Question - Sperm Donor Basics : "I have a few simple questions about sperm donation: Is there a national law/policy of a 21 or over age limit? I'm 20 and interested in donating... [more]
For many women experiencing infertility, maintaining a pregnancy once conceived can be just as difficult as getting pregnant in the first place. Also, many are of what is considered "a... [more]
Most infertility specialists define an older woman as one who is more than 35 years, but this is an arbitrary number. A woman's fertility does not fall off at a particular age, but starts d... [more]
Infertility 101
Fertility Definitions, Infertility Lingo Guide, So You Want to Be A Dad?
Conception Basics
Anatomy & Hormones, External Impacts on Fertility, Fertility Questions, Predicting Ovulation/Fertility, What About Sex?
Causes of Infertility
Endometriosis, Hyperprolactinemia, Luteal Phase Defect (LPD), Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Premature Ovarian Failure (POF), Male Factors
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Female Infertility, Endometrial Biopsy, HSG, Laparoscopy, Semen Analysis
Fertility-Related Medical Conditions
Luteal Phase Defect (LPD), Miscarriage, Recurrent Miscarriage
Treatment
Drugs & Hormones, Handling the Costs, Issues to Consider, Other Options, Procedures, Risks
Resolutions to Infertility
Childfree, Pregnancy & Parenting
Support & Resources
Infertility e-Book, Emotions & Stresses, Holidays & Observances, Infertility Journal, Pregnancy Diary, Resources
Adoption
Making the Adoption Decision, Adoption After Infertility, Trying to Conceive (TTC) and Adopting, What's Scary About Adoption
I am shocked at the amount of misinformation out there about the cost of fertility treatments. At just my clinic, you can ask one of the five women that I know who are or have been patients and they will tell you wildly different pricing for the same procedures. Granted, each person’s ... [more]
People struggling to conceive have no doubt heard the advice to be still immediately after intercourse, to put their legs in the air, or to not use the restroom. I have also heard, though, that those are old wives tales and that nothing you do immediately after sex will make a difference in ... [more]
There has been a lot of research on a link between diet and reproductive health. Many tout eating certain foods as the answer to infertility woes, or claim that avoiding certain foods will result in improved fertility. I do think that what you eat and drink can play a role, but in ... [more]
I did not go into IVF with the intent of conceiving twins. When it happened, though, I initially gave no thought to the risks associated with multiple births. Nor did I consider why my doctor was less than thrilled. I assumed that he intended to help me conceive and helping me ... [more]
A good rule of thumb for women struggling with infertility is to behave pre-conception as you would in the early stages of pregnancy. That means a lot of people abstain from alcohol, caffeine, and certain foods when undergoing fertility treatments. When it comes to your hair, though, opting to let your grays ... [more]