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Infertility

Thanks to advances in science and technology there is continued hope for women and men dealing with fertility challenges. If you’ve been trying for a year and are ready to seek medical help there are options to help get you pregnant.

specialist Seeing a Specialist
When it's time to see a fertility doctor you'll need to know what to expect and how to make the most of your visits.

fertility-medication Fertility Drugs
Whether your doctor prescribes medication that is taken orally or is injected, fertility drugs are the first in the line of defense against infertility.

IVF Assisted Reproduction/IVF
Commonly referred to as A.R.T., assisted reproductive technology is the next step for women trying to get pregnant through treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF).

3rdpartyrep 3rd Party Reproduction
Thanks to services like egg, sperm, and embryo donation, plus gestational surrogacy, couples have various opportunities for becoming parents.

emotional-support Emotional Support
The infertility diagnosis often hits couples hard, so it's important to find strength in each other to get through this emotional time.

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Fertility Lifelines™ is a free, confidental educational service about fertility.

 

Get Pregnant

Are Your Eggs Fresh Enough to Get Pregnant?

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Fertility Vocabulary

You may sometimes feel that you need a medical degree to understand the biology of...

The Path to Getting Pregnant

From the blissful simplicity of spontaneous, unprotected sex to the scientific complexity of in vitro...

Male Fertility and the Sperm Saga

For fertilization (and pregnancy) to occur, sperm must travel from Point A—the male reproductive system—to...

Boost Your Fertility

Breathe In, Breathe Out, Relax, Be Fertile

Breath is a powerful tool for your wellbeing, and possibly for your fertility, too....

9 Ways to Boost Your Fertility

Think fertility is a “you’ve-got-it-or-you-don’t” kind of thing? Think again. There are some simple...

5 Ways Your Brain Can Help You Get Pregnant

Conception is far more complicated than a simple sperm-meets-egg scenario. While healthy reproductive organs are...

The Fertility Benefits of Eating Organic

A healthy diet can help contribute to a healthy conception, but does it matter if...

Fertility Concerns

Digestive Disorders and Fertility

Babies don’t grow in their mommies’ stomachs (though we often tell children they do), but...

Hyperthryroidism

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Smoking (Cigarettes or Marijuana)

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Autoimmune Diseases

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Infertility

Create Happy Holidays

When you’re trying to have a child, holidays can be full of joy and anticipation...

Getting Pregnant with Donor Sperm

Generally speaking, it’s not a situation anyone really pictures themselves in. But one day you...

How to Save Money on Fertility Drugs

The cost of fertility medications can force many couples to question whether they can continue...

The Pressure to Get Pregnant

You want a baby...badly. But there may be another woman who wants your baby almost...