When trying to conceive and after a diagnosis of infertility, it may seem easier to go straight for in vitro fertilization (IVF) to quickly get the job done. But the process of IVF can be a lot to take in when diving right in. With infertility affecting 6.7 million women of childbearing age in the...
Patients often ask whether their eating habits are affecting their fertility. There is evidence to suggest that modifying your diet may be a natural, low-cost option to improve your chances of conceiving, especially if you have certain infertility diagnoses, such as irregular ovulation and PCOS, or are undergoing IVF. The Nurse’s Health Study (NHS), one...
Female fertility is centered on regular and predictable ovulation. Many infertility issues for women stem from challenges surrounding the release of a healthy, mature egg for fertilization. However, female fertility has a lot of particulars, and when it comes to getting pregnant, women should be well-versed in them all. To that end, let’s explore some...
When it comes to getting pregnant, few things are more important than knowing when the woman experiences ovulation each month. There are many ways to know, including fairly accurate home ovulation kits (provided you follow the directions carefully). However, your body gives you several clues, which include: Changes in cervical mucus. Throughout your cycle, your...
Couples undergoing fertility treatment often ask me what they can do to help their effort to get pregnant. In many cases, I tell them the key to healthy and regular ovulation or optimizing male fertility is getting your body back in shape. A healthy lifestyle does more than get you back in shape, however. Eating...
You have the green light. Ovulation is imminent. All signs, basal body temperature chart, cervical mucus consistency and the ovulation stick confirm it, too. The time is right for conception. But you’ve been in infertility treatment for a while, so your desire (the spark) isn’t exactly burning as bright as it once did. It’s common...
Egg quality is such a huge part of a woman’s fertility. Regular ovulation of a healthy egg is one of the biggest factors involved in getting pregnant. Many women, however, learn that their eggs have chromosome errors. But why do these errors occur, and is there anything women can do about it? Here are four...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder for women in the child-bearing years. By disrupting regular ovulation of a healthy egg, PCOS can be a factor in infertility for many women. The condition is characterized by the presence of a series of small benign cysts on the ovaries, often in a formation similar to...
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a side effect that causes complications for some women using fertility drugs for fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) or other assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments. Many women are not familiar with the condition. Here are some facts about OHSS that women should know: OHSS is caused by too...
