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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 [...]

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 to Reduce Stress During Infertility Treatments - IVF Success Tips

In vitro fertilization (IVF) isn’t the easiest way to get pregnant, but it may be your only chance! Here are a few ways to reduce stress during infertility treatments, which may decrease anxiety and help you get pregnant successfully.

“There is ample evidence that lower stress levels mean better female and male natural fertility, though there [...]

How to Increase Sperm Count Naturally – Overcome Male Infertility

On my Facts About Sperm Count, Quality, and Production article, a reader asked how to increase his sperm count. I consulted infertility expert Kristen Burris; here’s what she says about overcoming many male infertility problems.

“There are many exceptional options to naturally increase sperm count, quality and motility,” says Burris. “My husband and I both have had considerable [...]

Deciding What to Do With Unused Embryos for IVF Couples

In vitro fertilization (IVF) can be a successful way to get pregnant for infertile couples, but deciding what to do with unused embryos after IVF can pose a major ethical dilemma. Here are five suggestions for coping unused embryos for couples from a psychologist who specializes in infertility issues.

“For many infertile couples that undergo In Vitro [...]

8 Natural Ways to Regulate Your Period

If your periods are irregular or you don’t menstruate at all, try these natural ways to regulate your period. If you’re not getting your period, you may have amenorrhea.

Before the period tips, a quip:

“Men somehow lose their ability to do anything right during their spouse’s time of the month.” – anonymous.

You may not have a [...]

5 Ways to Quit Smoking When You’re TTC (Trying to Conceive)

If you’re coping with infertility or want to get pregnant, you have to give up cigarettes. Here are five ways to quit smoking when you’re TTC (trying to conceive), ranging from visualization to NicoDerm.

Before the tips, a quip:

“I used to smoke two packs a day and I just hate being a nonsmoker,” said Michelle Pfeiffer. [...]

Tips for Improving the Success of Acupuncture for Fertility

These tips for improving the success of acupuncture treatments for fertility are from Ontario-based traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, Rianna Poskin.

First, a word from physician and author Christiane Northrup:

“When we’re willing to listen to our bodies and begin trusting ourselves as much as we trust outer authorities, all the rules change,” says Dr Northrup. “And so [...]

How a Woman’s Age Affects Her Fertility

The effects of a woman’s age on her fertility range from decreased blood flow to the ovaries to decreased egg production. Here’s what’s happening to your fertility levels as you get older…

“It can be frightening, this yearning for a child – it’s hard to fathom the desperate urgency.” – Wendy Wasserstein, first-time mother at age [...]