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Fantastic!!!!!!
This is the best book on infertility and its effects on relationships that I've read (and I've read quite a few). It is written by an anthropologist who has struggled with infertility herself and is based on her research. I never expected to find such words of wisdom in a book like this. Empowering, life-affirming, hopeful, and full of love. Every couple who is experiencing infertility should read it. I would also recommend it to infertility doctors and counselors, and social workers working with adoption. Healing the Infertile Family
I read this book cover to cover. from the beginning it wasn't grabbing my attention.I was very bored while reading it.It's main focus to me was on older couples, 35 and up, with infertility problems. Completely ignoring the younger reader such as myself. (I'm 24 and have had infertility issues for 4 yrs.)I did like the interviews the author used to express the couples actual feelings, although, my husband and myself didn't seem to relate to a lot of the male perspective and some of the female perspective the author was giving. The title is -Healing the Infertile family:Strengthening your relationship in the search for Parenthood- I don't feel like I learned any new coping techniques,I don't feel any good information on what my husband and myself could do to strengthen our relationship was presented like the title would insinuate. So I rate this book only 2 stars. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Childlessness    2. Gender Studies    3. General    4. Human Services    5. Infertility    6. Marriage    7. Psychological aspects    8. Psychology    9. Services For The Family    10. Social Science    11. Sociology    12. Family & relationships    13. Family welfare    14. Social Science / Anthropology / General   

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Empty Womb, Aching Heart: Hope and Help for Those Struggling with Infertility
This book has helped me mourn and FINALLY move on from my infertility.It made me realize that my feelings of anger and sadness were normal and it makes it easier to hear that others have experienced the same frustration and inconsolable feelings.It's so important to mourn so that you can move on to other options if that is your plan and I am finally able to do that with the help of this book.

Wonderful comfort
I took so much comfort in realizing I was not the only one with the thoughts, emotions, and fears that go along with the infertility struggle. I found myself laughing and crying along with the women (and men) in these stories as I realized they were speaking about what I felt. Such an encouraging book!!

Helps one look at the "big" picture
after reading this book, it really helped me to explore many different ways to look at infertility.The best part of this book is that it allows insight into the many emotions that one can have when dealing with infertility by sharing stories of many who live with it daily.It is a spiritual guide as well.The only drawback is because it is centered around faith and spirituality, it only discusses infertility for couples- no mention here at all for those of us who are single and want to have a child but have not been blessed to have found the perfect spouse.Not a book for open-minds and open-hearts, but definitely helpful with the emotional roller coaster ride that is infertilty. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christianity    2. Christianity - Christian Life - General    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Infertility    5. Psychological aspects    6. Religion    7. Religious aspects    8. Christian life & practice   

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Fantastic and Educational
This book is the best!I have read and reread it so many times I almost know it by heart.I have lent this book to so many people that I need a new copy!As a woman who has gone through the infertility nightmare and has gained hope by conceiving (and is looking to go through it again).I recommend this book to every woman who faces infertility and is looking for answers.This book gives the insights into the numerous tests that you will face as well as honest personal accounts about how they are (like how a HSG really feels - Ouch!)Thank you to the authors for this guide through the maze of infertility!

Comprehensive overview
The book offers a comprehensive overview of issues related to infertility, including medical, psychological, and financial. One shortcoming is that the discussion of age and fertility is too brief. A major strength is the medical discussion, which very clearly explains not only the basics, but also the many tests which may be part of an infertility evaluation.The personal stories and comments are also insightful. ... Read more

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Very technical read for a patient!
This book is a compilation of case studies.It is a technical read for a patient of acupucture going through IVF.There is a ton of valuable information in this book, it's just very hard to get through it if you aren't trained to decifer all the lingo.For a doc, I'm sure it's an easy read!

great book
this book really enlightened me to a lot of things i did not know in regards to accupuncture and IVF ... Read more

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Essential of Reproduct Medicine
This is an oustanding book, easer to read than Yen and Speroff.
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Subjects:  1. Endocrine aspects    2. Endocrine gynecology    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Gynecology & Obstetrics    5. Human reproduction    6. Infertility    7. Medical    8. Pregnancy & Childbirth    9. Reproductive Medicine & Technology    10. Treatment    11. Infertility & fertilization    12. Medical / Gynecology & Obstetrics   

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Misleading, unfortunately
It's true that a woman's general health may play a role in her fertility (and certainly in her ability to carry a healthy pregnancy), and that certain medical problems can drastically increase the risk of infertility (untreated polycystic ovary syndrome, STDs).This book might be useful in suggesting some testing that women in their early 30s might do to help them decide how long it might be relatively safe to delay trying to conceive.
Stay Fertile Longer
More books need to be written about this!There are helpful suggestions, and I will be putting it on my website www.fertilityfair.com ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    2. Fertility, Human    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health and hygiene    5. Health/Fitness    6. Infertility    7. Middle aged women    8. Middle-aged women    9. Popular works    10. Pregnancy & Childbirth    11. Women    12. Medical / Gynecology & Obstetrics   

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Outdated information
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 bookbeen 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.

Good source of information
My husband and I recently found out that IVF was probably our only hope at having a biological child.We live in an area where IVF is basically non-existent... as is the information that we've received.I wanted to find out everything I could about the IVF process, expenses, etc.This book was an excellent source of information from fertility testing, to the entire IVF process.It also went into depth on new procedures that can be used along with IVF.VERY inforamtive, and I would recommend to anyone craving knowledge about IVF.

This is the NEW edition of The A.R.T. of Making Babies!
I noticed the review from KK "Current IVFer" below and wanted to to say that this is the NEWEST edition of Read more

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The definitive work on Laboratory Andrology
This is the definitive work on human Laboratory Andrology.Not only does Dr. Mortimer give detailed protocols for performing laboratory testing of male fertility, but he also provides the scientific background for eachtest and clinical significance of the results.In addition, he discussesquality control and laboratory management issues. Each sectionis clearlywritten with straightforward explanations.There are excellentillustrations throughout. As a practicing Andrologist, who directs anAndrology Laboratory, I can not imagine getting by without this reference. I highly recommend this text to anyone who performs semen analysis.Thetext would also be of interest to sperm biologist working with domestic,exotic and research species. ... Read more

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A WOMAN'S JOURNEY FROM HEARTACHE TO PEACE
This book shares the author's journey of learning to accept the fact that she'll never be able to conceive children. Her story begins in 1988, when her doctor discloses the dreaded news. She said his words became like "a constant, haunting hum in my head, like a song you can't shake -- a song with the power to drive you insane. His voice was inescapable."
Journey of Healing
I am absolutely awed by Shannon Woodward's ability to tell this story.A story lived by many, but voiced by far too few.
More for those who decide to pursue adoption
In this book, Shannon Woodward basically shares her personal story and struggle with infertility. While I related to many of the feelings she expressed, and found some things helpful in the book, overall I did not identify with most of what she wrote about. Her book largely covers her pursuit of adoption, and the many failed attempts she endured. While I found her stories engaging, I personally have not chosen the adoption route. I have pursued my path more through medical intervention to conceive biological children, and very little was mentioned in her book about this option, mostly because she seemed to have barely pursued it. I do think this is a good book, but I wish that I had been able to get more of a picture of what this book actually covered before I had purchased it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christianity    2. Christianity - Christian Life - General    3. Consolation    4. Consumer Health    5. Infertility    6. Inspirational - General    7. Religion    8. Religious aspects   

Subjects:  1. Antibiotics    2. Chemotherapy    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Health/Fitness    5. Infertility    6. Infertility, Human   

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Longing for a Child: Devotions of Hop for Your Journey through Infertility
This book of devotions has been full of wonderful blessings.My husband and I read the book together and it helped to open the line of communication about this difficult time in our lives.We were able to talk about how infertility if affecting both of us.The book was so good I bought it for a friend and now she and her husband are in the process of reading it!

Wrap Yourself Up in This Book!
Kathe Wunnenberg's ability to speak to a woman's hurting heart is unparalleled. Her deep love of women and the friendships that God has put into her life have created a rich quilt of stories that you will want to wrap yourself up in!As a childless woman myself, God has used Kathe's insight to comfort me, encourage me, and inspire me.This book will be a regular gift that I will provide to girlfriends who are struggling with childlessness.

Not Alone
Kathe touches the heart of those who are going through the pain of infertility because she has been there.This is not just a book reporting what others are feeling.She captures the heartache because she has born it too.This is a good book for working through current emotions or preparing for future healing.I found the devotional chapters mirrored my own journey of emotions.I highly recommend this to anyone who has dealt with or is dealing with the pain and frustration of infertility.I would also give this as a gift to anyone struggling in this area. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian Life    2. Christian women    3. Christianity    4. Christianity - Christian Life - General    5. Consolation    6. Devotional    7. English    8. General    9. Infertility    10. Prayer    11. Prayer-books and devotions    12. Psychology    13. Religion    14. Religion - Inspirational/Spirituality    15. Religious aspects    16. Sterility And Fertility    17. Christian Interest    18. Infertility & fertilization    19. Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works    20. Religion / Christian Life   

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Early studies in Avalos,Mexico with Kay Elder
I have seen this title and recall fondly early studies in Mexico, including some unpublished ones with her brother Frank.Since I am currently in England I would be delighted to contact the author and renew old aquaintances. E-mailmaruk@waitrose.com ... Read more

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Essential Reading for Infertile Couples
This book, along with "Adopting After Infertility" are two of the most helpful books my husband and I have read on infertility.We're undergoing our third and last IVF in the fall, so we're getting ready to close the door on the possibility of a child who is biologically ours.We credit both of these books for helping to keep us emotionally grounded during the process -- there IS life after infertility! A Positive Spin on Bad Luck
This is a comforting, positive book for those struggling with infertility.It is often Pollyanna-ish -- the authors suggest "helping" careers such as social work and teaching, pets, gardening and hobbies as substitutes for having children. These can be rewarding things, but having and raising children is another thing altogether, for which there are no substitutes. A light at the end of the tunnel...
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! An amazing book to help you survive infertility. After 7 IVF's, several miscarriages and a medical conclusion that what felt impossible, was impossible, this book changed my life. After reading it, I felt as though there was a light at the end of the tunnel. I took control of my life and realized that I could have a rewarding, happy life...I just needed to make the active choice to BE HAPPY! If you feel "stuck", read this book...it will change your perspective on life! ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Cooking / Wine    2. Diet therapy    3. General    4. Health & Healing - General    5. Infertility    6. Infertility, Female    7. Nutritional aspects    8. Popular works    9. Psychology    10. Recipes    11. Self-Help    12. Family & Health    13. Self-Help / General   

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Subjects:  1. History    2. Infertility    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Sterility And Fertility    6. United States - General    7. History of medicine    8. Infertility & fertilization    9. Philosophy / General    10. USA   

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The women in this book are ME
I was browsing through the bookstore and this book caught my eye.I thumbed through it, and could not put it down.I bought it, and read the entire thing in one night. It's About Time
It's about time a book on the topic of infertility explored the more emotional aspects of this situation. As men and women, when we are confronted with the possibility of infertility, we are thrown to the scientific wolves and sometimes end up feeling like "road kill." Doctors, labs, medicines and experimental procedures can make us feel like modern day Frankensteins. It was so theraputic for me to read this book. Not merely a scientific forum for informative medical information but more importantly, a bible that helped me move forward emotionally. A must read for anyone going through this experience. Well written and heartfelt. Bravo, Harriet and Debby--thank you so much for sharing your wealth of expertise.

-What to Expect When You're Experiencing Infertility : How t
As a professional working for more than 15 years w/ couples experiencing infertility, I have found that the insight offered within this book has greatly enhanced my clinical effectiveness. I have gained sensitivity to the emotional impact of infertitlity at a deeper and more meaningful level. Sadly I became aware that I had overlooked some of the day-to-day experiences of infertility. Experiences that I simply took for granted as a woman who biologically conceived without difficulty. These overlooked experiences were profoundly significant to couples working hard to resolve their infertility. Imagine my surprise when I read the review titled, "There are Better Choices Out There." It appeared that this reader was having a very personal & emotional response to this book, given his or her overly harsh reference to literary merit and the lack of professionalism of its authors. I feel this book was written in a "user-friendly" format seeking to reach all persons touched by infertility. I also happened to research the background of one of the authors, H. Rovner-Ferguson and found that she has a long and well-respected history as regards all aspects of infertility, including emotional and medical implications. I am bewildered by this persons harsh criticism and wonder if perhaps they are reviewing a different book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Andrology/Diseases Of Males    2. Diseases    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Health/Fitness    5. Infertility    6. Medical    7. Psychiatry - General    8. Psychological aspects    9. Psychosomatic Medicine    10. Women's Health - General    11. Diseases & disorders    12. Psychiatry    13. Urology & urogenital medicine   

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Inspirational & Practical
What I loved about this book was the integration of a heartfelt story,beautiful photography and practical information on stress reduction.
Not as good as others
This book tries to pull from other theories but is not complete on any.
An accessible understanding of how to reduce the stress associated with infertility
Dr. Matthew McQuaid is an expert on overcoming the emotional challenges of infertile. A Spiritual Path To Overcoming Infertility: Creating Your Miracle Family Now draws upon the story of the birth of his own "miracle son" Luke to share inspirational guidance through the emotional pains and struggles of infertility and offer a knowledgeably approach to the problems of infertility and conception. Deftly guiding readers through the natural solutions, in vitro fertilization, and other processes for overcoming infertility, A Spiritual Path To Overcoming Infertility offers an accessible understanding of how to reduce the stress associated with infertility, apply simple health tips for greater success, use mind/body techniques to improve the outcome of medical treatments, choose the right doctor and clinic to match personal needs, eliminate blame and strengthen relationship, increase happiness and acceptance, and so much more. A Spiritual Path To Overcoming Infertility is very highly recommended for readers having to deal with infertility and conception issues of their own.
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Subjects:  1. Health & Fitness    2. Health/Fitness    3. Human Fertility    4. Human Reproduction    5. Infertility