In Pursuite Of Fertility: A Fertility Expert Tells You How To Get Pregnant: Amazon.ca: Dorothy Kay Brockman, Robert R Franklin: Books

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A world-renowned leader in the field offers a comprehensive discussion of infertility in this sensitive, supportive book, and discusses options in pregnancy, adoption, and surrogacy.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Descriptive, Concise, and Hopeful, Jul 23 2000

By	A. Jones "Mrs. G." (Virginia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read this book before I had my first Laparoscopy and HSG. It helped me to know what to expect, and how the procedure is performed. And (! ) if I should get a disappointing diagnosis, which I did, I had it all right there in my hands. From PCOS to Endo to Adhesions, it has it all, but not everyone has it all. And for this reason I found it extremely helpful for many friends of mine who have a different diagnosis than I to give them descriptive reference. What I especially liked about the Author was his way of "looking" into his patients feelings. I wish more doctors would take that extra, yet essential time, to really know their clients.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Good on 'structural' problems, lacking in other areas, Jan 13 2000

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This book is filled with valuable information, but there are two problems:

1. Some of the information, or lack thereof, is outdated (it was fully updated in the most recent edition - 1996).

2. The focus of the book is somewhat narrow, although there is no indication of this fact until you read other books and understand Dr. Franklin's clinical and research interests.

That having been said, there is a wealth of excellent information regarding structural infertility causes in both women and men. Dr. Larry Lipschultz, a leader in his field, authors the best and most comprehensive chapter I have seen on male-factor infertility - this alone makes purchasing the book worthwhile!

Dr. Franklin provides detailed information regarding endometriosis, uterine abnormalities and tubal abnormalities in addition to other issues. Where this book is lacking is on matters of hormonal causes of female infertility. For example, it lacks FULL information regarding the treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Disease, instead focusing on telling women to 'just lose weight.' Many treatment options for hormonal-based infertility are not covered. Other books are much better for this purpose. (This stands to reason since Dr. Frankin is not a reproductive endocrinologist. This is a key point.)

The bottom line is this book has a lot of good information, but is best used in conjunction with other books on infertility.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Be an active participant in your case management, Dec 9 1999

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I have lived by this book for the past three years. Instead of having the medical terms that were tossed around at my clinic visits go right over my head, this book gave me the tools to understand what was happening at all times.

Also, my husband and I were able to make informed decisions about what procedures we would be willing to go through, and those that we did not feel were right for us.

If you are looking for facts, and a way to determine if the odds for a particular course of treatment are favorable, read this book.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid this book if you're looking for comfort
This book might be helpful if you are looking for detailed medical information, but it generally scared the daylights out of us. Read more

Published on Dec 3 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Never say Never!
At time in my life when all hope for being cured of Endometriosis and Infertility had faded, I received this book from the author himself.