http://infertility.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-19T07:27:56Z Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:27:56 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/22/twin-pregnancy-risks-you-need-to-know.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/infertility/1/9/1/1/-/-/nicu-hand-Anthony-Saffery.jpg" alt="Prematurity is a risk in a multiple pregnancy." align="right" /></p> <p>Twin pregnancy can be a double blessing to a couple, especially if they've been trying to conceive for years. After wishing for one baby, you're getting two!</p> <p>While there are many positive sides to conceiving and birthing twins, there are also risks. Some people think it's ungrateful to talk about twin pregnancy risks, as if acknowledging them somehow takes away their excitement for finally conceiving.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/22/twin-pregnancy-risks-you-need-to-know.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/22/twin-pregnancy-risks-you-need-to-know.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:37:48 +0000 2012-02-22T07:37:48Z http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/19/does-sexual-pleasure-matter-when-trying-to-conceive.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/infertility/1/9/I/-/-/-/man-woman-eyes-Noel-Hendrickson.jpg" alt="Talk about your problems in the bedroom." align="right" /></p> <p>When trying to conceive, there's a lot of focus on timing and frequency. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/od/tryingtoconceive101/f/whengetpregnant.htm">Aiming for ovulation</a> and the best times to conceive can boost your chances. Even better, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/od/tryingtoconceive101/f/how_often_sex.htm">having sex frequently</a> will not only lessen the risk of missing your most fertile dates, but also keep sperm healthier.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/19/does-sexual-pleasure-matter-when-trying-to-conceive.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/19/does-sexual-pleasure-matter-when-trying-to-conceive.htm Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:27:56 +0000 2012-02-19T07:27:56Z http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/14/thank-you-to-egg-donors-sperm-donors-embryo-donors-and-surrogates-on-national-donor-day.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/infertility/1/9/-/1/-/-/andreyutzu-sxc-giving-a-heart.jpg" alt="Donation on donor day." align="right" /></p> <p>February 14th is National Donor Day, celebrating those who don't just give of their heart symbolically (for Valentine's Day) but also those who literally give their heart (among other organs) when they become an organ donor.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/14/thank-you-to-egg-donors-sperm-donors-embryo-donors-and-surrogates-on-national-donor-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/14/thank-you-to-egg-donors-sperm-donors-embryo-donors-and-surrogates-on-national-donor-day.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:12:43 +0000 2012-02-14T05:12:43Z http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/12/the-secret-worries-of-fertility-challenged-lovers.htm <p>Valentine's Day is this Tuesday in America, and love is in the air - at least, it's all over the media and marketing messages. I know the holiday is mainly about selling cute boxes of chocolate, and don't get me wrong - there is nothing wrong with a little chocolate! But I think it's also a good time to look at our love life and our connection with our partner.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/12/the-secret-worries-of-fertility-challenged-lovers.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/12/the-secret-worries-of-fertility-challenged-lovers.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:44:19 +0000 2012-02-12T05:44:19Z http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/08/is-it-selfish-to-pursue-fertility-treatments-instead-of-adoption.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/infertility/1/9/b/-/-/-/cradleempty-Bloom-Productions.jpg" alt="Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family." align="right" /></p> <p>At <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.salon.com/2012/01/30/was_i_selfish_to_have_fertility_treatments/singleton/">Salon.com</a>, in their New Mom Confessions, a mother of twins wonders at why she's embarrassed to admit her twins came as the result of fertility treatment. She talks about how part of her shame is rooted in the very personal nature of infertility, but she brings up another touchy question: if you couldn't conceive, why didn't you adopt?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/08/is-it-selfish-to-pursue-fertility-treatments-instead-of-adoption.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/08/is-it-selfish-to-pursue-fertility-treatments-instead-of-adoption.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:04:22 +0000 2012-02-08T05:04:22Z http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/05/is-sex-worthy-of-research-dollars.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/infertility/1/9/F/-/-/-/couple-love-Jan-Tyler-getty.jpg" alt="Love and fertility matter." align="right" /></p> <p>While browsing the news sites, I spotted an article entitled, "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/27/why-i-orgasmed-in-an-mri-scanner/?hpt=hp_bn10">Why I Orgasmed in an MRI Scanner</a>." Who can resist reading an article with a title like that? I mean, totally from a research perspective, of course.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/05/is-sex-worthy-of-research-dollars.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/05/is-sex-worthy-of-research-dollars.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:22:05 +0000 2012-02-05T06:22:05Z http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/01/women-wait-to-have-babies-because.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/infertility/1/9/Z/-/-/-/Nanette-Hooslag-bio-clock.jpg" alt="Why women wait to have babies" align="right" /></p> <p>Waiting to have your first child until after age 35 is becoming more and more common. Unfortunately, since biological clocks don't wait, this can mean trouble with conception. The media is full of stories of women who "just didn't realize" that their ovaries are getting older even if they feel young and healthy.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/01/women-wait-to-have-babies-because.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/02/01/women-wait-to-have-babies-because.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:36:04 +0000 2012-02-01T07:36:04Z http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/01/29/what-is-ovulating-resolve-to-learn-more-body-basics-in-2012.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/infertility/1/9/L/-/-/-/ovary-adam.jpg" alt="The ovary and the stages of follicle development. " align="right" /></p> <p>For some of you, the mechanics of ovulation and reproduction are easy. But for those just starting out, or those who never bothered with the basics, there may be holes in your knowledge. Reproduction is usually studied to some degree in high school, but who really paid attention to the details then anyway? (Especially difficult to pay attention when you're busy giggling, as most high students do during health class!)</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/01/29/what-is-ovulating-resolve-to-learn-more-body-basics-in-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/01/29/what-is-ovulating-resolve-to-learn-more-body-basics-in-2012.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:23:04 +0000 2012-01-29T07:23:04Z http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/01/25/resolve-to-be-less-obsessive-in-your-trying-to-conceive-efforts.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/infertility/1/9/K/-/-/-/anxiety-paul-bradbury.jpg" alt="Infertility commonly causes anxiety. " align="right" /></p> <p>Here's a resolution many trying-to-conceiver'ers can (or should!) get behind - try to be less obsessive regarding your trying to conceive efforts. I'm not expecting anyone to totally drop their intense focus, but just ease up... just a bit.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/01/25/resolve-to-be-less-obsessive-in-your-trying-to-conceive-efforts.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/01/25/resolve-to-be-less-obsessive-in-your-trying-to-conceive-efforts.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:44:07 +0000 2012-01-25T07:44:07Z http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/01/22/when-is-ovulation-day-and-when-does-it-matter.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/infertility/1/9/4/-/-/-/iStock_BBTChartOvulation.jpg" alt="Basal Body Temperature Chart with Ovulation / iStockPhoto" align="right" /></p> <p>There are two "big days" each cycle for the fertility challenged or those trying to conceive: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/od/ovulation/a/When-Is-Ovulation-Day.htm">Ovulation day</a> and the day your period is late. Ovulation day seems to be the key to conception - having <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/od/tryingtoconceive101/f/whengetpregnant.htm">sex within three days of ovulation</a> day boosts your chances for pregnancy success. And the day your period is late, well, we all know what makes that day special - it's the day you can <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/od/infertilitytesting/bb/pregnancy_test.htm">take a pregnancy test</a>!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/01/22/when-is-ovulation-day-and-when-does-it-matter.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://infertility.about.com/b/2012/01/22/when-is-ovulation-day-and-when-does-it-matter.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:14:47 +0000 2012-01-22T07:14:47Z