50 Big Debates in Reproductive Medicine
Cambridge University Press, 12/16/2021
EAN 9781108986601, ISBN10: 1108986609
Paperback, 300 pages, 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.7 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
One of modern healthcare's most controversial areas, reproductive medicine is an emerging discipline that fosters hugely divergent opinions on topics such as laboratory techniques, clinical management and ethical considerations. Highlighting over 50 contentious topics in reproductive medicine, this book presents expertly argued opinions are presented for and against, often with diametrically opposing views about management. Debates such as these are being increasingly used as learning tools, helping participants develop their critical thinking skills and showing that context is vital when making decisions. Issues discussed include limits on IVF provision, ethical queries about sex selection, embryology, and ovarian stimulation. Authors are authorities in their field, combining years of experience with fresh and innovative ideas to structure their arguments. Readers will gain an insight into topical controversies, critically evaluating the different sides to enhance their own clinical practice.
Section I. Limits for IVF
1. Female age 42 years should be the upper limit for conventional IVF/ICSI treatment
For Jane A Stewart
1. Female age 42 years should be the upper limit for conventional IVF/ICSI treatment
Against Tim Child
2. Women with a BMI over 40 should be refused fertility treatment
For José Bellver
2. Women with a BMI over 40 should be refused fertility treatment
Against Richard S Legro
3. Female age of menopause is a fair limit for ovum donation
For Melanie Davies
3. Female age of menopause is a fair limit for ovum donation
Against Gillian Lockwood
4. Social egg freezing should be available up to the age of 40 years
For Ana Cobo
4. Social egg freezing should be available up to the age of 40 years
Against Kylie Baldwin
Section II. IVF Add-ons
5. DHEA is an effective treatment for poor responders
For Cath Hayden and Mariano Mascarenhas
5. DHEA is an effective treatment for poor responders
Against Mostafa Metwally
6. The addition of LH/hCG to FSH improves IVF outcome
For Claus Yding Andersen
6. The addition of LH/hCG to FSH improves IVF outcome
Against Juan Enrique Schwarze
7. Acupuncture is a useful adjuvant for fertility treatment
For Elisabet Stener-Victorin
7. Acupuncture is a useful adjuvant for fertility treatment
Against Isal Robertson and Ying Cheong
8. There is a role for pre-conceptional treatment with CoQ10
For Grace Dugdale
8. There is a role for pre-conceptional treatment with CoQ10
Against Roger Hart
9. There is a role for pre-conceptional treatment with Vitamin D
For Justin Chu
9. There is a role for pre-conceptional treatment with Vitamin D
Against Amit Shah
10. Natural killer cell assay in the blood is a useless investigation
For Ingrid Granne
10. Natural killer cell assay in the blood is a useless investigation
Against Kevin Marron
11. Intra-lipid therapy has a place in infertility treatment
For Hassan Shehata
11. Intra-lipid therapy has a place in infertility treatment
Against Ephia Yasmin
12. The endometrial scratch has had its day
For Sarah Lensen
12. The endometrial scratch has had its day
Against Nick Macklon
13. Corticosteroid therapy is useful in assisting implantation
For Harish M. Bhandari
13. Corticosteroid therapy is useful in assisting implantation
Against Cecilia Petriglia and Filippo Maria Ubaldi
Section III. The Best Policy
14. IVF should be first-line treatment for unexplained infertility of two years duration
For Tim Child
14. IVF should be first-line treatment for unexplained infertility of two years duration
Against Gulam Bahadur
15. Single-embryo transfer should be performed in all IVF cycles
For Mark Hamilton
15. Single-embryo transfer should be performed in all IVF cycles
Against Lewis Nancarrow
16. The freezing of all embryos should be used for all IVF cycles
For Matheus Roque
16. The freezing of all embryos should be used for all IVF cycles
Against Mark Bowman
17. Luteal-phase support should be stopped at the time of a positive pregnancy test
For Juan A. Garcia-Velasco
17. Luteal-phase support should be stopped at the time of a positive pregnancy test
Against Ariel Weissman
18. A natural cycle is the best protocol for frozen embryo replacement
For Raoul Orvieto
18. A natural cycle is the best protocol for frozen embryo replacement
Against Ben Cohlen
19. Pregnancies conceived by IVF should be delivered by caesarean section
For James Hopkisson
19. Pregnancies conceived by IVF should be delivered by caesarean section
Against Claudia Raperport
20. Endometriosis should be suppressed for 6-12 weeks before frozen embryo transfer
For Hassan Sallam
20. Endometriosis should be suppressed for 6-12 weeks before frozen embryo transfer
Against Tom Gunnar Tanbo
21. Infertile patients with endometriosis benefit from surgery
For Stephan Gordts
21. Infertile patients with endometriosis benefit from