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| 3rd Party Reproduction Thanks to services like egg, sperm, and embryo donation, plus gestational surrogacy, couples have various opportunities for becoming parents. |
![]() Whether or Not to Tell the Truth about Third Party ReproductionIf you’ve decided to use a third party to conceive your baby, you’ve probably wondered whether to share with your loved ones your family’s unconventional start—and if and when to... |
![]() How to Hire a Reproductive AttorneyIf you’re facing fertility challenges and turning to assisted reproductive technologies, you may need some expert legal advice. To make sure you get the best, you’ll need to do some... |
![]() Tips for Choosing a Sperm DonorFor couples who can’t conceive with the husband’s sperm, or single women who want a biological child, sperm donation is a safe and effective option, says Michael J. Slowey, M.D.,... |
![]() Tips for Choosing an Egg DonorA growing number of women—especially those over age 40, and women who have been unsuccessful with other infertility treatments—are using donor eggs. |
![]() Getting Pregnant with Donor EggsIf you’ve decided to use an egg donor, you’re not alone. More than 11 percent of all high-tech fertility treatments now involve donor eggs. |
![]() Getting Pregnant with Donor SpermGenerally speaking, it’s not a situation anyone really pictures themselves in. But one day you may find yourself wanting to get pregnant and needing to buy some sperm. |
![]() Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship When Using a Donor or SurrogateWhen a third person—egg donor, sperm donor, or surrogate—becomes part of the baby-making process, a couple’s relationship may require extra attention. |
![]() Third Party Reproduction and the LawThird-party reproduction dates back to at least the Old Testament, points out the American Fertility Association. |
![]() Generous Donations: Egg Donors and SurrogatesWhen a couple is having trouble conceiving or carrying a pregnancy, sometimes a “third party” is enlisted to help. These women—egg donors and surrogates—are giving one of the greatest gifts of all. Find... |
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I'm Ready to Have a Baby, He's NotEven couples who agree about most things may find themselves at odds when it comes... |
Tantric SexThe phrase “Tantric sex” may set off strange images in your mind of exhausting marathon... |
How Dance Can Get You and Your Partner in the Mood for Baby-MakingDancing is a fabulous way for couples to get close, have fun...and put each other... |
Menstruation and FertilityHave you ever wondered why women menstruate, and why periods occur approximately once a month?... |
Genetic Tests to Consider Before Getting PregnantThere are now tests to detect genetic carriers for dozens of hereditary conditions. |
9 Ways to Boost Your FertilityThink fertility is a “you’ve-got-it-or-you-don’t” kind of thing? Think again. There are some simple... |
The Most Common Fertility Mistakes You (And Your Doctor) Could Be MakingNobody's perfect, and when it comes to making a baby, there are some common mistakes... |
Dental Health: Your Fertility Depends On ItWhy it’s important to have a healthy mouth before you conceive. |
Unexplained InfertilityFor a significant number of infertile couples, even the experts don’t know why they can't... |
Your Thyroid Gland, Your FertilityThe thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. You probably don’t even know it’s... |
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VaricocelesBack to Fertility Diagnosis Reference Guide Quick Jump A B C D E F... |
The Pressure to Get PregnantYou want a baby...badly. But there may be another woman who wants your baby almost... |
How to Get Pregnant with the IVF Super CycleThings have changed since most of us learned the facts about menstruation in school health... |
IVF 101: In Vitro Fertilization ExplainedAs kids, we all learned about the birds and the bees. But we probably didn’t... |
The Power of Pets When You're Trying to ConceiveThey’re not just “child-substitutes.” Pets are companions, stress-relievers, and practice dependents. And they may be... |