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| Medical Conditions With proper diagnosis and treatment, potential fertility threats can be minimized for better chances of conceiving. |
![]() Running Out of Eggs?It can be a heartbreaking scenario. A couple decides it’s time to have a baby, and it appears... |
![]() The Uncommon UterusSue DiMatteo and her husband Pat, of Wallingford, Connecticut, began trying to get pregnant in May 2004, not... |
![]() Autoimmune Diseases And Your FertilityIt sounds like something from a horror movie, but sometimes autoimmune conditions cause the body to attack itself.... |
![]() Secondary InfertilityMost couples assume that if they were able to get pregnant easily the first time, they won't have... |
![]() Unexplained InfertilityFor a significant number of infertile couples, even the experts don’t know why they can't get pregnant. Can... |
![]() 12 Most Common Factors Affecting Female and Male FertilityHere’s one of life’s big ironies for a significant number of adults in the United States: We... |
![]() Fibroids and FertilityThese benign uterine growths are incredibly common and usually harmless. But when they threaten fertility they need to... |
![]() Cancer Survivors Can Get PregnantMore and more options exist for preserving fertility after cancer treatment. And that means that more and more... |
![]() Reversing Tubal Ligation, Restoring FertilityAccording to a study done at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, approximately 700,000 women undergo surgical sterilization each year in the U.S. And... |
![]() PCOS: A Leading Cause of InfertilityPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)–in which the ovaries overproduce male hormones–is a leading cause of fertility problems. Yet you... |
![]() Your Thyroid Gland, Your FertilityThe thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. You probably don’t even know it’s there. But if... |
![]() Diabetes and FertilityWomen with diabetes face special challenges getting—and staying—pregnant. Experts agree that preconception planning can dramatically reduce the risks.... |
![]() Internal Scars Could Be Threatening Your FertilityWhether they’re a recent acquisition or left over from years ago, internal scars that you probably don’t even... |
![]() Digestive Disorders and FertilityBabies don’t grow in their mommies’ stomachs (though we often tell children they do), but what happens in... |
![]() STDs: A Sometimes Silent Fertility ThreatA sexually transmitted disease—past or present—can affect your fertility. But being honest with your doctor can help detect... |
![]() Why Endometriosis Can Lead to Fertility ProblemsEndometriosis—which occurs when tissue that’s supposed to be lining the uterus winds up outside it—can be mild or... |
![]() Common Period Problems Keeping You From Getting PregnantUntil you’re trying to get pregnant, you may not care if your period isn’t completely regular. In fact,... |
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The Changing Fertility SeasonsIs there a “right” time of year to make a baby? Obviously, every couple has... |
Eggs, Fertility, and Age: How It WorksThe life cycle of an egg is complex, but knowing how your eggs age can... |
Stressed Out About Fertility? Start Laughing!Whether you’ve been trying to conceive for a few months or a few years, chances... |
From Partners to Parents: How Couples Can Prepare for PregnancyGrowing from a couple into a family is a big transition, and while it’s mostly... |
Asian Fertility Wisdom: Cycling Chinese StyleThink you know everything about your menstrual cycle? Take a look from another perspective. A... |
Why Your Doctor Needs to Know About Your Fertility HistoryIt may be tempting not to reveal absolutely everything to your doctor—or even to lie... |
Sleep: The Key to Conceiving?Besides the obvious, there’s one other thing you have to do in bed to make... |
Pros and Cons of Fertility SupplementsCould fertility supplements boost your chances for a baby? The jury’s still out. |
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)Back to Fertility Diagnosis Reference Guide Quick Jump A B C D E F... |
HypothryroidismBack to Fertility Diagnosis Reference Guide Quick Jump A B C D E F... |
DepressionBack to Fertility Diagnosis Reference Guide Quick Jump A B C D E F... |
Sperm: Low Sperm CountBack to Fertility Diagnosis Reference Guide Quick Jump A B C D E F... |
The Emotional Stigma of InfertilityDon't let a diagnosis of infertility define who you are. |
How to Choose a Fertility CenterIn an effort to attract patients and compete against the more-than 400 fertility centers providing... |
How to Be the Best Fertility PatientYou’ve got a lot invested in your quest to be a parent: time, money, and... |
Pros and Cons of International Fertility TreatmentsSometimes the journey to pregnancy takes a woman far from home and, increasingly, to other... |