04072cam a2200469 i 4500 1756241921 TxAuBib 20241202120000.0 230531s2023||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781668000144 paperback 1668000148 paperback (OCoLC)1380791057 TxAuBib rda Schrock, Leslie, author. Fertility rules [Print] : the definitive guide to male and female reproductive health / Leslie Schrock ; medical editor: Jane van Dis, MD: obstetrics/gynecology ; scientific editor: Christopher De Jonge, PhD, HCLD (ABB): urology/andrology ; expert contributors: Michaela Burns, women's health physical trainer, Aliza Marogy, registered nutritionist, naturopathic doctor, Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, women's health clinical specialist. First Simon Element trade paperback edition. New York : Simon Element, 2023. ©2023. xxvi, 322 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-307) and index. Part 1. What you might not know. The menstrual cycle ; Eggs ; Sperm ; Hormones ; Birth control -- Part 2. Optimizing fertility. Nutrition and gut health ; Supplements ; Exercise ; Chemicals, drugs and the environment ; Mental health -- Part 3. Taking action. Making babies ; Fertility testing ; Fertility preservation ; Fertility treatment and assisted reproduction. The ultimate science-backed approach to understanding fertility. Bringing a baby into the world isn’t always easy, and the challenge often starts with the decision to conceive. Leslie Schrock’s Fertility Rules is your practical guide through that process, drawing on cutting-edge science to provide advice every step along the way, from the complexities of pre-conception planning to the nuances of conception itself and what to do if you run into challenges. Fertility Rules is the first preconception guide for both male and female fertility, and includes advice tailored to help protect the mental health of prospective parents from the stress, anxiety, and disappointment that often accompany the journey. Fertility Rules answers every question you’ve ever had (and others you didn’t know to ask) about fertility, -How to understand your cycle, identify your fertile window with period tracking, and when to stop birth control when you’re ready to conceive -Understanding how to improve sperm count and other key aspects of male fertility -Fertility diets and the true impact of nutrition and supplements -How endocrine-disrupting chemicals and climate change influence fertility -Navigating in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments including egg freezing and sperm cryopreservation -Finding the right clinic and doctor and questions to ask in appointments Bringing her trademark humor and candor, Schrock proves once again that she is an invaluable companion for women and men who want a modern approach to understanding their health. Fertility Rules leaves you prepared to face the joys and challenges of making a baby and excited to get started. 20241202. Fertility, Human Popular works. Human reproduction Popular works. Conception Popular works. Reproductive health Popular works. Self-care, Health Popular works. HEALTH & FITNESS / Fertility & Infertility. HEALTH & FITNESS / Women's Health / General. HEALTH & FITNESS / Reference. HEALTH & FITNESS / Sexuality. Van Dis, Jane, editor. Jonge, Christopher J. De, editor. Burns, Michaela, Contributor. Marogy, Aliza, Contributor. Miracle, Liz, Contributor. TXTLL