ABSTRACT

Coping with Infertility is an essential source of emotional support for any couple struggling with involuntary childlessness. The book offers proven techniques and real-life examples from both men and women, in order to outline common emotional reactions and remind couples that they are not alone in their ups and downs. The coping skills discussed in the book have been assembled from years of working with individuals in clinical trials and have undergone rigorous scientific testing. These state-of-the-art techniques have been shown to be effective in helping couples deal with the stress, depression, relationship problems, and grief often associated with infertility. Coping with Infertility is an easily accessible and problem-focused guide for couples to use in overcoming the emotional roadblocks of infertility.

part |46 pages

Human Reproduction

chapter |12 pages

The Birds and the Bees 101

Reproduction and Fertility

chapter |9 pages

When Reproduction Doesn't Work

Causes of Infertility

chapter |18 pages

Addressing the Problem

Medical Treatments for Infertility

part |58 pages

Infertility

chapter |16 pages

The Emotional Journey

Common Reactions to Infertility

chapter |9 pages

Beating the (Not-So-Baby) Blues

Common Causes of Depression in Infertility

chapter |26 pages

Coping with Depression

You are what you Think

part |44 pages

Stress

chapter |15 pages

Fight or Flight

Common Sources of Stress in Infertility and How to Combat Them

chapter |22 pages

Coping with Stress

How to Act the Part

part |50 pages

Couple Trouble

chapter |13 pages

Couple Trouble

Recognizing Relationship Pitfalls in Infertility

part |39 pages

Infertility