title: Current status of the approach to assisted reproduction.
abstract: Assisted reproductive technologies are important tools in the clinical armamentarium used to treat both female and male infertility disorders. Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis offers couples at risk of having children with inheritable disorders the ability to analyze the genetic make-up of embryos before transfer. For patients undergoing treatment of cancer with chemotherapy or radiation therapy, these technologies offer the potential for the preservation of future fertility. As technology evolves, it is likely the clinical applications of assisted reproduction will continue to develop and expand in the future to enhance fertility.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory Reproductive Center, Medical Office Tower, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA. spauli@emory.edu
authors.forename: Samuel A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Pauli
authors.forename: Sarah L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Berga
authors.forename: Weirong
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Shang
authors.forename: Donna R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Session
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D020732:Cytogenetic Analysis; D046149:Embryo Culture Techniques; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D054315:Oocyte Retrieval; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D011247:Pregnancy; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects