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Dealing with Unexplained Infertility

Infertility is defined as having unprotected sex for one year without conceiving. For women over the age of thirty five, this diagnosis comes after six months. Once you visit the doctor, a variety of tests will be performed to try to determine why you aren’t getting pregnant. For between fifteen and twenty five percent of women, there are no concrete answers. This is known as unexplained infertility. Unexplained infertility is particularly frustrating because there is no good answer to why it is happening. This makes treating these women more difficult. In most cases, the cause is determined and treatment is … Continue reading →

What is Artificial Insemination?

If you have been trying to get pregnant without success, you may visit an infertility specialist. One of the methods used to help women conceive is artificial insemination. Unlike other reproductive technologies, this is not new. Artificial insemination has been around for a few hundred years. It has been used regularly since the late 1800s. Artificial insemination is one of the least invasive ways of helping a couple conceive when intercourse isn’t enough. Basically, the man’s sperm is artificially placed in the woman’s body by a doctor. The procedure results in a greater number of healthy sperm. As my doctor … Continue reading →

Embryo Adoption

The subject of embryo adoption has been getting a lot of attention lately, as a result of the debate about embryonic stem cell research. The debate about what to do with all the embryos in freezers in fertility clinics around the country rages on. One solution that is offered can actually help couples experiencing infertility issues. Embryos are often put up for adoption as a result of another couple’s infertility treatments. Sometimes a couple gets pregnant and has too many embryos left over. These sit in a freezer in a fertility clinic. If the couple decides they are done having … Continue reading →

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the most common hormonal reproductive problem among women. It affects about ten percent of all women. Women with PCOS tend to have high levels of male hormones. Most have a very irregular period; some women don’t get a period at all. The ovaries are often covered with many small cysts that interfere with ovulation and cause irregular cycles. The main symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, oily skin, pain in the pelvic area, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and abnormal hair growth on the face, chest and back. If you … Continue reading →

Coping with Infertility

Coping with infertility is very difficult. I know, I’ve been there. Prior to having my first baby, my husband and I spent six years trying to conceive. Dealing with the treatments and disappointment of not being pregnant remains one of the most difficult and heartbreaking times in my life. Luckily, there are some things you can do to cope while you are waiting for your baby. Find someone to talk to about your feelings. Talking can help you feel better. Talk to a friend who has been through infertility treatments in the past. If you can’t find anyone to talk … Continue reading →