Historically the shame of being unable to have children was solely placed on the woman’s shoulders. People, doctors included, couldn’t possibly fathom that the fault for not being able to pro-create could belong to...
Long before modern medicine developed the drugs and high-tech procedures we’re all familiar with today, practitioners treated many ailments with herbal remedies, including infertility. If you’re exploring natural supplements as an aid to getting...
The Infertility Awareness Network of Canada states that one in six couples struggles with the inability to conceive. One of the ways couples are combating this difficulty is by turning to spas with fertility...
According to a report on US News & World Report, fertility drugs are not linked to an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. There has been some debate over the long term consequences of...
Many women who have difficulty getting pregnant discover they have menstrual irregularities. If you have been diagnosed with an ovulatory disorder, your doctor may prescribe Clomid, a fertility drug used to induce ovulation. Clomid,...
The hCG trigger shot contains a synthetic form of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin. There are several brand names for the hCG trigger shot including Ovidrel, Profasi, Pregnyl, and Novarel. What is HCG? HCG...
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome is caused by excessive stimulation of one or both ovaries. Over stimulation is typically a result of using medications to increase fertility. During a normal menstrual cycle, one egg matures and...
Trying to get pregnant can be a trying time. The first few cycles are exciting and filled with optimism but generally after two or three cycles couples tend to get discouraged. There is a...
One of the basic “facts of life” is that a woman can become pregnant from the time she begins menstruating until she goes through menopause decades later. But the real life truth isn’t so...
There is no question that women should not drink alcohol while they are pregnant. Even small amounts of alcohol can pose a serious health threat to a developing baby. Once a baby is born,...