The Importance of Sperm Count Testing
Sperm count testing, or semen analysis, should be part of every couple’s infertility work-up. Semen analysis is easy when compared to the invasive nature of many female infertility tests. Still, it’s...
View ArticleThe Link Between Endometriosis and Infertility
Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus (this is the tissue that typically lines the inside of the uterus). Endometriosis is a potential cause of...
View ArticleWays to Increase Male Fertility (Part 1)
Whether you are just starting to try and get pregnant, or you and your partner have been trying for a long time, making lifestyle changes to increase your own fertility is essential. While lifestyle...
View ArticleWays to Increase Male Fertility (Part 2)
Whether you are just starting to try and get pregnant, or have been trying to conceive for a long time, acknowledging some bad habits and making appropriate changes to take care of yourself may help...
View ArticleWhat Occurs at a Fertility Evaluation?
The medical community defines infertility as a couple having difficulty achieving pregnancy after trying for one year. Many fertility specialists agree that an infertility evaluation can be started...
View ArticleHoliday Shopping Coping with Infertility
This year’s holiday season is just about ready to get into full swing. Shopping during the holidays can be quite challenging, and perhaps even emotional, especially when you are coping with...
View ArticleCoping With Infertility During Holidays
No matter what time of year it is, family gatherings can be emotionally tough when you’re coping with infertility. Getting together with family can be even more difficult. The holiday season often...
View ArticleMale Cancer Patients and Fertility
Advances in the treatment of cancer have led to extraordinary improvements in the long-term prognosis of patients. Unfortunately, a complication of these increasingly effective cancer therapies is...
View ArticleTelling Loved Ones About Your Infertility
Finding support when dealing with infertility is an absolute must, and friends and family can lend some of that support. While they may not be able to give the perfect kind of support, some support is...
View ArticleEmotional Impact of Infertility on Relationships
While infertility impacts men and women in different ways, most couples experience the struggle in much the same way. This is due to the fact that men and women have been traditionally trained to...
View ArticleInfertility and Holiday Shopping Stress
There is only a short time left before Christmas and this year’s holiday season is in full swing. Shopping during the holidays can be quite demanding and difficult, and perhaps even emotional,...
View ArticleMaintaining a Healthy Fertility Diet
The old saying “you are what you eat” is true, especially when it comes to getting pregnant. According to nutritional experts, what you eat affects everything from your blood to your cells to your...
View ArticleTalk to A Doctor About Family Planning
Whether you are just now beginning to think about starting a family or you have been trying to get pregnant for more than a year, be sure to schedule an appointment to talk to your gynecologist about...
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