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The hands-on guide that addresses the common barriers to achieving pregnancy and offers tips to maximize your potential for fertility
For millions of people, starting a family is a lifelong dream. However, many face challenges in welcoming children into the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12% of women in the US from ages 15 to 44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant. A variety of factors exist that can contribute to infertility, such as ovulation disorders, uterine abnormalities, congenital defects, and a host of environmental and lifestyle considerations. But infertility is not just a female problem. For approximately 35% of couples with infertility, a male factor is identified along with a female factor, while in 8% of couples, a male factor is the only identifiable cause. Fortunately, there are many treatment options that offer hope.
Getting Pregnant For Dummies discusses the difficulties related to infertility and offers up-to-date advice on the current methods and treatments to assist in conception. This easy-to-read guide will help you understand why infertility occurs, its contributing risk factors, and the steps to take to increase the chances of giving birth. From in vitro fertilization (IVF) to third party reproduction (donor sperm or eggs and gestational surrogacy) to lifestyle changes to understanding genetic information to insurance, legal and medication considerations, this bookcovers all the information you need to navigate your way to the best possible results. Packed with the latest information and new developments in medical technology, this book:
Helps readers find real-life solutions to getting pregnant
Covers the latest information on treatments for infertility for both women and men
Offers advice on choosing the option best suited for an individual's unique situation
Explains the different types and possible causes of infertility issues
Provides insight to genetic testing information
Provides suggestions for lifestyle changes that help prepare for conception
Getting Pregnant For Dummies is an indispensable guide for every woman trying to conceive and for men experiencing infertility issues.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Are We There Yet? Wondering Why You're Not Pregnant 5
Chapter 1: Where, Oh Where, Can My Baby Be? 7
Chapter 2: What Does Anatomy Have to Do with It? 21
Chapter 3: Blame It on My Genes! The Role of Genetics and Family History 41
Chapter 4: Before the Baby: Exploring Lifestyle and Behavioral Factors 53
Chapter 5: It Worked the First Time! Tackling Secondary Infertility 79
Part 2: Taking the Initiative 93
Chapter 6: DIY Methods to Increase Your Chances 95
Chapter 7: Considering Special Circumstances 115
Chapter 8: Harnessing the Power of Modern Medicine: Finding a Doctor and More 133
Chapter 9: Improving Your Odds with Diet, Supplements, and Exercise 147
Chapter 10: Are We Having Fun Yet? Managing Your Emotions and Relationships 171
Part 3: Seeking Answers, Identifying Causes, and Dealing with Disappointments 183
Chapter 11: Ladies First: Female Testing Basics 185
Chapter 12: Your Turn, Honey! Back to the Boys 207
Chapter 13: Riding the Roller Coaster of Early Pregnancy Loss 225
Part 4: Moving from No-Tech to High-Tech Conception 241
Chapter 14: First: The Lower-Tech Options 243
Chapter 15: Going High-Tech: Welcome to the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Club 259
Chapter 16: Ready, Steady, Go! Starting Your IVF Cycle 283
Chapter 17: The Care and Feeding of an Embryo: Amazing Teamwork in the Lab 305
Chapter 18: Keeping Your Head in the Game: Successfully Waiting after an IVF Cycle 325
Chapter 19: Staying Afloat When You're Drowning in a Sea of Fertility Data 343
Part 5: Exploring Alternative Routes to Conception 351
Chapter 20: Considering Third-Party Reproduction Options 353
Chapter 21: Moving On: Not Necessarily the End of The Road 381
Chapter 22: The Future is Now! New Advances, New Concerns in Fertility 391
Part 6: Part of Tens 409
Chapter 23: Ten "Fake News" Stories about Fertility 411
Chapter 24: Ten Things to Know in Early Pregnancy 417
Index 425
