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 [...]
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We haven’t been able to get pregnant for three years, and thus I’ve been reading tons of books about infertility, getting pregnant, fertility clinics, and assisted reproduction! Here are a few of my favorites – starting with the most recent book I’ve read about getting pregnant. “Most women ask themselves at one time or another what it means to [...] My fertility doctor has asked me to do a clomiphene challenge test, which is an infertility test for women that assesses her ovarian “reserve” and ovarian functioning. Here are the basics of a clomiphene challenge test, which is a relatively simple test for infertility. “There’s no point in wasting money on in vitro fertilization or intrauterine insemination if [...] Here’s how sperm count, quality, and production is affected by a man’s age, air pollution, cancer, and food from Donald P. Evenson, Ph.D., HCLD, of the American Fertility Association. This information about male fertility could change how fast you get pregnant! “Some alcohol is beneficial [for healthy sperm]” says Dr Evenson. “Especially dark red wines. So a [...] These five facts about fertility include information about why you may not be getting pregnant, secondary infertility, and “unexplained fertility.” Here’s an interesting fertility fact: “There is no clear cut evidence that stress prevents pregnancy,” says Patricia Mendell, L.C.S.W, of The American Fertility Association. “What most people do not know is that a healthy woman who is [...] If you think you’ll never get pregnant because you’re in your forties or fifties, don’t lose hope! Mary Beth is 52 years old, and happily pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF). She says, “I woke up one day at age 45 and wondered ‘Where did these last 20 years go?? They just flew by!’” If you’re in the [...] Ovulation predictor kits are a great way to chart your fertility - they tell you when your egg is ready for the sperm! Here’s how to use an ovulation predictor kit, plus info on how to get one without leaving home… First, a quip: “By far the most common craving of pregnant women is not to be [...] Paying for fertility costs a lot of money – read How Much Do Infertility Treatments Cost? for details. These nine ways to save money for fertility treatments are from Ethan Ewing, a financial expert at Bills.com. The one thing worse than not being able to get pregnant on your own is not having the money to pay for in [...] Here are some unusual stories of getting pregnant, to inspire you if you’re worried that you can’t conceive a baby! Keep the faith, fellow moms-to-be, even if you’re coping with infertility…your turn will come soon… Before these unusual pregnancy stories, here are Celine Dion’s plans to get pregnant: “We’ll give it a try after my tour,” Dion [...] |
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