Encyclopedia Of Fertility And Infertility (Hardcover)

Millions of couples around the world who want children are unable to conceive or carry a baby to term. Confronting the pressures of fertility treatments and procedures is a daunting task. It is estimated that fewer than 10 percent of infertile couples actually seek treatment, mostly due to a lack of awareness as to what treatments are available or to the high cost of those treatments. In one comprehensive volume, Encyclopedia of Fertility and Infertility covers all aspects of this challenging and often emotional medical subject. In the last 20 years, the science of fertility has evolved dramatically. Using easy-to-understand language, this encyclopedia guides readers through the basics of the human reproductive system, including its structure and function, and acts as a compass for navigating the terminology, causes, treatments, and the latest medical advances in the field of fertility. Entries include Anovulation Caffeine and infertility Clomiphene citrate (Clomid, Serophene) In vitro fertilization (IVF) Miscarriage Ovarian cancer and fertility drugs Sperm bank Extensive appendixes include directories of organizations; hot lines associated with fertility, infertility, and fertility clinics; an exhaustive bibliography; and a glossary of terms related to fertility. Special sections cover how to select a fertility specialist, as well as questions one should ask such an expert in the field. About the Author Carol Turkington is a medical writer and editorial consultant. She has contributed articles to Psychology Today, New Parent Advisor, Current Health, Geriatrics, The Scientist and Pediatric Management, among other publications, and is the author of numerous books on human health, including Encyclopedia of Deafness and Hearing Disorders and Encyclopedia of the Brain and Brain Disorders. She lives in Pennsylvania. Michael M. Alper, M.D., received his medical degree from McGill University and is an assistant clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School. He has served as acting chief of Beth Israel Hospital?s Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and is a member of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, the Boston Fertility Society, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Alper has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and books and is currently the medical director at Boston IVF, the largest fertility center in the United States. Table of Contents Forward Introductino Entries A to Z Appendixes Glossary References Index