{"product_id":"book-gaez","title":"The Fertility Doctor's Guide to Overcoming Infertility","description":"\u003cb\u003eGive yourself the best-possible odds for getting pregnant and having a baby with this concise, expert, and encouraging companion as your guide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003cb\u003ethe only general guide to infertility written by a medical doctor who specializes in the subject\u003c\/b\u003e, Mark Trolice, MD—who is board-certified in both OB\/GYN and REI (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility)—shares the practical knowledge he has gained from working in infertility medicine for years, with many hundreds of patients, along \u003cb\u003ewith the warmth and wisdom\u003c\/b\u003e he has acquired from getting to know prospective parents from all kind of backgrounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The journey from infertility to fertility, from childlessness to a brand-new baby, can be long and arduous. It involves complicated medical diagnoses, a wide range of treatment options, a host of potential lifestyle changes, lots of emotional ups and downs, and—even with the best medical insurance—challenging financial decisions. Your doctors cannot decide everything for you, and that is why an authoritative and comprehensive book, \u003cb\u003ewritten in clear and understandable language\u003c\/b\u003e for the layperson, is essential. This is that book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The book opens with an \u003cb\u003eexploration of all the possible causes of infertility\u003c\/b\u003e, covering both couples who have never been pregnant and ones who have had recurrent losses of pregnancies. Unique among infertility guides, this volume gives roughly equal weight to male and female causes, which is important because about 40% of infertility cases are due to men's issues—and some couples need to address issues in \u003ci\u003eboth\u003c\/i\u003e the prospective mother and prospective father. It covers \u003cb\u003eendometriosis\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efibroids\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePOS\u003c\/b\u003e (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), \u003cb\u003etubal factor\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emale factor\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eother possible causes\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Next it looks at your treatment options. Importantly, these are not just medical interventions, but they also include\u003cb\u003e lifestyle changes \u003c\/b\u003eyou alone can make, involving sleep, diet, exercise, and other forms of self-care. Among medical options, \u003cb\u003eIUI \u003c\/b\u003e(Intrauterine Insemination), \u003cb\u003e IVF \u003c\/b\u003e(In Vitro Fertilization), and various \u003cb\u003esurgical procedures\u003c\/b\u003e are covered in detail. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Some couples are lucky to have a short journey to fertility. For others, the process takes years. With a gentle and sure hand, and \u003cb\u003enon-judgmentally\u003c\/b\u003e, Dr. Trolice guides you through the many decisions you need to make along the way, such as whether or not to continue treatments, whether to change practitioners or treatments, and whether it is a good idea to continue to spend money on procedures not covered by your insurance. He understands that these are emotionally weighty decisions that involve the future of your family, and he provides ample \u003cb\u003egrounds for optimism and hope, empowering you as you take this journey\u003c\/b\u003e.","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49348660068656,"sku":"BDgaez","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/344083-gaez-Square.jpg?v=1734229750","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-gaez","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}