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Medical Conditions
With proper diagnosis and treatment, potential fertility threats can be minimized for better chances of conceiving.
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Running Out of Eggs?

It can be a heartbreaking scenario. A couple decides it’s time to have a baby, and it appears...

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The Uncommon Uterus

Sue DiMatteo and her husband Pat, of Wallingford, Connecticut, began trying to get pregnant in May 2004, not...

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Autoimmune Diseases And Your Fertility

It sounds like something from a horror movie, but sometimes autoimmune conditions cause the body to attack itself....

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Secondary Infertility

Most couples assume that if they were able to get pregnant easily the first time, they won't have...

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Unexplained Infertility

For a significant number of infertile couples, even the experts don’t know why they can't get pregnant. Can...

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12 Most Common Factors Affecting Female and Male Fertility

Here’s one of life’s big ironies for a significant number of adults in the United States: We...

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Fibroids and Fertility

These benign uterine growths are incredibly common and usually harmless. But when they threaten fertility they need to...

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Cancer Survivors Can Get Pregnant

More and more options exist for preserving fertility after cancer treatment. And that means that more and more...

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Reversing Tubal Ligation, Restoring Fertility

According to a study done at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, approximately 700,000 women undergo surgical sterilization each year in the U.S. And...

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PCOS: A Leading Cause of Infertility

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)–in which the ovaries overproduce male hormones–is a leading cause of fertility problems. Yet you...

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Your Thyroid Gland, Your Fertility

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. You probably don’t even know it’s there. But if...

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Diabetes and Fertility

Women with diabetes face special challenges getting—and staying—pregnant. Experts agree that preconception planning can dramatically reduce the risks....

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Internal Scars Could Be Threatening Your Fertility

Whether they’re a recent acquisition or left over from years ago, internal scars that you probably don’t even...

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Digestive Disorders and Fertility

Babies don’t grow in their mommies’ stomachs (though we often tell children they do), but what happens in...

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STDs: A Sometimes Silent Fertility Threat

A sexually transmitted disease—past or present—can affect your fertility. But being honest with your doctor can help detect...

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Why Endometriosis Can Lead to Fertility Problems

Endometriosis—which occurs when tissue that’s supposed to be lining the uterus winds up outside it—can be mild or...

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Common Period Problems Keeping You From Getting Pregnant

Until you’re trying to get pregnant, you may not care if your period isn’t completely regular.  In fact,...



Get Pregnant

The Changing Fertility Seasons

Is there a “right” time of year to make a baby? Obviously, every couple has...

Eggs, Fertility, and Age: How It Works

The 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 Pregnancy

Growing from a couple into a family is a big transition, and while it’s mostly...

Boost Your Fertility

Asian Fertility Wisdom: Cycling Chinese Style

Think you know everything about your menstrual cycle? Take a look from another perspective. A...

Why Your Doctor Needs to Know About Your Fertility History

It 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 Supplements

Could fertility supplements boost your chances for a baby? The jury’s still out.

Fertility Concerns

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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Hypothryroidism

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Depression

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Sperm: Low Sperm Count

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Infertility

The Emotional Stigma of Infertility

Don't let a diagnosis of infertility define who you are.

How to Choose a Fertility Center

In an effort to attract patients and compete against the more-than 400 fertility centers providing...

How to Be the Best Fertility Patient

You’ve got a lot invested in your quest to be a parent: time, money, and...

Pros and Cons of International Fertility Treatments

Sometimes the journey to pregnancy takes a woman far from home and, increasingly, to other...