All over the internet, there are articles about what miscarriage is from a technical standpoint but it’s rare that, as women, we can find the actual nitty-gritty details about what symptoms to expect during and after a pregnancy loss. The more we know, the better...
You probably expect the word “mosaic” to show up when you’re searching Pinterest for a cool new art project to brighten your bedroom walls…not so much when you’re sitting down with your fertility specialist to talk about your embryos. But if you just got the...
Let's face it: infertility sucks. Whether you've always known you want to have children or have just recently embraced the idea, learning that it won't be easy—and may require months, or even years of invasive treatments—can cause a flood (and, to be honest, sometimes a...
If you're wondering about the differences between IUI vs. IVF, success rates may help you choose....
You've been off your birth control for a while and even though you know there's no magic wand that can get you pregnant overnight (if only!), maybe you thought it would've happened by now—and you're constantly shaking off a nagging feeling that something's just...
Acupuncture: if you've never tried it, you may be totally freaked out by the prospect of having even more needles pricked into you. But more and more fertility specialists are recognizing the benefits of acupuncture and recommending it to their patients to ease their fertility...
Your uterus produces extra tissue each month to create a cushy home for your potential baby. But if you have endometriosis, your endometrial tissue grows wild, and can end up in places you don't want it to be—including places where it could cause some infertility...
If you're wondering how to find the best fertility clinic, read this. We'll chat through a few different factors that'll hopefully make the decision easier....
When you’re trying to get pregnant, studies have shown that certain supplements can help give your fertility a bit of a boost. We got you with our top recommendations....
If you have PCOS, "diet" doesn't have to be a four-letter word. When you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, maintaining a healthy diet to manage your cycle can feel like a constant guessing game. And if you’ve been on the pill for years like many of us...
If you're wondering about the similarities and differences of Femara vs. clomid, read on. We'll dive into how they work, side effects and more....
When it comes to infertility causes, some might just be fake news. There are a lot of rumors out there about what does and doesn’t contribute to infertility. Some of them are brand new and some of them are as old as baby-making itself. So let’s...
Fertility is a growing concern for Americans. As many as one in eight couples reportedly struggle to conceive, and a full third of Americans have either sought fertility treatment themselves or know someone who has. ...
We've got the lowdown on PGS (PGT-A) vs. PGD testing for IVF. Expected costs, important considerations, and more. ...
Trying to get pregnant can feel like you’re testing your sanity one day at a time. There’s just so. much. waiting. We know this because we’ve been there too. But fear not, TTC friends! we’ve got something that’ll help you get through the wait—a list...
If you're wondering, "what causes a miscarriage?," you're not alone. Read on for insight into various miscarriage causes and factors at play....
If you're just beginning to understand the surrogacy process, here's a quick primer to help you decide if it's right for you and your family. ...
Infertility is a minefield of unknown factors, all of which are totally screwing with your life plans. Am I not getting pregnant because of air pollution? My addiction to gas station slushies? The toxins in my night cream? Probably not. But there do seem to...
Here's all the info you'll need to decide whether egg freezing is right for you. ...
How does Clomid work? Read on for everything you need to know about Clomid—side effects, success rates, and more—and how it compares vs. Letrozole....
hCG shots are often prescribed for fertility treatment — but why? ...
Sometimes, no explanation is the most frustrating explanation of all. Fertility issues are hard enough to deal with when you actually understand what's causing the problem. But if your infertility is unexplained—as is the case for 30% of infertile women or 50% of infertile men—not knowing...
You probably never saw yourself using the words cervical mucus, much less pulling down your pants and checking to see if you’ve got any. But here you are. You’re trying to conceive, and your best friend told you that you’ve absolutely got to start checking...
It’s natural to want to know anything and everything about the FSH blood test before you get poked or prodded. That’s what we’re here for....
After my PCOS diagnosis, I had so many questions. What exactly is PCOS? What would it take for me to get pregnant? Would I have to do IVF? What would the timeline be? Would I ever be a mom? Little did I know at that...