Quips and Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Ovulation Predictors – How to Plan the Best Time to Get Pregnant

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:29:09 +0000

Predicting the time you ovulate is the best way to plan a pregnancy, and ovulation predictor kits are the best way to figure out when your body is most fertile! Here’s a description of fertility charting and different types of ovulation predictor kits and tools…

Before the tips, a quip:

“There are three reasons for breast-feeding: the [...]

How Drugs Can Harm Male Fertility – Tips for Healthy Sperm Production

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:22:58 +0000

Various types of drugs – including prescription medications such as antidepressants – can harm male fertility levels. This summary of the possible effects of drugs on male fertility includes several tips for healthy sperm production…

“Everyone knows taking anabolic steroids and other recreational drugs will negatively impact health, but there is rarely a discussion of how male [...]

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – Weight Loss Tips for Women With PCOS

Tania Tod — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:38:49 +0000

Though Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can cause infertility, women can get pregnant even with this condition! Here, a registered nurse shares several tips for weight loss for women with PCOS – because a side effect of PCOS is weight gain, and obesity can be an obstacle to pregnancy.

“Obesity or persistent weight gain is one of [...]

10 Misconceptions About a Woman’s Age and Fertility Levels

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:25:30 +0000

My fertility doctor warned me about certain misconceptions about a woman’s age and fertility levels. 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 fertility (or infertility as she ages) isn’t exactly the best news for women who want to get pregnant…but it is [...]

Increasing Pregnancy Chances – Tips for Overcoming Infertility Stress

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:43:28 +0000

Even if infertility stress doesn’t decrease your pregnancy chances, it sure takes the fun out of trying to get pregnant! These tips for overcoming the stress of fertility treatments, ovulation monitoring, temperature charting, and scheduled romps in the hay are from doctors and research studies.

Before the tips, a quip:

“I gained 60 pounds, and I’m proud [...]

Signs It’s Time to Give Up on Your Goal of Getting Pregnant

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:23:54 +0000

Is trying to have a baby a healthy goal for your life and marriage, or is it causing anxiety, depression, and other problems? Giving up on your dream of getting pregnant may be a healthy thing to do…but the trick is knowing when it’s time to give up or when it’s time to try different strategies (e.g., [...]

Chinese Medicine for Infertility – Getting Pregnant With Acupuncture

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:32:34 +0000

Many holistic health practitioners find acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for infertility very effective. Here’s one naturopathic doctor’s experience with acupuncture and getting pregnant

“I find acupuncture extremely helpful with patients dealing with infertility, whether they are going through assisted reproductive procedures or just trying on their own,” says Dr. Mubina Jiwa, BSc., ND, Director of Essence of Health [...]

What is Assisted Reproductive Technology? Definitions of 8 Infertility Treatments

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:18:32 +0000

I learned how to do in vitro fertilization (IVF) before I realized it was a type of “assisted reproductive technology” (ART)! If you can’t get pregnant, these definitions of eight different types of infertility treatments: ZIFT, ICSI, SUZI, MESA, TESE, MIST, GIFT, and IVF will give you something new to think about…

“Assisted reproductive technology has [...]

How to Increase Physical Intimacy When You Have Infertility Issues

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:42:41 +0000

Keeping the love alive can be difficult for couples coping with infertility, especially if they’re trying to conceive while dealing with male or female fertility issues! Here are several tips for increasing physical intimacy when you have infertility issues…

Before the tips, a quip:

“Love doesn’t sit there like a stone, it has to be made, like [...]

5 Ways to Overcome Period Cramps, Cravings, and PMS Symptoms

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:55:30 +0000

If you suffer from premenstrual syndrome, then these tips for reducing period cramps, cravings, and PMS symptoms may help you find menstrual pain relief. Your hormones may be going haywire, but premenstrual syndrome and menstrual pain doesn’t have to take you down!

“In the week or so before their periods start, many women experience a collection [...]