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| Medical Conditions With proper diagnosis and treatment, potential fertility threats can be minimized for better chances of conceiving. |
![]() The Uncommon UterusSue DiMatteo and her husband Pat, of Wallingford, Connecticut, began trying to get pregnant in May 2004, not... |
![]() Autoimmune Diseases And Your FertilityIt sounds like something from a horror movie, but sometimes autoimmune conditions cause the body to attack itself.... |
![]() Secondary InfertilityMost couples assume that if they were able to get pregnant easily the first time, they won't have... |
![]() Unexplained InfertilityFor a significant number of infertile couples, even the experts don’t know why they can't get pregnant. Can... |
![]() 12 Most Common Factors Affecting Female and Male FertilityHere’s one of life’s big ironies for a significant number of adults in the United States: We... |
![]() Fibroids and FertilityThese benign uterine growths are incredibly common and usually harmless. But when they threaten fertility they need to... |
![]() Cancer Survivors Can Get PregnantMore and more options exist for preserving fertility after cancer treatment. And that means that more and more... |
![]() Reversing Tubal Ligation, Restoring FertilityAccording to a study done at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, approximately 700,000 women undergo surgical sterilization each year in the U.S. And... |
![]() PCOS: A Leading Cause of InfertilityPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)–in which the ovaries overproduce male hormones–is a leading cause of fertility problems. Yet you... |
![]() Your Thyroid Gland, Your FertilityThe thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. You probably don’t even know it’s there. But if... |
![]() Diabetes and FertilityWomen with diabetes face special challenges getting—and staying—pregnant. Experts agree that preconception planning can dramatically reduce the risks.... |
![]() Internal Scars Could Be Threatening Your FertilityWhether they’re a recent acquisition or left over from years ago, internal scars that you probably don’t even... |
![]() Digestive Disorders and FertilityBabies don’t grow in their mommies’ stomachs (though we often tell children they do), but what happens in... |
![]() STDs: A Sometimes Silent Fertility ThreatA sexually transmitted disease—past or present—can affect your fertility. But being honest with your doctor can help detect... |
![]() Why Endometriosis Can Lead to Fertility ProblemsEndometriosis—which occurs when tissue that’s supposed to be lining the uterus winds up outside it—can be mild or... |
![]() Common Period Problems Keeping You From Getting PregnantUntil you’re trying to get pregnant, you may not care if your period isn’t completely regular. In fact,... |
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Talking Traps: How to Overcome Issues About Getting PregnantWe’ve all heard that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. And we’ve all... |
Are Your Eggs Fresh Enough to Get Pregnant?They're inside you when you’re born, and gone by menopause. But how much do you... |
How Cervical Mucus Helps Predict Your Most Fertile DaysGet over the gross-out factor and learn how to use cervical mucus to let you... |
Your Menstrual Cycle, Your FertilityA typical menstrual cycle is 28 days long, with menstruation occurring on day 1.... |
Your Weight and FertilityYou may already know that weighing too much can dramatically lower your chances of getting... |
Can You Drink When You're Trying?It’s Christmas . . . or New Year’s . . . or Valentine’s Day, and... |
Genetic Tests to Consider Before Getting PregnantThere are now tests to detect genetic carriers for dozens of hereditary conditions. |
Yoga for FertilityTo break the stress cycle, a regular yoga practice may be your best weapon.... |
AgeBack to Fertility Diagnosis Reference Guide Quick Jump A B C D E F... |
Eating DisordersBack to Fertility Diagnosis Reference Guide Quick Jump A B C D E F... |
Common Period Problems Keeping You From Getting PregnantUntil you’re trying to get pregnant, you may not care if your period isn’t completely... |
BulimiaBack to Fertility Diagnosis Reference Guide Quick Jump A B C D E F... |
Stress and IVF SuccessThere’s nothing more annoying to a woman trying to conceive than to be told to... |
Infertility: Dealing With the DiagnosisNo one wants to hear a doctor utter the dreaded word “infertility.” But couples can... |
How to Choose a Fertility SpecialistChoosing an expert to help you get pregnant is one of the most important decisions... |
Tips for Choosing a Sperm DonorFor couples who can’t conceive with the husband’s sperm, or single women who want a... |