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- H1N1 Flu Shot – Should Those Trying to Get Pregnant Receive th…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 11:21:57 EDT
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 j… - Fecundability - Definition of FecundabilityCreated: 2009-10-27 @ 10:26:25 EDT
What does fecundability mean? Find out here… - Subfertility - Definition of SubfertilityCreated: 2009-10-27 @ 10:19:09 EDT
What does subfertility mean? Find out here… - Sperm Motility - Definition of Sperm Motility…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 10:17:37 EDT
What does sperm motility mean? Find out here… - Teratozoospermia - Definition of Teratozoospermia…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 10:16:39 EDT
What does teratozoospermia mean? Find out here… - Necrozoospermia - Definition of Necrozoospermia…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 10:16:05 EDT
What does necrozoospermia mean? Find out here… - Asthenozoospermia - Definition of Asthenozoospermia…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 10:10:54 EDT
What does asthenozoospermia mean? Find out here… - Androgens - Definition of AndrogensCreated: 2009-10-12 @ 12:08:14 EDT
What are androgens? What role do they play in infertility? Learn more about androgens here. … - Hyperandrogenism - Definition of Hyperandrogenism…Created: 2009-10-12 @ 12:04:27 EDT
What is hyperandrogenism? Learn here. … - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome…Created: 2009-10-12 @ 12:01:59 EDT
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, inclu… - Hirsutism - Definition of HirsutismCreated: 2009-10-12 @ 11:35:31 EDT
What is hirsutism?… - Female Fertility and Smoking - Effect of Smoking on Female Fertility…Created: 2009-10-07 @ 15:10:42 EDT
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… - Fertility and Exercise -- When Is Too Much Exercise a Problem for Fe…Created: 2009-10-02 @ 02:59:43 EDT
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 … - Caffeine and Fertility - Does Caffeine Affect Fertility?…Created: 2009-10-01 @ 16:59:52 EDT Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 03:07:41 EDT
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 caffei… - Get Pregnant - How Often Do You Have Sex to Get Pregnant…Created: 2009-08-28 @ 11:03:13 EDT
Experts recommend having sex at least two to three times a week if you want to get pregnant. Of course, what the experts recommend, and what you actually do, may be different. How often do you hav… - Two Week Wait -- Coping With the Two Week WaitCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 10:50:09 EDT
The two week wait -- that time between ovulation and when you can take a pregnancy test -- is often a time of high anxiety for those trying to get pregnant. How do you cope with the two week wait? … - IVF Success -- Chances of IVF SuccessCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 14:41:51 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 14:52:35 EDT
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 usin… - Ovulation Period – How Long Does the Ovulation Period Last?Created: 2009-08-05 @ 10:10:29 EDT Updated: 2009-08-05 @ 11:57:30 EDT
How long does your ovulation period last? And how can you best time sex for your ovulation period? Find out more here. … - In Vitro – What Does In Vitro MeanCreated: 2009-07-31 @ 15:22:47 EDT Updated: 2009-07-31 @ 15:24:19 EDT
What does in vitro mean? How is IVF different than GIFT? Learn more about what in vitro means here… - Insemination – What is Artificial Insemination?Created: 2009-07-31 @ 14:36:09 EDT
What is artificial insemination? Learn about the different insemination methods, including IUI, intravaginal insemination, intracervical insemination, and intratubal insemination… - IUI Success - Chances for IUI SuccessCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 15:13:32 EDT Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 16:10:10 EDT
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. … - Irregular Periods - Getting Pregnant With Irregular Periods…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 13:42:39 EDT
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… - Symptoms of Infertility - Risk Factors and Symptoms of Infertility…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 13:41:30 EDT
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 t… - Signs of Ovulation - Ways to Detect Signs of Ovulation…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 13:33:48 EDT
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 appro… - Diagnosis of Infertility - All About Diagnosis of Infertility…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 11:17:10 EDT
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 wh… - Clomid - All About ClomidUpdated: 2009-10-26 @ 11:15:42 EDT
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 effe… - Anovulation - Irregular Ovulation and Anovulation…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 11:14:39 EDT
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 ovulat… - Fertility and Weight - The Connection Between Fertility and Weight…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 11:11:25 EDT
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 a… - Clomid Ovulation – When Clomid Does Not Lead to Ovulation…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 11:03:23 EDT
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 … - Fertility Testing and Infertility Diagnosis -- Causes of Infertility…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 09:53:20 EDT
Find everything you need to know about fertility testing and infertility diagnosis here. Learn more about what to expect during fertility tests, how to understand results, understanding the cause o… - Get Pregnant - How Often to Have Sex to Get Pregnant…Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 11:16:05 EDT
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… - Two Week Wait - Survival During the Two Week Wait When Trying to Get…Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 10:53:26 EDT
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 ba… - Fertility Treatments - Information on Fertility Drugs, IVF, IUI, and…Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 14:55:51 EDT
Starting fertility treatments can be both exciting and anxiety provoking. Learn all about fertility treatments here, including information on fertility drugs, Clomid, IUI, IVF, paying for fertility… - Getting Pregnant - Everything About How to Get Pregnant and Coping W…Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 15:11:51 EDT
Maybe you’ve been trying to get pregnant for years, or, perhaps, you’ve just begun. You’re probably looking for information on how to get pregnant, and how to cope wit… - Laparoscopy - What is Laparoscopy for InfertilityUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 14:54:31 EDT
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… - Stress and Getting Pregnant - Connection Between Stress and Getting …Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 14:45:23 EDT
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…