Fertility Problems
Use the following guide to help you find the medical and personal information you need to understand fertility problems and move forward with the expansion of your family. You'll find a general overview of fertility issues, explanations of causes and treatments, information about related conditions, and places to go for support.
There are number of reasons you may have difficulty conceiving. In this section, we'll provide you ... read more »
There are many different causes of infertility in both men and women. It's in your best interest to ... read more »
When a couple is infertile, there are fertility tests for both men and women to determine the ... read more »
There are several methods to aid conception. This section provides you with Web sites that describe the various types of fertility treatment offered, as well as sites to help you find fertility specialists in your area.
- Beware of Web sites offering miracle cures. Always check with your doctor before purchasing anything online or making major lifestyle changes.
- There are steps you can take on your own to increase your chances of becoming pregnant. For example, FertilityPlus provides this BBT (body basal temperature) chart in various formats. These charts allow women to chart their BBT and recognize their most fertile days.
To learn about different fertility treatments ...
The BabyCentre
has a lot of information about treatments for infertility. Here you'll find a comprehensive chart of different treatment options, their descriptions, the percentage of women who become pregnant after treatment, and "insider information."
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine
makes available this 20-page document in PDF format called "Infertility: An Overview." The authors review what happens during an initial visit with an infertility specialist, the process of conception, fertility factors, and the chances of success with in vitro fertilization.
Mayo Clinic
's portal on infertility provides a description of treatments available for many of the causes of infertility. At the end of the text, by clicking on "Prevention," you can read about ways to prevent lifestyle causes of infertility.
The American Urological Association
's site reviews the many different issues that a man can have with his urinary and reproductive system. Scroll down a bit to find a description of various treatments for male infertility; the top of this page reviews the causes.
For finding fertility specialists ...
For information about assisted conception ...
WebMD
offers this section called "New Trends in Infertility Treatment." In it, the authors discuss the treatment options, such as donor eggs and egg stimulation. The site also offers this step-by-step
guide of what to expect during IVF treatment.
BUPA
is a U.K. health insurance company that provides this informative patient fact sheet on assisted conception. The authors review the preliminary tests, treatment for both male and female infertility, and possible complications.
People who have had similar experiences can be a good source of information and moral support. In ... read more »
You can learn about treatments that might be available in the near or distant future by following ... read more »
These Web sites discuss the incidence, causes, and risks of multiple births related to fertility ... read more »
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