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The Rise of Viagra: How the Little Blue Pill Changed Sex in America (Sociology)

Meika Loe

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

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Since its introduction in 1998, Viagra has launched a new kind of sexual revolution. Quickly becoming one of the most sought after drugs in history, the little blue pill created a sea change within the pharmaceutical industry—from how drugs could be marketed to the types of drugs put into development—as well as the culture at large. Impotency is no longer an embarrassing male secret; now it is called "erectile dysfunction," and is simply something to "ask your doctor" about. And over 16 million men have.

The Rise of Viagra is the first book to detail the history and the vast social implications of the Viagra phenomenon. Meika Loe argues that Viagra has changed what qualifies as normal sex in America. In the quick-fix, pill-for-everything culture that Viagra helped to create, erections can now be had by popping a pill, making sex on demand, regardless of age or infirmity, and, potentially, for the rest of one's life.

Drawing on interviews with men who take the drug, their wives, doctors and pharmacists as well as scientists and researchers in the field, this fascinating account provides an intimate history of the drug's effect on America. Loe also examines the quest for the female Viagra, the impact of the drug around the world, the introduction of new erection drugs, like Levitra and Cialis, and the rapid growth of the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry.

This wide-ranging book explains how this medical breakthrough and cultural phenomenon have forever changed the meaning of sex in America.

Eat Right For Your Baby: The Individulized Guide to Fertility and Maximum Heatlh During Pregnancy

Peter J. D'Adamo, Catherine Whitney

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Infertility info alone worth the purchase 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Before I had read this book or been introduced to the "Right For Your Type" diet concept, I followed something very close to what D'Adamo advocates for my type. After 5 years of infertility, we conceived our baby daughter. Now that I have read the author's other books, I am not surprised to see that his recommendations can help infertile couples conceive and help those with recurring miscarriage.

I understand that carnivorous Type As and vegetarian Type Os will struggle with the diet. My encouragement is to read Live Right For Your Type first so that you actually get the science part of this. Then ask the many infertile women who have conceived after following his diet how "nuts" it is.

Contradicts what my nutritionist and doctor advises 1 out of 5 stars.
4 of 21 people found this review helpful.

The concept of the book is interesting which got me reading in the first place. Although as I hit page 100, I just could not continue. I was to avoid all cheeses that are mostly considered safe for me and baby and that it was OK for me to eat some harmful (unpasteurized) ones. I feel sorry for the pregnant woman and her fetus who follows this ridiculous diet plan and ends up with listeria. There are also some "no no" fish that are listed on the OK list also. But I was absolutely floored when it told me to avoid all meat.. (protein is essential!) This is a crucial time for optimal health so please, just eat healthy and see a doctor or nutritionist who actually knows what they are talking about.

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Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo applies his bestselling blood type diet plan to expectant parents and infants. This one-of-a-kind guide offers methods of maximizing health from fertility through every stage of pregnancy and the baby's first year:

When the Cradle is Empty: Coping with Infertility (Focus on the Family Presents.)

John Van Regenmorter, Sylvia Van Regenmorter, John Van Regenmorter, Sylvia Van Regenmorter

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A Must Have 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I was sceptical about buying another book to "help" me through my struggles with infertility, but once I began to read this book I wished that I had purchased it much earlier. This book gives advice as well as reason why you may be asking hard questions about what you are doing wrong in your life to have to go through this. Because of reading this book I am strongly considering starting a support group in my area. I am very thankful that I was able to take the time to read this book.

When the Cradle is Empty-Answering Tough Questions about Infertility 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Nice to have both spouses experiences with infertility expressed.
I did not agree with everything written in the book regarding assisted reproductive technology. I believe the Catholic understanding of always keeping the unitive and procreative aspects of the marital union intact. The end never justifies the means. Other than that, I was encouraged by the book.

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Having a child is a cherished dream for most of us. But what happens when nothing happens--or a pregnancy ends in tragedy? Authors John and Sylvia Van Regenmorter share their own experience in When the Cradle Is Empty: Answering Tough Questions about Infertility. With wisdom, compassion, and sound biblical advice, this comprehensive guide helps couples explore their options, get the medical help they need, deal with pressures from family and friends, and protect their marriage.

Inconceivable: Winning the Fertility Game

Julia Indichova

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Total reviews: 38 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

It is a good novel 2 out of 5 stars.
10 of 12 people found this review helpful.

The book was interesting in that it told a woman's story and how she successfully won the battle of infertility. However, if someone is looking to this book as a guideline they will be disappointed. This is not a how-to book.

Thank you Julia - It worked for me 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

After being told I'd never have my own biological child, also because of high FSH levels, I went to Amazon.com (Jan 1999) and researched infertility. Thank God I read Julia's soothing book. It inspired me to follow her path. After Iyengar Yoga, Chinese Medicine, Visualization, reading most of the books in her wonderful bibliography, (and 2 unsuccessful rounds of FSH IUI), my openess to others about my struggle led to a holistic practicioner in San Diego (Dr. Carolyn Mein, D.C.) that balanced my hormones naturally and directly led to the birth of my now 15 month old daughter (Aug 2000). Bless you Julia! I didn't know where to begin and you were the calm voice in the storm affirming my inner voice. I am so grateful for everything this journey has taught me.

Editorial Review:

One in six couples in America will experience reproductive problems. Julia Indichova and her husband were part of that statistic. According to several fertility specialists Julia's high FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) level was an indication that her body was no longer producing fertilizable eggs. Her only chance of conceiving, they said, was in-vitro-fertilization with a donor egg. After a futile quest for a more hopeful prognosis, Julia searched through a variety of holistic alternatives and finally decided upon a personal healing regimen. She followed it as single-mindedly , as one would follow a doctor's prescription of antibiotics. Her daughter Adira was conceived naturally, eight months later, and was born on April 29, 1994.

Doctor, Are You Listening?: A Couple's Struggle to Find the Right Infertility Doctor

Dr. Masood Khatamee, Linda Perelman Pohl

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Do You Want to Have a Baby? Natural Fertility Solutions and Pregnancy Care

Sarah Abernathy, Linda Page

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Healthy solutions for you and your baby 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Everyone wants to be healthy and especially if they are thinking about having a baby. Sarah Abernathy and Linda Page give you a very detailed book on having the healthiest pregnancy with natural approaches to many pregnancy problems. There is information on herbs you can safely use during pregnancy, information on what to avoid, what you can do to fight fatigue, hemorrhoids, morning sickness, labor pain, stretch marks, swelling and much more. I would highly recommend this book for anyone even thinking about having a baby in the next few years.

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Before you spend thousands of dollars on fertility treatments, explore your natural options in Do You Want To Have A Baby? Learn how to solve fertility problems and thrive throughout your pregnancy in this women’s self help resource. Do You Want to Have a Baby? covers optimal nutrition for conception, the best fertility-enhancing supplements, and the documented success of bodywork therapies like acupuncture and deep tissue massage for fertility problems The book also addresses the heartbreak of miscarriage and how to improve your chances if you’re at risk.

What Every Woman Should Know About Fertility and Her Biological Clock

Cara Birrittieri

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Until now, there has been little practical advice on what women can do about ticking biological clocks. What Every Woman Should Know About Her Biological Clock is the first book to explore a woman's reproductive life span completely, from beginning to end. Based on Cara Birrittieri's own experience of running up against a slowing biological clock, she shows women for the first time how to "tell what time it is" with a simple blood test that gives them a peek at the state of their ovaries. What Every Woman Should Know About Her Biological Clock will: * Show women how ovarian reserve tests can monitor the biological clock. * Give women an evolutionary explanation for such an unforgiving clock. * Offer a method to calculate the duration of the biological clock. * Explain how birth control pills may enhance fertility. * Provide a way to manipulate the monthly cycle using birth control pills. * Present steps to preserve and prolong fertility. * Provide a critical look at midlife celebrity birth announcements in the media.

I Am More Than My Infertility

Marina Lombardo, Linda J. Parker

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Powerful resource..for the powerless 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

What a practical, power giving book full of real life ideas for those who feel powerless. I heartily recommend this book to anyone struggling with infertility or to anyone who loves someone who is struggling with infertility. I agree with the review above........a good read for anyone who wants to live well no matter the circumstances.

Very empowering 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I am an acupuncturist that specializes in infertility and I love this book! I have read many books on infertility and many of them leave women (and men) feeling disconnected and uninspired. This book has very practical tools and inspires us to see all of life as divinely ordered. This book is for the person who is willing to let go of being the victim of any situation, and truly open up to embracing all of life.
What a wonderful opportunity!

Editorial Review:

This book provides answers at a time in your life when you need them most. It is more than a book; it is a life plan to help you understand, heal, and grow. I Am More Than My Infertility gives you: simple to implement strategies that will enable you to find calm in the midst of confusion; thought provoking exercises to propel you to new insights and understanding; and life-changing solutions that genuinely empower you to make your future everything it was meant to be. Kim Hahn, Founder and CEO of Conceive Magazine says, "I want everyone to buy this book...these tools can change your life."

What to Do When the Doctor Says It's PCOS: (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)

Milton Hammerly, Cheryl Kimball

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the number one cause of irregular periods and infertility in women. It affects 10% of women worldwide. PCOS is a condition of overproduction of androgens by the ovaries. In essence, the ovaries produce too much testosterone, causing abnormal hair growth, irregular or absent menstruation/ovulation, acne, and small benign cysts on the ovaries. If left undetected, PCOS can lead to cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. While researchers haven’t determined the cause of PCOS, they know it is linked to insulin resistance, which causes obesity.

That’s where this book comes in. Insulin resistance can be controlled with a low-carb diet fairly easily. What to Do When the Doctor Says It’s PCOS gives sufferers a diet and nutritional treatment program that goes beyond the usual regimen of birth control pills and fertility drugs. It can be used as an alternative and/or adjunct to their current treatments.

Cheryl Kimball is a free-lance writer and editor. She is former Director of Chronimed Publishing, a health book publisher with a focus on diet and diabetes. She is also former Publisher of the trade books division of Heinemann, a Reed International-owned education publisher.

Milton Hammerly, M.D. is a board-certified family practitioner and Medical Director of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for the Catholic Health Initiatives’ Centura Health facilities nationwide. He is author of four books in the Integrative Health Series: Diabetes, Depression, Menopause, and Fibromyalgia. He contribute regularly to professional journals and has taught at the Mind-Body Health Center in Aurora, CO. He lives in Denver, CO.

Natural Solutions to Infertility: How to Increase Your Chances of Conceiving and Preventing Miscarriage

Marilyn Glenville

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ALL the things you can do to boost your odds. 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

My husband and I are just beginning to explore the reasons we're having trouble conceiving, and before going to our doctors, I wanted to make sure that we were giving ourselves the best possible odds. This book is great at summarizing the many things affecting fertility that are in our control right now, and since reading this book, we've changed our diet, started taking supplements and herbs, and begun acupuncture. But the book also covers traditional medical treatments; it just doesn't assume that they're a first step. The book is pretty short, which is good, but I would have liked more detail about particular herbs. Also, it's written with British terms, which is only a problem if you don't know that linseed oil and flax seed oil are the same thing (I spent a lot of time looking for "linseed oil," which is the British name). There are also some suggestions that we're not up to ("don't store food in plastic"; "eat only organic food"), but that's our fault, not the book's.

I highly recommend it!

Editorial Review:

In Natural Solutions to Infertility Dr Glenville provides: A four month pre-conception plan, specially devised to balance your body's hormones, banish toxins and promote conception and a healthy pregnancy; Advice on how to recognise and eliminate fertility-decreasing factors from your lifestyle and environment; Eating plans for you and your partner; Guidance on how nutrition and supplementation can increase the success rate of treatments such as IVF and AID; Dietary advice on how to prevent miscarriage