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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 [...]

Increasing Pregnancy Chances – Tips for Overcoming Infertility Stress

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

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., [...]

How to Increase Physical Intimacy When You Have Infertility Issues

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 [...]

Does Organic Food Increase Fertility Levels and Help You Get Pregnant?

Research shows that organic fruit, vegetables, and meat haven’t yet been proven to directly improve fertility levels by increasing sperm count and healthy ovulation. But, organic foods certainly can’t harm fertility levels, so they might be worth a try if you’re hoping to conceive a baby! Here’s a summary of the possible health benefits of organic [...]

3 Fertility Operations for Women Who Can’t Get Pregnant

These treatments for infertility are surgical procedures that can improve a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. Whether these options can help an individual woman to conceive a baby depends on the reasons for her inability to get pregnant. To determine the cause of infertility, women (and men!) must see their doctor and take a few [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]