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INFERTILITY SUCKS. It affects men and women equally; women just talk about it more. This is the MUST-HAVE guide for men who are trying to conceive. Whether you face male factor, female factor or unexplained infertility, the practical advice in The Man's Guide To Infertility will help you make it through. Safeguard your mental and physical health, your finances and your relationships during this very challenging period of your life. This book will help you to understand: - everything you need to know before seeking fertility treatment - causes of infertility - how to prepare physically, emotionally and financially - how to choose the right fertility doctor - how to give injections - how to support a woman while she is undergoing IVF - egg and sperm donation, surrogacy and adoption - With expert advice from: - Dr Darren Katz, Male Fertility Specialist - Dr Lynn Burmeister, IVF Specialist - Dr Lora Shahine, Reproductive Endocrinologist - Dr Scott Shemer, Obstetrician - Sarah Jefford, Surrogacy and Family Creation Lawyer - Tasha Jennings, Fertility Naturopath and Nutritionist - Dr Ryan Harrod, Chiropractor Surviving testicular cancer, 18 IVF cycles, 2 sperm retrieval surgeries and thousands of injections, Jon and Laura Summers discovered that infertility is a marathon that requires strength and resilience. With love and humour, Jon and Laura overcame the hardest parts of their infertility experience together. They made it to the other side... and you will too.

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"The Man's Guide to Infertility is an informative and easy-to-read guide, written with sensitivity and care. After I took care of Jon and treated his male infertility, he and his partner Laura felt they wanted to help other men navigate the truly difficult journey, which is male infertility. Laura and Jon's efforts have culminated in this clear and comprehensive book. It delivers an overview of the important topics; explaining the physical, emotional and relationship pressures that people may experience when trying to conceive. Jon and Laura have combined medical insight from leading doctors, compassionate advice, and stories of their own difficult journey to parenthood in a unique way that helps the reader understand the obstacles men may face when trying to build a family with the key steps to overcoming them. I'm looking forward to recommending it to my patients. Dr Darren Katz, Urologist and Male Fertility Microsurgeon, Medical Director of Men's Health Melbourne, This is a warm, humorous, heartfelt look into the world of IVF, specifically the male experience of infertility. Laura and Jon share their story, their wisdom, and lessons learned with compassion, leaving the reader crying and laughing along the journey. Dr Lora Shahine, MD, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW, Fertility in Seattle, WA, best selling author of 'Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss' and host of Baby or Bust podcast Jon and Laura were always determined to have a baby. They faced their infertility head on and leaned on each other when times were tough. Despite what they were going through, they both kept raising awareness about male infertility and I'm sure they made a difference to many people's lives. IVF is such an emotional journey, but when I see a happy ending like Jon and Laura had, it truly confirms that I have the best job in the world. Dr Lynn Burmeister, Medical Director and founder of No.1Fertility, Fertility Specialist, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (MBBS FRANZCOG CREI) Finally, a resource that covers the ENTIRE experience of infertility. This book embraces the human side of what can be the most challenging thing many of us ever experience. It is real, comprehensive and relatable, and perfectly covers aspects of the fertility journey that are often considered too difficult or awkward to talk about. Dr Scott Shemer, Obstetrician and IVF Dad As someone whose husband is infertile, 'The Man's Guide to Infertility' beautifully balances the sensitivities and triggers of infertility with a lighthearted touch. Plus, invaluable insight and advice. We love this book! Eloise Edington CEO/Founder, The Ribbon Box Finally! A resource to help men navigate the challenging journey of infertility and give a voice to their experiences. This guide is so needed for men and their partners wanting to grow their families. The conversation about infertility is often focused on women's experiences, and it's about time that men had support and resources as well. I wish we had a resource like this to support my partner when we were going through infertility treatment."" Sarah Jefford, Family Creation Lawyer A powerful and practical guide to infertility. This book has been needed for a while and I'm glad it's finally out there! Fertility treatment can really take a mental toll on men, this book will help those going through it realise they're not alone. Chris Lawson, IVF Dad, www.ivfdad.com"

The Man's Guide to Infertility is an informative and easy-to-read guide, written with sensitivity and care. After I took care of Jon and treated his male infertility, he and his partner Laura felt they wanted to help other men navigate the truly difficult journey, which is male infertility. Laura and Jon's efforts have culminated in this clear and comprehensive book. It delivers an overview of the important topics; explaining the physical, emotional and relationship pressures that people may experience when trying to conceive. Jon and Laura have combined medical insight from leading doctors, compassionate advice, and stories of their own difficult journey to parenthood in a unique way that helps the reader understand the obstacles men may face when trying to build a family with the key steps to overcoming them. I'm looking forward to recommending it to my patients. Dr Darren Katz, Urologist and Male Fertility Microsurgeon, Medical Director of Men's Health Melbourne, This is a warm, humorous, heartfelt look into the world of IVF, specifically the male experience of infertility. Laura and Jon share their story, their wisdom, and lessons learned with compassion, leaving the reader crying and laughing along the journey. Dr Lora Shahine, MD, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW, Fertility in Seattle, WA, best selling author of 'Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss' and host of Baby or Bust podcast Jon and Laura were always determined to have a baby. They faced their infertility head on and leaned on each other when times were tough. Despite what they were going through, they both kept raising awareness about male infertility and I'm sure they made a difference to many people's lives. IVF is such an emotional journey, but when I see a happy ending like Jon and Laura had, it truly confirms that I have the best job in the world. Dr Lynn Burmeister, Medical Director and founder of No.1Fertility, Fertility Specialist, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (MBBS FRANZCOG CREI) Finally, a resource that covers the ENTIRE experience of infertility. This book embraces the human side of what can be the most challenging thing many of us ever experience. It is real, comprehensive and relatable, and perfectly covers aspects of the fertility journey that are often considered too difficult or awkward to talk about. Dr Scott Shemer, Obstetrician and IVF Dad As someone whose husband is infertile, 'The Man's Guide to Infertility' beautifully balances the sensitivities and triggers of infertility with a lighthearted touch. Plus, invaluable insight and advice. We love this book! Eloise Edington CEO/Founder, The Ribbon Box Finally! A resource to help men navigate the challenging journey of infertility and give a voice to their experiences. This guide is so needed for men and their partners wanting to grow their families. The conversation about infertility is often focused on women's experiences, and it's about time that men had support and resources as well. I wish we had a resource like this to support my partner when we were going through infertility treatment. Sarah Jefford, Family Creation Lawyer A powerful and practical guide to infertility. This book has been needed for a while and I'm glad it's finally out there! Fertility treatment can really take a mental toll on men, this book will help those going through it realise they're not alone. Chris Lawson, IVF Dad, www.ivfdad.com

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Jon and Laura Summers are authors of 'The Man's Guide to Infertility', a book for men going through infertility. Their aim was to help men feel more connected and get the information they need, after finding there were very few resources devoted to the male experience.The book shares stories from the authors' journey with male factor infertility and offers extensive information to help people deal with the medical, emotional, relationship, financial and social challenges they may face when struggling to conceive. www.infertilityman.com Tatiana Lawton is a freelance artist based in Sydney Australia. After graduating from Griffith Film School in Brisbane, Tatiana has worked on many Illustration projects; such as comics books, storyboarding for local films, and Illustrations for novels and children's books. She frequently has a table at Comic Con events around Australia promoting her latest artwork and projects. You can find her on Instagram at @tatianalarkinart or 'The Art of Tatiana L' on Facebook.

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