Guide: Urodynamic Systems by Centre for…
Chapter 5 – Urodynamic Flow Rate Testing
Abstract According to the International Continence Society (ICS) (2016), cystometry is the continuous fluid filling of the bladder via a transurethral catheter (or other route, e.g. suprapubic or mitrofanoff), with…
