Human Reproductive Genetics: Emerging Technologies and Clinical Applications

In the last 20 years, treatment of the infertile
patient has changed dramatically, and the
whole field has evolved rapidly, motivating
healthcare professionals to continue their training
and education. Although initially described
for tubal infertility, in vitro fertilization is now
offered to a much wider spectrum of patients
that are being treated in assisted reproductive
technology units, including fertile couples who
are carriers of genetic disorders and want to
have a healthy child. Within this context, genetics
has advanced tremendously, and the development
of new technologies has helped us
better understand various medical conditions
and offer targeted medical treatment options.
This book aims to present the recent geneticadvances and developments that can help us
(physicians and scientists committed to infertility
treatment) improve the care of our patients.