Articles Index
What Is IVF?
Learn the basics of IVF treatment, including IVF procedures, risks, costs, and success rates.
7 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About Fertility
They didn't teach you everything you need to know in high school health class. Learn what every woman needs to know about fertility and getting pregnant here.
When Clomid Does Not Achieve Ovulation
What if clomid doesn't work for you? If you're not ovulating on clomid, there may be things you and your doctor can do to boost your chances of success. Learn what here.
Finding the Best Fertility Clinic for You
To find the best fertility clinic, you'll need to do some research. Here are questions to ask, issues to consider, and where to get the information you need to choose the best clinic for you.
7 Things Every Man Should Know About Fertility
How much do you really know about your fertility? Learn seven things every man should know about fertility, even years before deciding to have a baby.
Coping with Secondary Infertility
Secondary infertility creates many of the same emotional stresses that primary infertility causes, but there are some unique aspects. Learn more about how dealing with secondary infertility can be different than primary infertility, and how to cope better.
National Infertility Survival Day
Mother's Day isn't easy for those coping with infertility, but now, we have a day of our own - National Infertility Survival Day! Invented to celebrate all the hard work and effort that infertile couples put towards trying to have a child. The day’s main emphasis is on self-care and celebration for what we do have.
National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW)
What is National Infertility Awareness Week? When is it? And why is it important and what can you do? Learn more here.
Clomid Basics
Learn about Clomid treatment, side effects, twins, when to have sex when on Clomid, success rates, and what happens if Clomid doesn't work.
Choosing Not to Pursue Fertility Treatment
Learn why some couples choose not to continue or pursue fertility treatments.
Childless on Passover
The Passover holiday has a strong emphasis on children. Does this exclude Jews dealing with infertility? Read this inspiring article for another approach to Pesach for the infertile.
Fertile Cervical Mucus
Learn how to check cervical mucus, what if you have too little or too much, can early pregnancy can be detected with cervical mucus, and what if you confuse semen and cervical mucus.
Cultivating Support When Facing Infertility
Finding support when you're experiencing infertility isn't always easy. Here are a number of ways -- many you may not have thought of -- to help you cultivate the support you need.
12 Things Not to Say to Someone with Infertility
Have a friend with infertility? Avoid foot-in-mouth disease and be sure not to say these 12 things! Plus, learn why these statements are untrue or unkind.
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
:earn about polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, an endocrine disorder and a common cause of infertility in women. Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of PCOS explained.
I Can't Get Pregnant. Now What?
You've been trying to get pregnant, and nothing is happening. You know you need to see the doctor, but what can you expect next? Get the details here.
How To Get Pregnant Faster
Get pregnant quickly with these five research-backed tips!
Male Fertility and Smoking
Smoking can have a negative impact on male fertility. But how much of an impact? Read the latest research on smoking and male fertility here.
What Is Male Infertility?
Learn about male infertility, including treatments, causes, and diagnosis.
What Is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatments are for this potentially deadly disease.
All About Infertility Treatment
Learn all about infertility treatment in this article. There are a wide variety of infertility treatment options for couples experiencing infertility today, everything from the low-tech use of fertility drugs to the high tech, and expensive, use of assisted reproductive technologies. In this article on treatments of infertility, I explain in laymen’s terms the most commonly used infertility treatments, along with a few statistics on their respective success rates.
Over-40 Mother Shares Her Egg Donation IVF Story
Nancy Konigsberg, a pediatric occupational therapist and mother of a donor-conceived son, shares her egg donation IVF success story with About.com.
Taking a Break from Trying to Conceive
Taking a break from trying to conceive or fertility treatments can be a way to decompress and relieve some stress, but first speak to your doctor. Learn more about taking a break here.
Symptoms of Infertility
Most couples won't know they are infertile until they try unsuccessfully for a year. But some will show signs and symptoms of infertility earlier on. Learn if you're at risk for infertility here.
How to Know If Your Period Is Normal
Learn all about what's a normal period and what's not, from bleeding, cramps, spotting, vaginal odor, luteal phases, days between periods, and other period symptoms.