Coping with Infertility

Introduction

Part I
Human Reproduction: When it Works, When it Doesn't, and Medical Treatment Options.
Quiz: What's Your Reproductive IQ?
The Birds and the Bees 101: Reproduction and Fertility.
When Reproduction Doesn't Work: Causes of Infertility.
Addressing the Problem: Medical Treatments for Infertility.
Summary.

Part II
Infertility: The Emotional Roller Coaster.
Quiz: Are You Riding the Roller Coaster?
The Emotional Journey: Common Reactions to Infertility.
Beating the (Not-So-Baby) Blues.
Change Your Thoughts: You Are What You Think.
Summary.

Part III
Why is it Not Enough to Just Relax.
Quiz: Are You a Stress Case?
Fight or Flight: Common Sources of Stress in Infertility.
Change Your Thoughts to Change Your Life.
Summary.

Part IV
Couple Trouble: Infertility and Your Relationship.
Quiz: Is Infertility Taking a Toll on Your Relationship?
Recognizing Relationship Pitfalls.
Building a Stronger Relationship.
Summary.

Part V
Infertility: The Mourning After.
Quiz: Are you Mourning? Common Sources of Loss and Grief in infertility.
Survival strategies for coping with grief.
Summary.

Appendix A: Suggested Readings.

Appendix B: Resource Directory.

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