Infertility Books

Sterility and impotence are illnesses which can negatively affect a man's family and social life giving self esteem problems. A man must face his fears and overcome impotence as he gets help from the family especially from his partner. Also other sexual related illnesses are described in this book but if you need more information about sexual dysfunctions you should have a look at this book: . Volume II - Natural Penis Enlargement: New methods of avoiding and curing impotence, premature ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction safely and inexpensively. ... Book on CD-Rom for PC & Mac Computers" by Platinum Millennium.

After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in my mid 50s and at least in the near-term saddled with erectile dysfunction after surgery, I am interested in learning more about the male sexuality as it relates to this experience. Handy's book published in 1996 leads the reader through several hundred pages of ruminations about his waning sexual vitality. Males, I learned, are preoccupied with their erections. Handy is no exception. He shares his thoughts, feelings and insights about his medical condition sprinkled with some factual data. There, are, however, other books that tackle the biotechnical aspects of this condition more completely and more currently. It is Handy's rumination that is the focus of the book. One might experience the subtext as his effort to heal himself. The ruminative and erection centered content of the book led me to speed through it and almost put it down before reading the epilogue that fortunately his editor requested. The epilogue is of a nature that the reader might not think that the author actually wrote it. It is authentic and reflective. It provides the reader the answer of what it is like to suffer from erectile dysfunction. There is a real sense of intimacy and eloquence in the epilogue that is not present in the balance of the book. He effectively articulates the confusion and loss of self and personal direction that I am sure many others experience. In particular his discussion of his relationships and marriage provide insight and will perhaps make readers feel less alone. I strongly recommend the epilogue as a good piece of literature.

Dental implants are hot. They are the trendy things to do and more and more patients are asking for them. Not only that, more and more surgical cases are now handled by general dentists like myself. Even though I consider myself an experienced implant practitioner, I still need to refer to this book every now and then to remind myself of the basic principles to follow. There are neat tables showing the relative risk for various clinical situations and also a trouble-shooting list at the end. The information is by no means exhaustive and different systems may have different ways to overcome the problems, but basics still apply.

Even though the external hex implants featured in the book are all but outdated, this book is still a valuable resource for new as well as experienced implant practitioners doing pre-surgical risk assessment.

A good book that talks about the obstacles a man has to overcome to win over infertility. The title is packed with useful information and the latest findings in the field and presents all the new treatments that have been discovered for this condition. f you want more out of a sexual disorder oriented book then look for "Natural Penis Enlargement: New Methods of Avoiding and Curing Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, and Erectile Dysfunction Safely and Inexpensively. New ... No Pumps, No Pills and No Gadgets! Vol. 2" by Platinum Millennium, the ultimate resource for infertility facts and myths

This is an exceptionally frank personal look at the pain and humiliation of infertility. It is a book that deserves a place in every pro-life library.

Catholics and non-Catholics should read it, not for its viewpoint on birth-control and/or reproductive technology, but for a deeper grasp of the pain a women can feel if she is unable to conceive. It is written from a decidedly non-Catholic perspective. It deals with the emotional turmoil of searching every avenue in the effort to conceive. While doing so, it openly and honestly questions the morality of some of those efforts. With that understanding before one opens its pages, it makes a significant contribution.

There is a great deal of mystery around impotence and its causes and few people have tried to get to the bottom of the problem. This book is one of those that break through the wall of ignorance and present impotence for what it is, a human condition. The book explains the origins of impotence, what causes its development and what are the ways in which it can be threaten. However, if you want a far superior book then read ""Natural Penis Enlargement: New methods of avoiding and curing impotence, premature ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction safely and inexpensively. NEW Secrets that your doctor won't tell you, No Pumps, No Pills and No Gadgets!" by Platinum Millennium, a groundbreaking book about sexual disorders

P. D. James' novel, Children of Men is quite different from the film in that the action is, particularly in the first section (Omega), very internal and driven from the point of view of Theo, the protagonist. The chapters alternate from first person to third person. The reader is thus more or less experiencing the action from Theo's perspective. In the novel, the narrative is very internal. In the film, although the viewer shares Theo's perspective in a number of ways, the narrative is more external. I recommend reading the novel and viewing the film, as different experiences. The film is an action film but the novel, although less so, is very taut. James is a strong stylist and the book is a good read.

First of all - what a great premise for a story. I think that's what I actually enjoyed most by reading this book - is the description of the dystopia brought on by the infertility of humanity. How do people change knowing that there is no future for the human race?

The world that James describes is not too much different than our own. Religion is exemplified by Rosie who's tenants are "corporate social responsibility and sentimental humanism" (All you need is Love) instead of theologies of sin and redemption. The Archbishop of the fragmented Church of England is a self-described Christian Rationalist who forbids infant baptism due to it being a superstition.

Descriptions of other social aspects are also described such as the importance of pets, sex becoming "least important of man's sensory pleasures", and government led euthanizations called Quietus'.


The ending of the book is quite a bit different than the movie - in fact much better (though I didn't overly enjoy the entire plot of the book - hence the four stars). Whereas in the movie, Science is seen as the savior of mankind, religion plays a larger role in the book. Also, in the movie suicide is shown in a positive light but the same cannot be said of the book.

Overall a good book that I will likely pick up to read again in the future.

I ordered this book last year, after buying the movie based on it. After a recent re-viewing of the film, I thought it was time to read the book.

Previous reviews cover the basics of the story. It is significantly different from the film, both in terms of plot twists and characterizations, but most importantly in it's main message. That can make it difficult to read at times, as you may attach the actors to the role in the movie and try and fit them into the same characters in the book. If you do that, you will be disappointed.

That said, this is a pretty good dystopian future novel. Some aspects of the world don't seem logical, and in this area I felt the movie did a better job. James' vision is more of a world slowly falling apart, but never to the degree the film portrays it. For example, in the middle of the story the main character takes an off-screen tour of Europe. This isn't a world where civilization is under siege as much as it is a world where civilization no longer seems to serve a point.

The major point James is trying to make concerns power. The Warden may be superficially portrayed as a dictator by some readers, but I think James was making a point about circumstances where democracy doesn't work. If people don't care about their future, who will make the hard decisions? Who will care? And if someone comes along who takes up that mantle, does it matter if you are still allowed the things you care about? The revolutionary group at the center of the story is pretty quickly revealed to have only minor real differences in mind, despite it's self-proclaimed goals. The ending suggests that no matter how good the intentions, the individual man can lose perspective. By the end I no longer found the Warden to be evil, just a normal flawed human being who did what he thought was right, what he thought was best for the group. Even in a democracy, those decisions are made all the time.

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TWO-AND-A-HALF STARS

P.D. James' The Children of Men is built around a single question: What would happen if women couldn't conceive? That's exactly what's on the minds of everyone on earth in the year 2021, not least of Theodore Faron, historian and only surviving relative to the despotic Warden of England, Xan Lyppiatt. Sterility has held sway over the human race for 25 years, and outlying towns are falling into disrepair as the population shrinks. Bizarre cults and mass suicides are the order of the day. The youngest generation, dubbed Omegas, roams the countryside, delighting itself with vandalism and murder. Even the sleepy academic circles in which Theo moves are being shaken. One day he is approached by a woman named Julian who wants him to use his influence with the Warden to secure much-needed humanitarian reforms. But Theo learns there's more to Julian than political ambitions -- she's pregnant.

The setup is wonderful, a great idea. Unfortunately, "built around" is an accurate way of describing the story that accompanies it. Children was James' first and only detour into SF, and the inexperience shows. She alternates between exposition and action by erratically switching between first- and third-person perspectives. And "action" isn't really an appropriate descriptor, since nothing much happens in the first half of the novel. Readers must content themselves with long passages about crumbling infrastructure, political maneuvering and new social trends (dolls and kittens become inadequate substitutes for babies). Liberal trimming would have helped the pace, but the characters are another matter. To wit, they're a selfish and vapid bunch, quick with a sharp retort and slow to finish up mopey musings on religion and relationships, suicide and sex. (Indeed, I found it surprising that such subjects could be boring.) It's not that they're merely unlikable. They're uninteresting, so that you've stopped caring by the time the novel finally snaps into genre mode near the end.

And yet, there are moments that make you want to forgive Children's sins. There are meditative passages on the decline of science following the quiet disaster and the inverse relationship between pornography and lovemaking, poignant bits about laying down wine that will never be drunk and a cancer-stricken father whose tin-can-sliced index finger becomes symbolic of his terminal disease. You can see the great idea inside all the wordiness and meandering motivations and ceaseless talk of swilling claret before blowing one's brains out. It's a shame that Children didn't have the strength to bring it forth.

There is a certain theory of fiction about these days. It maintains that readers want conflict and action and anytime that's not spent setting up, describing, or analyzing the effects of action is wasted. By that theory, this is an awful book: broody and moody with a narrator who's interesting but not likable.
On the other hand, there are pages in this book that you will reread just for the pleasure of the words. There is also one of the most quietly horrible chapters (chapter 9) about a ritual called the Quietus.

Lynn Hoffman, author of bang BANG

This was a fairly reasonable story. It kept me mildly interested but not overly entertained.

A very hard topic to address- Lolly Winston handles infertility with kid gloves- infedelity with hopefulness.

There is a mixture of anger and sadness when we find out Elinor's husband is cheating on her with a woman who already has a child. We later find out her husband feels adequate with this other woman and feels a part of the family- and needed- because the child so desperately wants a father.
The kid is endearing, the other woman is lovely thought you WANT to hate her, and poor Elinor is more and more angry of her lack of child. She goes through hormone pills and shots, invitro fertilization and so many other attempts that she becomes borderline obsessed with her lack of child.
I can easily see this type of situation happening to many, many women. We are thought the purpose of being a woman is to produce children- or we at least take comfort in having the ABILITY. When that is not working- what's left?

Lolly Winston writes a good story. There are some parts we could do without- some parts are boing- some you just want to see Elinor show some GD anger! But overall it is a wonderful story.

I really liked Good Grief, but I like this better. It's a complicated pull on your emotions in many ways, because though you think you know where you stand on affairs, and people who have them, you'll find yourself liking all the main characters. This author has a gift for expressing her thoughts in a brilliantly humorous fashion. I read this on a ski vacation, and when I got off the slopes, I always looked forward to starting where I left off. I think you'll really like HAPPINESS SOLD SEPARATELY.

I was so excited to read this book, after having read her first book "Good Grief." What a disappointment this book was! It was boring, and incredibly predictable. I literally had to make myself finish this book! If you are buying it because you LOVED "Good Grief," don't do it!

I generally like to read as a means of losing myself in whatever world the author has created. Well I did lose myself in this one, although not in the way I usually hope, and spent several days feeling sad and frustrated after finishing it, while also increasingly grateful for my husband. I gave it 2 stars simply because it's well-written and entertaining, but I was deeply bothered by the subject matter. I am tired of people making excuses for infidelity - why has it become an accepted part of our society? "She wasn't fulfilling his needs..." - give me a break! Have we all forgotten the vow we took? I have dealt with infertility myself and could relate to what Ted & Elinor went through, but if the marriage is no longer working and they felt drawn to other people, end it and move on. I resented the fact that I was being persuaded to feel sympathy for all of the characters, some of which did not deserve any sympathy. So you've been dealt a bad hand... that doesn't make it OK. The only one I really felt sorry for was Toby.

If you enjoy depressing soap-operaesque books, this is a great one for you. Otherwise, don't waste your time.

I though this book was good but I wouldn't rely only on it for information when it comes to infertility. I read it because I really just wanted to hear some personal stories from other women who went though the same thing. It did do that but didn't have alot of info on the "medical" side of things.

I found this book to be informative and fun. The authors have found a way to put a lighthearted spin on an extremely emotional topic.

Yes, this book is written in an informal style, akin to the "Dummies" line of books. The use of humor here, as it is in those books, is intentionally placed in order to help the reader discharge frustration and anxiety she may be experiencing regarding the subject matter. In the realm of infertility, the potential for charged emotions is vast. One needs a laugh from time to time!

However, the information here is useful. Explanations of reasons why you might not be getting pregnant, when to see your doctor, what types of doctors to look for and what types of procedures are involved are valuable to women in this situation, the vast majority of whom have never been there before. Many of them know no one else who has, or at least, no one else who is bold enough to talk about it. Hearing the authors' stories lets the reader know she is not alone, which has a certain value in and of itself. Especially for the reader who is not super-Google-savvy, the resources listed will be valuable pointers.

I found the book useful, and required my husband to read it as well so that we would have a common reference point. Some of the comments in the book have now become standing jokes for us. That's been a help too, as things can get rather stressful while one jumps through all the medical hoops of overcoming infertility.

From the cover and the first few pages of this book, I thought it was going to be a humourous, uplifting book that would help me on my fertility journey. Instead, I found the book to be condescending and blaming. There's an entire chapter called "The Real Deal" where they pretty much list all the reasons why it's all your fault that you are infertile. The advice they give is flippant and unhelpful. There is very little specific medical information. Their best advice for coping techniques was get more sleep and "reflect on what you really want in life." There were a few funny lines. But it feels as if the authors have not made peace with their experiences and are taking it out on us! The one thing that did make me feel better was when I threw the book against the wall!

Instead, try reading "Conquering Infertility" by Dr. Alice Domar.

I have to say that this book was not only a huge disappointment, but it actually made me feel worse! The authors spend so much time beating you up for waiting to have children that you just want to find them and scream "Stop telling me I waited too long to have children!!! What was I supposed to do, just procreate with whoever I was dating in my 20's?" There was very little helpful information and this book just added to my depression. Save your money and your sanity and stay away from this book.

I did not follow the diet strictly, but I simplified the diet by buying Amy's brown rice and tofu bowls which had most of the ingredients she recommended. I ate one of these every day for lunch. I also ate yams, yams and more yams. I got them from the local International grocery in St. Louis. I would think it would be hard to implement this diet if you are not in an urban area. I had been trying to get pregnant for a year before I tried this, and when I tried the diet, I got pregnant within a month. I agree that the diet is confusing, and it was impossible for me to follow strictly. But I did do the best I could and it seemed to work.

The previous reviewer's comments seem very harsh, and I can only guess she was hoping for a quick fix to her own infertility. How can one blame infertility on a good diet? I think the author makes a very solid connection between diet and infertility and her recommendations are good, but of course, one needs to be ready to implement change. If you are not ready to give up meat, of course you may be put off by her advice as the previous reviewer was. Animal proteins (meat) are not the only, and definitely not the best, source for iron, zinc and calcium. Any quick search on the internet will provide you with a list of alternative sources for these minerals...plus most women who are trying to get pregnant should be taking a prenatal vitamin, which will supplemant their mineral needs. But one should always look to food sources first for their vitamins and minerals as they are most easily absorbed by the body. I for one agree that food has a connection to infertility, plus who wouldn't want to "detox" their bodies to ensure they have a health environment for a growing baby.

Hi - I am interested in purchasing this book, so I have been reading all the comments. I just wanted to let everyone know that yams ARE sweet potatoes. The difference is that "yams" are sweet potatoes that are grown in south Louisiana. Hope this helps out some of you.

After 3 failed IVFs, countless other procedures (including surgery), a miscarriage, and seeing 4 infertility OBGYNs, all of whom were considered among the top in their field, (and over $35K spent), we were told that the only way we were having a baby was with a donated egg. My husband bought this book, said it was our last hurrah, and followed the basic principles, which he distilled into a group of foods to avoid and foods to eat every day. We followed the diet for five months (it's easier to stick to if you know it's not forever) and I got pregnant in the sixth month. Our son is now 14 months old. My OBGYN calls him the miracle baby. We ate a lot of yams, true, but they were not the wild type, just the regular Safeway ones, and my husband fried them in oil and garlic. I think the best thing about this book is that the author is so positive and upbeat and makes you believe that you can conceive against overwhelming odds, which is the opposite of what all the specialists had been telling us for years.

I bought this book and went on the diet during my second IVF cycle--after 3 years of trying. I got pregnant for the first time in my life...Unfortunately, I miscarried at 11 weeks, but this was due to Down's Syndrome & my doctors have told me it was not related to my infertility problems (endometriosis) at all.

What I most took to heart was the author's qualification that though the diet has not been proven by traditional scientific trials, the worst that will happen is that you will eat nutritiously while you're on it. I don't know if this diet got me pregnant or if it would have happened anyway, but now that I'm embarking on another IVF, I feel strongly enough about the diet that I am going on it again, just in case it was what made things work for me last time. (BTW, I did not follow the diet strictly after becoming pregnant). I also just ate the yams I found in the supermarket.

Maybe it's one of those mind over matter things. It is an effort, but I just feel like it's worth a try. Who knows?

Best of luck to all out there TTC.