Fertility is the ability to get pregnant, to conceive and have children. Subfertility is when a person's chances to get pregnant are decreased. Infertility is when a person cannot conceive, cannot get pregnant.
Impact of a Woman's Age on Fertility
How does a woman's age impact her fertility?
According to a 2018 study, fewer than half of university students were able to correctly identify the age at which a woman’s fertility declines, and fewer than one in five knew when a man’s fertility declines. ... read more »
What Are the Different Types of Twins?
Confused about different types of twins? Do the words dizygotic and monozygotic have you cross-eyed? Monochorionic vs. dichorionic? Here is a clear explanation of all four types.
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Astrology and Pregnancy/Fertility: Is Being Pregnant in the Stars For You?
Is there a connection between your fertility and your astrology sign?
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How Alcohol Affects Your Pregnancy
Women who are pregnant, those planning a pregnancy, or women at risk for pregnancy should not drink any alcohol.
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Ovulation Symptoms and Signs
When trying to conceive, the single most important factor is finding out if and when you ovulate. Find out what signs to look for that indicate you may be ovulating.
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What is an LH Surge?
There are three phases of your menstrual cycle: follicular phase, ovulatory phase, and luteal phase. In terms of the luteinizing hormone (LH) surge, the ovulatory phase is most important.
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January Jones: Healthy Pregnancy with Prenatal Yoga
January Jones, affectionately known as Betty Draper for her critically acclaimed role in the AMC series, 'Mad Men,' is the latest A-lister to jump on the prenatal yoga bandwagon.
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Fertility Diet & Lifestyle Guide for Women and Men
There is growing research which shows that the right nutrition in women and men can improve fertility and improve your chances of getting pregnant.
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Fertility Testing for Women and Men
It usually takes less than 6 weeks to find out the causes of infertility.
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Your Fertility Window: How Many Days and When?
You only have 5-6 fertile days in your cycle to get pregnant.
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Essential In/Fertility Work-Up Checklist
Follow this fertility testing checklist and learn how to get pregnant faster.
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What Is Your Fertility Stage?
Your fertility stage defines how likely it is for you to get pregnant.
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Periconception Tip #3: Improve Your (and His) Health
Periconception tip #3 out of the 10 preconception tips that will help you improve your pregnancy chances and have a healthy baby.
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When Do You Ovulate and How Do You Know?
Finding out exactly if and when you ovulate should be the very first step in assessing your fertility when trying to get pregnant.
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Egg-White Cervical Mucus and Fertility
Egg white cervical mucus (EWCM) is stretchy, like raw egg white, and vital to determining your most fertile days.
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Pregnancy Safety Guide
Everything you need to know about which activities, sports, and foods are safe.
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Pregnancy Calendar
Create your own personal pregnancy calendar to find your fertile days and follow your baby's development from conception to birth. Follow along as your baby grows and see what's new each week!
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The babyMed University Fertility Course
Dr. Amos Grunebaum offers vital lessons in the babyMed Fertility Course about everything you need to know to help you get pregnant now!
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How to Improve HER Fertility in 12 Steps
You can improve your chances of getting pregnant by following our 12 step program.
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Dr. Amos' 15 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy
These preconception and pregnancy tips ensure that you can improve chances getting pregnanct and having a healthy baby
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Is Fennel Safe In Pregnancy?
Fennel refers to a flavoring obtained from the fruit of Foeniculum vulgare. Fennel oil is used in perfumes.
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hCG injection before ovulation
The hCG shot contains a hormone call hCG or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
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A Tipped Uterus - Trouble getting pregnant?
The medical term for a 'tipped uterus' is an 'anteverted' (tilt forward) or a 'retroverted uterus' (tilt backwards). Neither rarely if ever is the reason for infertility.
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Time of Implantation and Loss of Pregnancy
In most successful human pregnancies, the conceptus implants 8 to 10 days after ovulation. The risk of early pregnancy loss increases with later implantation.
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Erratic BBT curve
My BBT temperatures are all over the place
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Fertility Blend
Will the Fertility Blend help me get pregnant?
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What Does it Mean if I Can't Reach My Cervix?
It is often completely normal if you cannot reach or feel the cervix.
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What Affects BBT?
Which factors other than fertility affect the BBT?
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Diet and Lifestyle in the Prevention of Infertility
Following a fertility diet may favorably influence fertility in otherwise healthy women. Further, infertility cases due to ovulation disorders may be preventable through diet and lifestyle changes.
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Alcohol, TTC, and Pregnancy
Even one glass of alcohol can significantly harm the developing fetus.
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Gray Pubic Hair and Trying To Conceive
We are trying to conceive, but I have a lot of gray pubic hair. Is that a problem? Does it affect my fertility?
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Are Caffeine and Soda Safe to Consume During Pregnancy?
Are caffeine and soda safe to consume when trying to conceive and during pregnancy? How much caffeine is too much when trying to conceive and during pregnancy?
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What Are My Odds of Having a Baby
Your chances and odds having a baby depend on three issues: Ovulation, Sperm, and Fallopian Tubes. ... read more »
Coverline and BBT Charting
The coverline is a horizontal line drawn in your basal body temperature
BBT chart after ovulation has been established. ... read more »
The Five Most Important Fertility Factors
The five factors which determine when you get pregnant include ovulation, mother's age, sperm count, fallopian tube patency, and sex timing.
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How to Improve HIS Fertility in 12 Steps
His diet is very important when trying to get pregnant. Following these 12 steps will help you improve his fertility.
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Cervix Nabothian Cyst
Cervical or nabothian cervix cysts are small fluid filled bumps on the cervix which are more often than not normal.
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Cancer and Fertility in Men
When men are diagnosed with cancer at a young age, the thought of future fertility comes to mind. While cancer as a disease may not affect fertility, the treatments to eradicate the cancer can.
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Ovarian Cancer and Pregnancy
When you have ovarian cancer pregnancy is something that should be avoided if at all possible until you have been treated successfully.
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Weight, Fertility and Pregnancy
There are many things that can affect a woman's ability to conceive. One of the most prominent causes for fertility problems is weight.
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Ovulation After OPK Turns Negative?
Ovulation does not necessarily happen after the OPK turns negative. It
could happen, but that's not the rule.
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How to Use an OPK
Using an ovulation prediction kit is very similar to using an at home pregnancy test. The kits are designed with sticks that are used to collect urine directly from the urine stream.
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Spicing Up Sex When Trying To Get Pregnant
In order to spice up your sex life and still get pregnant, many people will try to tell you and your partner to relax.
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Seven Fertility Myths Preventing You From Getting Pregnant
Read her more about the many myths and misconceptions about fertility and getting pregnant.
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Impact of a Man's Age on Fertility and Pregnancy Outcomes
A man's age may impact both his fertility as well as the pregnancy outcome.
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Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant
There are several steps you can take to boost your fertility and improve your chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby.
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20 Fertility Myths That May Keep You From Getting Pregnant
There are many fertility myths and misconceptions circulating about ovulation and when to have intercourse, and some of them could be keeping you from getting pregnant.
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Chemicals, Toxins, Environmental Risks, and Pregnancy Guide
This effect on the health of mothers, fathers, and babies in utero has prompted the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to call for stricter policies concerning environmental chemicals.
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Infertility: Fallopian Tube Obstruction Damage and Patency
Tubal damage is one of the most common causes of infertility accounting for fifteen to twenty-five percent of all infertility cases.
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