Mother Daughter Wisdom
Christiane Northrup, MD, Bantam, 2005

As in all Dr. Nothrup's books, Mother-Daughter Wisdom is a wonderful resource you'll find yourself going back to through the years. Written in Dr. Norhtrup's warm, compelling style, it covers topics ranging from sexuality, our genetic health legacy, financial independence, and much, much more. An indispensable companion to all mothers and daughters.

Natural Hormone Replacement
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. & John Morgenthaler, Smart Publications, 1997

Written by a clinician with extensive experience with fertility and hormonal issues, this book offers compelling evidence that nutritional adjustments and natural hormone replacement is a preferred alternative to synthetic drugs.

Fertility Cycles and Nutrition
Marilyn M. Shanon, The Couple to Couple
League International Inc.1996

This is an excellent resource. Invaluable information on food, suplements and their effect on our health and fertility. The reading list alone is worth the price of the book. A double must read.

The Infertility Diet :
Get Pregnant and Prevent Miscarriage
Fern Reiss Peanut Butter and Jelly Press, 1999.

This book is a welcome addition to the ever-increasing documentation of the benefits of specific nutritional choices in reclaiming our fertility, includes recommendations for specific conditions. Though an excellent resource, read it carefully, some of the data is confusing. For example, the information on the pro's and con's of dairy products.

Alternative Medicine Guide to Women's Health # 1
Burton Goldberg and the editors of Alternative Medicine, Future Medicine Publishing 1998.

Thirty two leading holistic physicians give their clinically safe treatments for problems such as Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts, fibroids, a range of fertility problems and more. Complete with details on thirty four actual patient success stories.

Enhancing Fertility Naturally
Holistic Therapies for a Successful Pregnancy
Nicky Wesson Healing Arts Press, 1999.

Discusses at some length side effects associated with conventional treatments. Has a number of useful tips, explores such alternatives as aromatherapy, craniosacral therapy, reflexology, hypnotherapy, etc. Includes several success stories.

The Language of Fertility, A Revolutionary Mind-Body Program for Conscious Conception
Niravi B. Payne, M.S., and Brenda Lane Richardson

A passionate, and thoughtful exploration of mind-body tools for enhancing our fertility.

Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way, Alternative approaches for women 30-90
Susun S. Weed, Ash Tree Publishing, 1992

Don't let the title scare you away. This book offers a myriad of herbal remedies for balancing our hormones, treating fibroids, menstrual cramps, osteoporosis, etc. Susun Weed has been working with plants for over a quarter of a century. She is one the of the Mothers of Herbal Medicine in the United States..I especially love her poetic descriptions of the Wise Woman Healing Rituals. This book should be in every woman's library regardless of age or health status.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Menopause: Balance your hormones and your life from thirty to fifty
John R. Lee, M.D. , Jesse Hanley, M.D. and Virginia Hopkins. Warner Books 1999

Dr. Lee is a pioneer and expert in the study and use of the hormone progesterone. This book is an excellent source of information on how hormones, nutrition, exercise, and environmental toxins affect your health. (a must read especially for women with POF)

Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing
Christiane Northrup, M.D., 1998

Filled with fascinating case histories documenting the mind-body connection

Fibroid Tumors & Endometriosis, Self Help Book
Susan M. Lark, M.D., 1995

Specific recommedations for nutritional and lifestyle adjustments. Solving the problems of heavy bleeding, cramps, pain, infertility, and other symptoms associated with fibroid tumors and endometriosis.

A Woman's Best Medicine, Health, Happiness, and Long Life through Mahrishi Ayur-Veda
Nancy Lonsdorf M.D., Veronica Butler, M.D. and Melanie Brown, Ph.D., 1993

An in-depth exploration of one of the ancient healing traditions

Healing Mind, Healthy Woman, Using the Mind-Body Connection to Manage Stress and Take Control of Your Life
Alice D. Domar, Ph.D., and Henry Dreher, 1996

A compassionate book, includes a number of useful suggestions and easy to follow mind-body exercises.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing
Dr. Gary Null, 1996

An excellent tool for self-empowerment, lists natural treatments for a wide range of diseases.

Estrogen, The Natural Way: Over 250 Easy & Delicious Recipes for Menopause
Nina Shandler, Villard New York, 1997

The introduction by three physicians as well as the author's personal journey is in itself reason enough to buy this book. You will need to adjust some of the recipes to your personal needs but here is once again an example of the healing power of food. Women with POF will find it especially useful.

I Got Pregnant, You Can Too!: How Healing Yourself Physically, Mentally and Spiritually Leads to Fertility
Katie Boland, Underwood books, 1998.

Here is another inspiring story of overcoming odds. Filled with amusing stories and fertility boosting tips.

A Little Pregnant: Our Memoir of Fertility, Infertility, and a Marriage
Linda Carbone and Ed Decker, Atlantic Monthly Press 1999

This is a beautifully written story that offers a number of important lessons. For me it once again validates the idea that the emotional and spiritual aspects of this process are often more important than hormone levels and age. In one heartbreaking IVF scene,for example, Linda's cervix communicates her ambivalence more clearly than her words. Unfortunately no one seems to be taking this communication very seriously. The great gift of this book is also an opportunity to hear the voice of the father-to-be.