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Preface to the second edition

Since the first edition of this book 9 years ago, the number of in vitro fertilization babies in the world has doubled to over 8 million. New challenges have emerged, and new approaches to many old challenges have been proposed. A new edition is now due.

We were heartened to see the first edition being used as study material in numerous assisted reproduction techniques (ART) training programs and workshops all over the world. Moreover, we were humbled by many of our established colleagues telling us that they frequently refer to the book during their clinical work. In fact, this is exactly why we had written the book: to help ART practitioners successfully navigate the various day‐to‐day challenges in looking after their patients, based on the best available evidence.

More evidence has accumulated since the first edition, and all chapters have been updated, with the addition of new ones. As well as covering the counseling, medical, surgical and laboratory steps of ART, this edition also addresses training issues, organizational and business skills, and social media use.

Khaldoun Sharif, Amman, JordanArri Coomarasamy, Birmingham, UK2021