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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – Weight Loss Tips for Women With PCOS

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

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 [...]

Chinese Medicine for Infertility – Getting Pregnant With Acupuncture

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 [...]

Yes, You Can Get Pregnant If You Have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

One of the major causes of infertility for women is polycystic ovarian syndrome, and it can prevent them from getting pregnant. But, the good news is it can be treated, and women with PCOS can conceive a baby! Here’s the latest information about polycystic ovarian syndrome from Northwestern University.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a metabolic disorder and [...]

Prescription Drug Treatments for Female Infertility – Tips for Getting Pregnant

If you haven’t been able to get pregnant for a year (or longer, if you’re like me!), you may be thinking about possible fertility problems. Here are four prescription drug treatments for female infertility; my next article will cover four surgical treatments for fertility problems for women.

Before the tips, here’s what Dr Miriam Stoppard says [...]

6 Tips for Eating a Full-Fat Dairy Diet Without Gaining Weight

Some research shows that a low-fat dairy diet can decrease fertility; these tips for eating full-fat milk products will help balance female hormone levels and possibly improve fertility without causing weight gain.

Note that some doctors have responded to the “full-fat dairy diets help women get pregnant” research claims by saying that high-fat diets do not help prevent [...]

10 Ways to Increase Male and Female Fertility

A fertility doctor describes how to boost your chances of conceiving a baby with these ten ways to increase male and female fertility. These tips for getting pregnant are easy, and can be very effective!

“Many couples…want to start or grow their family,” says Dr. Meike Uhler of the Fertility Centers of Illinois. “Sadly, with infertility [...]

Why Can’t I Get Pregnant? 20 Possible Causes of Infertility

If you’ve been trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for a year, you may be wondering “Can I even get pregnant?” I can’t answer that, but I have gathered 20 possible causes of infertility – one of which may be stopping you from conceiving a baby.

First, an important thing to remember about whose “fault” it is [...]

How Dairy Affects Fertility - Full-Fat Milk Products Can Help You Get Pregnant

If you want to get pregnant, you need to know how full-fat dairy products such as milk and cheese can help! Here’s how dairy affects ovulatory infertility and pregnancy (full-fat products are better for women who want to get pregnant).

First, a surprising tip from The Fertility Diet:

“Think about switching to full-fat milk or dairy products [...]

How Endometriosis Affects Pregnancy After Infertility Treatments

Women who have endometriosis who get pregnant through infertility treatments have a higher risk of pregnancy complications, and are more likely to have a Caesarean section.

This study analyzes the connection between endometriosis, pregnancy, and assisted reproduction. However, the lead author says that women who have infertility treatments aren’t any more likely to have problems in [...]