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Fertility: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
7 Signs of Ovulation
Learn seven ways to detect signs of ovulation. Signs of ovulation aren’t difficult to notice, once you know what to look for. Some signs of ovulation help warn you that ovulation is approaching, allowing you to time sex for pregnancy. Other signs of ovulation let you know that ovulation has passed.
Clomid 101
Clomid is the most commonly used fertility drug, and with good reason. Clomid is easy to use and effective in stimulating ovulation 80% of the time. Learn more about Clomid, common Clomid side effects, and more.
When Can You Get Pregnant?
If getting pregnant is something you wish for, when is the best time to have sex? Learn more in this FAQ on getting pregnant, one of many provided by the About.com Guide to Fertility.
How to Check Cervical Mucus
Fertile cervical mucus is a clue that ovulation is approaching. To get pregnant, timing intercourse before ovulation is important. Learn how to check and track your fertile cervical mucus changes, so you can better predict ovulation.
How Often Should You Have Sex?
If you want to get pregnant, you'll want to time sex for pregnancy. How often should you have sex if you want to get pregnant? Find out in this article.
When to Take a Pregnancy Test
For many women, deciding when to take a pregnancy test is a serious source of anxiety as the two-week wait ends. Should you take a test early? Or should you wait to take a pregnancy test? Get the information you need in this article on when to take pregnancy tests.
Timing Sex On Clomid
Many people wonder when they should have sex when taking Clomid. It's easier than you think! Learn how to know when to have sex when taking Clomid in this quick tip on getting pregnant.
IVF Cost
How much does IVF cost? If you're considering IVF, you've probably heard it's expensive, but may not be sure what to expect. Get the details on IVF cost, including donor egg cost, embryos cost, and sperm cost, and ICSI cost and PGD cost.
Chance of Having Clomid Twins
Wondering if you'll get your own pair of Clomid twins? From the way the media paints fertility drugs and multiples, it can seem that everyone taking Clomid is bound to have twins, but that's not really true. What are your chances of having twins if you take Clomid? Find out in this FAQ on Clomid twins.
Blocked Fallopian Tubes
Blocked fallopian tubes are responsible for 40% of infertility involving female factor infertility. Learn all about how blocked fallopian tubes affect getting pregnant, the causes for blocked fallopian tubes, and potential treatments.
Cervical Position & Ovulation
Checking your cervical position sounds very technical, but there’s no reason you can’t learn to check your cervical position at home. Learn how to understand changes in your cervical position in this article.
Clomid Side Effects
Clomid side effects are mild for most people. Here is a list of the more common Clomid side effects. While Clomid is usually well tolerated, as with any drug, you should be aware of the potential side effects before treatment.
IVF Treatment Step By Step
Starting IVF treatment can be exciting but nerve wracking. While every clinic's protocol will be slightly different, here is a step-by-step breakdown of what generally takes place during an IVF treatment cycle.
Getting Pregnant After 35
Getting pregnant after 35 may be more difficult than at age 25, but it’s not necessarily impossible. What are your chances for getting pregnant after age 35? Why is it more difficult than in your 20s and early 30s, and why do doctors recommend seeking help getting pregnant sooner than later if you’re past age 35? Find out in this article from the About.com Guide to Fertility.
TTC With Irregular Periods
A reader asks: If I have irregular periods, will I have trouble getting pregnant? Is it possible to get pregnant with irregular periods naturally? Read the answer here.
The Clomid Success Rate
If you're taking Clomid, you're probably eager to know what kind of success rate Clomid has. Will Clomid work for you? Learn about the Clomid success rate in this article.
How to Chart Your BBT
Detecting ovulation with basal body temperature charting is easy and inexpensive. Learn what options are available to help you chart your basal body temperature so you can detect ovulation.
All About Fertility Drugs
Fertility drugs are medications that are used to influence ovulation. Some fertility drugs are meant to strength or trigger ovulation, while others suppress ovulation. Learn more about fertility drugs, and their risks, in this article.
Feeling Pregnant? How to Cope
Feeling pregnant? Have you been trying to get pregnant for a while and often have months when you think you’re pregnant, only to find out that, nope, you’re not. If yes, you are not alone. Learn more about feeling pregnant in this article.
When Clomid Doesn't Work
Not everyone who takes Clomid will achieve ovulation, and without ovulation, pregnancy achievement is impossible. Why does this happen? And what can your doctor do to help? Learn more about Clomid ovulation and Clomid resistance in this article.
All About Anovulation
Anovulation and irregular ovulation are a common cause of female infertility, occurring in up to 40% of infertile women. Learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatments for anovulation and ovulatory dysfunction.
Symptoms of Infertility
Usually, a couple doesn’t realize they are dealing with infertility until after unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant. However, for some couples, there are warning signs or risk factors that may hint to a fertility problem, before they try for six months to a year. This list of questions will help you and your partner discover if you should seek fertility help sooner rather than later.
Early Pregnancy Signs
Early pregnancy signs are something that every woman obsesses over during the two week wait. Learn more about early pregnancy signs and symptoms, and how they are not really good indicators of pregnancy.
Why Can't I Get Pregnant?
Why am I having trouble getting pregnant if I have regular periods and I'm healthy? It's a question many people wonder. Here's an answer to this important question on trying to get pregnant.
Two Week Wait Survival Tips
Trying to get pregnant and struggling during the two-week wait? Feel like you're going out of your mind? Here are some survival tips to help make the two week wait more bearable, so you can take back your life.
BBT Implantation Dip
Are there implantation signs you can detect? One sign women look for is an implantation dip on their body basal temperature charts. What is an implantation dip? Is it a real sign of implantation and early pregnancy? Learn more here.
IVF Pregnancy
What can you expect during an IVF pregnancy? After months of trying to get pregnant, finally you are thanks to IVF. What happens now? Learn about what to expect during the early days of your IVF pregnancy.
What is IUI?
IUI, or intrauterine insemination, may be the first fertility treatment considered if drug treatment alone fails. Learn more about IUI here, including how IUI is done, when IUI is done, and what is the success rate of IUI.
Do I Need a Sperm Count Test?
Sperm count tests are, unfortunately, often forgotten, and men are often hesitant of sperm count testing. If your doctor has not recommended a sperm count analysis yet as part of your infertility work-up, read this article on why you should ask for a sperm count test right away.
Day 3 FSH Levels Test
FSH levels testing is a basic part of a fertility work-up. Your doctor will likely order blood work to check your FSH levels, specifically on day 3 of your menstrual cycle. Learn more about FSH levels testing.
Is Ovulation Pain Normal?
Ovulation pain is experienced at least once by up to 50% of women, with about 20% of women experiencing ovulation pain every month. What is ovulation pain? What causes it? And is ovulation pain a reliable ovulation sign?
What is the IUI Success Rate?
What are your chances for IUI success? And when is it better to move on straight to IVF? Get the information you need here on IUI success rates.
Information on Clomid
Clomid is the most commonly prescribed fertility drug, and often the very first medication tried when treating anovulation or unexplained infertility. What is Clomid? How is it taken, and what are the side effects? And what if it doesn’t work? Find answers to the most commonly asked questions on Clomid here.
Symptoms and Treatment of OHSS
Being familiar with the symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is key to preventing a severe case. While ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is typically mild, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome can become life threatening. Learn more about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in this article.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is an endocrine disorder and a common cause of infertility in women. Learn what you need to know about getting pregnant with polycystic ovarian syndrome, including information on PCOS symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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.
Early Pregnancy Signs and BBT
Can you find early pregnancy signs by scanning your BBT fertility chart? Do implantation dips or triphasic patterns mean anything? How long does your luteal phase have to be to indicate pregnancy? Find out what you need to know about early pregnancy signs and your BBT chart in this FAQ.
HSG (Hysterosalpingogram)
A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a special kind of x-ray, commonly ordered as part of an infertility work-up. It’s also commonly ordered if a woman has experienced two or more miscarriages. Learn everything about HSG, including information on HSG pregnancy, HSG pain, and what to expect during an HSG.
Triphasic BBT Charts
Many women, including myself, scan their BBT charts each month in search of early pregnancy signs. One coveted BBT chart pattern is what is known as a triphasic chart. What is a triphasic chart? And is a triphasic chart a reliable early pregnancy sign? Find out in this article on triphasic charts as an early pregnancy signs.
How Soon Can You Get Pregnant?
Many couples wonder how soon they will get pregnant after they start trying. Find out how long it usually takes and how to know when it's time to see a doctor in this FAQ on how soon you can expect to get pregnant.
Getting Pregnant With Twins
Getting pregnant with twins, or even triplets, may sound like a quick way to build your family when you�re dealing with infertility. However, there are risks to twin pregnancies. Learn more about what to consider before trying to get pregnant with twins or triplets.
Using an Ovulation Calendar
An ovulation calendar is an online tool that attempts to predict when you might ovulate, based on the length of your menstrual cycles. How does an ovulation calendar work? And is it accurate? Learn what you need to know about ovulation calendars here.
Planning Pregnancy and H1N1
Should those trying to get pregnant receive the H1N1 flu shot? A reader asks, “I’ve heard that women who are pregnant should get the swine flu shot, but what about those of us just trying to get pregnant? Should we also get a swine flu shot?” Find out the answer to this question, and learn what you need to know, regarding the H1N1 flu shot and trying to get pregnant.
Ovulation Period
How long does your ovulation period last? And how can you best time sex for your ovulation period? Find out more here.
5 Tips for Infertility Costs
Especially with IVF, infertility costs add up quickly. Considering that some couples may need up to three IVF cycles to get pregnant, plus the unfortunate fact that even high-tech IVF is no guarantee -- it’s enough to make your head spin. Here are five tips for making the high-cost treatments more tolerable.
Does Age Affect Male Fertility
Male fertility and age -- does it matter how old a man is? Turns out, age does affect male fertility. Find out how and in what ways age affects male fertility.
What Is a Semen Analysis?
Semen analysis should be part of every couple’s infertility work-up. Sperm count analysis is a relatively easy test. Still, it’s common to feel uneasy about any medical testing, and men are often nervous about receiving the results of a sperm count analysis. Learn about what to expect from a sperm count analysis test in this article.
How to Take Your BBT
Charting your basal body temperature (BBT) is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to track ovulation. Because the shift in temperature is so small, it’s important to take your temperature the right way. Learn how.
All About Laparoscopy
Diagnostic laparoscopy is one way your doctor may evaluate and treat your infertility, especially if endometriosis is suspected. Learn everything you need to know about laparoscopy in this article.
Help Getting Pregnant
Getting pregnant isn’t always easy. Not sure if you need help getting pregnant? Find out when you should get help, how long to try on your own, and how to speed up the process of finding help for getting pregnant.
Male Infertility Overview
Male infertility is more common than most people suspect. Learn what you need to know about male infertility, including male infertility treatment and causes, in this article.
Risks of Fertility Drugs
Fertility drugs, like any drug you take, come with potential risks and side effects. Learn here about the two biggest risks when taking fertility drugs: ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and multiple (twins, triplets, etc.) pregnancy.
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis affects up to 10% of women, and of that group, up to 50% may experience infertility. What is endometriosis? How does it cause infertility, and what are the treatment options? Learn more about endometriosis here.
Is there pain during an HSG?
Many women wonder if the hysterosalpingogram HSG test will cause pain. Does an HSG hurt? Find out what to expect in terms of pain during an HSG in this FAQ on the About.com Fertility site.
Ovulation and Sexual Desire
Who knew sexual desire could be a sign of ovulation... Nature does know what it's doing! Read more about an interesting study on sexual desire and signs of ovulation.
Hostile Cervical Mucus
What is a hostile cervical mucus, and how does it impact infertility? Read a definition here.
Cervical Mucus
What is cervical mucus (also known as cervical fluid), and what does it have to do with infertility and getting pregnant? Read a definition here.
Endometriosis Symptoms
Endometriosis symptoms vary from woman to woman. Some women will have many symptoms, while others will have no symptoms besides infertility. In severe cases, endometriosis can severely affect a woman's daily life. Learn about endometriosis symptoms here.
Pregnancy After HSG
You might have heard that there is an increased chance of pregnancy after HSG. Is it true? Will an HSG help you get pregnant? Get the facts on pregnancy after HSG in this FAQ from the Fertility site at About.com.
All About BBT Charting
BBT charting, or body basal temperature charting, is a popular way to detect and track ovulation. Learn everything you need to know about BBT charting, including how to detect pregnancy with a BBT chart, how to take your body basal temperature, and more. You may use a BBT chart to help determine when you are ovulating, so you can time sex for pregnancy. Or, you may share your BBT charts with your doctor, to help diagnosis potential causes for infertility.
Study: BMI and Fertility Link
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.
Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPK)
What is an ovulation predictor kit (OPK)?
Superovulation
What is superovulation? Why is it done, and what are the risks? Learn more about superovulation in this definition.
Fertile Window
What is your fertile window? How can it help you get pregnant? Learn what your fertile window is in this definition.
Chances of IVF Success
Given the high cost of IVF, you’re probably wondering what your chances are for IVF success. The good news is that IVF is generally successful, especially for younger women and those using donor eggs. Learn what the IVF success rates are nationally in this article on IVF success.
Stress and Getting Pregnant
Can stress keep you from getting pregnant? Learn the ways that stress can lead to trouble with getting pregnant, as well as what the research says on stress and infertility.
Choosing a BBT Thermometer
Basal body temperature thermometers are marketed and sold specifically for women trying to get pregnant. But do you really need a BBT thermometer? Learn what you need to know about BBT thermometers in this article, before you buy one.
The Female Reproductive System
The female reproductive system is highly complex, and for everything to work just right, several hormones, glands, and organs must do their jobs in the right order, at the right times. Once you understand how the reproductive system works, it's easier to understand how things can go wrong. It's quite a miracle that things go right at all, given how complicated the entire system is!
Diagnosis of Infertility
Receiving a diagnosis of infertility can be heartbreaking, but may also open the doors to hope. Once you know something is wrong, you can start working towards a solution. In this article, learn when a diagnosis of infertility is given, tips on speeding up the process of getting a diagnosis of infertility, and the common causes of infertility in men and women.
Saliva Ferning Kit
What is a saliva ferning kit? And how can it help you get pregnant?
Ovulation
What is ovulation? How does ovulation happen? Learn more about ovulation in this definition.
Cervix
What is a cervix? Read the definition here.
Signs You May Need Counseling
There are a variety of reasons to seek out guidance from a mental health counselor when dealing with infertility. This list, based on recommendations from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, can help you evaluate if counseling is especially important for you. You can also print out and check off the boxes, sharing them with your doctor or therapist.
Subcutaneous Injections
Subcutaneous injections are commonly required for hormonal fertility drugs, and you may need to give yourself these injections if you do IVF treatment, IUI treatment, or other fertility treatments. Learn how to give yourself a subcutaneous injection in this article.
What is Infertility?
You probably already know the basic definition of infertility – an inability to get pregnant. But did you know that infertility also includes women who can get pregnant, but continually miscarry? Did you know that infertility can affect couples who have had children successfully in the past? Read this article to learn important facts on infertility, plus the answers to commonly held infertility myths.
ICSI Treatment
ICSI, which is pronounced ick-see, stands for intracytoplasmic sperm injection. ICSI may be used as part of an IVF treatment. Learn all about ICSI treatment, including why it's used, whether it's safe, and how successful ICSI treatment can be.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
How does acupuncture help fertility? Acupuncture is one of the most popular forms of alternative medicine used to improve fertility, and possibly treat infertility. But how exactly is sticking little needles into the body supposed to help you get pregnant? How does acupuncture work? Find out in this article.
IVF Options
While the basic IVF procedure is similar for most couples, there are many variations and options that can be added in, depending on your situation. Learn more about IVF options like ICSI, PGD, assisted hatching, IVM, cryopreservation, and more.
Coping with Infertility
If you’re having a hard time coping with infertility, you’re not alone. Research has shown that the psychological stress experienced by women with infertility is similar to that of women coping with illnesses like cancer, HIV, and chronic pain. Infertility is not an easy disease to cope with. Read this article to learn what kinds of feelings to expect, along with tips on how to cope.
Basal Body Temperature
What is your basal body temperature? Find out the definition of body basal body temperature, and also learn how charting your BBT can help you get pregnant.
Am I Too Young for Infertility
When it comes to fertility and age, do women only over age 35 deal with infertility? Or can infertility occur during younger ages, such as in the 20s and early 30s? Learn how infertility affects young women in this article.
Poor Ovarian Reserves
What are poor ovarian reserves? How is it diagnosed? Learn more about poor ovarian reserves here.
Female Fertility and Smoking
It’s no secret that smoking is detrimental to your health, and so it’s probably no surprise that smoking can affect your fertility. How does smoking affect female fertility? Get the details on smoking and infertility here.
Fertility Drugs and Cancer
Do fertility drugs cause or increase your risk of cancer? A few studies seemed to find a connection between fertility drug use and an increased risk of breast or uterine cancer, but that's only half the story. Learn what you need to know about fertility drugs and cancer risks in this article.
Caffeine and Fertility
A question on the minds of many women trying to get pregnant is whether the caffeine in their morning cup of coffee affects their fertility. What does the research actually have to say about caffeine and fertility? Is there any reason to feel guilty over just one cup of coffee? Learn more about the research on caffeine and fertility in this article.
Injectables
What are injectables? How are injectables administered? What are the risks of injectables? Find out in this definition.
When You Need To Cry
Feel like you need to cry? You're not alone, by far. Infertility is exceedingly stressful. Learn how to cope with when you need to cry, and how to create a safe time and place for tears.
Acupuncture: What's It Like?
Are you interested in acupuncture fertility treatment, but maybe wondering what to expect? Will it hurt? How often are the treatment sessions? Learn all about acupuncture fertility treatment in this article.
Start an Infertility Blog
Starting an infertility blog is an easy and great way to cope with the stress of trying to conceive. A search online for “TTC blog,” “infertility blog,” or “fertility blog” will pop up more blogs than you might imagine. Learn why starting an infertility blog is a great coping tool, and learn how to get started with a TTC blog.
OHSS
What is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)? What causes ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, and what are the symptoms? Learn more about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in this definition.
Artificial Insemination
What is artificial insemination? Learn about the different insemination methods, including IUI, intravaginal insemination, intracervical insemination, and intratubal insemination.
Gonadotropins
What are gonadotropins? What do they do in your body? Learn the definition of gonadotropins here.
Research on Acupuncture
Acupuncture for infertility is probably the most popular and commonly recognized alternative treatment for those trying to get pregnant. What does the research really say about acupuncture and infertility? Find out in this article on acupuncture infertility.
Varicocele
What is varicocele? And how does it affect male infertility? Learn here.
Fertility and Exercise
If you're looking to improve your health and fertility, you may assume that adding in exercise is one of the best actions to take. And while that is partially true, it's not the entire story. Even with exercise, too much of a good thing can be bad. Learn about the connection between fertility and excercise, and find out how much is ok -- and what may be too much.
Review of Help with Fertility
Help with Fertility, produced by Health Journeys and recorded by Belleruth Naparstek, is an audio program that uses guided imagery to relieve stress and cope with infertility. Find out what guided imagery is, and read a review of the Help with Fertility guided imagery audio program.
Progesterone
Progesterone is a hormone secreted after ovulation. Progesterone is meant to prepare the uterus for pregnancy, among other things. If pregnancy occurs, progesterone production is eventually provided by the placenta. Learn more about progesterone.
Follicle
What is a follicle? What is the role of a follicle during ovulation? Find out in this definition.
Luteal Phase
What is the luteal phase, and how long on average is the luteal phase?
FSH
Follicle stimulating hormone(FSH) is responsible for stimulating the growth and development of eggs in women, and stimulating the growth and development of sperm cells in men. Learn more about FSH.
Infertility Counseling
There are a variety of reasons for seeking out infertility counseling from a mental health professional. Read up on why a doctor may refer you, and when you might considering looking for infertility counseling for yourself.
Should You Tell People?
Should you tell your friends and family that you're trying to conceive? Finding support is essential when coping with infertility, but you should think carefully before you share your news. Learn what to consider when choosing who to seek support from.
Find a Fertility Acupuncturist
If you're interested in trying acupuncture, you'll want to find a fertility acupuncturist. Given the popularity of acupuncture, finding an acupuncturist shouldn't be too difficult. However, finding an acupuncturist who's trained to work with infertility patients isn't always easy. Here is how to find what you need.
Egg Freezing and Vitrification
Egg freezing and vitrification have been widely publicized. But what is egg freezing? What is vitrification? Can it really bypass age related infertility? Learn what you need to know about egg freezing in this article.
LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
LH, or luteinizing hormone, is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that helps the egg mature and develop. There is a surge of LH right before ovulation that triggers the egg�s release from the ovary, and this surge is what at-home ovulation predictor kits look for. Learn more about LH.
GnRH Antagonists
What are GnRH antagonists? What are their role in fertility treatments? Learn more about GnRH antagonists here.
ICSI
What is ICSI? Learn more about ICSI, or intracytoplasmic sperm injection, here.
Fallopian Tubes
What are the fallopian tubes? What is their role in the reproductive system? Learn more about the fallopian tubes here.
When Are You Having Kids?
When you're trying to get pregnant, it can be so frustrating when people ask you, "When are you going to have kids?" How can you answer? Here's how to cope with this difficult situation.
Fertility - Articles
An index of articles for the Fertility guide site.
Menstruation
What is menstruation, and what happens during menstruation? Learn about menstruation in this definition.
Endometrioma
What is an endometrioma? Why is it also known as a "chocolate cyst"? Learn what an endometrioma is here.
IVF
What is IVF? How is it done? Learn more about IVF here.
Acupuncture Infertility FAQ
Acupuncture for infertility is the most popular and commonly recognized alternative treatment for those trying to get pregnant. What is acupuncture? Learn all about acupuncture and infertility here.
Book Review: "Fully Fertile"
Book review of Fully Fertile, a book on yoga, acupuncture, and fertility. "Fully Fertile: A Holistic 12-Week Plan for Optimal Fertility" (Findhorn Press, 2008) provides an action-oriented guide for women seeking a mind-body approach to infertility. Focusing primarily on yoga and oriental medicine, the book touches on a number of topics, including nutrition, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, relaxation, and prayer.
Finding a Counselor
If you’re looking for a counselor to help you cope with infertility, or your doctor requires it before certain treatments, you may be wondering how to find someone that will be right for the job. Learn where to look and what questions to ask when looking for an infertility counselor.
Retrograde Ejaculation
What is retrograde ejaculation? How can it cause male infertility? Find out here.
Oocyte
What is an oocyte? Learn what an oocyte is in this definition.
Adhesions
What are adhesions? What causes them, and how do they lead to infertility? Get a basic definition of adhesions here.
Estradiol
What is estradiol? Learn here.
GnRH Agonists
What are GnRH agonists? What are their role in your fertility treatment? Learn more about GnRH agonists here.
Coping with Holiday Meals
Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter or Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah or Passover, family holiday gatherings can be emotionally difficult when you're coping with infertility. If you're feeling stressed out just thinking about your next holiday get-together, here are some coping tips that may help.
Hirsutism
What is hirsutism?
RESOLVE Support Groups
Infertility support groups can provide much needed support for women and couples coping with infertility. RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association, maintains a network of therapist-led and peer-led infertility support groups across the US. Learn where to find a RESOLVE support group and what to expect.
Testicular Sperm Extraction
What is testicular sperm extraction (TESE)? Find out here.
Ectopic Pregnancy
What is an ectopic pregnancy, or tubal pregnancy? Learn here.
Recombinant DNA Technology
What is recombinant DNA technology? And how does it apply to fertility drugs? Learn more about recombinant DNA technology here.
Ovary
What is an ovary? How many eggs are women born with? Learn more about the ovary, including the hormones secreted by the ovaries, in this definition.
Corpus Luteum
What is the corpus luteum? What job does it have in the menstrual cycle? Learn more about the corpus luteum here.
Estrogen
What is estrogen? What is its role in the reproductive system, and how does it affect ovulation? Learn more about estrogen in this definition.
Endometrium
What is the endometrium, and what is its role in the reproductive system? Learn more here.
IUI
What is IUI? Learn more about intrauterine insemination here.
Fertility
What is fertility? What is the difference between infertility and sterility? Learn here.
Vas Deferens
What are the vas deferens? Find out here.
Cyst
What is a cyst? What is an ovarian cyst? Learn more about what a cyst is here.
Necrozoospermia
What does necrozoospermia mean? Find out here.
Sperm Motility
What does sperm motility mean? Find out here.
Fibroids
What is a fibroid? How do they affect your fertility? Get a basic definition of fibroids here.
Secondary Infertility
What is secondary infertility? Learn more here.
Male Factor Infertility
What is male factor infertility? Learn here.
Oligospermia
What is oligospermia? Learn here.
ART
What is ART? Learn more here. As you go through infertility testing and treatment, you’ll probably come across a number of words that you’ve never heard before. Knowing the terminology can help you ask better questions when speaking to your doctor, and help you as you research the topic on your own.
You Know You've Been TTC When
Trying to conceive can truly turn your life upside down. How would you answer the question, "You know you've been trying to conceive for too long when..."? Share your answer, and read what others have responded here.
Embryo
What is an embryo? Learn more here.
Endometriosis
What is endometriosis? Learn more about endometriosis here.
Sperm Morphology
What is sperm morphology? Learn here.
Teratozoospermia
What does teratozoospermia mean? Find out here.
Subfertility
What does subfertility mean? Find out here.
Hyperandrogenism
What is hyperandrogenism? Learn here.
Testosterone
What is testosterone? What does it do in the body? Find out here.
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