Provides a concise yet comprehensive practical information on the laboratory related aspects of infertility management and at the same time attempts to bring the latest advances in the laboratory techniques for infertility with in the reach of practicing specialist and technician. A book for all professionals involved in ART, clinicians, embryologists and paramedical personnel working in IVF/ICSI Unit. The book explains issues so clearly, simply and directly that it will be understood by gynecologists, infertility specialists and especially scientists and laboratory personnel. 1. Semen Examination and Interpretation of the Report, 2. Sperm Preparation in Assisted Conception: Laboratory Techniques, 3. Male InfertilityCurrent Trends in the Management of Azoospermia and Oligoasthenoteratospermia, 4. Cryopreservation of Spermatozoa, 5. Sperm Retrieval Techniques for ART, 6. Histopathology and its Role in Infertility, 7. The Human Sperm: Its Contribution to Fertilization and Embryogenesis, 8. Cytogenetics of Male Infertility, 9. Ejaculatory Failure, 10. Single Elected Embryo Transfer, 11. In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer, 12. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), 13. Advantages and Disadvantages of Embryo Transfer on Day 2,Day 3 and Blastocyst Stage, 14. Morphological Assessment of Oocyte and Embryo, 15. Blatocyst Culture, 16. Embryo Transfer Technique, 17. Cryopreservation of Oocytes and Embryos by Slow Freezing Method, 18. Oocyte in vitro Maturation in ART, 19. Assisted Hatching in ART, 20. Polar Body Biopsy and Clinical Applications, 21. Embryo Biopsy for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, 22. Cryopreservation of Ovarian Tissue, 23. Vitrification of Human Embryo: Advantages Over Slow Freezing Method, 24. Haploidization of Somatic Cells Following Nuclear Transfer into MII Mouse Oocyte, 25. Human Embryonic Stem Cells and Its Applications, 26. Accreditation of ART Laboratory, 27. ISO and NABL Accreditation, 28. The Infertility Treatment Scene in India: Strengths,Problems and Solutions, 29. Setting-up an ART Laboratory, 30. Trouble Shooting in Assisted Reproductive Technique, 31. Quality Control in IVF Laboratory, 32. Quality Control for ART Clinic.