Infertility Books

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This memoir is a page-turner about the 6 year journey Hansen and his wife endured -- from Manhattan fertility clinics to a children's hospital in Siberia -- to start their family. Hansen's writing is graceful and honest, sometimes dryly funny, sometimes quietly reflective. The book is essential reading for anybody navigating the complicated terrain of fertility treatment and adoption today, or anybody interested in a compelling, passionate account of one couple's struggle to become parents.

This novel examines the relationship between doctor and patient. The illiness is sexual dysfunction.

In the mid-1950's, Doctor Richard Masters met Virginia Johnson and formed the now famous "Masters & Johnson, Institute For The Study Of Human Sexual Behavior". Their stated goal was the study of the 'Human Sexual Response'.

To accomplish their purpose, Doctor Masters installed one-way glass inside the Institute behind which he and Virginia were able to watch volunteer couples engaging in sexual activity. When news of this new `therapy' leaked out, the medical community greeted it with shock, dismay and disapproval and the two researchers became virtual outcasts in society; yet, they didn't let public opinion deter them.

Sometime after the introduction of this practice - and some say because of it - Doctor Masters divorced his wife of many years and married his co-researcher (and co-voyeur), Virginia Johnson. This news too was greeted with derision and disapproval but it was their collaboration that helped launch the field of sex therapy.

"The Caregiver" - explores the dichotomy present in sex therapy. Doctor Phillip D'Anese, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializes in the treatment of sexually dysfunctional woman. In his practice, he is expected to share the deepest sexual experiences and fantasies of these vulnerable women while maintaining a professional detachment from them.

This is the story of one man's failure to maintain that delicate balance.

As my wife and I struggled with infertility a time ago, we came upon this practical and encouraging book for coping with childlessness. The author, Vicky Love, has written her story well. She is a childless wife of over 20 years, and she shares not only biblical insights, but medical advice and loving counsel for those who are experiencing the emotional pain of childlessness.

We identified with her because she had been there, yet, any outsider, whether they be family, friends, business associates, pastor, priest, needs to read this book, too. For the most part, it is a guide to spiritual and emotional health for those who do not have children and who may feel disappointed with themselves, with their mates, or even with God.

Some of the chapter titles include:
-When the Quiver is Empty
-Frustration with Infertility
-Coping with Hoping
-Good Grief
-The Single Non-Parent
-Partnership in Process
-Couples in Crisis
-Affirming Families
-Happy Mother's Day!
-The Church and the Childless

There are more chapters, to be sure, with the last chapters devoted to the "Possibilities" which can be sought in this journey. There is also a great bibliography and a list of organizations and publications for more help. This is a great resource, and read with care and love, and hopefully some who cares and loves for you.

"Couples seeking to understand the varied causes of infertility a well as the latest therapies to achieve a desired pregnancy will find CONQUERING INFERTILITY a most useful guide. As an infertility specialist with one of the highest rates for achieving successful pregnancies, Dr. Corson conveys with great clarity his message of hope to infertile couples." -- Dr. Tyrer

Great chapters include: The Fertility Investigation: What Happens?, Tubal Disease and Reversing Sterilization in Women, Male Infertility, Surgical Treatment, Immunological Infertility, Artificial Insemination, Reproductive High Technology, Pregnancy Loss and the Effect of Age ... and more.

Highly recommended on this subject, to all who are interested or dealing with it.

Everyone wants to be healthy and especially if they are thinking about having a baby. Sarah Abernathy and Linda Page give you a very detailed book on having the healthiest pregnancy with natural approaches to many pregnancy problems. There is information on herbs you can safely use during pregnancy, information on what to avoid, what you can do to fight fatigue, hemorrhoids, morning sickness, labor pain, stretch marks, swelling and much more. I would highly recommend this book for anyone even thinking about having a baby in the next few years.

This is an oustanding book, easer to read than Yen and Speroff.

I've been shooting blanks for years.

Doctor's think it has something to do with my experimentations with hallucinogenic drugs when I was in college, but I think it's related to my strong preference for wearing tighty-whiteys. Regardless of the exact cause, my wife and I have saved a fortune by not having to buy contraception. The downside is that I'm unable to conceive a child.

We looked into adoption, but my wife's sketchy past pretty much eliminated any chance of that happening. Our neighbors offered to give us their next child, but we were afraid they'd want to come over every day and see him/her.

Then my boss recommended, "Family Building Through Egg and Sperm Donation". He was also having difficulties producing fertile sperm, so he suggested that I read the book (and not just look at the pictures).

My wife and I have always been open to new ways of making babies, so the concept of egg and sperm donation was exciting to us. I admit that this was the first time we'd heard of egg and sperm donation - and we were originally scared off by the concept - but once we understood the legal, medical and ethical ramifications, we were ready to pick a donor.

Contrary to what people might say, there is no shame in being infertile. I was teased incessantly at work for having ineffective sperm, but you can imagine the look on my coworkers' faces, when 10 months later, "Mr. Sterile" (me) showed off his healthy baby girl.

While not for everyone, I recommend, "Family Building Through Egg and Sperm Donation" to any couple having trouble fertilizing.

You don't find murder on the first page, but once this story gets going you can't put it down. The insider look at California, specifically, Silicon Valley is wicked fun, and the ordinary amateur sleuth makes the rich phonies look all the more fake. I couldn't figure out how this one would end, but was satisfied with the way it did.

This book covers all aspects of infertility problems and solutions for Christian readers. Dr. Kaplan writes with the reader in mind; it is not technical and is well written! It is a "must read" for all Christians interested in fertility, adoption, fostering, and a host of other topics.
TWO THUMBS UP!