Infertility: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
How to Check Cervical Mucus
To get pregnant, timing intercourse before ovulation is important. But how can you know when you're ovulating? Learn how to check and track your cervical mucus changes, so you can better predict ovulation.
To get pregnant, timing intercourse before ovulation is important. But how can you know when you're ovulating? Learn how to check and track your cervical mucus changes, so you can better predict ovulation.
Low Tech Ways to Get Pregnant
Getting pregnant can be difficult for some people. If you suffer from infertility you may need a whole range of services to help you conceive. Usually most doctors start with simple ideas before resorting to big guns like in vitro fertilization. Here are 10 low-tech things that might help you conceive if you are having trouble getting pregnant.
Getting pregnant can be difficult for some people. If you suffer from infertility you may need a whole range of services to help you conceive. Usually most doctors start with simple ideas before resorting to big guns like in vitro fertilization. Here are 10 low-tech things that might help you conceive if you are having trouble getting pregnant.
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.
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.
Treatment of Infertility
There are a wide variety of treatment options for couples experiencing infertility today, everything from the low-tech use of fertility drugs to the high tech, and expensive, use of assistive 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.
There are a wide variety of treatment options for couples experiencing infertility today, everything from the low-tech use of fertility drugs to the high tech, and expensive, use of assistive 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.
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.
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.
Ovulation Prediction Kits- OPK
A review of some of the available ovulation prediction (OPK) kits sold to predict or detect ovulation via LH surge.
A review of some of the available ovulation prediction (OPK) kits sold to predict or detect ovulation via LH surge.
What is IUI?
When considering fertility treatments above and beyond fertility drug use, IUI may be the first tried. It’s easier to do than high-tech fertility treatment like IVF, and costs much less. Learn more about IUI here.
When considering fertility treatments above and beyond fertility drug use, IUI may be the first tried. It’s easier to do than high-tech fertility treatment like IVF, and costs much less. Learn more about IUI here.
BBT Thermometers
If you are doing any fertility charting, whether you've just started your journey to trying to conceive or if you're charting to detect ovulation before you see the RE, you need a good thermometer.
If you are doing any fertility charting, whether you've just started your journey to trying to conceive or if you're charting to detect ovulation before you see the RE, you need a good thermometer.
BBT Chart
This is a fertility chart used with a basal body temperature thermometer to help pinpoint ovulation to aid a woman in becoming pregnant.
This is a fertility chart used with a basal body temperature thermometer to help pinpoint ovulation to aid a woman in becoming pregnant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ovary
This is a surgically removed ovary, notice the follicle as it was about to ovulate.
This is a surgically removed ovary, notice the follicle as it was about to ovulate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8 Cells
This is an 8 cell blastocyst.
This is an 8 cell blastocyst.
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.
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.
Infertility Survival Day
National Infertility Survival Day is a relatively new holiday, 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 Survival Day is a relatively new holiday, 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.
When Are You Having Kids?
What is the best way to answer that dreaded question almost every couple coping with infertility faces: "When are you going to have kids?" Here's how to cope with this difficult situation.
What is the best way to answer that dreaded question almost every couple coping with infertility faces: "When are you going to have kids?" Here's how to cope with this difficult situation.
Hostile Cervical Mucus
What is a hostile cervical mucus, and how does it impact infertility? Read a definition here.
What is a hostile cervical mucus, and how does it impact infertility? Read a definition here.
ICSI
This is a picture of a single sperm being injected into an egg in a procedure known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). It is used in conjunction with in vitro fertilization (IVF).
This is a picture of a single sperm being injected into an egg in a procedure known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). It is used in conjunction with in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Infertility Books
There is a ton of literature available on the topic of infertility and fertility. How can you wade through it all? Here are some of the best books around.
There is a ton of literature available on the topic of infertility and fertility. How can you wade through it all? Here are some of the best books around.
Gonal F - Fertility Drug
Gonal F - Fertility Drug
Gonal F - Fertility Drug
Infertility - Articles
An index of Articles for the Infertility guide site.
An index of Articles for the Infertility guide site.
Should You Tell People?
Should you tell your friends and family about your infertility? 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.
Should you tell your friends and family about your infertility? 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.
Infertility Myths
Myths about your fertility abound. Is it true that you can't get pregnant on your own after 35? Will your husband leave you if you're infertile? Get the truth here.
Myths about your fertility abound. Is it true that you can't get pregnant on your own after 35? Will your husband leave you if you're infertile? Get the truth here.
Cervix
What is a cervix? Read the definition here.
What is a cervix? Read the definition here.
Progesterone in Oil (PIO)
Progesterone in Oil (PIO) - Fertility Drug
Progesterone in Oil (PIO) - Fertility Drug
Vivelle Patch
Vivelle Patch - Fertility Drug
Vivelle Patch - Fertility Drug
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.
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.
Sperm Morphology
Sperm morphology refers to the shape and/or form of the sperm cells.
Sperm morphology refers to the shape and/or form of the sperm cells.
Anovulation
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. Anovulation refers to a lack of ovulation.
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. Anovulation refers to a lack of ovulation.
Gonal F Multidose Vial
Gonal F Multidose Vial - Fertility Drug
Gonal F Multidose Vial - Fertility Drug
Follistim and Packaging
Follistim - Fertility Drug with Packaging
Follistim - Fertility Drug with Packaging
Follistim
Follistim - Fertility Drug
Follistim - Fertility Drug
GIFT
GIFT is an acronym for gamete intrafallopian transfer. Hardly ever done anymore, GIFT is an assisted reproductive treatment where the gametes, or egg and sperm cell, are not fertilized outside the body, as they are during typical IVF. Learn more GIFT.
GIFT is an acronym for gamete intrafallopian transfer. Hardly ever done anymore, GIFT is an assisted reproductive treatment where the gametes, or egg and sperm cell, are not fertilized outside the body, as they are during typical IVF. Learn more GIFT.
HSG (Hysterosalpingogram)
An HSG, or hysterosalpingogram, is a test, sometimes included during a woman’s infertility work-up, that allows the doctor to evaluate the shape of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Learn more about HSG.
An HSG, or hysterosalpingogram, is a test, sometimes included during a woman’s infertility work-up, that allows the doctor to evaluate the shape of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Learn more about HSG.
Repronex
Repronex - Fertility Drug
Repronex - Fertility Drug
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.
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.
IUI
IUI stands for intrauterine insemination. Also known as artificial insemination (AI), IUI fertility treatment involves placing specially washed sperm directly into the woman’s uterus through a small tube. The procedure is low tech and completed in the doctor’s office by either a nurse or doctor.
IUI stands for intrauterine insemination. Also known as artificial insemination (AI), IUI fertility treatment involves placing specially washed sperm directly into the woman’s uterus through a small tube. The procedure is low tech and completed in the doctor’s office by either a nurse or doctor.
IVF
IVF stands for in vitro fertilization. During a typical IVF procedure, fertility drugs are used to stimulate the ovaries. Then, the eggs are retrieved, and placed together with sperm in a special nutrient rich cocktail. After fertilization takes place, one to three embryos are placed inside the woman’s uterus.
IVF stands for in vitro fertilization. During a typical IVF procedure, fertility drugs are used to stimulate the ovaries. Then, the eggs are retrieved, and placed together with sperm in a special nutrient rich cocktail. After fertilization takes place, one to three embryos are placed inside the woman’s uterus.
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.
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.
Zygote
Zygote: The zygote stage refers to the moment after the sperm fertilizes the egg, but before cell division begins. (Once cell division begins, it is referred to as an embryo.)
Zygote: The zygote stage refers to the moment after the sperm fertilizes the egg, but before cell division begins. (Once cell division begins, it is referred to as an embryo.)
Pregnancy Loss
After experiencing a pregnancy loss, particularly after the sting of infertility, you may want to read about the physical and emotional experience of others.
After experiencing a pregnancy loss, particularly after the sting of infertility, you may want to read about the physical and emotional experience of others.
Gamete
Gamete: In infertility treatments, the gamete refers to either the egg or sperm cell.
Gamete: In infertility treatments, the gamete refers to either the egg or sperm cell.
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.
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.
Oligospermia
With oligospermia, there are few sperm cells produced, resulting in a low sperm count.
With oligospermia, there are few sperm cells produced, resulting in a low sperm count.
Gonal F with Packaging
Gonal F with Packaging - Fertility Drugs
Gonal F with Packaging - Fertility Drugs
Repronex with Packaging
Repronex with Packaging - Fertility Drug
Repronex with Packaging - Fertility Drug
Endometriosis
Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue grow in abnormal ways and in the wrong places.
Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue grow in abnormal ways and in the wrong places.
ICSIs
ICSIs stands for intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and is pronounced ICK-sea, or ICK-seas. Sometimes used with assisted reproductive technologies like IVF, ICSI involved taking one sperm cell and injecting it directly into an egg, with a small, specialized needle.
ICSIs stands for intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and is pronounced ICK-sea, or ICK-seas. Sometimes used with assisted reproductive technologies like IVF, ICSI involved taking one sperm cell and injecting it directly into an egg, with a small, specialized needle.
Male Factor Infertility
Male factor infertility is the phrase used when the cause for infertility is from the man’s side.
Male factor infertility is the phrase used when the cause for infertility is from the man’s side.
Female Factor Infertility
Female Factor Infertility: Phrase used when the cause for infertility is from the woman’s side.
Female Factor Infertility: Phrase used when the cause for infertility is from the woman’s side.
ART
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. ART stands for assisted reproductive technologies, which refers to any fertility treatment that involves eggs or embryos (fertilized eggs).
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. ART stands for assisted reproductive technologies, which refers to any fertility treatment that involves eggs or embryos (fertilized eggs).
Embryo
Embryo: An embryo is a fertilized egg within the first eight weeks of conception.
Embryo: An embryo is a fertilized egg within the first eight weeks of conception.
Azoospermia
Azoospermia: Azoospermia refers to a complete lack of sperm sells.
Azoospermia: Azoospermia refers to a complete lack of sperm sells.
Infertility - FAQs
An index of FAQs for the Infertility guide site.
An index of FAQs for the Infertility guide site.
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