The last in vitro

Are you thinking of going to an IVF clinic? In these pages you'll find the information you need for making critical decisions about the services you'll be offered. This information is essential, and it is not provided by clinics. What about those of you who have already been to a clinic? If you didn't succeed in becoming a parent, you should know that you belong to the silent majority. By reading this book, you'll learn about alternative fertility treatments and, if you went to a private clinic, you may discover an opportunity to recover the money that you lost. And if you did succeed, congratulations! As you read this book, you'll understand why it's important to be aware of the potential health issues that can arise from artificial treatments. It's especially important to know which issues have the highest incidence so they can be detected and treated as soon as possible. The aim of this book is to inform you about what's happening in the rapidly growing industry of assisted reproduction—explain how it all works, and prepare you for what lies ahead. This information won't leave anyone indifferent. It concerns not only those who are considering or have already undergone IVF treatments, but also researchers, gynecologists, pediatricians, biologists, journalists, lobbyists, pharmacists, entrepreneurs, and politicians. Indeed, given the increasing number of children born each year through assisted reproduction, this information concerns everyone. How you receive this information may depend on your interest and stake in the fertility industry.