If At First You Don't Conceive
More than 7.3 million women in the United States are unable to have children because of infertility challenges, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Women and men diagnosed with infertility often feel overwhelmed and panicked; they are eager for accessible information and medically sound guidance. In this breakthrough book, Dr. Schoolcraft, one of the most renowned fertility specialists, offers hope to prospective parents by explaining what they need to know,...
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More than 7.3 million women in the United States are unable to have children because of infertility challenges, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Women and men diagnosed with infertility often feel overwhelmed and panicked; they are eager for accessible information and medically sound guidance. In this breakthrough book, Dr. Schoolcraft, one of the most renowned fertility specialists, offers hope to prospective parents by explaining what they need to know, including: • choosing the right physician and clinic• finding proven treatments for each condition• dealing with the emotional challenges of infertility• understanding the financial aspects of treatmentThe Complete Guide to Overcoming Infertility offers the latest information in the key areas of fertility drugs, insemination, in vitro fertilization, male infertility treatments, fertility options for cancer patients, and much more. It saves millions of hopeful parents from suffering and confusion by allowing them to become their own best advocates in the fight for fertility.
Part I The Basics of What You Need to KnowChapter 1 Understanding the Fertility Challenge 3Chapter 2 Become Your Own Best Advocate 24Chapter 3 Treatment Strategies for Your Fertility Challenge 39Part II The Most Common Fertility ChallengesChapter 4 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 53Chapter 5 Endometriosis and Its Impact on Fertility 67Chapter 6 Tubal and Uterine Challenges 79Chapter 7 Unexplained Infertility 98Chapter 8 Miscarriages 105Chapter 9 Male Infertility 119Part III The Most Common Solutions and PreventionsChapter 10 The Donor Sperm Option 135Chapter 11 The Egg Donor Option 148Chapter 12 In Vitro Fertilization 160Chapter 13 The Egg Preservation Option 175Chapter 14 The Gestational Surrogacy Option 182Chapter 15 Alternative Treatments for Infertility 191Chapter 16 The Benefits of Genetic Testing 214Part IV Preserving Mind and SpiritChapter 17 The Emotional Challenges of Infertility 231Chapter 18 Working Well with Your Fertility Team 247Chapter 19 A Patient's Story 260Glossary 274Acknowledgments 288Index 290
