In today’s complex and demanding society, the path to parenthood is not always a straightforward one. As a woman progresses through her reproductive years, her family-building timeline may suddenly start to close in on her. Career, financial and family obligations, travel, education, illness, and even finding the right parenting partner can cause unavoidable delays in
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If television is talking about it, that usually means the general public is ready to acknowledge it, if not embrace it. Exhibit A: endometriosis. Endometriosis, which affects an estimated 200 million women around the world, is the subject of at least two TV commercials right now—bringing to the forefront an often excruciating condition that women have been
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What do avocados, olive oil, and bee jelly (yep, bee jelly) have in common? Possible fertility food. They might make an interesting salad—they’ll also pop up in the results if you ask Google, “What should I eat if I am having in-vitro fertilization?” It takes more than pregnancy-friendly nutrition to boost your chances of successful
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If you have endometriosis, you may feel like you’re marooned on an island. Endo is one of the most common causes of infertility among women of reproductive age, but it’s also one of the most frustrating—because we don’t really know what causes it and it affects every woman differently, which means it’s not always easy
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You may know that smoking and a poor diet can cause fertility problems in men. But is ordinary headache medicine a culprit now, too? Maybe. A study released in January made big headlines about and spiked Google searches for “ibuprofen use and male fertility.” It revealed evidence that the pain reliever can cause an infertility-related
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The first opinion you’ve gotten about the source of your fertility struggles—or the best way to overcome them—doesn’t have to be the final opinion. If you’ve heard “no” for an answer or you just aren’t sure that a particular center is the right fit for you, consider getting another assessment. Having the courage to start
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