IVF And Beyond For Dummies

IVF And Beyond For Dummies
ISBN: 9781742169460
Publication Date: 7 May 2010

More and more people are turning to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies as a solution to infertility, or as an alternative to the restrictions of traditional conception. Australia has been at the forefront of IVF research and development since its inception in the 1970s and the major Australian IVF research facilities have claimed a number of world firsts. Author Dr Karin Hammarberg is an expert in IVF, having been spent over 20 years as a midwife, then clinician and researcher in the field.

The potential rewards of IVF treatment are huge, yet in addition to the financial costs there are numerous physical, psychological and legal issues to be considered before entering into the process. IVF and Beyond For Dummies offers concrete advice on all aspects of assisted reproductive treatment, including how to:

- cope with the stress of infertility - understand what's going on with your body or your partner's

- assess the treatment options - discover what your choices are, what is involved, and the time and resources needed

- understand the medical jargon - be empowered to ask informed questions and communicate effectively with the medical team

- enjoy your life post-IVF - move on with your life after treatment, regardless of the outcome.