Infertility Research
Infertility is one of the worst medical diagnoses a couple can receive, especially when they can’t afford to pay for fertility treatments. Here are a few tips on getting pregnant despite the exorbitant cost of procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), If your province or state offered free fertility treatments, you might be pregnant [...]
Some research shows that in vitro fertilization (IVF) works surprisingly well for some women! Here’s what one study shows about fertility treatments – it’ll give you hope if you’re having trouble getting pregnant naturally. “This [research] shows that, overall, IVF is extraordinarily effective and largely overcomes infertility, especially in younger women,” says lead author Beth [...]
Research shows male infertility rates are increasing and sperm counts are low. Here’s why sperm health and male fertility is decreasing, and what you can do about it… “The important impact of men’s reproductive health on a couple’s fertility is often overlooked,” said Professor Niels Skakkebæk from the University of Copenhagen, who co-authored a report [...]
Embryo donation is one of the last hopes for couples who can’t get pregnant. Here are a few facts about getting donated embryos from couples who tried in vitro fertilization (IVF). “Infertility often makes a couple feel lonely, empty and incomplete,” says the National Embryo Donation Center. “When couples go through fertility treatments, such as [...]
Endometriosis and infertility often go hand-in-hand, but treating this pelvic inflammatory disorder can improve your chances of pregnancy. Here’s a description of what causes endometriosis, the symptoms of endometriosis, and what to do if you suspect you have this pelvic disorder. “Although it’s generally thought that this disease is responsible for many cases of infertility, [...]
Here’s a fascinating profile of the “typical” woman who is trying to get pregnant! See how you compare to the women in this questionnaire, who answered questions about the length of time trying to conceive, infertility stress, fertility supplements, low sperm counts, and more… “Just who is the “typical” trying-to-conceive woman?” ask the experts at [...]
My fertility doctor warned me about certain mistaken beliefs about getting pregnant for women over a certain age. Sure, he said, we hear about women getting pregnant in their 40s – but it’s easier said than done! These facts about a woman’s age and fertility levels (or infertility levels) isn’t exactly the best news for women who want to get pregnant…but [...]
Fertility drugs and treatments are connected to multiple births and premature births, says the March of Dimes (a charity that promotes the health of babies). Here’s a summary of their information on how assisted reproductive technologies, such as controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, affect pregnancy and birth rates. “Many people have focused on the role of assisted [...]
Exercising too much or too little can cause problems if you’re trying to get pregnant. Here are the results of a recent research study, which explored how physical fitness affects female fertility. “Among all these women, we found two groups who experienced an increased risk of infertility,” says Sigridur Lara Gudmundsdottir, a PhD candidate in [...]
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