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.
- ISBN13 9780470147894
- Publish Date 26 February 2007
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 April 2013
- Publish Country US
- Imprint For Dummies
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format eBook
- Pages 384
- Language English
- URL http://wiley.com