The IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) Journal: The Solution for Managing Practitioners, Tests, Medications, Appointments, Procedures, Finances, and the Emotional Aspects of Your Journey
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The IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) Journal: The Solution for Managing Practitioners, Tests, Medications, Appointments, Procedures, Finances, and the Emotional Aspects of Your Journey
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Overview
With calendars, charts, logs, and worksheets, The IVF Journal is designed to be customized to your specific situation, and offers tools for every stage of your journey. Whether you are just starting your first IVF cycle or have already undergone multiple cycles, each beautifully designed section has detailed instructions and helpful hints on how to navigate every aspect of cycling.
The IVF Journal will help you prepare emotionally, physically, financially, and logistically. In addition, it will help you track responses, results, and progress while organizing and storing all your cycle details in one place.
The IVF Journal allows you to:
• Easily log, find, and review often changing information, such as contact details, medication information, hormone levels, testing and procedural instructions, and results
• Prepare for treatment and reduce stress by developing coping tools and creating a support network
• Avoid confusion and keep track of important insurance and financial information
• Understand the basics of In Vitro Fertilization treatment
• Track and compare multiple cycles side by side
Stop questioning everything and begin to have an educated, informed dialogue with your providers and loved ones. Save time, money, and headaches with The IVF Journal: the complete, all-in-one tool to help make the most of your In Vitro Fertilization experience.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781578264926 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Hatherleigh Press |
| Publication date: | 03/25/2014 |
| Pages: | 192 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.40(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
A Note From the Author 1
Chapter 1 How to Use the IVF Journal 3
Your Book, Your Rules 3
Using the IVF Journal for Third-Party Reproduction Cycles 4
A Few Things to Keep in Mind 4
Section Overview 7
Section I IVF Basics
Chapter 2 Understanding IVF: A Cycle in Five Phases 11
Phase 1 Pre-Cycle 12
Phase 2 Stimulation 13
Phase 3 Egg Retrieval and Semen Collection 14
Phase 4 Fertilization and Embryo Growth 15
Phase 5 Embryo Transfer and Results 16
Risks, Cancelations, and Outcomes 18
Infertility Causes: A Basic Overview 20
Chapter 3 Prepping for IVF 23
Prep Tips for a Smooth Cycle 23
How to Use This Chapter 25
Diagnosis Worksheet 28
Treatment Worksheet 29
Diagnosis and Treatment Notes 30
Section II Clinic and Medical Providers
Chapter 4 Your Medical Team: A New Kind of Village 33
How to Use This Chapter 34
Clinic Contacts Worksheet 37
Clinic Operations Worksheet 38-39
Clinic Affiliations Worksheets 40-41
Personal Physicians and Specialists 42-43
Clinic Questions Worksheet 44
Clinic Notes 45
Section III Finances
Chapter 5 Finances and IVF: Laying the Groundwork 49
How to Use This Chapter (With or Without Insurance Coverage) 50
Insurance Coverage Worksheets 53-54
Insurance Contact Log 55
Cycle Pricing Worksheet 56
Payment and Billing Worksheet 57
Payment Tracking Log 58
Finance Notes 59
Chapter 6 IVF and Taxes: A Guide for Us Citizens 61
How to Use This Chapter 63
IVF Expenses Worksheet 64
Tax Planner Worksheet 65
Section IV IVF Cycle
Chapter 7 Cycle Schedule, Your Life: Under Construction 69
How to Complete This Chapter 70
Cycle Schedule Worksheet 72
Cycle Schedule Notes 73
Calendar Pages 74-76
Chapter 8 A Spoonful of Sugar: Medications, Stimulation and Procedures 77
How to Use Section One of This Chapter 78
Medications Details Worksheet 80
Medication Logs 81-86
Stimulation Monitoring Worksheet 87
Hormone Levels Worksheet 88
How to Use Section Two of This Chapter 89
Egg Retrieval Planning Worksheet 91
Egg Retrieval Results Worksheet 92
Fertilization & Embryo Growth Worksheet 93
Embryo Transfer Worksheet 94
Section V Wait and Results
Chapter 9 The Two Week Wait & Channeling Your Inner Bee 97
How to Use This Chapter 99
Two-Week Wait Project Planner 101
Two-Week Wait Calendar 102
Two-Week Wait Observation Logs 103-104
Chapter 10 Balancing Act: Prepping for Your Results 105
How to Use This Chapter 106
Optimism First: Prepping for a Positive 107
Erring on the Side of Caution: Prepping for a Negative 107
Pregnancy Test Prepping Worksheet 109
Positive Results Prepping Worksheet 110
Negative Results Prepping Worksheet 111
Chapter 11 Dealing With Your Results 113
A Negative Result 113
Negative Results Follow-Up Worksheet 115
A Positive Result 116
Positive Results Follow-Up Worksheet 117
Section VII Support for Mind and Body
Chapter 12 Self-Awareness: Surviving the IVF Rollercoaster 121
Journaling Your Way to Self-Awareness 122
How to Use This Chapter 123
IVF Emotion Log 124
IVF Tips and Advice 125
Chapter 13 Don't Go it Alone: Complementary Therapies and a Support Network 127
How to Use This Chapter 129
Resources Worksheet 131
Support Network Worksheets 132-133
Complementary Therapy Options Worksheet 134
Complementary Therapy Log 135
Section VII Multiple Cycles
Chapter 14 Off to the Races, Again: Multiple Cycles and Fet's 139
Let's Get This Party Started: A Special Ritual for Multi-Cyclers 140
How to Use This Chapter 141
Cycle to Cycle Comparison Chart 143
Stimulation Medication Comparison Chart 144
Stimulation Results Comparison Chart 145
Retrieval and Transfer Comparison Chart 146
Post-Cycle Review Worksheets 147-150
Multiple Cycle Notes 151
Closing
A Note from the Author 155
Acknowledgements 157
Non-Profit and Fertility Organizations 159
Glossary 163