You'll refer to this essential reference throughout your career! Statistics say there are 5.3 million infertile women in the United States today. That means a lot of complicated questions and sensitive implications for the nurse practitioner and primary care provider. This complete manual presents and explains the fundamental etiologies that cause infertility, and provides information on numerous treatments. Practical, user-friendly and logically organized, the text provides the most current guidelines for assessment, treatment and case management of the infertile woman or couple. Coverage includes: complex contemporary issues; current data relevant to laboratory testing; diagnostic protocols; tables that compare and contrast the latest assisted reproductive technology; and educational materials that can be distributed to clients. This manual will prove itself invaluable as the standard for practice in the management of the infertile woman / couple


