Despite the fact that it is an expensive, complex, emotionally draining, and often last-ditch fertility treatment, there are now over 250,000 couples who consider in vitro fertilization (IVF) every year; more than 125,000 couples decide to undergo it. While dry, clinical information is available, there is a gaping need for sisterly advice from someone who's been through the process herself.From evaluating care and preparing for the complicated process to understanding egg retrieval and embryo transfer; from tips on taking medications and coping with hormonal surges to dealing with the emotional aspects of the grueling IVF process, Liza Charlesworth's The Couple's Guide to In Vitro Fertilization offers knowing, sensitive counsel. Full of hard-won personal wisdom and the most up-to-date medical information explained in layman's terms, this invaluable guide is sure to become recommended reading for couples trying to conceive and their families alike.
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"This book offers support, guidance and valuable information for the couple considering this process." -- Parents Express March 2005
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Liza Charlesworth underwent two rounds of IVF, the second of which was a success. An educational writer and the former editorial director at Scholastic Books, she lives in Forest Hills Garden, New York.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book! A Must-Have for IVFers!,
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This review is from: The Couple's Guide To In Vitro Fertilization: Everything You Need To Know To Maximize Your Chances Of Success (Paperback)
I am the kind of person who researches and reads EVERYTHING when they are faced with an issue or problem. Needless to say, I have purchased a multitude of IVF books, and this one is one of my favorites. It goes through the IVF process step-by-step, shares sample protocols, and explains ALL the medicines. In fact, I found myself going back and re-reading several parts of the book while in the midst of the IVF process. It's simply a must-have!
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Great if you are in the very beginning stages.,
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This review is from: The Couple's Guide To In Vitro Fertilization: Everything You Need To Know To Maximize Your Chances Of Success (Paperback)
I found this book to be a bit boring and repetitve of all the info I have found on the web and through my doctors. It definitely appealed more to the emotional side, which is needed so much in this field, but I was looking for concrete suggestions on maximizing my chances with IVF and I didn't really find that in the book. It's a helpful read if you are just beginning the process and need some solid basic information, but not as helpful if you are already well informed.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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good guidebook,
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The Couple's Guide to In Vitro Fertilization
Authors: Liza Charlesworth Publisher: De Capo Press ISBN: 0-7382-0897-3 IVF for most people is a private event that they will learn as they go through each cycle on their personal road to parenthood. This is that journey's guidebook. It is written very matter-of-factly with simple language even with technical terminology. Written as a step by step "how to manual" of sorts, what it lacks in that personal touch it makes up for in sheer volume of information. It weighs in at 300 pages (at a bargain price of $16.95) and has 10 chapters with charts, graphs, sample calendars, resource guide, and a glossary of terminology. For a "IVF for Dummies" type of book, I'd recommend this for its wealth of knowledge. I know I'm glad to have it in my arsenal of books when I understand this complex and nerve wracking procedure for myself. I believe most people will be able to use this guide and benefit from it. A great resource.
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basic fertility workup, estradiol readings, medication menu, superovulatory drugs, frozen cycles, canceled cycles, embryo adoption, ovarian reserve, egg retrieval, chemical pregnancy, sperm extraction, lab dishes, gestational surrogate, fertility medications, failed cycle, embryo donation, intended mother, sperm aspiration, natural pregnancy, egg donor, fresh cycle, assisted hatching, vasectomy reversal, gestational surrogacy, donor eggs Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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basic fertility workup, estradiol readings, medication menu, superovulatory drugs, frozen cycles, canceled cycles, embryo adoption, ovarian reserve, egg retrieval, chemical pregnancy, sperm extraction, lab dishes, gestational surrogate, fertility medications, failed cycle, embryo donation, intended mother, sperm aspiration, natural pregnancy, egg donor, fresh cycle, assisted hatching, vasectomy reversal, gestational surrogacy, donor eggs Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fertility Fact, New York, Possible Side Effects, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, United States, Los Angeles, Carole Lieber Wilkins, Final Word, Postcoital Test, Commonly Asked Questions About Step, Mary Beth, Catholic Church, More Testing, Tubal Ovum Transfer, Brad Kolb, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, Fast Facts, Hamster-Sperm Penetration Test, Huntington Reproductive Center, Karen Synesiou New!
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