Fertility: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
7 Signs of Ovulation
Learn about seven ways to detect signs of ovulation. Signs of ovulation aren’t difficult to notice, once you know what to look for. Some signs of ovulation help warn you that ovulation is approaching, allowing you to time sex for pregnancy. Other signs of ovulation let you know that ovulation has passed.
Learn about seven ways to detect signs of ovulation. Signs of ovulation aren’t difficult to notice, once you know what to look for. Some signs of ovulation help warn you that ovulation is approaching, allowing you to time sex for pregnancy. Other signs of ovulation let you know that ovulation has passed.
When Can You Get Pregnant?
If getting pregnant is something you wish for, when is the best time to have sex? Learn more in this FAQ on getting pregnant, one of many provided by the About.com Guide to Fertility.
If getting pregnant is something you wish for, when is the best time to have sex? Learn more in this FAQ on getting pregnant, one of many provided by the About.com Guide to Fertility.
Clomid 101
Clomid is the most commonly used fertility drug, and with good reason. Clomid is easy to use and effective in stimulating ovulation 80% of the time. Learn more about Clomid, common Clomid side effects, and more.
Clomid is the most commonly used fertility drug, and with good reason. Clomid is easy to use and effective in stimulating ovulation 80% of the time. Learn more about Clomid, common Clomid side effects, and more.
How to Check Cervical Mucus
Fertile cervical mucus is a clue that ovulation is approaching. To get pregnant, timing intercourse before ovulation is important. Learn how to check and track your fertile cervical mucus changes, so you can better predict ovulation.
Fertile cervical mucus is a clue that ovulation is approaching. To get pregnant, timing intercourse before ovulation is important. Learn how to check and track your fertile cervical mucus changes, so you can better predict ovulation.
How Often Should You Have Sex?
If you want to get pregnant, you'll want to time sex for pregnancy. How often should you have sex if you want to get pregnant? Find out in this article.
If you want to get pregnant, you'll want to time sex for pregnancy. How often should you have sex if you want to get pregnant? Find out in this article.
Timing Sex On Clomid
Many people wonder when they should have sex when taking Clomid. It's easier than you think! Learn how to know when to have sex when taking Clomid in this quick tip on getting pregnant.
Many people wonder when they should have sex when taking Clomid. It's easier than you think! Learn how to know when to have sex when taking Clomid in this quick tip on getting pregnant.
Chance of Having Clomid Twins
Wondering if you'll get your own pair of Clomid twins? From the way the media paints fertility drugs and multiples, it can seem that everyone taking Clomid is bound to have twins, but that's not really true. What are your chances of having twins if you take Clomid? Find out in this FAQ on Clomid twins.
Wondering if you'll get your own pair of Clomid twins? From the way the media paints fertility drugs and multiples, it can seem that everyone taking Clomid is bound to have twins, but that's not really true. What are your chances of having twins if you take Clomid? Find out in this FAQ on Clomid twins.
Getting Pregnant After 35
Getting pregnant after 35 may be more difficult than at age 25, but it’s not necessarily impossible. What are your chances for getting pregnant after age 35? Why is it more difficult than in your 20s and early 30s, and why do doctors recommend seeking help getting pregnant sooner than later if you’re past age 35? Find out in this article from the About.com Guide to Fertility.
Getting pregnant after 35 may be more difficult than at age 25, but it’s not necessarily impossible. What are your chances for getting pregnant after age 35? Why is it more difficult than in your 20s and early 30s, and why do doctors recommend seeking help getting pregnant sooner than later if you’re past age 35? Find out in this article from the About.com Guide to Fertility.
Cervical Position & Ovulation
Checking your cervical position sounds very technical, but there’s no reason you can’t learn to check your cervical position at home. Learn how to understand changes in your cervical position in this article.
Checking your cervical position sounds very technical, but there’s no reason you can’t learn to check your cervical position at home. Learn how to understand changes in your cervical position in this article.
All About Fertility Drugs
Fertility drugs are medications that are used to influence ovulation. Some fertility drugs are meant to strength or trigger ovulation, while others suppress ovulation. Learn more about fertility drugs, and their risks, in this article.
Fertility drugs are medications that are used to influence ovulation. Some fertility drugs are meant to strength or trigger ovulation, while others suppress ovulation. Learn more about fertility drugs, and their risks, in this article.
The Clomid Success Rate
If you're taking Clomid, you're probably eager to know what kind of success rate Clomid has. Will Clomid work for you? Learn about the Clomid success rate in this article.
If you're taking Clomid, you're probably eager to know what kind of success rate Clomid has. Will Clomid work for you? Learn about the Clomid success rate in this article.
TTC With Irregular Periods
A reader asks: If I have irregular periods, will I have trouble getting pregnant? Is it possible to get pregnant with irregular periods naturally? Read the answer here.
A reader asks: If I have irregular periods, will I have trouble getting pregnant? Is it possible to get pregnant with irregular periods naturally? Read the answer here.
How to Chart Your BBT
Detecting ovulation with basal body temperature charting is easy and inexpensive. Learn what options are available to help you chart your basal body temperature so you can detect ovulation.
Detecting ovulation with basal body temperature charting is easy and inexpensive. Learn what options are available to help you chart your basal body temperature so you can detect ovulation.
All About Anovulation
Anovulation and irregular ovulation are a common cause of female infertility, occurring in up to 40% of infertile women. Learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatments for anovulation and ovulatory dysfunction.
Anovulation and irregular ovulation are a common cause of female infertility, occurring in up to 40% of infertile women. Learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatments for anovulation and ovulatory dysfunction.
Blocked Fallopian Tubes
Blocked fallopian tubes are responsible for 40% of infertility involving female factor infertility. Learn all about how blocked fallopian tubes affect getting pregnant, the causes for blocked fallopian tubes, and potential treatments.
Blocked fallopian tubes are responsible for 40% of infertility involving female factor infertility. Learn all about how blocked fallopian tubes affect getting pregnant, the causes for blocked fallopian tubes, and potential treatments.
Feeling Pregnant? How to Cope
Feeling pregnant? Have you been trying to get pregnant for a while and often have months when you think you’re pregnant, only to find out that, nope, you’re not. If yes, you are not alone. Learn more about feeling pregnant in this article.
Feeling pregnant? Have you been trying to get pregnant for a while and often have months when you think you’re pregnant, only to find out that, nope, you’re not. If yes, you are not alone. Learn more about feeling pregnant in this article.
IVF Treatment Step By Step
Starting IVF treatment can be exciting but nerve wracking. While every clinic's protocol will be slightly different, here is a step-by-step breakdown of what generally takes place during an IVF treatment cycle.
Starting IVF treatment can be exciting but nerve wracking. While every clinic's protocol will be slightly different, here is a step-by-step breakdown of what generally takes place during an IVF treatment cycle.
Symptoms of Infertility
Usually, a couple doesn’t realize they are dealing with infertility until after unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant. However, for some couples, there are warning signs or risk factors that may hint to a fertility problem, before they try for six months to a year. This list of questions will help you and your partner discover if you should seek fertility help sooner rather than later.
Usually, a couple doesn’t realize they are dealing with infertility until after unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant. However, for some couples, there are warning signs or risk factors that may hint to a fertility problem, before they try for six months to a year. This list of questions will help you and your partner discover if you should seek fertility help sooner rather than later.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? How is related to infertility, and what are common symptoms? Learn in this definition of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? How is related to infertility, and what are common symptoms? Learn in this definition of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
What is IUI?
IUI, or intrauterine insemination, may be the first fertility treatment considered if drug treatment alone fails. Learn more about IUI here, including how IUI is done, when IUI is done, and what is the success rate of IUI.
IUI, or intrauterine insemination, may be the first fertility treatment considered if drug treatment alone fails. Learn more about IUI here, including how IUI is done, when IUI is done, and what is the success rate of IUI.
Getting Pregnant With Twins
Getting pregnant with twins, or even triplets, may sound like a quick way to build your family when you�re dealing with infertility. However, there are risks to twin pregnancies. Learn more about what to consider before trying to get pregnant with twins or triplets.
Getting pregnant with twins, or even triplets, may sound like a quick way to build your family when you�re dealing with infertility. However, there are risks to twin pregnancies. Learn more about what to consider before trying to get pregnant with twins or triplets.
Treatment of Infertility
Learn all about infertility treatment in this article. There are a wide variety of infertility treatment options for couples experiencing infertility today, everything from the low-tech use of fertility drugs to the high tech, and expensive, use of assisted reproductive technologies. In this article on treatments of infertility, I explain in laymen’s terms the most commonly used infertility treatments, along with a few statistics on their respective success rates.
Learn all about infertility treatment in this article. There are a wide variety of infertility treatment options for couples experiencing infertility today, everything from the low-tech use of fertility drugs to the high tech, and expensive, use of assisted reproductive technologies. In this article on treatments of infertility, I explain in laymen’s terms the most commonly used infertility treatments, along with a few statistics on their respective success rates.
Day 3 FSH Levels Test
FSH levels testing is a basic part of a fertility work-up. Your doctor will likely order blood work to check your FSH levels, specifically on day 3 of your menstrual cycle. Learn more about FSH levels testing.
FSH levels testing is a basic part of a fertility work-up. Your doctor will likely order blood work to check your FSH levels, specifically on day 3 of your menstrual cycle. Learn more about FSH levels testing.
How to Take Your BBT
Charting your basal body temperature (BBT) is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to track ovulation. Because the shift in temperature is so small, it’s important to take your temperature the right way. Learn how.
Charting your basal body temperature (BBT) is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to track ovulation. Because the shift in temperature is so small, it’s important to take your temperature the right way. Learn how.
What is Infertility?
You probably already know the basic definition of infertility – an inability to get pregnant. But did you know that infertility also includes women who can get pregnant, but continually miscarry? Did you know that infertility can affect couples who have had children successfully in the past? Read this article to learn important facts on infertility, plus the answers to commonly held infertility myths.
You probably already know the basic definition of infertility – an inability to get pregnant. But did you know that infertility also includes women who can get pregnant, but continually miscarry? Did you know that infertility can affect couples who have had children successfully in the past? Read this article to learn important facts on infertility, plus the answers to commonly held infertility myths.
Cervical Mucus
What is cervical mucus (also known as cervical fluid), and what does it have to do with infertility and getting pregnant? Read a definition here.
What is cervical mucus (also known as cervical fluid), and what does it have to do with infertility and getting pregnant? Read a definition here.
Symptoms and Treatment of OHSS
Being familiar with the symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is key to preventing a severe case. While ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is typically mild, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome can become life threatening. Learn more about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in this article.
Being familiar with the symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is key to preventing a severe case. While ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is typically mild, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome can become life threatening. Learn more about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in this article.
What Is a Semen Analysis?
Semen analysis should be part of every couple’s infertility work-up. Sperm count analysis is a relatively easy test. Still, it’s common to feel uneasy about any medical testing, and men are often nervous about receiving the results of a sperm count analysis. Learn about what to expect from a sperm count analysis test in this article.
Semen analysis should be part of every couple’s infertility work-up. Sperm count analysis is a relatively easy test. Still, it’s common to feel uneasy about any medical testing, and men are often nervous about receiving the results of a sperm count analysis. Learn about what to expect from a sperm count analysis test in this article.
Risks of Fertility Drugs
Fertility drugs, like any drug you take, come with potential risks and side effects. Learn here about the two biggest risks when taking fertility drugs: ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and multiple (twins, triplets, etc.) pregnancy.
Fertility drugs, like any drug you take, come with potential risks and side effects. Learn here about the two biggest risks when taking fertility drugs: ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and multiple (twins, triplets, etc.) pregnancy.
Stress and Getting Pregnant
Can stress keep you from getting pregnant? Learn the ways that stress can lead to trouble with getting pregnant, as well as what the research says on stress and infertility.
Can stress keep you from getting pregnant? Learn the ways that stress can lead to trouble with getting pregnant, as well as what the research says on stress and infertility.
Help Getting Pregnant
Getting pregnant isn’t always easy. Not sure if you need help getting pregnant? Find out when you should get help, how long to try on your own, and how to speed up the process of finding help for getting pregnant.
Getting pregnant isn’t always easy. Not sure if you need help getting pregnant? Find out when you should get help, how long to try on your own, and how to speed up the process of finding help for getting pregnant.
Hostile Cervical Mucus
What is a hostile cervical mucus, and how does it impact infertility? Read a definition here.
What is a hostile cervical mucus, and how does it impact infertility? Read a definition here.
Ovulation and Sexual Desire
Who knew sexual desire could be a sign of ovulation... Nature does know what it's doing! Read more about an interesting study on sexual desire and signs of ovulation.
Who knew sexual desire could be a sign of ovulation... Nature does know what it's doing! Read more about an interesting study on sexual desire and signs of ovulation.
Pregnancy After HSG
You might have heard that there is an increased chance of pregnancy after HSG. Is it true? Will an HSG help you get pregnant? Get the facts on pregnancy after HSG in this FAQ from the Fertility site at About.com.
You might have heard that there is an increased chance of pregnancy after HSG. Is it true? Will an HSG help you get pregnant? Get the facts on pregnancy after HSG in this FAQ from the Fertility site at About.com.
HSG (Hysterosalpingogram)
A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a special kind of x-ray, commonly ordered as part of an infertility work-up. It’s also commonly ordered if a woman has experienced two or more miscarriages. Learn everything about HSG, including information on HSG pregnancy, HSG pain, and what to expect during an HSG.
A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a special kind of x-ray, commonly ordered as part of an infertility work-up. It’s also commonly ordered if a woman has experienced two or more miscarriages. Learn everything about HSG, including information on HSG pregnancy, HSG pain, and what to expect during an HSG.
Does Age Affect Male Fertility
Male fertility and age -- does it matter how old a man is? Turns out, age does affect male fertility. Find out how and in what ways age affects male fertility.
Male fertility and age -- does it matter how old a man is? Turns out, age does affect male fertility. Find out how and in what ways age affects male fertility.
Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPK)
What is an ovulation predictor kit (OPK)?
What is an ovulation predictor kit (OPK)?
Diagnosis of Infertility
Receiving a diagnosis of infertility can be heartbreaking, but may also open the doors to hope. Once you know something is wrong, you can start working towards a solution. In this article, learn when a diagnosis of infertility is given, tips on speeding up the process of getting a diagnosis of infertility, and the common causes of infertility in men and women.
Receiving a diagnosis of infertility can be heartbreaking, but may also open the doors to hope. Once you know something is wrong, you can start working towards a solution. In this article, learn when a diagnosis of infertility is given, tips on speeding up the process of getting a diagnosis of infertility, and the common causes of infertility in men and women.
Do I Need a Sperm Count Test?
Sperm count tests are, unfortunately, often forgotten, and men are often hesitant of sperm count testing. If your doctor has not recommended a sperm count analysis yet as part of your infertility work-up, read this article on why you should ask for a sperm count test right away.
Sperm count tests are, unfortunately, often forgotten, and men are often hesitant of sperm count testing. If your doctor has not recommended a sperm count analysis yet as part of your infertility work-up, read this article on why you should ask for a sperm count test right away.
Is Ovulation Pain Normal?
Ovulation pain is experienced at least once by up to 50% of women, with about 20% of women experiencing ovulation pain every month. What is ovulation pain? What causes it? And is ovulation pain a reliable ovulation sign?
Ovulation pain is experienced at least once by up to 50% of women, with about 20% of women experiencing ovulation pain every month. What is ovulation pain? What causes it? And is ovulation pain a reliable ovulation sign?
Fertile Window
What is your fertile window? How can it help you get pregnant? Learn what your fertile window is in this definition.
What is your fertile window? How can it help you get pregnant? Learn what your fertile window is in this definition.
Saliva Ferning Kit
What is a saliva ferning kit? And how can it help you get pregnant?
What is a saliva ferning kit? And how can it help you get pregnant?
Coping with Infertility
If you’re having a hard time coping with infertility, you’re not alone. Research has shown that the psychological stress experienced by women with infertility is similar to that of women coping with illnesses like cancer, HIV, and chronic pain. Infertility is not an easy disease to cope with. Read this article to learn what kinds of feelings to expect, along with tips on how to cope.
If you’re having a hard time coping with infertility, you’re not alone. Research has shown that the psychological stress experienced by women with infertility is similar to that of women coping with illnesses like cancer, HIV, and chronic pain. Infertility is not an easy disease to cope with. Read this article to learn what kinds of feelings to expect, along with tips on how to cope.
Is there pain during an HSG?
Many women wonder if the hysterosalpingogram HSG test will cause pain. Does an HSG hurt? Find out what to expect in terms of pain during an HSG in this FAQ on the About.com Fertility site.
Many women wonder if the hysterosalpingogram HSG test will cause pain. Does an HSG hurt? Find out what to expect in terms of pain during an HSG in this FAQ on the About.com Fertility site.
Start an Infertility Blog
Starting an infertility blog is an easy and great way to cope with the stress of trying to conceive. A search online for “TTC blog,” “infertility blog,” or “fertility blog” will pop up more blogs than you might imagine. Learn why starting an infertility blog is a great coping tool, and learn how to get started with a TTC blog.
Starting an infertility blog is an easy and great way to cope with the stress of trying to conceive. A search online for “TTC blog,” “infertility blog,” or “fertility blog” will pop up more blogs than you might imagine. Learn why starting an infertility blog is a great coping tool, and learn how to get started with a TTC blog.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
How does acupuncture help fertility? Acupuncture is one of the most popular forms of alternative medicine used to improve fertility, and possibly treat infertility. But how exactly is sticking little needles into the body supposed to help you get pregnant? How does acupuncture work? Find out in this article.
How does acupuncture help fertility? Acupuncture is one of the most popular forms of alternative medicine used to improve fertility, and possibly treat infertility. But how exactly is sticking little needles into the body supposed to help you get pregnant? How does acupuncture work? Find out in this article.
Study: BMI and Fertility Link
New research from the Academic Medical Center in The Netherlands found that women with regular cycles, and otherwise no obvious fertility problems, still have a hard time getting pregnant if they are overweight. They also found that the more overweight the woman is, the lower her chances of pregnancy. For more information on this study, read this article.
New research from the Academic Medical Center in The Netherlands found that women with regular cycles, and otherwise no obvious fertility problems, still have a hard time getting pregnant if they are overweight. They also found that the more overweight the woman is, the lower her chances of pregnancy. For more information on this study, read this article.
Subcutaneous Injections
Subcutaneous injections are commonly required for hormonal fertility drugs, and you may need to give yourself these injections if you do IVF treatment, IUI treatment, or other fertility treatments. Learn how to give yourself a subcutaneous injection in this article.
Subcutaneous injections are commonly required for hormonal fertility drugs, and you may need to give yourself these injections if you do IVF treatment, IUI treatment, or other fertility treatments. Learn how to give yourself a subcutaneous injection in this article.
OHSS
What is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)? What causes ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, and what are the symptoms? Learn more about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in this definition.
What is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)? What causes ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, and what are the symptoms? Learn more about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in this definition.
Basal Body Temperature
What is your basal body temperature? Find out the definition of body basal body temperature, and also learn how charting your BBT can help you get pregnant.
What is your basal body temperature? Find out the definition of body basal body temperature, and also learn how charting your BBT can help you get pregnant.
Cervix
What is a cervix? Read the definition here.
What is a cervix? Read the definition here.
Poor Ovarian Reserves
What are poor ovarian reserves? How is it diagnosed? Learn more about poor ovarian reserves here.
What are poor ovarian reserves? How is it diagnosed? Learn more about poor ovarian reserves here.
Egg Freezing and Vitrification
Egg freezing and vitrification have been widely publicized. But what is egg freezing? What is vitrification? Can it really bypass age related infertility? Learn what you need to know about egg freezing in this article.
Egg freezing and vitrification have been widely publicized. But what is egg freezing? What is vitrification? Can it really bypass age related infertility? Learn what you need to know about egg freezing in this article.
5 Tips for Infertility Costs
Especially with IVF, infertility costs add up quickly. Considering that some couples may need up to three IVF cycles to get pregnant, plus the unfortunate fact that even high-tech IVF is no guarantee -- it’s enough to make your head spin. Here are five tips for making the high-cost treatments more tolerable.
Especially with IVF, infertility costs add up quickly. Considering that some couples may need up to three IVF cycles to get pregnant, plus the unfortunate fact that even high-tech IVF is no guarantee -- it’s enough to make your head spin. Here are five tips for making the high-cost treatments more tolerable.
Am I Too Young for Infertility
When it comes to fertility and age, do women only over age 35 deal with infertility? Or can infertility occur during younger ages, such as in the 20s and early 30s? Learn how infertility affects young women in this article.
When it comes to fertility and age, do women only over age 35 deal with infertility? Or can infertility occur during younger ages, such as in the 20s and early 30s? Learn how infertility affects young women in this article.
Research on Acupuncture
Acupuncture for infertility is probably the most popular and commonly recognized alternative treatment for those trying to get pregnant. What does the research really say about acupuncture and infertility? Find out in this article on acupuncture infertility.
Acupuncture for infertility is probably the most popular and commonly recognized alternative treatment for those trying to get pregnant. What does the research really say about acupuncture and infertility? Find out in this article on acupuncture infertility.
Ovulation
What is ovulation? How does ovulation happen? Learn more about ovulation in this definition.
What is ovulation? How does ovulation happen? Learn more about ovulation in this definition.
Coping with Holiday Meals
Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter or Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah or Passover, family holiday gatherings can be emotionally difficult when you're coping with infertility. If you're feeling stressed out just thinking about your next holiday get-together, here are some coping tips that may help.
Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter or Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah or Passover, family holiday gatherings can be emotionally difficult when you're coping with infertility. If you're feeling stressed out just thinking about your next holiday get-together, here are some coping tips that may help.
When You Need To Cry
Feel like you need to cry? You're not alone, by far. Infertility is exceedingly stressful. Learn how to cope with when you need to cry, and how to create a safe time and place for tears.
Feel like you need to cry? You're not alone, by far. Infertility is exceedingly stressful. Learn how to cope with when you need to cry, and how to create a safe time and place for tears.
Luteal Phase
What is the luteal phase, and how long on average is the luteal phase?
What is the luteal phase, and how long on average is the luteal phase?
Find a Fertility Acupuncturist
If you're interested in trying acupuncture, you'll want to find a fertility acupuncturist. Given the popularity of acupuncture, finding an acupuncturist shouldn't be too difficult. However, finding an acupuncturist who's trained to work with infertility patients isn't always easy. Here is how to find what you need.
If you're interested in trying acupuncture, you'll want to find a fertility acupuncturist. Given the popularity of acupuncture, finding an acupuncturist shouldn't be too difficult. However, finding an acupuncturist who's trained to work with infertility patients isn't always easy. Here is how to find what you need.
Endometriosis
What is endometriosis? Learn more about endometriosis here.
What is endometriosis? Learn more about endometriosis here.
Progesterone
Progesterone is a hormone secreted after ovulation. Progesterone is meant to prepare the uterus for pregnancy, among other things. If pregnancy occurs, progesterone production is eventually provided by the placenta. Learn more about progesterone.
Progesterone is a hormone secreted after ovulation. Progesterone is meant to prepare the uterus for pregnancy, among other things. If pregnancy occurs, progesterone production is eventually provided by the placenta. Learn more about progesterone.
Acupuncture: What's It Like?
Are you interested in acupuncture fertility treatment, but maybe wondering what to expect? Will it hurt? How often are the treatment sessions? Learn all about acupuncture fertility treatment in this article.
Are you interested in acupuncture fertility treatment, but maybe wondering what to expect? Will it hurt? How often are the treatment sessions? Learn all about acupuncture fertility treatment in this article.
When Are You Having Kids?
When you're trying to get pregnant, it can be so frustrating when people ask you, "When are you going to have kids?" How can you answer? Here's how to cope with this difficult situation.
When you're trying to get pregnant, it can be so frustrating when people ask you, "When are you going to have kids?" How can you answer? Here's how to cope with this difficult situation.
Should You Tell People?
Should you tell your friends and family that you're trying to conceive? Finding support is essential when coping with infertility, but you should think carefully before you share your news. Learn what to consider when choosing who to seek support from.
Should you tell your friends and family that you're trying to conceive? Finding support is essential when coping with infertility, but you should think carefully before you share your news. Learn what to consider when choosing who to seek support from.
Acupuncture Infertility FAQ
Acupuncture for infertility is the most popular and commonly recognized alternative treatment for those trying to get pregnant. What is acupuncture? Learn all about acupuncture and infertility here.
Acupuncture for infertility is the most popular and commonly recognized alternative treatment for those trying to get pregnant. What is acupuncture? Learn all about acupuncture and infertility here.
Fertility Drugs and Cancer
Do fertility drugs cause or increase your risk of cancer? A few studies seemed to find a connection between fertility drug use and an increased risk of breast or uterine cancer, but that's only half the story. Learn what you need to know about fertility drugs and cancer risks in this article.
Do fertility drugs cause or increase your risk of cancer? A few studies seemed to find a connection between fertility drug use and an increased risk of breast or uterine cancer, but that's only half the story. Learn what you need to know about fertility drugs and cancer risks in this article.
Recombinant DNA Technology
What is recombinant DNA technology? And how does it apply to fertility drugs? Learn more about recombinant DNA technology here.
What is recombinant DNA technology? And how does it apply to fertility drugs? Learn more about recombinant DNA technology here.
Gonadotropins
What are gonadotropins? What do they do in your body? Learn the definition of gonadotropins here.
What are gonadotropins? What do they do in your body? Learn the definition of gonadotropins here.
Male Factor Infertility
What is male factor infertility? Learn here.
What is male factor infertility? Learn here.
Book Review: "Fully Fertile"
Book review of Fully Fertile, a book on yoga, acupuncture, and fertility. "Fully Fertile: A Holistic 12-Week Plan for Optimal Fertility" (Findhorn Press, 2008) provides an action-oriented guide for women seeking a mind-body approach to infertility. Focusing primarily on yoga and oriental medicine, the book touches on a number of topics, including nutrition, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, relaxation, and prayer.
Book review of Fully Fertile, a book on yoga, acupuncture, and fertility. "Fully Fertile: A Holistic 12-Week Plan for Optimal Fertility" (Findhorn Press, 2008) provides an action-oriented guide for women seeking a mind-body approach to infertility. Focusing primarily on yoga and oriental medicine, the book touches on a number of topics, including nutrition, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, relaxation, and prayer.
IVF
What is IVF? How is it done? Learn more about IVF here.
What is IVF? How is it done? Learn more about IVF here.
LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
LH, or luteinizing hormone, is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that helps the egg mature and develop. There is a surge of LH right before ovulation that triggers the egg�s release from the ovary, and this surge is what at-home ovulation predictor kits look for. Learn more about LH.
LH, or luteinizing hormone, is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that helps the egg mature and develop. There is a surge of LH right before ovulation that triggers the egg�s release from the ovary, and this surge is what at-home ovulation predictor kits look for. Learn more about LH.
GnRH Agonists
What are GnRH agonists? What are their role in your fertility treatment? Learn more about GnRH agonists here.
What are GnRH agonists? What are their role in your fertility treatment? Learn more about GnRH agonists here.
ICSI
What is ICSI? Learn more about ICSI, or intracytoplasmic sperm injection, here.
What is ICSI? Learn more about ICSI, or intracytoplasmic sperm injection, here.
Endometrium
What is the endometrium, and what is its role in the reproductive system? Learn more here.
What is the endometrium, and what is its role in the reproductive system? Learn more here.
Fertility - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Fertility guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Fertility guide site.
Superovulation
What is superovulation? Why is it done, and what are the risks? Learn more about superovulation in this definition.
What is superovulation? Why is it done, and what are the risks? Learn more about superovulation in this definition.
Fertility - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Fertility guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Fertility guide site.
Infertility Survival Day
National Infertility Survival Day is a relatively new holiday, invented to celebrate all the hard work and effort that infertile couples put towards trying to have a child. The day’s main emphasis is on self-care and celebration for what we do have.
National Infertility Survival Day is a relatively new holiday, invented to celebrate all the hard work and effort that infertile couples put towards trying to have a child. The day’s main emphasis is on self-care and celebration for what we do have.
Corpus Luteum
What is the corpus luteum? What job does it have in the menstrual cycle? Learn more about the corpus luteum here.
What is the corpus luteum? What job does it have in the menstrual cycle? Learn more about the corpus luteum here.
Fallopian Tubes
What are the fallopian tubes? What is their role in the reproductive system? Learn more about the fallopian tubes here.
What are the fallopian tubes? What is their role in the reproductive system? Learn more about the fallopian tubes here.
FSH
Follicle stimulating hormone(FSH) is responsible for stimulating the growth and development of eggs in women, and stimulating the growth and development of sperm cells in men. Learn more about FSH.
Follicle stimulating hormone(FSH) is responsible for stimulating the growth and development of eggs in women, and stimulating the growth and development of sperm cells in men. Learn more about FSH.
Injectables
What are injectables? How are injectables administered? What are the risks of injectables? Find out in this definition.
What are injectables? How are injectables administered? What are the risks of injectables? Find out in this definition.
Menstruation
What is menstruation, and what happens during menstruation? Learn about menstruation in this definition.
What is menstruation, and what happens during menstruation? Learn about menstruation in this definition.
RESOLVE Support Groups
Infertility support groups can provide much needed support for women and couples coping with infertility. RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association, maintains a network of therapist-led and peer-led infertility support groups across the US. Learn where to find a RESOLVE support group and what to expect.
Infertility support groups can provide much needed support for women and couples coping with infertility. RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association, maintains a network of therapist-led and peer-led infertility support groups across the US. Learn where to find a RESOLVE support group and what to expect.
Oocyte
What is an oocyte? Learn what an oocyte is in this definition.
What is an oocyte? Learn what an oocyte is in this definition.
Oligospermia
What is oligospermia? Learn here.
What is oligospermia? Learn here.
Estrogen
What is estrogen? What is its role in the reproductive system, and how does it affect ovulation? Learn more about estrogen in this definition.
What is estrogen? What is its role in the reproductive system, and how does it affect ovulation? Learn more about estrogen in this definition.
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
What is GnRH, otherwise known as gonadotropin-releasing hormone? What role does it play in the reproductive system? Learn more about GnRH here.
What is GnRH, otherwise known as gonadotropin-releasing hormone? What role does it play in the reproductive system? Learn more about GnRH here.
Egg Retrieval
What is egg retrieval? How is it done during IVF treatment? Learn more here.
What is egg retrieval? How is it done during IVF treatment? Learn more here.
Holiday Shopping Tips
Holiday shopping can be difficult when you're coping with infertility. When you're out shopping, it can feel like everyone is either pregnant or has children. Here are some coping tips that may make holiday shopping less stressful when coping with infertility.
Holiday shopping can be difficult when you're coping with infertility. When you're out shopping, it can feel like everyone is either pregnant or has children. Here are some coping tips that may make holiday shopping less stressful when coping with infertility.
Fertility - Articles
An index of Articles for the Fertility guide site.
An index of Articles for the Fertility guide site.
GnRH Antagonists
What are GnRH antagonists? What are their role in fertility treatments? Learn more about GnRH antagonists here.
What are GnRH antagonists? What are their role in fertility treatments? Learn more about GnRH antagonists here.
IUI
What is IUI? Learn more about intrauterine insemination here.
What is IUI? Learn more about intrauterine insemination here.
Reproductive Endocrinologist
What is a reproductive endocrinologist? Find out here.
What is a reproductive endocrinologist? Find out here.
HSG (Hysterosalpingogram)
This is page two of an article on HSG. It contains a list of sources for the article on HSG (hysterosalpingogram).
This is page two of an article on HSG. It contains a list of sources for the article on HSG (hysterosalpingogram).
ART
What is ART? Learn more here. As you go through infertility testing and treatment, you’ll probably come across a number of words that you’ve never heard before. Knowing the terminology can help you ask better questions when speaking to your doctor, and help you as you research the topic on your own.
What is ART? Learn more here. As you go through infertility testing and treatment, you’ll probably come across a number of words that you’ve never heard before. Knowing the terminology can help you ask better questions when speaking to your doctor, and help you as you research the topic on your own.
Azoospermia
Azoospermia: Azoospermia refers to a complete lack of sperm sells.
Azoospermia: Azoospermia refers to a complete lack of sperm sells.
Estradiol
What is estradiol? Learn here.
What is estradiol? Learn here.
Female Factor Infertility
What is Female Factor Infertility? Learn here.
What is Female Factor Infertility? Learn here.
Follicle
What is a follicle? What is the role of a follicle during ovulation? Find out in this definition.
What is a follicle? What is the role of a follicle during ovulation? Find out in this definition.
Embryo
What is an embryo? Learn more here.
What is an embryo? Learn more here.
Fertility - FAQs
An index of FAQs for the Fertility guide site.
An index of FAQs for the Fertility guide site.
Secondary Infertility
What is secondary infertility? Learn more here.
What is secondary infertility? Learn more here.
Sperm Morphology
What is sperm morphology? Learn here.
What is sperm morphology? Learn here.