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Pregnancies conceived through IVF carry a slightly higher-than-average risk for birth before 40 weeks, the normal gestation term. Babies born before 37 weeks are preterm, but not necessarily premature. Most of the brain and lung development occurs rapidly toward the end of gestation. Doctors monitor babies’ development and tend toward early, but safe delivery for […]

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a form of assisted reproductive technology used for treating infertility. When you’re diagnosed with infertility, you and your doctor address the issues and, if possible, examine your treatment opportunities. IVF is a common treatment for many issues impacting your ability to conceive. But, if you aren’t familiar with the procedure […]

Those undergoing IVF do everything possible to ensure a successful outcome. For some people that means giving up certain vices like alcohol, coffee and fast food. Others may embrace the healthiest diet choices, switch to organic produce and give up any known inflammatory foods like red meat. But what about OTC medications? What do you […]

If your periods are regular and you’ve figured out the time you ovulate then you might already know the optimum time to conceive is those few days before you ovulate. Sperm lives up to five days in the female body and planning intercourse those few days prior to ovulation offers the best chance for conception. […]

Very often young females focus on periods when it comes to the menstrual cycle. After all, knowing when to expect your period is essential for plenty of occasions. From planning your beach vacation to knowing if you should buy a pregnancy test, period awareness is important. However, without ovulation an honest-to-goodness period wouldn’t happen. Ovulation […]

If you’re like most people, you reel a bit after a diagnosis of infertility. But then you begin investigating your options. One of those options, IVF, isn’t for everyone and, depending on your diagnosis, may or may not address your needs. But, for many couples and individuals IVF offers a successful option to grow their […]

It’s been said that IVF is a marathon and not a sprint. Sprints rely on quick bursts of energy and thought and are over in seconds. A marathon, on the other hand, is long, arduous and calls on a lot more inner reserve, both physically and mentally. You may think you can’t go on, but […]

You can’t always trust what you read on the internet or what you hear from a well-intentioned family member, friend, coworker or stranger. Those statements are never more true than when you question your fertility health. So many misconceptions float around that we thought it was high time to debunk the worst of them, explain […]

Out of balance hormones disrupt your day-to-day life in many ways. Females may notice symptoms such as heavy or irregular periods, hair loss and vaginal dryness. Some of the conditions directly related to hormones experienced by both males and females are Acne: While usually caused by clogged pores acne also responds to hormone fluctuations. Hormones […]

Trying to conceive with no success creates challenges for many couples and individuals. If after 12 consecutive months of unprotected intercourse you haven’t conceived (six months for females over the age of 35) you should schedule an appointment for a fertility assessment. The forthcoming diagnosis itself presents a challenge. Should your doctor determine you are […]