Oral contraceptive use may be good for IVF patients Pre-treating fertility patients with oral
contraceptives allows for a treatment regimen which includes fewer
fertility drug injections and offers flexibility for egg retrieval,
according to a study released in October 2003 at the American Societ
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A debilitating disease that's often overlooked Today, obesity and infertility both rank among top health concerns for women. However, many women don't realize there is a disease that can lead to both these conditions. It is called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and it affects up to 10 perce
Smoking adds a decade to your fertile age A major new Dutch study has found that smoking adds the equivalent of ten years to a 20-year-old subfertile woman's reproductive age and has a "devastating" impact on a couples' chances of having a live birth after IVF. Being overweight also seriousl
Stressed out by infertility treatments What do you want to know? Come ask the experts! A selection of answers to your questions will be regularly posted on the site. For instant gratification, click here to see wh
Test tubes: The HSG test An HSG test (wisely abbreviated from hysterosalpingogram) is an X-ray exam used to determine if the fallopian tubes are blocked and if the shape of the inside of the uterus is normal. So what's such a test, often part of a fertility workup, actually
The future of fertility treatments: It's not just for getting pregnant anymore Jennifer Lester was a happily married and healthy 29-year old woman living in Aurora, Illinois with her husband Brian. Jennifer and Brian felt that it was time to start a family, yet they were rightfully hesitant, as Jennifer's father has Hemophili
The right time: When sperm and egg meet You are so ready to have a baby, that it makes you crazy, and besides,
getting pregnant should be easy, right? So how do you make it happen?
Well, of course, we know you know HOW, but when it comes to getting that
sperm and egg together, believe i
The risks of multiple pregnancy associated with IVF In-Vitro fertilization (IVF) is an exciting therapy that offers many infertile couples the opportunity to achieve pregnancy that would not otherwise exist. It's important for couples to remember that as they consider IVF, they need to know it has pl
The TTC dictionary: Conception and fertility terms & definitions For some of us, the process of trying to get pregnant can be a real journey. Little did we know it has its own language! Here's a handy reference to some of the words and concepts you may hear about related to conception and early pregnancy.
Timing of pregnancy may predict baby's gender There's still no way to choose the sex of your baby, but Dutch researchers say they have found a way to better predict whether an expectant mom is having a boy or girl by looking at the timing of her pregnancy.
Trying to conceive: How to take your basal body temperature If you've been trying to get pregnant for a few months with no success (or are even just starting out) you may want to look into charting your basal body temperature for important fertility information.
TTC ABCs: Preconception acronyms You've seen them in email or on message boards... but what do those little acronyms actually mean ? Here are some acronyms 'net-savvy hopeful moms-to-be are using. (Click here for mor
Womb for rent: The 4-1-1 on surrogates If a natural birth isn't feasible and you're not quite sold on adoption, how about considering another option: surrogates.
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