Thorough coverage of the causes and current treatments for infertility.
Infertility affects at least 20 to 25 percent of couples of reproductive age, and infertility among young women has been on the rise for the past decade. 'Infertility For Dummies' explains the environmental and genetic reasons for this increase and provides suggestions and tips on boosting fertility. Covering infertility issues that affect both men and women, this easy-to-follow guide provides extensive coverage of ovulation treatments and other low-tech conception methods (and advice on when it’s time to move on to higher-tech approaches), male infertility issues, and the effects of infertility on an individual’s well-being and a couple’s relationship.