The Science Behind Getting Pregnant: Explained


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The Science Behind Getting Pregnant: Explained is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate details of the reproductive process, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the science behind conception. This short read book is perfect for anyone who is trying to conceive or simply curious about the fascinating world of fertility. The book begins with an exploration of ovulation, shedding light on the crucial role it plays in the conception process. Readers will gain valuable insights into the timing and signs of ovulation, empowering them to maximize their chances of getting pregnant. Next, the book delves into the topic of sperm viability, production, and health. It explains the factors that can affect sperm quality and offers practical tips on how to optimize sperm health for successful fertilization. Fertility cycles are also discussed in detail, with a focus on the follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases. Readers will learn about the hormonal changes that occur during each phase and how they impact fertility. The book then explores various factors that can affect fertility, such as age, health conditions, and lifestyle choices. It provides valuable information on how these factors can influence the chances of conception and offers guidance on how to overcome potential obstacles. Assisted reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), and egg freezing, are also covered in this book. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of these procedures and their potential benefits for couples struggling with infertility. Common fertility problems, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and male infertility, are addressed in a clear and concise manner. The book provides insights into the causes, symptoms, and available treatment options for these conditions. Optimizing fertility is a key focus of this book, and readers will find practical advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, timing intercourse, and managing stress to enhance their chances of conception. Finally, the book concludes with a section dedicated to answering frequently asked questions, providing readers with additional information and addressing any lingering doubts or concerns. The Science Behind Getting Pregnant: Explained is a must-read for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of fertility and increase their chances of conceiving. With its comprehensive coverage and accessible language, this book is an invaluable resource for couples on their journey to parenthood. This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Science Behind Getting Pregnant: Explained Ovulation Sperm Viability Sperm Production Sperm Health Sperm Motility Fertility Cycles Follicular Phase Ovulation Phase Luteal Phase Factors Affecting Fertility Age Health Conditions Lifestyle Choices Assisted Reproductive Technologies In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Egg Freezing Common Fertility Problems Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Endometriosis Male Infertility Optimizing Fertility Healthy Lifestyle Timing and Frequency Stress Management Frequently Asked Questions




Science and Babies


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By all indicators, the reproductive health of Americans has been deteriorating since 1980. Our nation is troubled by rates of teen pregnancies and newborn deaths that are worse than almost all others in the Western world. Science and Babies is a straightforward presentation of the major reproductive issues we face that suggests answers for the public. The book discusses how the clash of opinions on sex and family planning prevents us from making a national commitment to reproductive health; why people in the United States have fewer contraceptive choices than those in many other countries; what we need to do to improve social and medical services for teens and people living in poverty; how couples should "shop" for a fertility service and make consumer-wise decisions; and what we can expect in the futureâ€"featuring interesting accounts of potential scientific advances.







The Fertility Diet: Groundbreaking Research Reveals Natural Ways to Boost Ovulation and Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant


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The first fertility-boosting guide to feature the cutting-edge research results on fertility from the Nurses’ Health Study More than 6 million women in the United States alone experience infertility problems User-friendly, medically approved advice clearly explained in 10 nutritional guidelines from two of Harvard Medical School’s top voices in nutrition




Freezing Fertility


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Welcomed as liberation and dismissed as exploitation, egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) has rapidly become one of the most widely-discussed and influential new reproductive technologies of this century. In Freezing Fertility, Lucy van de Wiel takes us inside the world of fertility preservation—with its egg freezing parties, contested age limits, proactive anticipations and equity investments—and shows how the popularization of egg freezing has profound consequences for the way in which female fertility and reproductive aging are understood, commercialized and politicized. Beyond an individual reproductive choice for people who may want to have children later in life, Freezing Fertility explores how the rise of egg freezing also reveals broader cultural, political and economic negotiations about reproductive politics, gender inequities, age normativities and the financialization of healthcare. Van de Wiel investigates these issues by analyzing a wide range of sources—varying from sparkly online platforms to heart-breaking court cases and intimate autobiographical accounts—that are emblematic of each stage of the egg freezing procedure. By following the egg’s journey, Freezing Fertility examines how contemporary egg freezing practices both reflect broader social, regulatory and economic power asymmetries and repoliticize fertility and aging in ways that affect the public at large. In doing so, the book explores how the possibility of egg freezing shifts our relation to the beginning and end of life.




The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant


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Comforting and intimate, this “girlfriend” guide to getting pregnant gets to the heart of all the emotional issues around having children—biological pressure, in-law pressures, greater social pressures—to support women who are considering getting pregnant. Trying to get pregnant is enough to make any woman impatient. The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant is a complete guide to the medical, psychological, social, and sexual aspects of getting pregnant, told in a funny, compassionate way, like talking to a good friend who’s been through it all. And in fact, Dr. Jean Twenge has been through it all—the mother of three young children, she started researching fertility when trying to conceive for the first time. A renowned sociologist and professor at San Diego State University, Dr. Twenge brought her research background to the huge amount of information—sometimes contradictory, frequently alarmist, and often discouraging— that she encountered online, from family and friends, and in books, and decided to go into the latest studies to find out the real story. The good news is: There is a lot less to worry about than you’ve been led to believe. Dr. Twenge gets to the heart of the emotional issues around getting pregnant, including how to prepare mentally and physically when thinking about conceiving; how to talk about it with family, friends, and your partner; and how to handle the great sadness of a miscarriage. Also covered is how to know when you’re ovulating, when to have sex, timing your pregnancy, maximizing your chances of getting pregnant, how to tilt the odds toward having a boy or a girl, and the best prenatal diet. Trying to conceive often involves an enormous amount of emotion, from anxiety and disappointment to hope and joy. With comfort, humor, and straightforward advice, The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant is the bedside companion to help you through it.




Comprehensive Gynecology


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In the 25 years since the first edition of Comprehensive Gynecology, many scientific advances have occurred in medical practice. The first four editions were largely the work of the original four editors: Drs. William Droegemueller, Arthur L. Herbst, Daniel R. Mishell, Jr., and Morton A. Stenchever...With the staggering volume of medical literature published and the complexities of the gynecologic subspecialties, we have collaborated with additional experts for the sixth edition. We've "examined disease" and added a new chapter on the interaction of medical diseases and female physiology. We've "investigated discord" with new authors to completely rewrite the emotional and psychological issues in gynecology and the legal issues for obstetrician-gynecologists. Other chapters have delved into the controversies in breast cancer screening, vitamin D use, the ongoing debates in hormone therapy, and vaginal mesh use for pelvic organ prolapse surgery. (from Preface -- MD Consult, viewed April 9, 2012)




Genetic Twists of Fate


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How tiny variations in our personal DNA can determine how we look, how we behave, how we get sick, and how we get well. News stories report almost daily on the remarkable progress scientists are making in unraveling the genetic basis of disease and behavior. Meanwhile, new technologies are rapidly reducing the cost of reading someone's personal DNA (all six billion letters of it). Within the next ten years, hospitals may present parents with their newborn's complete DNA code along with her footprints and APGAR score. In Genetic Twists of Fate, distinguished geneticists Stanley Fields and Mark Johnston help us make sense of the genetic revolution that is upon us. Fields and Johnston tell real life stories that hinge on the inheritance of one tiny change rather than another in an individual's DNA: a mother wrongly accused of poisoning her young son when the true killer was a genetic disorder; the screen siren who could no longer remember her lines because of Alzheimer's disease; and the president who was treated with rat poison to prevent another heart attack. In an engaging and accessible style, Fields and Johnston explain what our personal DNA code is, how a few differences in its long list of DNA letters makes each of us unique, and how that code influences our appearance, our behavior, and our risk for such common diseases as diabetes or cancer.




From Conception to Birth


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Color photographs and computer imaging provide a portrait of the growth of a baby from conception to birth, tracing the development of individual body parts and systems and celebrating each milestone along the way.




Making Babies


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Drawing on past speculation and present knowledge, a reproductive biologist conducts readers through the 40 weeks of human pregnancy, explaining the complex biology behind human gestation in a clear and entertaining manner. 16 halftones.