Infertility
I'm 32 years old and have been diagnosed with endometriosis, which is interfering with my ability to get pregnant. I've been reading about the influence of free radicals in endometriosis. Can you explain what this is?
Couples Trying to Conceive Might Need Help Sooner, Study Says
New mathematical method predicts women's odds of becoming pregnant at various ages
THURSDAY, Oct. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers who developed a mathematical model to help predict a couple's chances of becoming pregnant say the method may help determine how long couples should wait before seeking medical help to achieve pregnancy.
Considering Surrogacy? Get the Answers You Need
Is surrogacy right for me? How do I find a surrogate mother? How much does it cost? Find the answers to these and other questions in our expert Q&A.
Monday, Jul 09th 2012
Building Our Family and Choosing Surrogacy
by Blair Sullivan Cuje, founder of the gestational surrogacy agency, The Surrogacy Experience (TSE)
Heavy Coffee Intake May Affect Fertility Treatments: Study
Women drinking 5 cups or more a day had poorer results with in vitro fertilization
TUESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking five or more cups of coffee a day may cut in half a woman's chance of successful in vitro fertilization treatment, a new study contends.
This level of caffeine consumption also reduces the live-birth rate following in vitro fertilization (IVF) by 40 percent, the study authors said.
Infertility and Your Relationship
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in a couple's life, but for couples coping with infertility and infertility treatments, conceiving a baby can be trying. The physical, emotional and financial stress of infertility can, if you're not careful, hurt your relationship with your partner.
Support for Fertility Challenges
A recent survey from the nonprofit organization HealthyWomen found that about half of those surveyed had friends or family members who had experienced fertility problems. That's not surprising, since between 10 to 14 percent of couples will experience fertility problems at some point.
Friday, Oct 30th 2009
Struggling with Infertility? You're Not Alone
I don’t know about you, but it seems like more and more I’m hearing from women about their difficulties getting pregnant. Riding that emotional rollercoaster can be really scary, but if you are going through it, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone.
The Male Side of Infertility
Say the word 'infertility,' and you're likely to think of blocked tubes, infections, hormonal abnormalities and sub-par eggs. In other words, women's fertility issues. But if you replace "egg" with "sperm," you could just as easily be talking about a man. In fact, half of all infertility results from male reproductive problems.
Looking for a cure-all?
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