Understanding Female Infertility explains, in simple cartoons, what can go wrong for women, how doctors find the cause, and how it is treated.
What is inside
The book covers the woman's side of infertility across 19 short chapters:
- Do you have a problem? When to start worrying
- How babies are made
- Finding out what is wrong: the basic tests
- Ultrasound
- Laparoscopy
- Hysteroscopy
- The tubal connection
- Ovulation, normal and abnormal
- The older woman
- Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD)
- The cervical factor
- Hirsutism
- Endometriosis
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Unexplained infertility
- Secondary infertility
- Miscarriage
- Understanding your medicines
- IUI (intrauterine insemination)
Who is this book for?
Any woman trying to conceive who wants to understand her body, her test results, and her treatment choices. It also helps partners understand what she is going through.
Frequently asked questions
What are the common causes of female infertility?
Common causes include ovulation problems such as PCOD, blocked or damaged tubes, endometriosis, and age. The book explains how each is found and treated.
How is female infertility diagnosed?
Usually with an ultrasound, blood tests to check ovulation, and tests to check the tubes and uterus such as laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.
Is the book free?
Yes. Read it online here and download the full PDF at no cost.
Who wrote it?
Dr. Aniruddha Malpani, MD and Dr. Anjali Malpani, MD of the Malpani Infertility Clinic, Mumbai.
Want advice for your own situation?
The book explains your options. A doctor can tell you which ones fit your case.
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Understanding Male Infertility
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The IVF Comic Book
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