> Research and Studies

Could Just Being Overweight Make Getting Pregnant More Difficult?
New research from the Academic Medical Center in The Netherlands found that women with regular cycles, and otherwise no obvious fertility problems, still have a hard time getting pregnant if they are overweight. They also found that the more overweight the woman is, the lower her chances of pregnancy. For more information on this study, read this article.

Volunteer for Clinical Trials
Participating in research trials can be a way to either get infertility treatment for low to no cost, or to possibly try out new technologies and theories in the treatment of infertility. This government-run site lists the most current infertility related research trials looking for volunteers.

ScienceDaily.com: Latest Fertility Research News
Keep up to date on the latest research news on fertility and infertility at ScienceDaily.com. Some of the articles are not necessarily relevant to those seeking treatment (for example, fertility and mice studies), but all the same, there’s plenty to read and learn.

CDC’s ART Site
The homepage for Assisted Reproductive Technologies for The Centers for Disease Control offers statistics on ART use. The site also includes the annual ART reports, which include verified statistics on hundreds of ART clinics around the USA. Look up your fertility clinic here, to find out if they participate and how successful their IVF and other programs are.

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
Stay up-to-date on the latest infertility related headlines at this page of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.

Created: February 20, 2008

About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information.