Title:
Mayo Clinic guide to fertility and conception / medical editors, Jani R. Jensen, M.D., and Elizabeth (Ebbie) A. Stewart, M.D. ; senior editor, Karen R. Wallevand.
ISBN:
9780795346019
Publication Information:
Boston, MA : Da Capo Life Long, [2023]
©2015
Physical Description:
1 online resource : color illustrations
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Getting ready for pregnancy. Adjusting your lifestyle ; Eating to conceive ; Additional preparations ; Producing healthy sperm -- How to get pregnant. How babies are made ; Ovulation and fertility signs ; Tips for increased success ; Are you pregnant? ; Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy -- Common fertility problems. Effect of age on pregnancy ; Female problems : common and unusual ; Male problems : common and unusual -- When you need some help. Seeing a doctor ; Medications and surgery ; Reproductive assistance ; Third-party reproduction ; Coping and support -- Special considerations. Fertility preservation ; Unique circumstances ; Other options.
Summary:
Offers a guide to fertility and achieving pregnancy, discussing the role of lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition, the ovulation process, signs of fertility, how age affects pregnancy, fertility problems for both men and women, miscarriage, and medications and surgery. Also discusses reproductive assistance for single individuals and same-sex couples, fertility preservation, and alternative procedures. Includes personal stories and a list of additional resources.
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