Overcoming Infertility - Herbert A. Goldfarb, Zoe Graves, Judith Greif

Overcoming Infertility

12 Couples Share Their Success Stories
Buch | Softcover
272 Seiten
1995
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-0-471-55706-7 (ISBN)
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This study uses the case histories of 12 couples to explain the latest medical techniques and the emotional and physical challenges involved in overcoming infertility. It reveals how such techniques as in vitro fertilization and laser surgery are being used successfully.
Every year, thousands of couples have to cope with the problem of infertility. Based on 12 couples' success stories, this study explores the latest medical techniques as well as the emotional and physical challenges involved. The narratives reveal how innovative techniques such as laser surgery, GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer) and IVF (in vitro fertilization) are being used to overcome endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, polycystic ovaries and male infertility.

HERBERT A. GOLDFARB, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist who specializes in laser surgery and other innovative medical procedures. The author of The No-Hysterectomy Option (Wiley), Dr. Goldfarb is a clinical instructor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of Medicine and Director of the Montclair Reproductive Center. Zoe Graves, Ph.D., is a medical writer. Judith Greif, R.N.C., F.N.P., M.S., is a family nurse practitioner at Rutgers University Health Center. She is also the author of AIDS Care at Home (Wiley).

An Overview of Pregnancy and Infertility; Anovulation: Eric and Eileen's Story; The Medicine; Polycystic Ovaries (Stein-Levanthol Syndrome): Monique and Gene's Story; The Medicine; Immunologic Causes of Miscarriage: Mary and Tom's Story; The Medicine; Endometriosis: Dana and Peter's Story; The Medicine; Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Nina and Chuck's Story; The Medicine; Fibroids: Lisa and Daniel's Story; The Medicine; Uterine Reconstruction: Rachel and Paul's Story; The Medicine; Recurrent Miscarriage: Anne and Seth's Story; The Medicine; The Over-35 Mother: Evelyn and Marc's Story; The Medicine; Male Infertility: Martha and Jason's Story; The Medicine; Unexplained Infertility: Jennifer and Gary's Story; The Medicine; In Vitro Fertilization: Peggy and Vinnie's Story; The Medicine; Appendix: Self-Help and Support Organization.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 1.3.1995
Zusatzinfo glossary
Verlagsort New York
Sprache englisch
Maße 152 x 228 mm
Gewicht 369 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie Schwangerschaft / Geburt
Studium 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) Histologie / Embryologie
ISBN-10 0-471-55706-4 / 0471557064
ISBN-13 978-0-471-55706-7 / 9780471557067
Zustand Neuware
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