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Infertility

Thanks to advances in science and technology there is continued hope for women and men dealing with fertility challenges. If you’ve been trying for a year and are ready to seek medical help there are options to help get you pregnant.
specialist Seeing a Specialist
When it's time to see a fertility doctor you'll need to know what to expect and how to make the most of your visits.
fertility-medication Fertility Drugs
Whether your doctor prescribes medication that is taken orally or is injected, fertility drugs are the first in the line of defense against infertility.
IVF Assisted Reproduction/IVF
Commonly referred to as A.R.T., assisted reproductive technology is the next step for women trying to get pregnant through treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF).
3rdpartyrep 3rd Party Reproduction
Thanks to services like egg, sperm, and embryo donation, plus gestational surrogacy, couples have various opportunities for becoming parents.
emotional-support Emotional Support
The infertility diagnosis often hits couples hard, so it's important to find strength in each other to get through this emotional time.
fertility-lifelines Fertility Lifelines™
Fertility Lifelines™ is a free, confidental educational service about fertility.
 

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Male Fertility and the Sperm Saga

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Keeping Sex Fun and Fresh for Conception

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How Birth Control Could Affect Your Fertility

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Boost Your Fertility

Dental Health: Your Fertility Depends On It

Why it’s important to have a healthy mouth before you conceive.

How Food Can Impact Your Fertility

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A Three-Month Guide to Getting Pregnant

Your three-month get-ready-to-get-pregnant guide.

9 Ways to Boost Your Fertility

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Fertility Concerns

Eating Disorders

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Smoking (Cigarettes or Marijuana)

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Seven Most Common Miscarriage Causes

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Uterine Abnormalities

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Infertility

Planes, Trains, and Fertility Clinics

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Managing Your Fertility Drugs

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Natural Cycle IVF: The Drug-Free Fertility Treatment

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Stress and IVF Success

There’s nothing more annoying to a woman trying to conceive than to be told to...