‘Fertility Hope’ Book
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- COPYRIGHT PAGE 2
- MEDICAL DISCLAIMER 3
- DEDICATION 4
- INTRODUCTION 8
- Hope on the Horizon – Your Journey to Parenthood
- CHAPTER 1 13
Understanding Infertility – What It Means and Why It Happens - CHAPTER 2 20
The Hidden Role of Oxidative Stress in Fertility - CHAPTER 3 28
Male Factors – Sperm Quality, DNA Fragmentation, and What Really Matters - CHAPTER 4 33
Female Factors – PCOS, Endometriosis, Advanced Age, and Thyroid Disorders - CHAPTER 5 41
Autoimmune and Thrombophilic Disorders – Hidden Contributors to Infertility and Miscarriage - CHAPTER 6 52
Environmental Toxins and Everyday Exposures That Affect Fertility - CHAPTER 7 56
Sleep, Circadian Rhythm, and Fertility - CHAPTER 8 58
Exercise, Movement, and Fertility – Finding the Sweet Spot - CHAPTER 9 60
Unexplained Infertility – When Tests Are “Normal” But Pregnancy Isn’t Happening - CHAPTER 10 62
Preconception Preparation – Your 3- to 6-Month Fertility Optimization Plan - CHAPTER 11 64
The Role of Integrative Care – How Gentle Treatments Support Modern Fertility Options - CHAPTER 12 67
How Acupuncture Treatments Improve Blood Flow, Egg Quality, and Reduce Stress - CHAPTER 13 69
Herbal Medicine – Nourishing Your Body from Within for Better Reproductive Health - CHAPTER 14 71
Antioxidant Supplements and Targeted Nutrition for Egg and Sperm Health - CHAPTER 15 76
Supporting Implantation and Preventing Miscarriage – Pre- and Post-Embryo Transfer Care - CHAPTER 16 77
Integrating Support with IVF and IUI – Timing,
Coordination, and Synergy - CHAPTER 17 78
Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Everyday Tools You Can Use Today - CHAPTER 18 82
Emotional Wellness and the Mind-Body Connection - CHAPTER 19 86
The Stress Infertility Places on Couples – Staying
Connected and Supportive - CHAPTER 20 92
Real Stories from Real Patients – Inspiration and Hope - GLOSSARY 94
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 98
- CONCLUSION 99
- SUPPORTING RESEARCH 100
- INDEX 103
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR 105
- ABOUT THE BERKLEY CENTER FOR
REPRODUCTIVE WELLNESS 107 - PATIENT REVIEWS 114
- RESOURCES AND REFERENCES 142