Along with this increase in knowledge has emerged new and advanced lab oratories performing unique techniques aimed at diagnosing and treatin g infertility problems. And as these laboratories expand, the need for properly trained technicians has also emerged. But while many ART lab s are staffed with biologists well trained in reproductive research te chniques, they lack the necessary skills to effectively manage these l abs. The Handbook of the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory addresses ma ny of the management issues and basic background information on reprod uctive biology and medicine...

Current knowledge concerning both morphological and functional cryptorchid-related alterations in the various testicular compartments is summarized in this valuable new publication. Damage to the germinal epithelium and resulting infertility in both humans and experimental animals as well as the degree of damage to the different stages of germ cell development is discussed. In addition, information concerning hormonal therapy and orchidopexy to reverse cryptorchid-related damage is provided. Morphological alterations in Sertoli and Leydig cells is discussed in terms of cellular hypertrophy...