Many good books have been published on infertility and its treatment. However, they tend to be either very detailed and complex, being suitable for the subspecialist or scientist in reproductive medicine, or are so simplistic that it becomes difficult to take them seriously, especially as important details are omitted. Some other books contain too much scientific material with sparse practical information. The present volume is aimed at providing adequate factual information presented in a simple format and oriented towards the acquisition of practical knowledge. It tells the reader ‘how it is done’ and in a logical manner.

The text is directed at a broad readership. Trainees in the medical and nursing professions, and busy medical practitioners in all specialities will find this book a comprehensive source of information on infertility and its treatment. Various professionals, such as clinicians, nurses, clinical embryologists, andrologists, ultrasonographers, counsellors and health psychologists, who care for infertile patients will find this a suitable general text on infertility. Both patients and non-patients will find this a useful source of information on matters of interest for their potential benefit or for those dear to them.

The book begins with the definition and overview of infertility followed by a brief review of the male and female reproductive systems, their origin, structure and how they function. Events leading to fertilization and early development of the embryo is covered next followed by male and female factor infertility as well as their evaluation.