Emergent technologies and factors influencing the success of in vitro fertilization in the United States

Material Information

Title:
Emergent technologies and factors influencing the success of in vitro fertilization in the United States
Series Title:
Barry University Theses -- Honors Program
Creator:
Head, Cheyanne
Place of Publication:
Miami, Fla.
Publisher:
Barry University
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
vi, 53 leaves ; 28 cm

Thesis/Dissertation Information

Degree Disciplines:
Honors Program

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Fertilization in vitro, Human ( lcsh )
Reproductive technology ( lcsh )
Infertility ( lcsh )
Medical innovations ( lcsh )
Genre:
Academic theses ( lcsh )

Notes

Abstract:
Infertility prevents many couples from conceiving their own biological children. The introduction of assisted reproductive technologies has allowed thousands of couples, and individuals, to have their own biological children despite fertility complications; however, the introduction and integration of this technology has resulted in many ethical, social, and legal issues. In vitro fertilization is the most popular type of Assisted Reproductive Technology, but it is extremely costly and has varying success rates which leads many couples and practitioners to perform multiple embryo transfers which commonly leads to multiple births. Multiple birth pregnancies and deliveries are high-risk for the mother and the fetus and are frequently associated with in vitro fertilization procedures. Technologies have been refined and new techniques have been introduced which focus on reducing the risk of multiple births and medical complications, while maintaining favorable success rates and will be discussed in this systematic review.
Thesis:
Thesis (Honors)--Barry University, 2017.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 43-53).

Record Information

Source Institution:
Barry University
Holding Location:
Barry University Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
Copyright Cheyanne Head. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
Resource Identifier:
RG135.H43 2017_HeadCheyanne ( BU-Local )
Classification:
RG135.H43 2017 ( lcc )

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