"This indispensable, comprehensive, and accessible reference book to infertility provides people with the tools they need to be their own best advocates as they navigate fertility treatments and highs and lows of their infertility journey. Author Heather Huhman guides readers through every stage of the process-from knowing when to seek medical advice to parenting after infertility, and everything in between. There's the medical nitty gritty: getting...

In the United States, ten percent of people who wish to have children struggle with infertility. NOVA explores barriers to fertility, from the social to the biological, and the state of assisted reproductive technologies. Follow the journeys of people navigating challenges from structural inequalities and racism to falling sperm counts, egg freezing, and IVF.

"Malcolm Gephardt, handsome and gregarious longtime bartender at the Half Moon, has always dreamed of owning a bar. When his boss finally retires, Malcolm stretches to buy the place. He sees unquantifiable magic and potential in the Half Moon and hopes to transform it into a bigger success, but quickly realizes that making margins won't be easy. His smart and confident wife, Jess, has devoted herself to her law career. After years of trying to have...

"Olivia Bender designs exquisite home interiors that satisfy the most demanding clients. But her own deepest desire can't be fulfilled by marble counters or the perfect rug. She desperately wants to be a mother. Fertility treatments and IVF keep failing. And just when she feels she's at her lowest point, the police deliver shocking news to Olivia and her husband, Park. DNA results show that the prime suspect in a murder investigation is Park's son....

After learning she might not be able to have children, thirty-three-year-old Tabitha Walker, a black woman planning to "have it all," watches her dreams dissolve and must rely on her two best friends to get through.

"Breathing Faith: A Journey through Infertility and a High-Risk Pregnancy" is a compelling, true story of one woman's extraordinary path to becoming a mother. At times hilarious and at others, nail-biting, Lori Stott writes with an easy, conversational tone that draws the reader in from the very first page. This book is recommended not only for anyone dealing with fertility challenges, but also for the people that love them, as well as medical students,...

If you and your partner have struggled with fertility issues, you're well aware of the emotional roller coaster of confusion, frustration, and disappointment that infertility can set in motion. This book offers a comprehensive set of mind-body techniques you can use to help improve fertility from the comfort of your home and make the most of in vitro fertilization (IVF) or other fertility treatments. The stress reduction exercises, coping strategies,...

A note from Luanne Rose: "I have been through hell and back in an attempt to have children of my own. I have cried more tears than I thought I ever had inside me and left so many, too many, heartbreaks in my past. Through my trials and struggles, I have come to find that I am not alone in my moments of self-hate and stings of jealousy when I hear yet another friend is pregnant. I have also realized that almost every person I was surrounded by that...

Ultimately, maintaining good sexual health is all in the service of fertility. What is fertility? What can we do to preserve our fertility? What can go wrong? What are the options for those who find that they are infertile? The answers to these and many other questions are waiting to be found in this sensitively written yet straightforward book.

MENSTRUATION ISN'T JUST ABOUT HAVING BABIES Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign, just like your pulse, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure. And it provides you with essential information about your health. The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles and Optimize Your Fertility brings together over 1,000 meticulously researched scientific references in a textbook-quality guide to understanding your menstrual cycle. In this book you'll...