This is a must-read for couples facing fertility issues. Tommaso Falcone, M.D., who deals with these problems on a daily basis as chairman of the Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and communications specialist Davis Young have distilled the essence of the sometimes elusive quest for conception down to 168 easily read pages of optimistic, yet realistic, information. Through a series of sections in each chapter entitled “Plain Talk,” they remove the sugar coating and opt for clarity. Along the way, they have succeeded in demystifying one of the most emotional journeys a couple can face, and they have done it with grace and style. This illustrated Cleveland Clinic Guide takes us through the art and science of infertility evaluation and treatment. It explores such topics as: •Choosing your infertility specialist •Finding the problem •Fixing the problem •In vitro fertilization •Assisted reproductive technology •Costs •Multiple birth possibilities