Infertility

Put the fun back into baby making

Thermometers, ovulation predictor kits and charting — oh my! Shouldn't trying to conceive be easier than this? Don't just think about your fertility, try and have some sexy fun.

3 Surgeries that can save your fertility

Whether you're facing infertility challenges or are just putting off pregnancy, it doesn't mean you have to give up on the idea of having a family of your own. From embryo banking until your 30s to moving your ovaries during cancer treatments, three medical methods can save your fertility.

Coping with infertility over the holidays

For the one in every six couples struggling with infertility, the holidays can be a particularly difficult time. Holiday cheer, excited children and toddlers atop Santa’s lap often leave those parents in waiting with the holiday blues. As family gatherings and children-centered activities ensue, it’s a painful reminder for hopeful parents that they'll be celebrating yet another holiday season without a baby of their own.

Impatience or infertility?

Pregnancy doesn't always come easy no matter how hard women try. If the stick doesn't turn pink right away, does that mean you're infertile? Read more to find out when time is on your side or when you may have infertility.

Complaining about a much-desired pregnancy

Just because you complain about morning sickness, doesn’t mean that you’re not grateful for your pregnancy and baby. Read on for advice on how to manage conflicting feelings during a much-desired pregnancy.

Trying IVF? Avoid drinking lots of coffee, study says

New research suggests that heavy coffee drinking can reduce your pregnancy chances from IVF up to 50 percent.

Get knocked up by ditching your old eggs

Although waiting until later in life to have a baby can be tied to many medical complications, a recent study gives hope to future moms. Research shows donor eggs are key when it comes to beating infertility issues in advanced maternal age, which means the idea you have to choose between motherhood and a career may be out like yesterday's diapers. Read on to discover more on the study and how you can get knocked up by ditching your old eggs.

National Infertility Awareness Week: April 22 to 28

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week. Learn more about the campaign here.

How to improve sperm and keep it healthy

Although many people assume that fertility issues are mainly female related, past research shows that about half of all fertility...

New test may predict how long a woman will be fertile

Researchers from the Universities of St. Andrews, Edinburgh and Glasgow have just discovered a promising new test that may soon...

New fertility predictor app for your iPhone

Attain Fertility Centers just released a new Attain Fertility Predictor, an iPhone app. This app can help women determine their...

Cell phone use may affect male fertility

Researchers in Austria and Canada recently discovered that cell phone use may lead to lower sperm quality and decreased fertility....

Disney/ABC Television Group sponsoring infertility prevention program

The American Fertility Association (The AFA) announced today that the Disney/ABC Television Group has given a generous, unrestricted educational grant...

Home fertility tests may be misleading you

Researchers at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, have found that common at-home fertility tests may be misleading women who...

Infertility - the topic no one is talking about

One in eight American couples will experience infertility, and 1.1 million women will undergo treatment this year, but oddly few...

How to use feng shui to increase fertility

If you're trying to conceive, consider implementing some feng shui into your decor to aid in your efforts. Feng shui experts offer suggestions about how to balance the home and bedroom to create a fertility-friendly environment.

Fertility treatments after Octomom: Lessons learned and tips on infertility

Nadya Suleman -- aka “Octomom” -- was only 33 years old when she gave birth to octuplets last year. Her doctor, Michael Kamrava, implanted six embryos, far more than the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) recommends for women of any age. Suleman’s pregnancy with Octuplets -- in addition to already having 6 children via in vitro fertilization (IVF), started a national conversation about how many babies is to many. Last October, Kamrava was expelled from the organization.

Secondary infertility: Why can’t I get pregnant again?

If you're dealing with secondary infertility, you are not alone in your struggle with trying to get pregnant again. When my daughter was two and a half, the barrage of questions as to when we were going to have another kid came fast and furiously. Initially I did not mind, however after nine months of trying to conceive the old-fashioned way—and even incorporating some romantic accessories to take the drudgery out of our mandatory “lovemaking sessions” -no amount of hot wax or fur-lined handcuffs were able to procure us a viable fetus. We went the route of meeting with a reproductive specialist, who flat out told me that I’d be unable to conceive without intervention.

10 Fertility-boosting tricks to get pregnant

If you’re trying to get pregnant, chances are you’re learning all you can about charting your ovulation, naturally increasing your fertility and increasing your fertility through assisted reproductive technology (ART). Many holistic treatments may help you conceive, too. Here are 10 things you can do this month to get pregnant fast.

6 Male fertility boosters

According to FertilityPartnership.com, male infertility is responsible about one-third of the time for difficulty in conceiving — about the same as female infertility. So, instead of women feeling like they hold all the cards when it comes to conceiving, men should undertake their share of the fertility-boosting efforts. Here are a few things your partner can do to improve things in his court.