The Trying Time
A Comprehensive Guide to Infertility, IVF, and Family Building
The Trying Time
A Comprehensive Guide to Infertility, IVF, and Family Building
Description
1 in 6 people worldwide face infertility, yet each journey is unique. Whether you're navigating IVF, coping with loss, or searching for answers, this guide offers the science-backed information you need and the compassion you deserve for each step of the way.
Embryologist, Jessica Manns, offers a compassionate, science-based exploration of the emotional, physical, and medical realities of infertility and IVF. With clear, accessible explanations of reproductive biology, diagnostic testing, and treatment options, Manns helps readers understand what's happening in their bodies and what to expect from an often confusing and overwhelming process.
This journey can be filled with uncertainty, grief, and isolation. Many worry whether they'll be able to conceive, carry a healthy pregnancy, or recover from the heartbreak of miscarriage and loss. Manns addresses these emotional challenges head-on, offering guidance for navigating fertility clinics, receiving a diagnosis, and coping with failed cycles.
To enrich this volume, Manns brings together leading experts in reproductive health, including a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, a trauma-informed therapist, and a certified genetic counselor. Their insights are paired with personal stories from individuals who have experienced infertility firsthand stories to offer comfort, connection, and hope.
Whether you're trying to conceive, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to understand the complexities of reproductive health, this book is a vital resource for anyone navigating the deeply personal path of infertility.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Infertility and Mental Health
Chapter 2: The Male Reproductive System
Chapter 3: The Female Reproductive System'
Chapter 4: Preparing for Your First Appointment with a Fertility Specialist
Chapter 5: Diagnosing and Treating Your Cause of Infertility
Chapter 6: Fertility Medications
Chapter 7: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Chapter 8: PGT
Chapter 9: Why Do Some Embryos Not Implant or Miscarry?
Chapter 10: Understanding the Grief in Context of Family Planning
Chapter 11: Third-Party Reproduction
Chapter 12: Improving Fertility
Chapter 13: How Loved Ones Can Help or Hurt Someone with Infertility
Final Chapter
Product details
| Published | 11 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 288 |
| ISBN | 9798881867553 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 33 b/w illustrations; 4 tables |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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