Chinese scientists have created sperm from embryonic stems cells from mice. They injected female mouse eggs with functioning sperm, creating normal and healthy offspring. The study which was conducted by Institute of Zoology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences was published in the peer academic journal, Cell Stem Cell. While the work is a long way from […]
How to Keep Your Relationship Strong When Trying to Conceive
When it takes more time than you thought it would to conceive, tensions can build and relationships can suffer. One of the biggest sources of tension is the need to have sex on a schedule every month and although this may be a nice novelty for a few months, it can start to feel like […]
Coping With Miscarriage
The unexpected loss of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks is a shocking and devastating experience, especially for those who have struggled with infertility. It is important to remember that the pain you are feeling now will not be anywhere near as intense a few months from now, and that grief is a natural […]
Understanding Secondary Infertility
You’ve got one amazing child and now you’re ready to make it a family of four. If you had little or no trouble conceiving the first time, you probably assume it’ll be a piece of cake this time as well. Then after trying to conceive for months – or even a year without any results, […]
Endometriosis: Top Symptoms & Signs
Pain Endometriosis usually causes pain in the pelvic region, and it can be severe in some people. The pain is often worse during your period, which is called dysmenorrhea. Endometriosis can also cause pain, both during and after sex, as well as pain during urination and/or bowel movements. While pain is the most common symptom of […]
‘Idol’ Alum Brooke White Talks Secondary Infertility
“American Idol” alum, Brooke White, is pregnant with her second child, a son, who is due in September. However, the star opened up about her struggle to conceive, her secondary infertility, and the the process of undergoing IVF. White appeared in the finals during the 7th season of the reality singing television competition. She shared with […]
Ovarian Reserve: FSH, AMH & Antral Follicles
When a woman begins to question her fertility, one of the first tests that an OB-GYN or an RE orders is blood work to test her ovarian reserve. By testing a woman’s ovarian reserve, doctors are able to get a better understanding of her fertility. In general, the quality and amount of eggs left declines as one gets older. […]
