The Infertility Manual 2024

Changing demographics & societal mores, improved access of women to educational and career opportunities, fast
paced hectic work schedules, career demands leading to the postponement of the decision to have a baby has contributed
to progressively delayed childbearing and overall lower fertility rates worldwide. In a growing number of countries,
especially in highly developed countries, the average age at first birth now exceeds 30 years. Today’s generation is very
clued in on careers. Both husband and wife want to first establish their career, build assets for themselves and then
start a family. When couples eventually feel they are ready to handle responsibilities and have children, their bodies do
not meet the biological requirements. Age-related fertility decline contributes to the increased incidence of infertility
and to the augmented demand for fertility treatments. These factors are driving increased IVF utilization and oocyte
cryopreservation.
Changing socio-demographic trends has brought with it different needs and expectations of society from our
specialty. The newly implemented ART Law while bringing infertility treatment under the ambit of the legislation has at
the same time brought about a radical change in India’s ART industry. This changing fertility landscape and increasing
demand for ART is a harbinger for the mushrooming of fertility Centers all over India.
In such a scenario, books such as “The Infertility Manual” are the need of the hour. From the inception of the first
edition, The Infertility Manual has offered an accurate and hands on practical guide for the management of infertility
while also serving as a reference manual for students, clinicians and embryologists. The authors contributing to The
Infertility Manual were all selected for their special expertise in their subject and their ability to explain its significance
in an effective and lucid way. In this fifth Edition, the authors have done a meticulous survey of the current literature and
have amalgamated it with their rich experience to bring out this comprehensive textbook.
In order to stay with the leading edge of assisted reproduction one has to keep pace with developing technology.
As we step into 2024 the ever-evolving world of assisted reproductive technology continues to be at the forefront of
innovation. The field of IVF is poised to introduce ground-breaking advancements that promise to redefine the fertility
treatment landscape. With AI-driven decision-making, embryo monitoring, time-lapse imaging, and improvements
in embryo selection, the availability and scope of IVF treatment and its success rates are on the rise. Our next edition
promises to bring you these developments and a lot more. Meanwhile, do hope you enjoy and benefit from the fifth
edition. This promises to be an invaluable resource for clinicians, embryologists and postgraduates who want to gain
complete knowledge about the diagnosis and management of Infertility