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Health Issues and Medications That Cause Irregular Menstrual Cycles

Skipped or missed periods can make it more difficult to get pregnant – and beyond that, an irregular menstrual cycle is annoying and disruptive to daily life! Here are several health issues and prescription medications that cause irregular periods, based on information from a medical doctor and published author.

“Many women may not realize the degree [...]

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 [...]

Can Multivitamins Help You Get Pregnant? How Vitamins Affect Fertility

Taking vitamins (especially multivitamins) can enhance ovulation, help you get pregnant, and affect fertility rates. I didn’t realize how important multivitamins are for women trying to get pregnant until I read The Fertility Diet!

“Does taking a daily multivitamin prevent disease or help you live longer?” ask in Jorge Chavarro and Walter Willett in The Fertility [...]

3 Easy Ways to Predict When You Are Ovulating

If you’re trying to get pregnant, you need to predict when you’re ovulating. These three ways to predict ovulation are easy and effective – and they don’t involve stretching your cervical mucus between your fingers!

“Ever notice that sometimes your underwear is really wet and sticky?” write Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel in What to Expect [...]

Acupuncture Treatments for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can affect a woman’s fertility levels – and acupuncture treatment can help her get pregnant!

Here’s what one woman says about acupuncture treatments and polycystic ovary syndrome:

“To our great surprise we were blessed with a third pregnancy during the PCOS study,” said Rebecca Killmeyer of Charlottesville, Virginia. “I’m absolutely certain the acupuncture [...]

How Ovulation Predictor Kits Work

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 [...]

Unusual Stories of Getting Pregnant

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 [...]

How Protein Increases Female Fertility

If you’re not getting enough protein, you are affecting your chances of getting pregnant. Here’s how protein increases female fertility…

“Inadequate protein intake can decrease the frequency of menstrual periods and may also contribute to early miscarriage,” writes Dr Christopher Williams in The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally.

For more info on getting pregnant naturally – [...]

5 Ways to Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy

Even if you’re not trying to get pregnant now, it’s good to know ways to prepare for a healthy pregnancy so you can conceive babies in the future! Here are five ways to prepare your body to get pregnant… 

First, a quip about pregnancy from actress Kate Winslet: 

“I did a lot of walking during the pregnancy and I [...]

Talking About Infertility With Your Partner

These tips on talking about infertility with your partner are from Stacie Hill, an embryologist at Conceivex. She has 13 years of “hands-on” experience in reproductive medicine.

“When you can’t get pregnant, you swim in a mix of emotions,” write Julie Vargo and Maureen Regan in A Few Good Eggs. “You feel insecure (how the hell did this [...]