A tubal ligation, also know as getting your “tubes tied,” is a common sterilization technique that many women choose. Having your tubes tied closes the fallopian tubes, through cutting, burning, or blocking with clips, bands, or rings. This blocking keeps the egg from traveling from the ovary to the uterus. In addition, it prevents sperm [...]
Do you want to boost your fertility, but aren’t ready for anything as radical as IVF yet? Maybe your doctor has told you that you don’t need to consider special fertility treatments yet. Knowing that your reproductive system is healthy is small comfort when you want a baby and it just hasn’t happened yet. Fortunately, [...]
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for long, you already know it can be an up and down waiting game. Some couples manage to have a baby nine months after they start trying (or even before they start actually trying) and others have to wait considerably longer. While no one can guarantee success when [...]
Sometimes called a tubular pregnancy, an ectopic pregnancy can be a harrowing experience for a woman to have. In many cases, the woman who has an ectopic pregnancy she may not even know that there is anything wrong with her pregnancy. She may begin to make plans for her pregnancy. Almost without a warning, these [...]
Whether you’re planning for your first child or whether you’re old hat at this whole conception thing, there are some important things you should do in order to get ready to try to conceive. Some of these steps are intended to increase your chances of conception, while others are more aimed at helping both [...]
Some women may not realize it, but within a couple of weeks of giving birth, you could in theory begin to ovulate again, and therefore possibly get pregnant right after giving birth. Even if you’re breastfeeding, it’s still possible that your body would kick back into fertility mode that quickly. While it doesn’t happen that [...]
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Keeping your Relationship strong during Infertility Treatments
Keeping your Relationship strong during Infertility Treatments
| The information provided here should not be considered medical advice. It is based on the average experience of women trying to conceive and may not be what you may be experiencing. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice you may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your cycle or our ability to get pregnant, we advise you to contact your doctor. |
