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Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it. People do it too—have babies, that is—but sometimes they need a little help getting there. Often the problem is simple and can be handled without medical intervention. Unfortunately, in many cases it’s more complicated and can lead to a long, costly, and emotionally trying treatment process. Each year, more than 6 million people become fertility patients in the United States, alone. And they’re just the ones who can afford treatments which can cost as much as $20,000—with no guarantee of success. <p> Ready for a baby but having a hard time conceiving? In this friendly guide, fertility patient, Jackie Meyers-Thompson and fertility expert Sharon Perkins use humor, heartache, and the real-life experiences of actual patients to cover the complete fertility story. In jargon-free language, they clue you in on the essentials of human reproduction and what can impede it. And they tell you what you need to know to <ul> <li>Take control of your fertilit <li>Optimize you chances of conceivin <li>Know why you’re not conceivin <li>Understand your treatment option <li>Find the right doctor and work with him or he <li>Navigate the confusing world of fertility treatment </ul> <p> From basic life-style changes to in vitro fertilization, <i>Fertility For Dummies</i> covers all the basic and high-tech fertility choices available. You’ll discover what you need to know about <ul> <li>The female anatomy, the logistics of getting pregnant, and behaviors you should or shouldn’t change before trying to conceiv <li>Fine-tuning conception efforts using methods to predict ovulation, best sexual behaviors, diet, vitamins and supplements, and mor <li>Tests for diagnosing fertility problems and understanding the effects of various diseases on fertilit <li>Choosing a specialist and choosing a treatment, including intrauterine insemination and fertility injection <li>In vitro fertilization, what to expect physically, emotionally, and financiall <li>Third-party reproduction—working with sperm donors, egg donors, embryo adoption, and surrogate </ul> <p> Relax, discover your fertility options, and let <i>Fertility For Dummies</i> be your guide to having a baby
