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The Gift of Hope
As a woman who has suffered from unexplained infertility for some time, this book was truly a gift.I just read finished it, so I haven't had a chance to utilize all of the techniques.However, the stories and advice have allowed me to begin to relax, change the tone of my inner and outer voice to a more positive one, and has made me feel hopeful for the first time in a long time.I highly recommend giving it a try. As the author encourages, empty your cup!

GREAT BOOK
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO IS TRYING TO CONCEIVE, THE STORIES REALLY TOUCH ME, GREAT INFORMATION, I COULDN'T STOP READING IT AND PLAN TO FOLLOW WHAT THEY DID IN THE BOOK.

Read this book, especially if 40+
I'm just getting around to actually reading books now that I've been ttc#2 for 3 years after having my DD when I was 41. I wish I had read this book much earlier, although it is a program that will take A LOT of time to do if you do everything.

I've tried everything for ttc#2 short of DE (and including surrogacy) but the one thing I haven't done that helped me for ttc#1 is change my diet. This book tells you the specifics of diet, including why, how to diagnose yourself, what to eat and recipes (the Fertility Fudgeless Cake is satisfying my sweet tooth), as well as various qi gong exercises, massage, how to apply moxa and other info. It's packed with information, but easy to read and follow. This book won't replace working with an acupuncturist, which the author is, but it definitely is an excellent resource to use in conjunction.

For those interested, this book inspired me so much, and I feel so strongly that diet is key, that I've set up a support group in Yahoo Groups (see Fertility Diet in Yahoo Groups). We're just getting started and welcome other women who are ttc and believe diet can help.

Must-read for those interested in a TCM approach to fertility
This is undoubtedly the best book on the subject that I have read so far.Beyond the very practical & well-explained TCM advice on how to optimize your body for pregnancy, it is a book about hope and a much needed reminder of how to laugh in the midst of trial.The writing is at once instructive and entertaining; a "page-turner" as far as infertility books go!I found the TCM advice to be very accessible (i.e., not obscure, easy to understand) and the vignettes beautifully appropriate and encouraging.Clearly, the author is a brilliant healer not only of the body but also of the soul.I highly recommend this book to anyone who is on a journey to embracing life in whatever form that ultimately takes.

How Fertility Wisdom Has Helped Me
After having difficulty conceiving in my early thirties, my husband and I sought out fertility drugs accompanied with artificial insemination on two occasions originally.One of which was successful, only to end in miscarriage.I switched providers including doctors and attempted a third session when the doctor asked to run my blood work when the Clomid didn't seem to be working.My blood work came back with what the doctor said was an elevated FSH.(I believe it was at about 17.)The doctor was baffled because despite the elevated FSH another test taken during the same draw revealed I had indeed ovulated.After running blood tests a second time, my FSH was even higher.The first thing the doctor said after reviewing the results is "you have little to no chance of getting pregnant with that FSH level and you will need to seek out donor eggs of a young 25 year old if you really want to get pregnant."I was officially diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure and devastated to say the least.Soon after, I began experiencing strong hot flashes.I saw yet another Western doctor and the hormonal imbalance was deemed as Premenopause.He even gave me estrogen patches which made them lessen in duration, frequency and strength but all that he could do was offer to supply more drugs at varying strengths to try and get it under control.Even then I couldn't yet throw in the towel and saw an endocrine specialist who had blood work done and my FSH had elevated to 100+ by this time.Although, overall a terrible story, I'm grateful for the painful journey because it actually brought me into the vast entity of Eastern medicine and ultimately to the graces of Dr. Wu's practice.It was several recommendations from friends that are having success with Eastern treatments and referred me to Fertility Wisdom.

After reading the book, I went straight to our local natural/organic store, and with book in hand, bought all warming foods, eliminated wheat etc... as I new I had a cool disposition (from a prior acupuncture treatment here in L.A.).I then took my estrogen patch off, and started eating as recommended by Dr. Wu and within about two weeks my hot flashes had completely disappeared!Among that major accomplishment, I also had regular periods, strengthened nails, new hair growth and only minor (if at all) cold symptoms when the cold/flu season arrived.

My most memorable part of this adventure is the month I "cheated".I started eating the bread that would come to the table when dining out, candy at Easter, and pizza at special occasions.It took approximately 2 weeks for my body to completely relapse back into hot flashes!This was the jarring realization that I can't stray far from the diet recommended in the book.As soon as I switched back to the diet, the hot flashes diminished again.Fertility wisdom is truly amazing to say the least...

Now on to my next milestone...getting pregnant!Fertility Wisdom's diet helped me combated the hot flashes, now I have my eye on the prize.I've flown out to visit Dr. Wu and her healing practice in person.I'm 100% committed to her advice and recommendations and hoping this is a "to be continued" miracle story so stay tuned...

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Providing a clear understanding of infertility, this practical resource analyzes and describes the diagnoses and treatment of infertility - both male and female - with Chinese medicine. It includes Western medical information with explanations of physiology, reproductive biology, and modern infertility treatments to expand the understanding of patient options. Content discusses all aspects of achieving a successful pregnancy, including pre-conception care, conception, pregnancy and miscarriage, and modern medical treatments. ... Read more

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Treatment of Infertility with Chinese Medicine
Simply this book is clear, concise and packed with in-depth knowledge of treating infertility with Chinese Medicine.It is an invaluable resource for my practice.

Great Service
Great service, speedy delivery, book condition as described. Will do business with this company again.

Great Professional Reference
For anyone looking to treat infertility disorders, I would highly recommend this book. The quality and sheer volume of information presented is quite impressive, and the same goes for her seminars. I would not suggest this book for anyone other than a TCM practitioner, as it is a professional text. The content is both highly specialized and should not be used by those without extensive training; besides, there are plenty of other introductory books that will give patients a more comprehensive view of TCM theory in an easily digestible format.

That said, this book is one of my favorites in the subject, and fully worth several times the purchase price!

Treatment of Infertility with Chinese Medicine
A valuable,modern and important resource for any practitioner wishing to work in or specialize in the field of infertility.Her analytical and poetic mind combined with the potency of Chinese medicine make this inspirational reading.Its a must have I cannot recommend highly enough.

Pretty Amazing
This book is the A++++ must have for treating fertility disorders with chinese medicine. Jane Lyttleton does an EXCELLENT job of combining western knowledge and treatments with traditional chinese medicine. She is extremely thorough and detailed in all pathologies and treatments. AMAZING! ... Read more

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It's estimated that endometriosis effects 15% of American women of reproductive age and is a leading cause of infertility.This book explains why endometriosis and infertility are on the rise in contemporary Western society and describes how traditional Chinese medicine diagnoses and treats these two, often related conditions.It includes sections on prevention, diet, exercise, and relaxation therapies. ... Read more

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Interesting alternative look at endometriosis!
Although this book is short, it is quite technical into the differing ways that Chinese medicine views women's health conditions, such as endometriosis.I would recommend that you know a little about the wayChinese medicine looks at deficiencies and stagnations in the variousmeridians before delving into this book.Otherwise, this information mightsound repetitive and be difficult to dissect into usable portions. On apositive note, there is accurate and interesting information in this bookon an underexplored topic. ... Read more

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Most conventional specialists treat infertility with a combination of drugs, surgery, and modern technology, often overlooking the emotional, biological, and environmental causes. Such standard treatments can be costly and risky (some infertility drugs are implicated in ovarian cancer), and often do not result in conception (the success rate for in vitro fertilization is only 22 percent). While exploring alternative treatments for herself, Shana Albo discovered that many causes of infertility in both men and women can be controlled naturally through regulation of environment, diet, and stress. Because each couple and every situation is different, Infertility Solutions covers all of the natural ways for improving a couple's chances for conceiving, from changing their lifestyle to using estrogen, vitamins and minerals, herbs, flowers, the healing touch, and meditation. ... Read more

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Infertility Solutions
After searching for natural approaches to my infertility problem, I found this book. The book offered me practical information on how vitamins, minerals, exercise, diet, etc. can increase one's fertility. I decided to make many lifestyle changes suggested in the book, and after 5 months (after years of infertility), I became pregnant. ... Read more

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The field of infertility and practice one of continuous innovation and change. Now in its Third Edition, Infertility in Practice has been updated extensively and beautifully illustrated with informative line diagrams and photographs.

Taken from a modern perspective, the very latest in infertility management has been approached to provide a practical guide for clinicians. The table of contents has been updated to revise such areas as polycystic ovary syndrome, the ethics behind infertility, knowing when to stop treatment, counseling, and reviewing the emerging technologies used in ART.

A thoroughly comprehensive book that provides sound theory and evidence-based therapy, it is a must for an practitioner dealing with infertility.

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Succinct, usable title for health care professionals
Up to date information, well referenced; clinical data for both male and female infertility, tests, info on ART, and ethical issues are all described thoroughly. Only covers western medical techniques, provides no complementary medical information. ... Read more

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Nowhere has the impact of ultrasonography been more dramatic than in reproductive medicine, particularly in the diagnosis of female and male infertility, the management of assisted reproductive procedures and the monitoring of early pregnancy. This authoritative textbook encompasses the complete role of ultrasonography in the evaluation of infertility and assisted reproduction. Covering every indication for ultrasonography in assisted reproductive technology, this will prove an invaluable resource in the evaluation of the infertile patient and optimization of the outcome of treatment. The interpretation of images to improve fertility and reproductive success is emphasized throughout. Ultrasonography in Reproductive Medicine and Infertility is essential reading for clinicians working both in IVF clinics and in office practice. It will be particularly useful to gynecologists, infertility specialists, ultrasonographers and radiologists working in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, assisted reproductive technology, ultrasonography and radiology. ... Read more

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At present, the medical response to the increased incidence of infertile couples has become highly technical, with recourse to ever more sophisticated methods for assisted reproduction. However, it sometimes appears to be forgotten that the success of any method also depends on the overall quality of the semen sample. This book presents new studies in the field of diagnosis of male infertility. The invited papers focus on the various diagnostic tests now available, the parameters of semen quality and the multifarious factors which influence fertility. Emphasis is also placed on the causes of, or associated factors in, semen anomalies whether they be secretory, excretory or combinations of these. Only with such knowledge can the most effective medical, surgical or biological treatment for improving semen quality be applied. ... Read more

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Provides an overview of the methods currently available for the treatment of male infertility. The therapies discussed range from traditional methods to microsurgery. Techniques for sperm processing and the collection of male gametes from the seminal tract are also presented. ... Read more

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The Fallopian tube has until recently been a neglected structure, bypassed by IVF and seen only as a tube that transports the egg to the uterus. More recently, its central role as the site of fertilization and early embryogenesis has been recognized, along with the major effects of tubal disease, such as chlamydia trachomatis, on fertility. Tubal surgery is an option for those women who avoid IVF because of anxiety about medication side-effects or for religious reasons. The tube is also the site for female sterilization and its reversal.This definitive guide to the Fallopian tube and its disorders collates all these topics, with authoritative text covering the spectrum of clinically relevant topics in a digestible fashion. It will be of interest to gynecologists, specialists in reproductive medicine and infertility and family planning, and others with interest in this fascinating and underestimated organ of reproduction. ... Read more

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Infertility: A Crossroad of Faith, Medicine, andTechnology brings together a diverse group of clinicians,theologians, and philosophers to examine the use of reproductivetechnologies in the light of the Roman Catholic moral tradition andrecent teaching. The book provides relevant background information(e.g. Donum Vitae from the Congregation for the Doctrine of theFaith) as it explores the psychological, social, legal, and moralcontexts of reproductive medicine. This book is Volume 3 of Catholic Studies in Bioethics in theseries Philosophy and Medicine. ... Read more

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In Quest for Conception, Marcia C. Inhorn portrays the poignant struggles of poor, urban Egyptian women and their attempts to overcome infertility. The author draws upon fifteen months of fieldwork in urban Egypt to present moving stories of infertile Muslim women whose tumultuous medical pilgrimages - or their "search for children", as they call their quests for conception - have yet to produce the desired pregnancies. Inhorn examines the devastating impact of infertility on the lives of these women, who are threatened with divorce by their husbands, harassed by their husbands' families, and ostracized by neighbors. Beliefs about procreation and infertility causation and cure among the Egyptian urban poor derive from a five-thousand-year history of shifting medical pluralism. Although colonially produced Western biomedicine is the dominant system in Egypt today, it represents only one of an array of therapeutic alternatives. Infertile women seek help from both "biogynecologists" (practitioners of Western biomedicine) and "ethnogynecologists" (practitioners of indigenous ethnomedicine), often using the remedies of both simultaneously. Quest for Conception examines in detail the variety of ethnomedical and biomedical treatments for infertility and concludes that treatments of both types are often ineffective and sometimes harmful. Given this untherapeutic setting, the future of infertile Egyptian women is explored in light of needed changes in reproductive health policy and the introduction of new reproductive technologies. Quest for Conception is the first comprehensive account of non-Western women's experiences of infertility and is a novel study within the literature on Middle Easternwomen. ... Read more

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The underdstanding of the search for children.
Dr. Marcia Inhorn harps upon three major themes: infertile Egyptian women's attempts at having children, the history of the development of Egyptian medical ideas and practices from ancient times and their effectson the present,and the present collaboration of econimic and politicalagendas.This book is for anyone studying or just want to know aboutinfertility and the views of Egyptians. ... Read more

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Fertility problems affect as many as one in three people in the Western world, and doctors are unable to find the cause in a third of the cases they treat. Conventional medical treatment can achieve spectacular results but it is invasive, expensive and not always available. Various natural therapies offer a safe and gentle alternative with a track record of success both in alleviating physical conditions and in dealing with mental and emotional stress. The experience of patients and practitioners combined with research results, helps you to choose the treatment or treatments most likely to work for you. In particular, this book covers the causes of infertility in both men and women; how you can help yourself; medical tests and treatments - what they are like, the likelihood of success and any side-effects or dangers; the natural therapies most likely to help; and how to find and choose a reliable practitioner. ... Read more

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Good buy for the money
This book is a good resource at a great price! The book has a lot of European research so it is sometimes hard to follow, but there is a great wealth of information regarding clinics across the globe in the back. Agreat asset to an infertility library. ... Read more

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Covers infertility in the male, antisperm antibodies, tubal disease, nutritional aspects of infertility, hyperprolactinaemia and habitual abortion. This third edition includes updated materials on protocols and more detailed discussion of pathophysiology of infertility disorders. This book is aimed at GPs, infertility clinicians, nurses in obstetrics or gynaecology and postgraduate medical students. ... Read more

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"[Marsh and Ronner make for] a highly successful combination in which faultless clinical detail and a broad social and cultural approach are seamlessly woven to produce a very impressive and beautifully written historical work of the first importance." -- Irvine Louden,Journal of the Social History of Medicine

InThe Empty Cradle, Margaret Marsh and Wanda Ronner delve into the origins of the many misconceptions surrounding infertility as they explore how medical and cultural beliefs emerged throughout its controversial history. Drawing on a wide variety of sources -- including intimate diaries and letters, patient records, memoirs, medical literature, and popular magazines --The Empty Cradle investigates the social, cultural, scientific, and medical dimensions of infertility over the past three hundred years.

Marsh and Ronner explore reactions -- among both physicians and husbands -- to the emerging scientific evidence that infertility was a condition for which men and women bear equal responsibility. The book concludes that infertility is still a subject affected by myth and misunderstanding. A lively and compelling history of a complex medical and cultural phenomenon,The Empty Cradle brings a valuable perspective to current debates about how we should think about and address the experience of infertility in our own time.

"Marsh and Ronner have sought to go beyond the published medical literature to disclose the voices of those most affected by the physiological and cultural condition of infertility... they have restored to the historical record the anguish and the hopes of women who experienced infertility." -- Rima D. Apple,American Historical Review

"The book's lucid explanations of medical terms and procedures will allow me to recommend it to my infertility patients. I plan to do so, trusting that it will give them a new perspective on their predicament. Knowing that it provided me a new perspective on both infertility and the practice of gynecology, I will also assign it an honored place in my medical library." -- Janet E. Shepherd, M.D.,Journal of the American Medical Association

" The Empty Cradle demonstrates the profound impact of politics as well as culture on the development of medical practice. It is an excellent model for future scholarship on the complex relationship between science and society." -- Elaine Tyler May,Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences

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Are you having problems becoming pregnant? You’re not alone; over 7.2 million Americans are facing the same challenges of infertility. Though some non-experts say that it’s all a matter of relaxation or taking medication, you need clear, straightforward, and trustworthy answers from healthcare professionals without feeling insulted, humiliated, or scared.

Written with compassion as well as professional knowledge, Infertility for Dummies combines comfort and expertise to walk you through your journey to becoming pregnant. This plain-English guide explains how infertility affects both men and women, while covering the latest treatments. It covers all key areas, including:

• Determining if you are infertile
• Maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner
• Making healthy pre-conception lifestyle changes
• Understanding the male and female anatomy
• Techniques for timing your conception
• Different ways to diagnose infertility
• Dealing with early pregnancy loss
• Finding the right doctor
• Different types of alternative insemination
• New advances and concerns in infertility
• Improving your chances of conceiving

Infertility for Dummies includes strategies for dealing with family and friends — what to expect from them, how to deal with inappropriate comments, and understanding that they are just trying to help. This book also provides the names and profiles of fertility medications and where you can find them. ... Read more

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Great overview of what to expect
This book gave a nice big picture of the whole infertility process.I read it before we visited the doctors.It was helpful to have background info going into the whole process because the doctors tended to gloss over things.

Awesome Book
Out of all the infertility books we bought, this was the best one.You must buy this book first before you buy any other books on infertility.

Great Reference Book!
I own this book and on many occassions have looked up a term or explanation during my infertility journey.It offers a great balance of medical knowledge and patient experience. ... Read more

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I wish I had this book 5 years ago.
This book helped me tremendously.I found that our infertility situation is not as bad as others and that there is still hope in having children.We have undergone a lot of surgeries and investigations but it is good toknow that there are people out there undergoing the same treatments andfrustrations. ... Read more