You and your partner haven’t been able to conceive after trying for more than six months. Or you are able to get pregnant, but then have miscarriages. You are probably feeling all the emotions – from anger to depression. It might be time to seek help from a fertility expert. So what kind of tests […]
Ten Things To Be Thankful For During the Holidays
1. The People in Your Life Who really Do Understand What You’re Going through This might be a new friend you met through an infertility support group or an old friend who, although she hasn’t been through infertility herself is an amazingly compassionate person. It might be your sister– who can see how much distress […]
Breast Cancer Patients Can Preserve Fertility
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This month, I was remembering when E! Entertainment Television Host Giuliana Rancic discovered that she had breast cancer at the age 36. She was only diagnosed because her new fertility doctor made it mandatory for all of his IVF patients to get a mammogram before starting treatment. Giuliana is […]
Can I Do Fertility Testing At Home?
The amount of over-the-counter testing options available to people trying to conceive is endless and continues to grow. Fancy basal body temperature thermometers, sperm test kits, and enough ovulation prediction kits available at the pharmacy to make your head spin. With so much to wade through, it’s only natural to wonder – where do you […]
Infertility Support For Men On Father’s Day
When a couple is struggling to have a baby, often the feelings of the male partner are overlooked entirely, or given little attention. It may take some men longer to feel the emotional impact of infertility, and others may not feel comfortable sharing their pain with their partner, or anyone for that matter. That’s why […]
An Important Message For Infertile Women On Mother’s Day
This post is for all of the women who want to get pregnant – but can’t. It’s for the women going through IVF for the first – or fifth time. It’s for women who are in the middle of the surrogacy process. It’s also for those who were pregnant – even for a short time […]
5 Things You Should Never Say at a Party
1. “When are you having kids?” The answer is: none of your business. The person you just asked that question to could be on round 3 of IVF treatments, could have premature menopause (no more eggs left), or a partner who is shooting blanks (no sperm). That person could have just got their period after […]
How One Gay Latino Fertility Doctor Is Changing Lives
Dr. Juan Alvarez works at Fertility Centers of Illinois. I chose to do a profile on Dr. Alvarez and highlight his work because of his unique perspective – as one of the few fertility specialists who is both Latino and openly gay. After his interview, I now consider Dr. Alvarez to be not just […]
How To Get Pregnant With PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine system disorders, affecting one in 10 women of reproductive age and as many as five million women in the U.S. In a normal monthly cycle, immature eggs known as follicles develop, and one egg is released into the fallopian tube during ovulation. In women […]
6 Ways To Help You Cope With Infertility
MAKE SELF CARE A PRIORITY The complex psychological, physical, financial and relational demands during this time leave even the strongest depleted. It’s highly beneficial to develop a daily strategy of self-care that replenishes, relaxes and restores. Physical exercise, meditative practices and social support are key elements of self-care during infertility. It’s also important to create […]
