Overcoming Male Infertility [Paperback]

Leslie R. Schover (Author), Anthony J. Thomas Jr. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471244716 | ISBN-13: 978-0471244714 | Publication Date: December 28, 1999 | Edition: 1

Hope and strategies for couples dealing with male infertility If you or your partner is suffering from male infertility, you're not alone. Millions of couples are struggling with this problem. About 40% of these couples have exclusively male infertility problems, while another 20% have both male and female infertility problems. Now, two leading experts, a urologist specializing in male infertility and a psychologist, team up to write the most complete guide available on male infertility. From the latest, state-of-the-art treatments to advice on how to handle the emotional aspects of male infertility, you'll find out where to get the help you need. Overcoming Male Infertility also covers the psychological issues that are unique to men, and gives advice to women on helping their man through the trauma of infertility treatment--including how to get him to see a doctor in the first place.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Although it is not a commonly recognized fact, the male is the problem in about half of the 2.5 million couples struggling with infertility. Clinical psychologist Schover and Thomas, a urologist in the Cleveland Clinic's infertility program, draw on their expertise to provide information that lay readers need to understand the causes of male fertility problems. They discuss how to find competent doctors and demystify the available treatment options for infertile couples. They also clearly explain reproductive anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, causative factors, and therapeutic options, as well as the psychological and emotional aspects of male infertility. Recommended for all healthcare collections.AJames Swanton, Harlem Hosp. Lib., New York
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Clinical psychologist Schover has long worked with infertile couples, as urologist Thomas has with male infertility. Their combined skills and knowledge make this a valuable book--patient-oriented, conveying a vast amount of information understandably, and maintaining an underlying sense of humor that puts problems and persons in perspective. Scientific details are spelled out, and physical and psychological aspects are illuminated to help a patient in choosing a course of treatment. Several tables compare the attitudes of major religions toward a wide variety of treatments and procedures, and the potential patient is urged to investigate any assisted reproductive technology and clinic he is thinking of using. Schover, who emphasizes that most men automatically blame infertility on their wives or girlfriends, joins Thomas to also warn readers about inaccurate or misleading information on the surprisingly many infertility-related Internet sites. William Beatty

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (December 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471244716
• ISBN-13: 978-0471244714
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #909,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Thomas is wonderful!, March 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Overcoming Male Infertility (Paperback)

I have never met Dr. Shrover, but Dr. Thomas is wonderful! He is one of the best in the field - very knowledgeable. He's also a nice guy. He's my husband's doctor.

After we heard that he wrote a book we made sure to get it and check it out. This is a great book if you are facing male infertility and want to learn more. The book covers all sorts of diagnosis and gives some really good advice. I highly recommend it.

Remember, you have to be your own advocate - you need to learn all you can if you want to make sure you get the best treatment. This book will really help you learn what you need to know.

Good luck!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great medical book!, June 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Overcoming Male Infertility (Paperback)

This is one of the best infertility books I have purchased. Most of the other books leave out valuable statistics and information that made me more curious than before reading the book. This book however, gave me detailed information that was invaluable! It is well written and researched! Being a doctor myself, I was thankful that someone actually included scientific results and information along with all other sorts of data. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone struggling with male infertility!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for those in need., August 29, 2005

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This review is from: Overcoming Male Infertility (Paperback)

This was a great book for us. Very easy to read - it had the technical stuff but explained in a very down to earth way. It covered many subjects from IVF, IVF ICSI, donor sperm. All in non-judgmental ways, I gives you the facts of all and lets you decide without steering you one way or the other. It also discusses some of the causes. I thought the books was super and should be required reading for all couples that are in this situation.