Exercise is great for your health, can help you maintain a healthy body weight, can reduce stress, and can even help you sleep better. Research published in the journal Sports Medicine even found that 30-60 minutes of vigorous exercise every …
I.U.I. versus I.V.F.
If you have been struggling to get pregnant, two of the most popular infertility treatment options often discussed are artificial insemination (I.U.I.) and in-vitro fertilization (I.V.F.). What are the differences between these two methods of assisted reproductive technology (A.R.T.) and …
Preparing for I.V.F. Series: What Women and Men Can Do to Increase Their Chances of Success
Many factors play a role in your chances of success with I.V.F. Fixed factors like the woman’s age, the man’s sperm count, the woman’s egg reserve, and health factors like endometriosis and blockages can impact your chances of conceiving naturally …
Preparing for I.V.F. Series: Diet
What you eat as you prepare for your first cycle of I.V.F. can improve your chances of success and promote a healthy pregnancy. While we hear quite a bit about the importance of prenatal vitamins and diet in pregnancy, women …
Preparing for I.V.F. Series: Take Inventory as a Couple
Infertility is defined as a couple’s inability to get pregnant after one year of having unprotected sex. However, if you are over 35 years old and have been trying to get pregnant for more than 6 months, you may also …