Synopsis
Are you unsure whether egg freezing is right for you? Or what the process actually involves? Did you know there are things you can do to boost your fertility before treatment? Imagine a dozen of the best fertility doctors and scientists from around the world all here to give you their advice about fertility, plus frank insights from women who've experienced egg freezing firsthand.
Engaging and empowering, "Everything Egg Freezing" educates women about the big fertility questions of this generation. In clear steps that are relevant and practical, it helps women feel more confident in their decision making and more in control of their reproductive health.
This book gives actionable advice to optimize fertility, including: - How egg freezing works & how effective it is
- What is considered the "right age" to egg freeze
- Unbiased tools to determine if egg freezing is right for you
- How to find the best clinic
- Comprehensive evidence on what you can do to get "fertility fit"
- The real power of everything from fertility supplements and fertility tea to fertility testing strips
- What to expect physically and emotionally throughout treatment: the good, the bad and the side effects
- The exact tools to prepare your body for the best outcome and experience
This book is for you if you... - Are unsure if egg freezing is right for you
- Are thinking about freezing your eggs
- Are looking for a clinic and wondering how to pick one
- Want to learn more about pricing and financing options for egg freezing
- Want to fully understand the risks and benefits and side effects of egg freezing
- If you are preparing to egg freeze and want to set yourself up for success
- If you want to know what to expect
- If you've already frozen your eggs and you're considering doing it again
- If you're a doctor, nurse or dietician looking to learn more about fertility and egg freezing
In conclusion: Your doctor will manage your clinical care. For everything else you need to know about egg freezing, read on...
Review
"This book is a MUST HAVE companion for anyone considering egg freezing. It is the most comprehensive and evidence-based reference I have come across on this topic. Women reading this will feel empowered in learning more about their fertility and steps needed to take to meet their family planning goals." - Dr. Meera Shah, Nova IVF, Mountain View
"I love this book! As a fertility doctor and as a patient who has gone through fertility treatment myself, I recognize the invaluable contribution that the authors of this book provide. It is so incredibly thorough and takes people through the process of fertility preservation in a realistic way with insight that can only be provided by real women who have gone through the process themselves. It is a must read for anyone thinking of egg freezing."
- Dr. Diana Chavkin, HRC Fertility, Los Angeles
"Everything Egg Freezing is a comprehensive yet approachable tool that will transform the patient experience in a positive way. By empowering individuals with knowledge about everything from the underlying biology of ovarian aging and infertility to the possible emotional and psychological ramifications some women may experience during the egg freezing process, this book is the single most consolidated resource I know of to prepare for egg freezing in an informed way." - Dr. Eleni Greenwood Jaswa, UCSF, San Francisco
"Everything Egg Freezing is very informative and practical for women who are thinking about future fertility options. It is well thought out and I would recommend it to every one of my patients before they undergo fertility treatment." - Dr. Paul C. Lin, Private practice physician, Seattle Reproductive Medicine, Incoming President of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), 2019-2020
"What a wonderful way to forecast the who, what, when, why and how, for any woman contemplating and embarking on their journey to egg freezing. Thoughtful, informative, empathetic, relatable, while being academic and accurate, guide to everything related to egg freezing."- Dr Alison Peck, HRC Fertility, Los Angeles
"I'm beyond honored to be included in this new book, "Everything Egg Freezing: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide to Doing it Right," by Catherine Hendy and Brittany Hawkins. Catherine and Brittany have done an outstanding job of creating a guide to lead you through the process, help you understand options, and give you clear facts on what happens as women age (and how it impacts our fertility). They've collected information from many of my colleagues, and from patients, and it will give you a great view into what to expect and how to plan for the future."- Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, Founder of eggwhisperer.com, San Ramon
"This must be the most extensive and up-to-date resource on egg freezing available to young women. The authors present the information in detail, but added a cautionary note on the practical application of some data. At Aevitas Fertility Clinic we highly recommend this book to our patients."
- Dr. Victor Hulme, Aevitas Fertility Clinic, South Africa
"I highly recommend this comprehensive, well-researched book to anyone interested in egg freezing. It answers many of the questions that patients ask me, and contains vital information to empower them to realize their reproductive goals!"
- Dr. Lynn Westphal, Kindbody and Stanford University School of Medicine
"A must read for doctors and patients alike."
- Dr. Carolyn Givens, Pacific Fertility Center, San Francisco
"If you're a woman facing this important life decision, this book will be an invaluable resource in helping you understand the impact nutrition and exercise have on egg health." - Elizabeth Stanway-Mayers, Clinical Dietitian, Stanford University Medical Center
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