Ricardo Asch
Ricardo Asch (pronounced: Ree-car-do Ash) is a renowned gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist known for his significant contributions to the field of reproductive medicine.
Etymology
The name "Ricardo" is of Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic name "Ricohard", which means "powerful leader". "Asch" is a surname of German origin, meaning "ash tree".
Career
Ricardo Asch started his career in Argentina, where he received his medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires. He later moved to the United States and became a prominent figure in the field of reproductive medicine. He is best known for his work on in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg donation, which has helped countless couples struggling with infertility.
Controversy
In the 1990s, Asch was involved in a major controversy known as the UCI fertility scandal. He and his colleagues were accused of stealing eggs and embryos from their patients and transferring them to other women without consent. This scandal led to a significant decline in his career and reputation.
Related Terms
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Reproductive Endocrinology: A sub-specialty of obstetrics and gynecology that focuses on the hormonal functioning of the female reproductive system.
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): A process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body, in vitro.
- Egg Donation: The process by which a woman donates eggs for purposes of assisted reproduction or biomedical research.
- Infertility: A disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.
- UCI fertility scandal: A scandal involving the unauthorized transfer of human eggs and embryos at the University of California, Irvine in the 1990s.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ricardo Asch
- Wikipedia's article - Ricardo Asch
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