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The holidays are here, and you know what that means – lots and lots of delicious, irresistible foods and drinks and parties galore! While tempting, it’s important to maintain a normal, healthy lifestyle during the holidays ESPECIALLY when you are trying to get pregnant (this goes for the guys as well). The main reason to… Read more »
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and gratitude for the abundance in your life. That can be difficult to do when you’re struggling with infertility. However, shifting your focus to the idea of adoption or fostering – and truly helping a child in need – can turn your feelings of despair and frustration on… Read more »
National PCOS Awareness Month is upon us, and there’s no better time for women living with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) to get the support they need. A hormonal imbalance, PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility in women and it produces many unwanted side effects such as weight gain, acne, excessive facial or… Read more »
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), a hormonal imbalance, is one of the leading causes of infertility in women. September is National PCOS Awareness Month and the perfect time to delve into the details of how PCOS affects your fertility. The fertility experts of UNC Fertility in Raleigh, North Carolina, explains what PCOS is, how it affects… Read more »
What is ovarian reserve and why does it matter? Simply put, it’s the number and quality of your eggs, and how well your follicles function. Both are critical to becoming pregnant. Should you get your ovarian reserve tested? The answer is a resounding yes for anyone who is having trouble getting pregnant. There are a… Read more »
Time is a funny thing. Two weeks on your dream vacation flies right by. But the time between ovulation and when you can take a home pregnancy test? Tortuously slooowww. The desire to see that positive, and perhaps anxiety about seeing a negative, makes for a stressful, nerve-wracking stretch of time. Luckily, The fertility experts… Read more »
The summer travel season is upon us. Whether you’re hitting the beach or pitching a tent, you can lessen the stress of traveling during a fertility treatment cycle with these tips from Dr. Marc Fritz of UNC Fertility in Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on for advice on how to enjoy your summer vacation with your… Read more »
Beach, BBQs, and family reunions. Kids are out of school and adults are taking vacation to soak up the lazy days of summer. It’s a relaxing, playful time of year. However, the joys of summer can serve as painful reminders of what people dealing with infertility don’t yet have. Focusing on yourself and your feelings… Read more »
Calling all Dads-to-be! Did you know that nutrition has a direct impact on the potency of your sperm? Research shows that having a poor diet and drinking too much alcohol can lower the quality and quantity of sperm. And since infertility is just as much a man’s issues as a woman’s (In 20% of infertile… Read more »
New research suggests that the amount of sleep you get can impact your ability to get your partner pregnant. A recent study conducted at Boston University looked at the general wellness of almost 800 couples, everything from BMI, age, smoking, frequency of intercourse, and other lifestyle factors were considered – including sleep patterns. All of… Read more »