Product Description
Are 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: Determining if you are infertile Maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner Making healthy pre-conception lifestyle changes Understanding the male and female anatomy Techniques for timing your conception Different ways to diagnose infertility Dealing with early pregnancy loss Finding the right doctor Different types of alternative insemination New advances and concerns in infertility Improving your chances of conceiving 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.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 3 reviews)

Great overview of what to expect by sg's mom (Somewhere, NJ, USA)

5 Stars
January 20, 2009
This book gave a nice big picture of the whole infertility process. I read it before we visited the doctors. It was helpful to have background info going into the whole process because the doctors tended to gloss over things.

Awesome Book by CJ The Mailman (Nashville, TN)

5 Stars
January 20, 2009
Out of all the infertility books we bought, this was the best one. You must buy this book first before you buy any other books on infertility.

Great Reference Book! by Patrice Infertility Warrior (Wisconsin, USA)

5 Stars
October 24, 2008
I own this book and on many occassions have looked up a term or explanation during my infertility journey. It offers a great balance of medical knowledge and patient experience.

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