Product Description
Approximately four million couples in the U.S. face infertility. For about 25 percent of them, in vitro fertilization is the best option for conception, yet many couples remain uninformed about the procedure. Written by one of the top in vitro specialists in the country, In Vitro Fertilization, Third Edition presents a clearly written, complete guide to alternative means of conception. Now thoroughly updated and revised, this book discusses everything one needs to know about IVF, including how to find and choose the best in vitro programs, what to expect as you go through the process, and what your chances are of achieving a successful pregnancy. Designed to prepare couples for the complex and emotional process of IVF, this new edition provides readers with the most accurate and current information available. Written in non-technical terminology, this book is the perfect reference for anyone facing this controversial and confusing procedure.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 13 reviews)

Good information by Mrs. Curious (Silver Spring, Maryland)

4 Stars
January 13, 2009
I read this book when I was new to the process and felt that it provided me with a good foundation for the whole process.

Breaks it down from A to Z by L. Townsend (Silver Spring, MD)

5 Stars
December 29, 2007
I purchased this book to educate myself about the process of IVF... I wanted to get a medical perspective that was balanced... not overly scientific, yet not dumbed down. I was really pleased with the book and would recommend it to anyone who is considering IVF. It described the process from beginning to end, enabled me to be a more educated consumer and provided me with questions that I could ask my RE. I find myself going back to this book as a reference guide...

Very helpful book by K. Goff (US)

4 Stars
July 14, 2007
I bought this book shortly before my husband and I made the final decision to go ahead with IVF. We went through IVF at one of the Sher Institutes (in IL) and I found Dr. Sher's book to be very helpful in answering some of questions/worries and even after speaking with the nurses & doctors at the clinic, this book was a great quick reference tool for any questions that I had. I believe that this book would be helpful for anyone considering and/or going through the IVF process, regardless of what clinic you are having the procedure through. Although the book doesn't give personal accounts of the IVF process, it does provide very helpful and technical information. I found myself referring to this book more than any of the other IVF books that I purchased.

excellent resource for couples wanting info on ivf by Anonymous (Boston)

4 Stars
May 27, 2007
If you want a clear explanation of the process of ivf this is an excellent resource. It avoids personal stories and provides a comprehensive overview of the range of options for assisted reproduction.

Outdated information by A. Smith (Queens, NY)

2 Stars
July 12, 2005
I made the mistake of purchasing his older book called The A.R.T. of making babies updated edition. Do not buy unless your doing a research paper. This book was written in 1998 and the information is outdated. Make sure you purchase the 2005 edition. I wish amazon.com would have made this clearer. I did read it anyways and had the book been filled with updated information it could be informative. I found the "Couple's guide to In Vitro Fertilization a much better book. Having recently gone through the procedure it was right on the money and very easy to read and understand.

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