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Patient's Bookshelf

The following publications may be obtained at your local library or bookstore or in some cases ordered from the publisher’s address provided. Generally, titles are restricted to those published within the last five years. This list is in no way comprehensive or intended to replace, dictate, or fully define evaluation and treatment by a qualified professional. It is intended solely as an aid for persons seeking general information on issues in reproductive medicine. The views expressed in Patient’s Bookshelf are those of the reviewer and do not necessarily reflect those of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine or ASRM News.
 

Newest Reviews:

  • Joyce Sutkamp Friedeman, Ph.D., APRN, BC, LPCC. Building Your Family Through Egg Donation: What You Will Want to Know About the Emotional Aspects, Bonding And Disclosure Issues. Jolance Press: Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 2007. ISBN: 0-9645952-2-2.
    This book is small but explains well the issues faced when considering egg donation. It also focuses on how to select an egg donor, the emotional issues surrounding egg donation, building a family through egg donation, as well as the privacy and secrecy concerns recipients have and concerns about whether or not you can bond with children resulting from egg donation. This book is not intended to be a "how-to" manual on egg donation -- it does not discuss the IVF procedures and protocols for egg donation or the recipient; nor does it review the expenses, donor egg insurance, or legal aspects of egg donation.

  • Marina Lombardo and Linda J. Parker. I Am More Than My Infertility: 7 Proven Tools For Turning a Life Crisis Into a Personal Breakthrough. Seeds of Growth Press: Orlando, Florida 2007. ISBN: 978-0-9800266-0-3.
    Do you have the emotional coping skills that you need to face these challenges and not lose yourself, your marriage, or what's important to you in life in the meantime? This book describes approaches using seven tools you can learn to use to address this, and any, life crisis you face, with a definite focus on infertility.

Assisted Reproductive Technology

  • Joyce Sutkamp Friedeman, Ph.D., APRN, BC, LPCC. Building Your Family Through Egg Donation: What You Will Want to Know About the Emotional Aspects, Bonding And Disclosure Issues. Jolance Press: Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 2007. ISBN: 0-9645952-2-2.
    This book is small but explains well the issues faced when considering egg donation. It also focuses on how to select an egg donor, the emotional issues surrounding egg donation, building a family through egg donation, as well as the privacy and secrecy concerns recipients have and concerns about whether or not you can bond with children resulting from egg donation. This book is not intended to be a "how-to" manual on egg donation -- it does not discuss the IVF procedures and protocols for egg donation or the recipient; nor does it review the expenses, donor egg insurance, or legal aspects of egg donation.

  • Arthur L. Wisot, M.D., and David R. Meldrum, M.D. Conceptions and Misconceptions: Informed Consumer’s Guide Through the Maze of In Vitro Fertilization and Other Assisted Reproductive Techniques. Hartley & Marks Publishers, Inc.: Point Roberts, WA. 2004. 360 Pages. ISBN: 0-88179-203-9pb. 
    Emphasizing in vitro fertilization treatments, this books explains infertility concepts and provides well-referenced,evidence-based information. This is the book’s second edition and includes a personal IVF journey and a chapter on complementary and alternative medicines. This is also information on unethical advertising and misleading statistics. 

  • Andrei Kirilenko. Technostorks. Technostorks LLC. DVD Video 51 Minutes. Documentary 2005-6. www.technostorks.com
    There are very few videos dealing with infertility, and one of the benefits of this film is that it is not too technical. Intended for the general audience who is considering fertility treatment, this DVD follows three couples as they share their true-life experiences with IVF. The emphasis is more on these couples’ experiences and their emotions and feelings throughout the process, and not so much on the science, the infertility evaluation, or specific treatment protocols.

  • Mikki Morrissette, Editor. Voices Of Donor Conception (Volume 1): Behind Closed Doors: Moving Beyond Secrecy and Shame. Be-Mondo Publishing. (Self publishing) 2006. 94 Pages. ISBN: 978-0-9772042-1-2. www.VoicesOfDonorConception.com
    This book is unusual in that it shares the real-life experiences of people from each "voice"; and these essays do make one think more about disclosure. There are recommendations for disclosure, registries to control the number of offspring per donor, and continued information for medical and genetic histories. In addition, this book contains two website listings where others can go to share their concerns and stories. "Voices" is intriguing and helpful for all undergoing donor insemination, as well as professionals so that they can be aware of these very real issues experienced by couples using DI and the resulting children.

  • Dr. Barbara Luke and Tamara Eberlein. When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, Or Quads: Proven Guidelines for a Healthy Multiple Pregnancy. HarperCollins Publishers Inc.: New York, NY 2004. Pages 419. ISBN: 0-06-054268-3.
    “When You’re Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads...” is geared toward the patient expecting multiples. Dr. Barbara Luke is a nutritionist who specializes in nutrition for women carrying multiple gestations. It is an easy read and extremely informative for mothers-to-be of multiples. Information and resources are given related to healthy pregnancy, after delivery, as well as the tips on how to adjust to life with an expanded family!

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Conception

  • Zita West. Fertility and Contraception: The Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant. DK Publishing, Inc.: New York, NY. 2003. 192 Pages. ISBN: 0-7894-9690-9. 
    Written by a midwife with additional training in nutrition and acupuncture, this book intertwines mainstream medicine and complementary medicine (while not promoting one approach over the other) regarding fertility and conception. This book offers, pictures, accent boxes, Q&A sections, and case histories throughout the text. 

  • Jeremy Groll, M.D., and Lori Groll. Fertility Foods: Optimize Ovulation and Conception Through Food Choices. Simon & Schuster: New York, NY 2006. Pages 276. ISBN-13: 978-0-7432-7281-0.
    The authors of “Fertility Foods” are husband and wife. Jeremy Groll specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and is the chief of REI at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Lorie Groll is a freelance writer with an interest in nutrition and manages an Internet-based health and nutrition company. This couple wrote "Fertility Foods" for all couples interested in conceiving, and it can be used as an adjunct to their medical evaluation and treatment. The book focuses on nutrition and designing a diet and exercise program to reduce the effects of insulin resistance.

  • Jane Stephenson, R.D., C.D.E., and Machelle Seibel, M.D. Healthcheques: Journal Babies -- Your Personal Conception and Pregnancy Organizer. Appletree Press: Mankato, MN. 2003. 104 Pages. ISBN: 1-891011-04-9. 
    Divided into two components, this is a basic book about conception and pregnancy. The first part is a guide to conception and pregnancy, while the second portion is a journal for the reader to track most fertile times and keep a record of the pregnancy. Overall, this is a simplistic book recommended for someone who is looking for a conception/pregnancy organizer. 

  • Sharon Perkins and Jackie Meyers-Thompson. Infertility For Dummies. Wiley Publishing, Inc: Hoboken, NJ 2007. Pages: 362. ISBN:978-0-470-115183.
    Having difficulty conceiving? This book is like the "crib notes" version of infertility for the couple trying to conceive. It starts at the beginning by defining infertility and describing the normal reproductive anatomy. It assumes nothing! This book covers the basics in preparing to conceive by developing positive behaviors and then simple techniques to try getting pregnant.  Overall, this book introduces the reader to the nuts and bolts of infertility in a quick and fun way.

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Emotional/Psychological Aspects Of Infertility

  • Jan and Dan Davis. Fertility’s Anguish: Everyone Else is Pregnant, Why Not Us? Second Star Creations: Leawood, KS. 2004. 254 Pages. ISBN: 0-9725977-3-5. 
    This book addresses the emotional struggles people may face with infertility and its treatments. The authors, who have been through infertility, offer anecdotal stories from couples going through infertility treatments and how they dealt with their feelings. Coping strategies and communication are emphasized throughout the book. 

  • Belleruth Naparstek. Help For Infertility: Four Guided Meditations. Image Paths. 2 CD packet. ISBN-10: 1881405478
    Anxiety, stress, and lack of control are emotions commonly felt when dealing with infertility, and these feelings can be very frustrating. How do patients get some sense of control and centeredness, without losing themselves in the midst of all of the demands of infertility treatment? Most of the time, books, but rarely CDs, are reviewed in Patient's Bookshelf. However, this two-CD set is well worth considering. Help for Infertility contains four guided meditations and is narrated by Belleruth Naparstek, LISK. She is a dedicated psychotherapist and is the creator of this series. The topics are affirmation, relaxation, respite and coping, and resolution. Listening to these CDs is very relaxing and people undergoing infertility treatments can benefit. 

  • Marina Lombardo and Linda J. Parker. I Am More Than My Infertility: 7 Proven Tools For Turning a Life Crisis Into a Personal Breakthrough. Seeds of Growth Press: Orlando, Florida 2007. ISBN: 978-0-9800266-0-3.
    Do you have the emotional coping skills that you need to face these challenges and not lose yourself, your marriage, or what's important to you in life in the meantime? This book describes approaches using seven tools you can learn to use to address this, and any, life crisis you face, with a definite focus on infertility.

  • Beverly Barna. Infertility Sucks! Keeping It All Together When Sperm and Egg Stubbornly Remain Apart. Xlibris: Philadelphia, PA. 2002. Pages 137. ISBN: 1-4010-6926-6. 
    This book is meant to be comic relief for couples who have been going through infertility treatments and is not meant to be a resource for information. 

  • Rocky A. DeLorenzo. Infertility To Family: One Man’s Story. Shelby Press: Dover, DE 2006. Pages 126. ISBN-13: 978-0-9773989-3-5
    “Infertility to Family” is a personal story of infertility and is different from others. Most personal stories are from a female perspective, but this one is from a male point of view. The author describes the couple’s experiences from both the usual mechanics of what they did and the emotions that were felt. These experiences did take a toll on the couple emotionally as their hopes were dashed time and again.

  • Janet Jaffe, Ph.D., Martha Ourieff Diamond, Ph.D., and David J. Diamond, Ph.D. Unsung Lullabies : Understanding and Coping with Infertility. St. Martin’s Press: New York, NY 2005. Pages 280. ISBN: 0-312-3189-6.
    The authors relate stories of some of their patients but also of their own journeys through infertility and miscarriages. This book is divided into four parts: the first part explains why infertility is traumatic; part two explores why it hurts so much to be diagnosed as infertile and undergo therapy; and part three focuses on the necessary steps for grieving and how to cope with this loss. Part four describes how to rewrite your own reproductive story as you proceed through therapy or as you consider alternative options. Parenting after infertility is also discussed. 

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General Infertility

  • John D. Gordon, M.D. and Michael DiMattina, M.D. 100 Questions And Answers About Infertility. Jones and Barlett Publishers: Sudbury, Massachusetts 2008. Pages: 212. ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-4304-8
    One hundred questions and answers are exactly what this book is about. Drs. Gordon and DiMattina respond to questions about infertility, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, recurrent miscarriages, intrauterine inseminations, IVF, third-party reproduction, and alternative therapies. The answers explain the basics of infertility and related disorders. Though basic, the authors' handling of each topic is comprehensive, but not in depth. Overall, this book is very understandable and can be read either cover-to-cover or can be picked up at a certain topic. The book's answers are complete, yet there is not a sense of redundancy, and it is a great resource for your patients to acquire a basic understanding of infertility evaluation and treatments. 

  • Rocky A. DeLorenzo. Infertility To Family: One Man’s Story. Shelby Press: Dover, DE 2006. Pages 126. ISBN-13: 978-0-9773989-3-5.
    “Infertility to Family” is a personal story of infertility and is different from others. Most personal stories are from a female perspective, but this one is from a male point of view. The author describes the couple’s experiences from both the usual mechanics of what they did and the emotions that were felt. These experiences did take a toll on the couple emotionally as their hopes were dashed time and again.

  • Richard V. Grazi, M.D. Overcoming Infertility: A Guide for Jewish Couples. The Toby Press LLC: London, England 2005. 537 Pages. ISBN: 159264 1067
    This book contains chapters from a variety of authors -- many rabbis and others who have extensive knowledge regarding the Orthodox Jewish faith and traditions. The concept is to fit fertility and infertility evaluation and treatments into the current Jewish religious laws and not to build a new context. This book emphasizes the Halakha, or the legal and ethical system of rabbinic Judaism and is intended for both use as an instructional tool for physicians who are not Jewish and for those who are new to this subject. Also, it is for the Jewish couple who seeks infertility care when none is available within their community.

  • Goodwin I. Meniru. Prevention of Infertility and Complications in Women: A Comprehensive Guide to the Preservation of Female Reproductive Health. Writer’s Advantage (an imprint of iUniverse, Inc.): Lincoln, NE. 2003. 223 Pages. ISBN: 0-595-25722-4. 
    This book concentrates on female infertility and assumes no prior knowledge of preventive health care. Topics include infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, obesity, endometriosis, tubal pregnancy, environmental toxins, as well as sequelae of infertility treatments. 

  • Janet Jaffe, Ph.D., Martha Ourieff Diamond, Ph.D., and David J. Diamond, Ph.D. Unsung Lullabies : Understanding and Coping with Infertility. St. Martin’s Press: New York, NY 2005. Pages 280. ISBN: 0-312-3189-6.
    The authors relate stories of some of their patients but also of their own journeys through infertility and miscarriages. This book is divided into four parts: the first part explains why infertility is traumatic; part two explores why it hurts so much to be diagnosed as infertile and undergo therapy; and part three focuses on the necessary steps for grieving and how to cope with this loss. Part four describes how to rewrite your own reproductive story as you proceed through therapy or as you consider alternative options. Parenting after infertility is also discussed.

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Miscarriage/Pregnancy Loss

  • Hannah Stone. Forever Our Angels. Published by Hannah Stone [www.lulu.com (self publishing)] 2006. Pages 96. ISBN: 1-416-7073-6
    Forever Our Angels is a collection of raw stories from women who have experienced pregnancy losses, and each story is unique. The book's emphasis is that miscarriages are NOT experiences to hide or be ashamed of. Each one of these stories describes a much wanted pregnancy and emphasizes that what was lost is worth grieving. Readers will feel the pain of these essays; and there are no real words to remove this pain. The author describes how friends and family may try to comfort with ineffective and actually hurtful phrases that are meant with good intentions. Rather than saying such things as, "At least you have other children," the author recommends that friends and family try to comfort those experiencing these losses by saying, "I hope you are comforted by knowing I am sorry for you and I am thinking of you." Sometimes just being there and providing a shoulder to cry on can be helpful.

  • Rocky A. DeLorenzo. Infertility To Family: One Man’s Story. Shelby Press: Dover, DE 2006. Pages 126. ISBN-13: 978-0-9773989-3-5.
    “Infertility to Family” is a personal story of infertility and is different from others. Most personal stories are from a female perspective, but this one is from a male point of view. The author describes the couple’s experiences from both the usual mechanics of what they did and the emotions that were felt. These experiences did take a toll on the couple emotionally as their hopes were dashed time and again. 

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Parenting

  • Janice Grimes, R.N. Before You Were Born: Our Wish for a Baby. X,Y, and Me, LLC: Webster, IA. 2004. 16 Pages. ISBN: 0-9755028-0-8. 
    Written by a nurse who was an IVF patient herself, this book addresses disclosing to children how they were conceived through ART techniques. The author has created a series of children’s books to assist parents in this task and each one offers a different beginning, depending on the method of conception (IVF, frozen embryo, donor insemination, donor sperm, egg donation, embryo donation, traditional surrogate, gestational surrogate, female partners, and male partner). 

  • Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., IBCLC. Depression In New Mothers: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Alternatives. Hawthorne Maltreatment and Trauma Press: Binghamton, NY 2005. Pages 255. ISBN-13: 978-0-7890-1838-0 Paperback.
    This is an excellent book, written by the author who wrote the classic text of Postpartum Depression in 1993. This current book is an expansion of the earlier one and emphasizes the plethora of data available on this subject. From this evidence-based book, we find that postpartum depression is prevalent, affecting 20% of women after a delivery. This book presents up-to-date information on maternal depression and its impact on the mother’s health and that of the infant. It also includes conditions that co-occur with postpartum depression, alternative therapies (diet, supplements, and exercise), the role of psychotherapy and community based programs, the role of medications and herbs, and the impact of these treatments on breastfeeding. In addition to this helpful information, there are intertwined life stories from real patients that exemplify the book’s concepts.

  • Linda Stamm, Psy.D. Phoebe’s Family: A Story About Egg Donation. 2003. 16 Pages. No publisher or ISBN number noted. 
    This book is a well-illustrated children’s book that explains to your child his or her origins if he/she was conceived by donor egg. It is about an eight-year-old girl who is being told by her mother that she was conceived by using donor egg. The writing in this book is simple and the descriptions seem appropriate for eight-year-olds and for other children who are a few years on either side. 

  • Rosanna Hertz. Single By Chance, Mothers By Choice: How Women are Choosing Parenthood Without Marriage and Creating the New American Family. Oxford University Press, Inc: New York: NY 2006. 264 Pages. ISBN: 13-978-0-19-517990-3.
    This book is the result of a study done by the author, sociologist Rosanna Hertz. She interviewed 65 self-described middle-class and self-sufficient women from different backgrounds and occupations regarding their lives as single mothers. She purposely sought out women who took nontraditional pathways to become mothers -- some conceived using donor sperm (known or anonymous donor), others adopted children from all over the world, and still others chose to "chance" pregnancy and sometimes call it an accident. The author divides this book into three main sections with the first focusing on how women make the decision to become single mothers. The second section looks at how these women construct their lives with their children, and how fathers (either present or absent) fit into these relationships, families, and society. The third section focuses on how these mother-child families navigate daily living. This book would be great for anyone wanting more information on single motherhood for professional reasons or for supporting a friend or family member who is going through this process.

  • Dr. Barbara Luke and Tamara Eberlein. When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, Or Quads: Proven Guidelines for a Healthy Multiple Pregnancy. HarperCollins Publishers Inc.: New York, NY 2004. Pages 419. ISBN: 0-06-054268-3.
    “When You’re Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads...” is geared toward the patient expecting multiples. Dr. Barbara Luke is a nutritionist who specializes in nutrition for women carrying multiple gestations. It is an easy read and extremely informative for mothers-to-be of multiples. Information and resources are given related to healthy pregnancy, after delivery, as well as the tips on how to adjust to life with an expanded family!

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Pregnancy

  • Jane Stephenson, R.D., C.D.E., and Machelle Seibel, M.D. Healthcheques: Journal Babies -- Your Personal Conception and Pregnancy Organizer. Appletree Press: Mankato, MN. 2003. 104 Pages. ISBN: 1-891011-04-9. 
    Divided into two components, this is a basic book about conception and pregnancy. The first part is a guide to conception and pregnancy, while the second portion is a journal for the reader to track most fertile times and keep a record of the pregnancy. Overall, this is a simplistic book recommended for someone who is looking for a conception/pregnancy organizer. 

  • Dr. Barbara Luke and Tamara Eberlein. When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, Or Quads: Proven Guidelines for a Healthy Multiple Pregnancy. HarperCollins Publishers Inc.: New York, NY 2004. Pages 419. ISBN: 0-06-054268-3.
    “When You’re Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads...” is geared toward the patient expecting multiples. Dr. Barbara Luke is a nutritionist who specializes in nutrition for women carrying multiple gestations. It is an easy read and extremely informative for mothers-to-be of multiples. Information and resources are given related to healthy pregnancy, after delivery, as well as the tips on how to adjust to life with an expanded family!

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Reproductive Health: Miscellaneous

  • Julianne S. Oktay. Breast Cancer: Daughters Tell Their Stories. Haworth Press: Binghampton, NY 2005. Pages 429. Paperback ISBN-13: 978-0-7890-1451-1.
    The author, who is a social worker, studied the daughters of women who were diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age, since these women are more likely to have inherited mutation(s) and may have transmitted them to their daughters. The individual stories in these case studies are intriguing and as expected, some experience intense grief, loss, and anger. Yet, a sense of resilience and living life to the fullest is also present. This book is easy to read, and although it is a qualitative research study, the lay person who has an interest in this subject will find it interesting, without it being too dry or complex.

  • Dana E. King, MD, Melissa H. Hunter, MD, and Jerri R. Harris, MPH. Dealing With The Psychological And Spiritual Aspects Of Menopause: Finding Hope in the Midlife. The Haworth Pastoral Press: New York, NY 2005. 106 pages. ISBN: 0-7890-23203-2.
    This book, like many on menopause, does describe the normal range of symptoms that women may perceive while undergoing this natural biological process, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, moodiness, sleep disturbances, etc. But this book goes beyond the biological process. Two of the authors are specialists in family medicine, and they have an interest in looking at menopause in the context of the person’s life - they tap into the experiences of their patients and share some of their life stories with us. Overall, this book gives a different perspective than many menopause books for the public. Given the context of cultural, societal, spiritual aspects of menopause, along with the biological approach, it may be very helpful for many women.

  • Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., IBCLC. Depression In New Mothers: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Alternatives. Hawthorne Maltreatment and Trauma Press: Binghamton, NY 2005. Pages 255. ISBN-13: 978-0-7890-1838-0 Paperback
    This is an excellent book, written by the author who wrote the classic text of Postpartum Depression in 1993. This current book is an expansion of the earlier one and emphasizes the plethora of data available on this subject. From this evidence-based book, we find that postpartum depression is prevalent, affecting 20% of women after a delivery. This book presents up-to-date information on maternal depression and its impact on the mother’s health and that of the infant. It also includes conditions that co-occur with postpartum depression, alternative therapies (diet, supplements, and exercise), the role of psychotherapy and community based programs, the role of medications and herbs, and the impact of these treatments on breastfeeding. In addition to this helpful information, there are intertwined life stories from real patients that exemplify the book’s concepts.

  • Robert Greene and Leah Feldon. Dr. Robert Greene's Perfect Balance. Three Rivers Press: New York, NY. 2005. Pages: 350. ISBN: 978-0-307-3620.
    "Hormones" and "estrogen" for treating women with menopausal symptoms have become dirty words in the public eye after the initial media publications of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study findings. The FDA states that estrogen is appropriate for the treatment of women with menopausal symptoms for a short time period. Yet, hormones are important not only in menopause but throughout the lifespan. There are a variety of different hormones in humans, and hormones play important, albeit complex, roles in every aspect of health. "We would not be able to survive without hormones," states Dr. Greene. This book is written to explain the role of hormones and the importance of hormonal balance. With hormonal balance you will feel at "your peak-energetic, optimistic, mentally sharp, sexy, and vital." Yet, if your balance is off, you will feel "moody, lethargic, forgetful, uncomfortable, and possibly sick." The emphasis of this book is getting the balance of hormones right, as he calls it "The Perfect Balance." 

  • Mary Lou Ballweg & the Endometriosis Association. Endometriosis: The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health. McGraw-Hill Co: New York, NY 2004. Pages 494. ISBN: 0-07-141248-4.
    The Endometriosis Society has produced excellent, informative books on endometriosis for women suffering from endometriosis, their families, and professionals. This most recent book provides a breadth of information, including a description of endometriosis; standard medical evaluations and therapies; current research on endometriosis; and the basics of nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and alternative medicine to aid in endometriosis therapy.

  • Kathleen A. Dolan. Lesbian Women And Sexual Health: The Social Construction of Risk and Susceptibility. The Haworth Press (800-429-6784): New York, NY 2005. 119 pages. ISBN: 978-0-7890-2478-7.
    This author strives to understand factors used to shape individual lesbian identities and the effects of cultural themes and community knowledge regarding sexual risk behavior and health care beliefs. She interprets the data and develops theories on how people view their worlds regarding risk and susceptibility. Yet, she notes that individual identities may shift and her interpretive frameworks may shift over time, and the complexities are emphasized. This book is filled with interesting data from this research project and may be most useful for professionals who are interested in better understanding their lesbian patients.

  • J. Stephen Jones, M.D. Overcoming Impotence: A Leading Urologist Tells You Everything You Need To Know. Promethus Books: Amherst, NY. 2003. 318 Pages. ISBN: 1-59102-128-6. 
    With a foreword by Bob Dole, this book provides a review of normal male genitalia and normal sexual function, followed by a description of the causes for abnormalities in sexual function, prevention for such problems, evaluations, and cures. The format, including some humor, is easy to read and understand. 

  • Rajasingam Sivaperagasm Jeyendran, Ph.D. Patient Guide to Semen Analysis. IUniverse, In.: Lincoln, NE 2003. 29 Pages. ISBN:0-595-27964-3. 
    This book offers easy explanations for patients who are curious and want more information about what their semen analysis means. 

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