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Infertility
Guarantee the Sex of Your Baby: Choose a Girl or Boy Using Today's 99.9% Accurate Sex Selection Techniques
Published in Paperback by Ulysses Press (2006-12-21)
Author: Robin Elise Weiss
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Amazing!
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-10-12
I thought it was a well written book. It started with the history of sex selection, making it interesting rather than boring, and jumped quickly into all the at home methods and finally ending with the high tech methods. But what I really liked was how she made it seem very personable by talking to families who had made a variety of decisions, so it wasn't just one person's account of science or personal history. It also wasn't all positive about one method or negative about another method. I think that the author really gave you the space to make a decision that worked for your family. I'm happy to say that the method we chose worked for us! I'll be using this book again in the future and recommending it to my friends.

Guarantee the Sex of Your Baby
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2007-07-10
This book is for couples looking for sex separation in a doctor's office. Good book though.

Just what I needed!
Helpful Votes: 6 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2007-09-30
When my wife brought up the subject of sex selection I was really confused. I found a lot of ocnflicting information on the internet. Then our doctor recommended this book to us. It started with a history of sex selection and then talked about a lot of the low tech methods and why they weren't as effective. It described in detail the process of the high tech mthods and what their success rates were, including some that were perfect! I really appreciated that the book took the time to talk about finances. As a man, I needed to know how it was going to effect my wallet. The good news is that from what we learned, we've been successful with the techniques inside and are quite thrilled with our new baby!

Not What I Thought
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 2007-12-27
We were looking for something a bit more detailed on the Shettles Method and got more of an overview of the various sex-selection methods, most of which were clinical. While I laugh at myself for thinking that we can determine our babies gender with diet, cycle tracking, and various other methods, I also think it can't hurt. At the same time, we weren't at all interested in clinical methods because of the cost, time, and because more than anything, we want a healthy baby... it would just be nice to have at least one girl in the house other than me! So! If you're looking for something to help you understand the available methods of sex-selection, this book is great. However, if you're looking for something that will help you increase your chances of one gender over another, I'd try a different book.

Excellent Book
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 2007-05-10
Having no previous experience with sex selection techniques, I found this book to be very helpful. The language used was clear and vivid and allowed full explanations of the different methods of sex selection. After reading this book I feel confident that I have the knowledge to pick the technique that is right for us. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about the sex selection options available.

Infertility
What to Do When the Doctor Says It's PCOS: (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Published in Paperback by Fair Winds Press (2003-03)
Authors: Milton Hammerly and Cheryl Kimball
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PCOS book arrived promptly and in good condition.
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2007-05-20
I cannot add a revi9ew as ordered book for a relative and gave to them.

Deeply flawed, but a decent basic overview
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-01-26
Considering that this was published in 2003 and written by a pair of non-specialists (a family practitioner as opposed to an endocrinologist and a how-to author who's written about topics from horses to decorating) it's a good overview of the topic. However the coverage of individual topics is superficial, the tone is dumbed down, and then there are a couple of flaws that really stick in my craw. The chapter covering how a normal period is supposed to work was one of the most reader-unfriendly descriptions I've ever read. It was disorganized, confusing and patronizing. Worse, the book harps in chapter after chapter about weight loss, implying shamelessly that obesity is a cause of PCOS and weight loss is a treatment for it. In this the authors repeat the prejuidice one sees so often against the fundamentally benign and normal variation of adipose tissue.

great for those NEW to PCOS
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-06-12
This book is fine, if you have just been diagnosed with PCOS. In fact, if you've just been diagnosed, this is a complete introduction to the issues and solutions at hand.

If, however, you've known the basics of PCOS for some time now, this book is little help.

Well Duh...
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2006-12-19
I bought his with a lot of hope that it would feed me full of valuable information with which to arm myself the next time I go to see the doctors. Instead it gave me the grade 7 version of what PCOS is. It didn't have any medication information such as whether high estrogen or low estrogen bcps are better or what kind of progesterone is best, (i.e. ones with lower androgenic effects). It simply restated what you learn about PCOS in preschool. (well what I mean by that is it's like a censored version of what PCOS means). It tells you things like: well, you should either tell your family about your syndrome or else lie to them because they don't need to know anything anyway. Or: You should either find a doctor who will listen to you or find another one. Well a B.I.G. DUHHHHHHH goes out to the authors of this book. In the very small chapter dedicated to medications it stated that BCP's are used to regulate hormones (well every General Practitioner in the world can tell you that) it didn't even state which ones might help with which symptoms. I could have written a better more informative book on PCOS from internet research, not to mention all the medical books I've read.
My advice would be to get free information on the internet rather than buy this book and then for less basic and more in depth information on PCOS... Check out instead It's My Ovaries, Stupid! by Elizabeth Lee Vliet.

Good overview but some misleading information
Helpful Votes: 99 out of 99 total.
Review Date: 2005-01-21
I have to say this was a good book because PCOS is a lousy and misunderstood disorder, and anything that helps get the word out about what it is and how to treat it is a GOOD BOOK. This book does cover the basics, such as how PCOS is thought to stem from insulin resistance and how diet, exercise, and certain medications can work to help relieve this puzzling and distressing syndrome. It also gives a very nice overview of alternative/complimentary/natural therapies.

There is probably nothing good to be said about this book that hasn't been said, so I will focus instead on the things that alarmed me. In no particular order:

1. The author claims that it is not understood why women with PCOS have higher miscarriage rates than healthy women. In fact, it is often the case that pregnant women with PCOS have low progesterone rates. It is imperative that a woman with PCOS have her progesterone levels tested should she become pregnant, and that she use supplementary progesterone under her doctor's care if need be. This is of course only one cause of miscarriage but is very common among women with PCOS (who have low progesterone as a general rule), it is easy to check, and has the potential to save a pregnancy.

2. The author claims that after the first few weeks of pregnancy (actually once he says few and once he says 12) a woman should go off a metformin. In fact many women stay on metformin throughout their pregnancies and have perfectly healthy babies. Some doctors believe this can help prevent gestational diabetes (which women with PCOS are more prone to) and can help control excess weight gain. (I personally stayed on metformin throughout my pregnancy and continued on it while nursing. I believe 100% that my health was the better for it and my baby's was none the worse for it)

3. In mentioning birth control pills, Yasmin is not mentioned. This pill is made with a derivitive of spironalactone (a drug with anti-androgen effects which is mentioned) and is the only pill with such a feature available in the US. As such, a lot of women with PCOS have wonderful symptom relief on it. Other countries have Diane 35 which for some reason is not approved here. Yasmin has been around for a few years and this is a new book, so I am really surprised it wasn't mentioned.

4. At least one BCP that is suggested is a tri-phasic pill... however most other literature suggests that women with PCOS avoid tri-phasic pills. Of course no one pill is right for all women, with or without PCOS, but I found this curious.

5. The author states that there is no benefit to combining the insulin medications, such as using metformin and Avandia together. In fact, many women do not respond to one or the other but respond quite well when the two are combined. (Check some message boards with medication forums)

6. I feel that at times the author lends false hope to the belief that by lowering your androgen levels via diet, exercise, and insulin meds, the "hair" issues (excess body hair, loss of head hair) will be reduced. In fact... sadly, not many women seem to experience much relief from these symptoms without additional therapies such as laser (for excess hair) or other medications (spironalctone, etc).

All in all this is definately good reading for any woman with PCOS and/or the people who care about her... but as with all things, it must be read with a grain of salt and not taken as the absolute core of truth about this condition. The number one thing a woman with PCOS can do is educate educate educate, both herself and her loved ones. This book definately has a role there, but do not stop with just it. Read other books and definately check out internet forums to learn what has and hasn't worked for other women living with PCOS.

Infertility
The Whole Person Fertility Program(SM): A Revolutionary Mind-Body Process to Help You Conceive
Published in Paperback by Three Rivers Press (1998-05-26)
Author: Niravi B. Payne
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Whole Person Fertility Program
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-11-06
If you are struggling with fertility and you think you are just a body, think again. We are mind/body/spirit. While it's vital to address the physical factors that can contribute to infertility, for some people your emotional baggage can play a role as well. Niravi explains how the mind/body link works, and gives practical ways for you to release any negativity which you might be holding onto in your physical body. It's an approach more and more doctors should be taking notice of. If people can treat their "whole person" - not just their body - it's a much faster way through! Very exciting.

A lot of theory and little substance
Helpful Votes: 13 out of 17 total.
Review Date: 2005-06-16
This book tries to establish a relationship between your frame of mind and your ability to conceive. While stress may not help your chances I do not believe that somehow something in your past blocks an egg from being fertilised just like that. No evidence is provided that this happens.

There are plenty of people with trauma and unhappy backgrounds who have had no problems in bearing children. There are also plenty of people who are well balanced, have had happy marriages and childhoods who have difficulty in conceiving.

I felt that in a subtle way this book encourages people toward self blame and encourages a mentality that you can make it happen if you really want to. This is not always the case, sometimes despite all efforts by all concerned it just doesn't happen.

In most of the client cases in the book the female solves her emotional baggage and then just gets pregnant. Get real.

I much prefer "Conquering Infertility" by Alice Domar. I feel this book is much more substantiated, more realistic in recognising that it may not happen but uses the mind body approach to manage the inevitable stress of fertility treatment.

The Whole Person Fertility Program
Helpful Votes: 22 out of 23 total.
Review Date: 2003-09-30
I whole-heartedly recommend this book and its results. In addition to reading this book I went through about two years of therapy with Niravi, which changed my life. I think the readers who interpreted what she is saying with the attitude that if you don't get pregnant by following what she suggests, that it's all in your mind, and it's your fault, have it all wrong. That is exactly the thinking that I was stuck in, and had created as a self-blame mechanism that I carried around with me all of my life. Her goal is not to have you blame yourself, but to look at your life and try to understand how and why you have come to have the beliefs that you do, which may not be your fault at all. They can be very strong family influences, work influences and society influences that keep you and your mind locked in patterns of behavior that affect how your body responds to stress, illness or disease. I believe the mind has a huge affect on your health and how well your body works, and I believe medicine is only just starting to catch on to this idea. That is the basis for Niravi's program. I finally examined how I was really living my life and whether that way was compatible with what I was saying was my goal to have a baby. My life was not compatible with having a baby before I worked with Niravi. I tried for 10 years to get pregnant. I finally forgave myself for all the mistakes and failures, but it took a long time to do. I am now 7 1/2 months pregnant, which I had not expected to happen. I give a lot of credit to Niravi for helping me stop blaming myself and to get on with my life. Hope she can help you too.

Not for everyone
Helpful Votes: 25 out of 33 total.
Review Date: 2002-02-06
I purchased this book since I haven't been able to conceive after many years of trying, and it was recommended in "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom". I believe in the mind/body connection but there is an inherent risk in focusing on this: we feel even MORE guilty when we don't conceive since it MUST be in our minds! This book is written in a very positive, supportive tone, however.

I was turned off by the focus on older, "professional" infertile women and lesbian couples. Why not give examples of a more average type of woman? I understand that these minority groups need support and perhaps their stories exemplified what the author was trying to convey, but I just couldn't relate to them. I also have a hard time believing that the mind is to blame for all ailments. One example is a woman with "hard" eggs who became a softer person and got pregnant. Please! Perhaps unbalanced hormones are caused by an unbalanced psyche but I hesitate to blame my "family patterns" for my fibroid, polyps and blocked tubes.

I tried doing the suggested exercises but found myself yawning and procrastinating. Hopping on the wings of a butterfly...all I could think of was that the butterfly's wings were going to break and I would fall to my death in the lovely meadow below.

I would only recommend this book to women who have unexplained infertility, especially older women.

I think the other reviews are based on the free preview...
Helpful Votes: 30 out of 51 total.
Review Date: 2001-10-24
I've *actually* read the entire book and it's a peice of trash, I actually threw it away it disgusted me so much. The author said that if you don't tell people you're pregnant your baby will think he/she is not wanted and you can miscarry because of that! Unbelievably ignorant, this author has obviously never dealt with miscarriage or infertility. I picked up this book thinking it would have natural remedies(you know like herbs) and it's a lot of meditations and visualizations which is fine and good for anyone trying to conceive but with infertility I don't care how many times I pray to buddah it's just not going to happen without a doctor's help. Don't waste your time on the rest of the book, it's not worth it and they wouldn't give a huge preview if it was

Infertility
The Complete Fertility Organizer: A Guidebook and Record Keeper for Women
Published in Paperback by Wiley (1999-04-16)
Author: Manya DeLeon Miller
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Essential route to organizing your fertility efforts
Helpful Votes: 11 out of 11 total.
Review Date: 2002-05-02
I seldom find the time to add my voice to Amazon reviews - but in this case I felt compelled to do so in order to assist the author in combatting a less-than-postive reviewer!

Unfortunately, my copy of this book is now full, dog-eared and showing signs of having been consulted too many times. BUT, this book has helped me enormously to keep up with the sheer volume of information given to me by doctors during my quest to become pregnant. It is not my only reference source on infertility to be sure...but it is not designed to be. Along with some basic information on the pregnancy process and infertility methods, what this book really is now - is a reference source on ME and my fight gainst infertility! I feel it is invaluable for people facing these challenges to have one place to keep everything straight. It is so important to take charge of your own issues -getting pregnant for some is a long ride - and if you are on this ride you must take part in the driving. The world of overworked fertility doctors is vast - just look around the waiting room if you don't believe me...I cannot count the number of times I have been in one appointment or another and have had the correct information on my status at my fingertips faster than my physician because this book was open on my lap!

I have given my mother - director of a public library -- the name as well, so she could add a sample copy to her shelves. Maybe then, women facing issues getting pregnant might see it, buy a copy for themselves and start taking charge of their cycles, emotions and actively managing their fertility plans.

My only critique is that I need more pages in mine...

don't waste your money
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 12 total.
Review Date: 2001-09-01
but rather use a simple note book you can arrange as you want. Every person has a different problem and different needs, so I don't think this one can serve for all. I am going to send it back to Amazon.

Helpful book
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2002-08-13
This is a pretty helpful book. You can keep track of your medical history, etc. in it. It helps out when you are taking your meds too- you just record them in there so that you remember when you took them and how much the dose was.

A response from the author�
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2001-10-01
I am saddened that one reader felt this way about THE COMPLETE FERTILITY ORGANIZER. I wrote this book to assist a woman in gaining a sense of control over her fertility, by providing information about fertility, infertility diagnosis and treatment, references, and a centralized location in which she may keep all of her own medical information. There are also sections which assist a woman to explore the emotional/spiritual side of the (often very stressful) infertility process. The book is designed to accommodate all degrees of infertility; it also has a section to track essential information when a woman does become pregnant. Please read my letter to readers (in editorial section above) so you will know exactly what this book contains; and I truly hope you'll find my book, with its comprehensive information and organizational tools, a good value. I have heard reports from many women who have found this book a valuable resource, and hope that others do, too.

Gaining some degree of control!
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2001-04-22
This organizer is a wonderful way to chart and record all pertinent information as well as the overwhelming thoughts on your fertility. As someone going through the trauma of problems conceiving it gave (and gives me still) some semblance of control over my situation. The practical purpose of this volume is clear, the emotional benefit was a surprise. The maze of infertility information "out there" is almost as daunting to tackle as the task of overcoming the challenges some of us face in becoming pregnant, but this book allows you to gain some control by organizing yourself, your efforts to conceive, the information sources you have consulted in this quest, your medical history and your plan to ultimately take home a healthy baby. Wonderful!

Infertility
Cradle of Dreams
Published in Paperback by Bethany House Publishers (2001-05)
Author: Joseph Bentz
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Not just about infertility
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-06-12
I enjoyed this novel. I read it from start to finish in one day because I wanted and needed to know how it ended. Knowing this story parallels Dr. Bentz and his wife's struggle with infertility made it even more compelling. Paul and Laura's feelings during the adoption process with Maggie and Max are so real! I suggest this book to every Christian fiction reader.

A good book with an difficult subject
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2002-06-21
This is a heart-rending book to read. Although you may not get to know the characters Paul & Laura very well, you feel like you can know their struggle. Although it is interesting that throughout the book, there is usually one experience that is horrible for the couple, and then success, or something good happens. There was just something pollyanna-ish about the entire novel. That's not to say that it wasn't a good read, just be prepared.

I think that there were things that good have been handled better. For instance, Vicki's story is boiled down into one small paragraph with little build up. Dialogue could have been better--not as stilted.

All in all, I think this is a good book that deserves to be read by people trying to understand couples battling with infertility.

Highly Recommended!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2001-12-15
This is the unfolding drama of a couple desiring to become parents. You enter the lives of Laura and Paul as you turn each page. Their despair and pain is expressed through the everyday trials as they struggle through the different avenues of infertility. Through the maze of tests and paperwork, timing and emotional upheavels you will feel the agony as they exhaust every resource to have a baby. The adoption process takes its toll on them. The long ordeal has many twists and turns.

Each step along the way, Paul and Laura give this over to God.But not without pain and questions. He shows them that He has had a plan all along. You will find that you will not be able to put this book down. It will stay with you long after you are finished reading it. I highly recommend it to those with fertility issues, losses and for family and friends who desire to be supportive.

--- reviewed by Susan for Christian Bookshelf

Good information, poor fiction
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2001-07-05
The author tackles an important subject, but I was disappointed in his story. The characters seemed to be constantly angry with each other and with almost everyone else. This couple never expressed any affection for each other, and I never felt any sympathy for them. The medical profession was painted as almost completely uncaring. We all have problems with doctors, but they are not universally bad. If the reader is interested in a book that details some of the very real problems of childlessness, this book probably presents accurate information. However, as far as fiction goes, it is not an entertaining read.

Good information, bad fiction
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2001-07-05
The author tackles an important subject, but I was disappointed in his story. The characters seemed to be constantly angry with each other and with almost everyone else. This couple never expressed any affection for each other, and I never felt any sympathy for them. The medical profession was painted as almost completely uncaring. We all have problems with doctors, but they are not universally bad. If the reader is interested in a book that details some of the very real problems of childlessness, this book probably presents accurate information. However, as far as fiction goes, it is not an entertaining read.

Infertility
Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn't
Published in Paperback by Grand Central Publishing (1993-06-01)
Authors: Helane S. Rosenberg and Yakov M. Epstein
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Not your typical getting-pregnant book
Helpful Votes: 10 out of 10 total.
Review Date: 2003-06-23
This book, while it does explain the basics of assisted reproduction, is more a book to help you handle the stresses on a couple dealing with infertility. It has very good suggestions regarding talking to each other about your hopes and fears, dealing with painful or frightening medical procedures, and seeing yourself as healthy and whole, instead of wondering why your body won't work. It also gives advice on dealing with doctors and insurance companies. It really helped me feel as if I was in control of the process again, instead of at the mercy of doctors, medicines, and my uncooperative body. If you are beginning to feel like you can't go on with the process, try to read this book before you make any big decisions. It was very helpful.

I want to thank the authors for writing this book!
Helpful Votes: 17 out of 17 total.
Review Date: 1996-06-14
I am not much of a reader. However, I was very interested in educating myself on what my body would be going through, since so many drugs are involved. I looked at many different books, but was very impressed with the valuable information that Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn't provided. I had some information on IVF, but no one really talks about the emotional side of the process.Getting Pregnant really touches on a couples feelings and what they may be going through emotionally. The chapter on insurance filing helped us get an 80% refund on our drugs. The chapter on giving injections aided both my husband and myself which was something we really needed. I've just given birth to a beautiful 9 pound baby boy who is now 3 months old and is doing wonderfully. I attribute my successful experience to my faith, my positive attitude and the knowledge and emotional support I gained from reading Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn'

If you have high FSH, don't buy this book
Helpful Votes: 30 out of 34 total.
Review Date: 2003-09-10
There's nothing in here for women with a diagnosis of high FSH, except the tripe we already get from every RE in the world: you can't get pregnant with your own eggs, so don't bother trying.

I found exactly one sentence that referenced high FSH (on page 83) as as "hormone problem that means diminished egg reserve" and the "only treatment is donor eggs." Hogwash--that's simply not true, as the dozens of women I know who have beaten the high-FSH odds will tell you. Shame on this author for not acknowledging this simple fact.

This is a powerful book!
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 1999-04-03
I found this book to be a tremendous help during a difficult time. I have had the opportunity to meet the author and she is a dedicated and compassionate woman. It was refreshing to read a book that was written by people who understand the emotional aspects of infertility.

A good book if you are looking for emotional support, too.
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 1999-06-15
In addition to information regarding fertility, infertility, and assisted reproductive technologies, this book also gives you check-lists and other forms to help you organize your health issues, thoughts, feelings, and finances. It spends time also addressing what you may be going through emotionally. I consult this book occasionally, but not often.

Infertility
How to Get Pregnant with the New Technology
Published in Paperback by Grand Central Publishing (1998-08-01)
Author: Sherman J. Silber
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A perfect place to start your IVF research
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2004-01-22
I picked this book up as one of the first reference books when my husband and I began to investigate IVF. The book is not about ethics debates and does not begin to address the emotional issues surrounding infertility and assisted reproduction, but it does tell you the technological facts of the various procedures. The author discusses testing, diagnosis and treatments as well as giving sample calendars and timelines you can expect if you undergo the emotional and physical journey towards conception. I felt very prepared after reading (actually studying) this book, so much so that my own reproductive endocrinologist was amazed at the questions I asked when undergoing treatment.

This is not a hand holding book, it's straight forward factual information to let the reader know the options and facts about the treatment of infertility. While the author is himself a reproductive endocrinologist, there are very few references to himself or his clinic.

He's a urologist
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2006-01-06
A urologist by training, Dr. Silber is not trained as a reproductive endocrinologist, making his techniques very technology oriented as he is not trained in reproduction, only reproduction technologies. He would do better to stop promoting technology as the answer to reproduction (quite a money-maker for the doctors involved) and stick to doing reversing vasectomies as he was trained to do. While he offers alot of good technical info the book is utterly lacking in medical and surgical treatment options, something he apparently doesn't believe in. The medical evidence points to better results and better health for mother and babies when medical/surgical intervention is used--lower reimbursement but much better for everyone involved except centers that promote IVF and tech based medicine.

Informative but incomplete
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2002-10-09
I liked the optimism of this book and Dr. Silber's advocacy of an aggressive approach to treatment, but I wouldn't say this is a comprehensive book because it doesn't really address the emotional/psychological aspects of infertility and its treatment. Plus, Dr. Silber's self-aggrandizing tone was suprising and distracting in a book that is supposed to be about helping others, not self-promotion.

well written and every word true!
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2001-11-30
i read several other books on infertility and this one was my favorite. i read it front to back and totally understood it.In fact i liked it so much i decided to see him and i did and he's a wonderful doctor and he is why i'm 5 months pregnant with twins. A must have for anyone going through infertility and is considering invitro. lets you know what to expect.

Excellent.
Helpful Votes: 8 out of 16 total.
Review Date: 1999-07-02
This is a comprehensive reference book on the entire topic of infertility, written in an understandable and optimistic tone. The best of the doctor books available.

Fern Reiss, author of "The Infertility Diet: Get Pregnant and Prevent Miscarriage"

Infertility
I Am More Than My Infertility
Published in Paperback by Seeds of Growth Press (2007-10-31)
Authors: Marina Lombardo and Linda J. Parker
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I AM MORE THAN THIS BOOK
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2008-07-15
This book means well, but misses the mark for women who are infertile and over 40.
It is written for young women/couples who will likely become more than their infertility, but IT DOES NOT speak to those of us who will never have a child of our own in our arms. It is sappy, although on page 10 she claims not to be. The worst thing is that it begins with all these stories of people who have children. It's a self help book for those undergoing the medical third person conception, NOT for those who are grieving the ultimate loss of childlessness. In the 22 years I've been married, it has only recently been allowable to grieve my infertility. The taboo was so strong no one talked about it. Now it is too late for me. This is nice for newly weds, and is NOT the first crisis of my marriage, I've taken lots of yoga/breathing classes and I don't want to hear all the feel good stories of the happy moms who WERE ONLY TEMPORARILY INFERTILE.

The title of the book is such a true fact.
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2008-07-14
The book is good, the title resumes very well the content.
However, I expect more and on the end, the author try to sell more things and I think it diminishes credibility.

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Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-05


Infertility issues often also impact those close to the those dealing with infertility. I have recently faced the fact that since my own children will never have children, I must learn to deal with a life without GRANDchildren. This book, which brings such empathy and understanding to the issues of grief and loss, has helped me to rethink those generational hopes and dreams that have gone awry in my life. Readers might share this helpful book with other family members who may be sensing their own feelings of loss as it can provide some common ground on which to meet and support each other.

Very empowering
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2008-01-02
I am an acupuncturist that specializes in infertility and I love this book! I have read many books on infertility and many of them leave women (and men) feeling disconnected and uninspired. This book has very practical tools and inspires us to see all of life as divinely ordered. This book is for the person who is willing to let go of being the victim of any situation, and truly open up to embracing all of life.
What a wonderful opportunity!

Powerful resource..for the powerless
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2007-11-30
What a practical, power giving book full of real life ideas for those who feel powerless. I heartily recommend this book to anyone struggling with infertility or to anyone who loves someone who is struggling with infertility. I agree with the review above........a good read for anyone who wants to live well no matter the circumstances.

Infertility
The Infertility Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Cope with the Challenges while Maintaining Your Sanity, Dignity, and Relationships
Published in Paperback by New Harbinger Publications (2001-07-10)
Authors: Judith C. Daniluk and Ph.D., Judith C. Daniluk
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Great book
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Review Date: 2002-06-02
I love this book. The emotional turmoil of infertility is not easily put into words, but it is done fabulously in this book. I've been reading it thinking "Yes, that is EXACTLY how I feel" No, it doesn't sugar coat what this roller coaster ride is like and probably isn't the best resource for anyone who has been trying for less than 1 year to get pregnant or anyone who is not ready to accept that there just may be a possibility that treatments will not work. But, for those of us who know that our fertility is a struggle that will not be easily overcome, if at all, it is a great source of information. I highly recommend it.

Very Helpful!
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Review Date: 2001-10-09
My partner and I found this book to be tremendously helpful. Daniluk's book contains lots of really useful information on what to expect and how to cope with medical infertility treatments, as well as lots of valuable suggestions and ideas on responding to the comments of others. We found the part on how to deal with family gatherings particularly informative. My partner and I read this book together. We found it helped us stay connected as a couple as Daniluk gave us words to describe the emotions we were each experiencing. We found that by reading Daniluk's book we were in a better position to make treatment decisions during the time we were trying to get pregnant, and we recommend this book to anyone who wants to know how to better cope with the trials and tribulations of being infertile.

These words are so comforting
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2002-12-30
After 3.5 years of trying and a fourth failed IVF treatment, I finally found comfort in the words of Dr. Daniluk. She proved to me that I'm not alone in my anger, jealousy and frustration. Infertility is challenging enough without doubting my emotions, and her words gave me the strength to realize it's okay to feel the way I do.

Her chapters on dealing with friends who have babies, dealing with unwanted advice and dealing with my emotions in general really have given me emotional strength.

Thank you.

Infertility
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2001-10-04
This is the most depressing book I've read on the topic and I've read quite a few now. The chapter of what to say to significant and not significant others is about the most useful part of the book, otherwise it is quite discouraging. If you are in the early days of infertility and still having lots of tests and still have lots of hope then please don't read this yet. I finished feeling like I'd better prepare for not ever getting pregnant.

Discouraging
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2002-01-24
I found this book to be discouraging and depressing. Infertility is a miserable experience, and reviewing the bad feelings associated with it is counter-productive. We know we're not alone and we know we're on an emotional rollercoaster, now someone offer us something useful. This book reviews all of these feelings in great detail, making one dwell on the helplessness of the situation. The information on handling family and friends was helpful, but overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone dealing with infertility; please find another source of support.

Infertility
PCOS and Your Fertility
Published in Paperback by Hay House (2004-10-01)
Authors: Colette Harris and Theresa Cheung
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I would recommend this book to anyone suffering with PCOS!
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Review Date: 2008-05-07
I FINALLY understand what is going on with my body now that I have read this book and recommend all who even question if they have PCOS to read it whether they are trying to conceive or not. It is an EXTREMLY easy read and I found myself almost finishing the book in one night! I did not feel that this was written from one doctor to another but for REAL WOMEN who battle PCOS everyday.

If you have PCOS get this book!
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2006-09-22
Get this book if you have PCOS, even if you are not TTC it will answer every question you ever had about PCOS. It is a really great read and I suggest you get it. I also bought the Insulin Resistance Diet book, because it helps with the symptoms of PCOS.

Informative, but not so helpful
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2005-04-26
This book was very informative to me, but I think the research is a little old. While it helped me learn more about the disorder, the programs it suggested didn't help regulate me.

Excellent for Anyone with PCOS that is Trying to Conceive
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2005-06-13
I would highly recommend this book to anyone with PCOS that is trying to conceive. It is full of great information. She doesn't just give the technical information, but talks about the emotional aspect of coping with infertility. I love all of the books that I have read by Colette Harris.

Best Book About PCOS thus Far!!!!
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2005-04-23
I have read both this book and "PCOS Dietbook" by Coletter Harris and found that this book really helped answer many questions I have about PCOS. My husband read this book when I was done with it and now he understands exactly what PCOS is and what you can do to help your fertility. I really enjoyed this book because it talks about miscarriages in PCOS women. All of the other books I have read just mention miscarriages. This book descirbes exactly what causes miscariages in PCOS women. It really made me understand what I can do to help lower the risks of miscariage!!

THIS IS A MUST HAVE!!!


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