100 Questions and Answers About Infertility 1st Edition by John D Gordon, Michael DiMattina ISBN 0763743046 9780763743048 by John D. Gordon, Michael Dimattina 0763743046, 9780763743048 instant download after payment.

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ISBN 10: 0763743046

ISBN 13: 9780763743048

Author: John D. Gordon, Michael DiMattina

In the United States there are estimated to be 10 million infertile couples and 25% of all women will experience a period of infertility in their lifetime. 1% of all US babies are the result of IVF and over 70,000 cycles of IVF are performed each year in the US. The only text to provide both the patient's and doctor's views, 100 Questions and Answers about Infertility gives authoritative, practical answers to 100 of the most common questions asked by individuals and couples regarding their infertility.

Table of contents:

Part 1: The Basics

• How does normal human reproduction work?

• What is infertility?

• How common is infertility?

Part 2: The Fertility Evaluation and Treatment Basics

• What are typical causes of infertility?

• Which tests are routinely performed on the infertile couple?

• What is ovarian reserve, and how is it tested?

Part 3: Specific Problems: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

• What prevents a woman from ovulating normally?

• What is polycystic ovarian syndrome?

• Where does PCOS come from, and how is it treated?

Part 4: Specific Problems: Tubal Disease

• Can fallopian tubes be repaired?

• Why should blocked fallopian tubes be repaired before IVF is attempted?

• If I had my tubes tied, can I have them untied?

Part 5: Specific Problems: Male Factor

• Can surgery improve sperm quality?

• Is there anything my husband can do to improve his sperm count, such as wearing boxers and not briefs or taking vitamins?

• What can cause my husband to have no sperm at all?

Part 6: Specific Problems: Endometriosis

• What is endometriosis and how is it diagnosed?

• Does surgery for endometriosis improve pregnancy rates?

• Are there medical treatments for endometriosis?

Part 7: Treatment Options: Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

• What is the difference (if any) between intrauterine insemination and artificial insemination?

• How do I know if IUI is an option for me?

• What fertility drugs are used with IUI, and why are they used if I already have normal periods?

Part 8: Treatment Options: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

• What is IVF, and how is it performed?

• How do I know if I need IVF?

• How successful is IVF?

Part 9: Treatment Options: Third-Party Reproduction

• Why does my reproductive endocrinologist think that I need to use an egg donor?

• What are egg donors, and how is donor egg-IVF performed?

• Where do egg donors come from, and why do they want to be a donor?

Part 10: Stress, Exercise, and Alternative Medications

• What role does stress play in causing infertility?

• Can I exercise? How much is okay?

• Should I try acupuncture?

Part 11: Pregnancy Loss

• How common is miscarriage?

• What can cause recurrent pregnancy loss, and can it be treated?

• What are the genetic causes of pregnancy loss, and can they be treated?

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