Dr. Richard Marrs' Fertility Book: America's Leading Infertility Expert Tells You Everything You Need to Know About Getting Pregnant (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Marrs, the head of the Institute for Fertility Research in California and editor of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Blackwell Science, 1993), offers an up-to-date, no-nonsense look at infertility. Enhanced by detailed illustrations, his text reviews both causes and treatment. Marrs does not gloss over the pitfalls of treatment and the likelihood of a cure. In outlining the avenues to take, he discusses assisted reproductive technologies, including current embryology lab techniques. Thankfully, he does not limit his discussion of the emerging field of reproductive immunology to antiphospholipid antibodies, which is just one immune disorder, but broadly considers immunological problems, a topic not discussed in other infertility books. Emotional and financial issues are given equal weight (the unique contribution of coauthor and former patient Lisa Friedman Bloch). Handy glossaries are found at the end of each chapter, and vital resources (including infertility and adoption groups) are also listed. A necessary primer for any couple faced with infertility, this is essential for public libraries. (Index not seen).
Lisa A. Errico-Cox, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Marrs, the head of the Institute for Fertility Research in California and editor of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Blackwell Science, 1993), offers an up-to-date, no-nonsense look at infertility. Enhanced by detailed illustrations, his text reviews both causes and treatment. Marrs does not gloss over the pitfalls of treatment and the likelihood of a cure. In outlining the avenues to take, he discusses assisted reproductive technologies, including current embryology lab techniques. Thankfully, he does not limit his discussion of the emerging field of reproductive immunology to antiphospholipid antibodies, which is just one immune disorder, but broadly considers immunological problems, a topic not discussed in other infertility books. Emotional and financial issues are given equal weight (the unique contribution of coauthor and former patient Lisa Friedman Bloch). Handy glossaries are found at the end of each chapter, and vital resources (including infertility and adoption groups) are also listed. A necessary primer for any couple faced with infertility, this is essential for public libraries. (Index not seen).
Lisa A. Errico-Cox, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Dell (February 9, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440508037
• ISBN-13: 978-0440508038
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #436,468 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Medical Info combined with Emotional Info, April 19, 2000

By A Customer

I bought this book after 2 years + of infertility, and still learned information from Dr. Marrs. The tone of his book is not condescending, but helpful to the reader, and the patient experiences he puts in the book to discuss the emotional aspects of the disease cover all areas that couples go through. An wonderful resource!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for the"average person", September 6, 1999

By A Customer

I was very pleased with all the information and how it was presented in the book. I knew absolutely nothing about the steps that were needed to achieve pregnancy at my age of 43.Dr. Marrs was excellent in explaining my options and what the side effects could be. I would definitely recommend to anyone trying to start a family and want information!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Female Infertility & Ave. for male infertility, December 10, 2002

By	"bayvine" (Hollister, CA USA) - See all my reviews

If you want one book to do it all, get this one.

At least it provides you with a vision of most of the issues surrounding infertility.

It provides excellent information on female infertility issues.

It provides cursory information about male infertility issues.

We have recommended and loaned out this book to several friends, and they all were happy with the details provided.