Publisher's Synopsis
If You’re Having Trouble Conceiving...
you are not alone. One out of ten American couples experiences problems with infertility. If you’re among this group, you’ve already felt the deep disappointment and emotional distress that accompany the diagnosis of infertility. But, indeed there is hope, especially in light of advances in assisted reproductive technologies.
Authors C. Maud Doherty, M.D., and Melanie Morrissey Clark understand what you’re going through and the kinds of pressing questions you have about fertility treatment. Dr. Doherty is a reproductive endocrinologist who has treated thousands of couples. Melanie Morrissey Clark is a former patientnow the mother of triplets. The Fertility Handbook will help you navigate this confusing time and consider which treatment options are bests for you. Among the topics covered:
Understanding the causes of female and male infertility
Getting a diagnosis
Coping emotionally
Choosing a fertility specialist
Exploring standard treatment options
Utilizing the new assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
Taking advantage of advances in treating male factor infertility
Determining how long to continue treatment
An Excellent Primer on Overcoming Infertility!
you are not alone. One out of ten American couples experiences problems with infertility. If you’re among this group, you’ve already felt the deep disappointment and emotional distress that accompany the diagnosis of infertility. But, indeed there is hope, especially in light of advances in assisted reproductive technologies.
Authors C. Maud Doherty, M.D., and Melanie Morrissey Clark understand what you’re going through and the kinds of pressing questions you have about fertility treatment. Dr. Doherty is a reproductive endocrinologist who has treated thousands of couples. Melanie Morrissey Clark is a former patientnow the mother of triplets. The Fertility Handbook will help you navigate this confusing time and consider which treatment options are bests for you. Among the topics covered:
Understanding the causes of female and male infertility
Getting a diagnosis
Coping emotionally
Choosing a fertility specialist
Exploring standard treatment options
Utilizing the new assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
Taking advantage of advances in treating male factor infertility
Determining how long to continue treatment
An Excellent Primer on Overcoming Infertility!
