Book
Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: The Fertility
Doctor’s Guide to Overcoming Infertility
Subtitle: Discovering Your
Reproductive Potential and Maximizing Your Odds of Having a Baby
Author:
Mark P. Trolice
Genre: Non-fiction, Medicine
Part of a series? No
Order in series:
Best read after earlier
books in series?
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41717533-the-fertility-doctor-s-guide-to-overcoming-infertility
Overall
score:
I
scored this book 4/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short
Summary of the book:
This is a very technical book giving an
insight into the body’s workings and where things can go wrong or right in the
productive system. It opens our eyes to the fact there is no guarantee we will
ever become a parent naturally, but there are many ways to become a parent,
including adoption.
What
I liked about the book:
The book provided the details while still
being an engaging read.
What
I didn’t like about the book:
At times the book became too much like a textbook.
My
favourite bits in the book:
The advice on how to increase the chances of
becoming a family.
My
least favourite bits in the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
Any
further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
I am not aware of other books by this author.
What
books could this be compared to and why?
This is a book in a category of its own. It’s
a textbook, self-help book and memoir all in one.
Recommendation:
In
summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
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Children
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No
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Young
Adult
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Maybe
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Adult
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Yes
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If
you like to find out more about how to increase
your chances of parenthood and the journey to get there, this book may
be the book for you.
I’m
looking forward to reading more by this author.
Book
Description by Author:
Give yourself the best-possible odds for
getting pregnant and having a baby with this concise, expert, and encouraging
companion as your guide!
In the only general guide to infertility
written by a medical doctor who specializes in the subject, Mark Trolice,
MD—who is board-certified in both OB/GYN and REI (Reproductive Endocrinology
and Infertility)—shares the practical knowledge he has gained from working in
infertility medicine for years, with many hundreds of patients, alongwith the
warmth and wisdom he has acquired from getting to know prospective parents from
all kind of backgrounds.
The journey from infertility to fertility,
from childlessness to a brand-new baby, can be long and arduous. It involves
complicated medical diagnoses, a wide range of treatment options, a host of
potential lifestyle changes, lots of emotional ups and downs, and—even with the
best medical insurance—challenging financial decisions. Your doctors cannot
decide everything for you, and that is why an authoritative and comprehensive
book, written in clear and understandable language for the layperson, is
essential. This is that book.
The book opens with an exploration of all the
possible causes of infertility, covering both couples who have never been
pregnant and ones who have had recurrent losses of pregnancies. Unique among
infertility guides, this volume gives roughly equal weight to male and female
causes, which is important because about 40% of infertility cases are due to
men's issues—and some couples need to address issues in both the prospective
mother and prospective father. It covers endometriosis, fibroids, POS
(Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), tubal factor, male factor, and other possible
causes.
Next it looks at your treatment options.
Importantly, these are not just medical interventions, but they also include
lifestyle changes you alone can make, involving sleep, diet, exercise, and
other forms of self-care. Among medical options, IUI (Intrauterine
Insemination), IVF (In Vitro
Fertilization), and various surgical procedures are covered in detail.
Some couples are lucky to have a short
journey to fertility. For others, the process takes years. With a gentle and
sure hand, and non-judgmentally, Dr. Trolice guides you through the many
decisions you need to make along the way, such as whether or not to continue
treatments, whether to change practitioners or treatments, and whether it is a
good idea to continue to spend money on procedures not covered by your
insurance. He understands that these are emotionally weighty decisions that involve
the future of your family, and he provides ample grounds for optimism and hope,
empowering you as you take this journey.
About
the Author:
Mark
P. Trolice, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FACE, is Director of Fertility CARE: The IVF
Center in Winter Park, Florida. He is past President of the Florida Society of
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) and past Division Director
of REI at Winnie Palmer Hospital, part of Orlando Health.
He
is double Board-certified in REI and OB/GYN, maintains annual recertification,
and has been awarded the American Medical Association’s “Physicians’
Recognition Award” annually. He holds the unique distinction of being a Fellow
in all three American Colleges of OB/GYN, of Surgeons, and of Endocrinology.
His colleagues select him as Top Doctor in America® annually, one among the top
5% of doctors in the U.S. In 2018, he was awarded the “Social Responsibility
Award” by the National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association. For ten years his
foundation, Fertile Dreams, organized seminars to increase fertility awareness
and granted national scholarships for those unable to afford in vitro
fertilization (IVF) treatment.
Dr.
Trolice serves on committees for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology as well as the editorial
advisory board of Ob.Gyn.News. He has conducted scientific studies with
resultant numerous publications and been appointed a reviewer in many leading
medical journals and textbooks. He has lectured at numerous physician and
patient seminars around the country. In addition, he is interviewed regularly
on TV news/talk shows, radio, podcasts, print/online magazines and newspapers
on reproductive health topics. In early 2019, he launched a podcast entitled
The Fertility Health Podcast featuring discussions with national experts on
pertinent infertility and reproductive medicine topics. His current book is on
the infertility journey to be published by Harvard Common Press in mid-2019.
