Infertility For DummiesAre you having problems becoming pregnant? You’re not alone; over 7.2 million Americans are facing the same challenges of infertility. Though some non-experts say that it’s all a matter of relaxation or taking medication, you need clear, straightforward, and trustworthy answers from healthcare professionals without feeling insulted, humiliated, or scared. Written with compassion as well as professional knowledge, Infertility for Dummies combines comfort and expertise to walk you through your journey to becoming pregnant. This plain-English guide explains how infertility affects both men and women, while covering the latest treatments. It covers all key areas, including:
Infertility for Dummies includes strategies for dealing with family and friends — what to expect from them, how to deal with inappropriate comments, and understanding that they are just trying to help. This book also provides the names and profiles of fertility medications and where you can find them. |
Contents
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Are We There Yet? Wondering Why Youre Not Pregnant | |
Understanding Your Anatomy | |
Practicing Positive Behaviors Before Conception | |
Struggling with Secondary Infertility | |
Trying Simple Techniques in NotSoSimple Situations | |
Considering Special Circumstances | |
Seeing a Doctor and Keeping Your Cool | |
When the Beginning Is the End Early Pregnancy Loss | |
A Little Help from Dr Specialist Intrauterine Insemination | |
Welcome to the Big Time In Vitro Fertilization | |
Let the IVF Cycle Begin | |
The Care and Feeding of an Embryo Amazing Teamwork in the | |
Waiting Waiting Surviving the TwoWeek Wait after an IVF Cycle | |
Challenges of ThirdParty Reproduction | |
Moving | |
Taking Supplemental Steps on the Road to Baby | |
Are We Having Fun Yet? Trying to Conceive and Your Relationship | |
Finding the Problem Testing 1 2 3 | |
All About the Boys | |
Hello Dolly New Advances New Concerns in Fertility | |
The Part of Tens | |
The TenPlus Most Annoying Things to Hear When Youre Trying | |
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