So you have your appointment scheduled with a fertility specialist. This is an exciting time! You are on the road to getting answers and creating a plan for your fertility future. Here are some things you can do personally to make sure the first few steps of that...
Are you over 40 and want to get pregnant? You are not alone, but you are definitely in the minority. The CDC reports that in 2015, 11 births per 1000 were to women between the ages of 40 and 44 (up 4% from the previous year and the highest rate since 1966). The rate...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Maybe for some people. But when you are dealing with infertility, the holidays can be extremely difficult, especially when you see friends and family enjoying these special times with their babies, young children or...
If you are reading this, is very likely that you may have recently received a diagnosis of infertility. Maybe you have been scouring the Internet for information to help you on the journey you are about to face. You aren’t alone. Let us help you get started with some...
When you are trying to conceive and doing your research on the subject, you will often come across the phrases “well-timed intercourse” or “timed intercourse.” The two statements mean the same thing, but what do they actually mean? Well-timed intercourse simply refers...
Many women can predict when they will ovulate by charting their menstrual cycle. If your cycle is not regular, however, it can be more difficult to ascertain when you will ovulate next. Here are a few ways to predict ovulation. Chart your periods. If your cycle is...
