It gets tricky keeping track of all those meds and acronyms along the fertility path. FSH, AMH, IVF, IUI…and now, add hCG to the getting-pregnant mix. If you've been prescribed hCG shots for fertility, there are a few important things you should know. hCG decoded hCG...
As if you're not being poked, prodded and dosed up enough during the whole IVF process, your doctor might prescribe some progesterone for good measure. So what you want to know is, how bad is this going to be, really? We've got answers about progesterone...
You might be the biggest DIYer, but what about when it comes to your fertility?...
Ah, the double-edged sword of online infertility support groups: they're a much-needed source of solace when you're struggling to conceive, but they can also be the web forum equivalent of Googling, "do I have a brain tumor?" every time you get a headache and going...
You’ve been working hard to ace your next pregnancy test, and you can’t wait to see the results. While you’re waiting (not so patiently) during those days between ovulation and your first missed period, you’ll probably be watching like a hawk for any signs of...
Wish there was a magic pill that could instantly sprout you an infant? It's never that simple, but modern medicine has given us some pretty effective fertility drugs that work to help many people conceive. Which fertility drugs are right for you will depend on...
OB/GYN? Reproductive endocrinologist? Urologist? Ask your friends and family, and you're going to get a whole lot of names thrown at you. They all mean well. But just because Dr. Jones and Dr. Smith helped your best friend from high school doesn't mean they're...
The cost of fertility treatment is staggering for hopeful parents-to-be in the U.S. Even worse: the ripple effect caused by the insurmountable cost of fertility treatment...
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...
So your doctor wants you (or your partner) to undergo a semen analysis for infertility, huh? If you've never given a sperm sample before, you're probably imagining all kinds of embarrassing and/or awkward scenarios. Will a random stranger accidentally burst in at a critical moment?...
How do you make sense of clomid vs. Femara? We're here to help. Sometimes, our bashful little human eggs need some help coming out of hiding. That's where a medication like Femara or clomid comes into play. But how can we differentiate between them? What's the...
For lesbian and other LGBTQ+ couples, a fertility journey isn't always straightforward. After all, you've got to work out the whole sperm + egg + uterus thing, and you may not have all of the above. Needless to say, things can get complicated; not to...
If you're struggling to conceive, but know for certain that you're ovulating on a regular basis, it's possible that the source of your fertility problems can be found in your fallopian tubes. But let's be honest; it's been a minute since we sat in sex...
Male infertility. Two words that can feel like a punch right in the—well, you know. But hold on. Before you start thinking worst-case-scenarios here, let's talk reality. A male infertility diagnosis doesn't mean your dreams of making a baby are over. There are a...
Picture it. The call comes in from the doctor, and the diagnosis is low sperm motility. That's what's slowing down all your baby making plans. So, what the heck can you do about it? It turns out this relatively common issue doesn't have to...
If your doctor told you that you have uterine fibroids—or even if you just think you might have them—you're probably wondering if they're going to mess with your chances of getting pregnant. Yeah, fibroids are benign…but they're still weird growths inside your uterus, when what...
If you're having conversations with your doctor about doing intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF), you're probably hearing a certain word come up over and over again (and it may or may not be giving you some serious heart palpitations). You know the...
So, you're ready to start fertility treatment. Or at least, you think you're ready...
Most women have kind of a weird relationship with their ovaries and eggs: they go through life completely forgetting those little baby-making vessels exist...
If you're think you probably want kids someday—just maybe not, like, today—you might want to consider egg freezing. Women who choose to freeze their eggs can find it really empowering, but it's also a big personal and financial investment. We spoke with an expert to...
Looking into fertility treatments can feel a lot like you're trying to make sense out of all those noodles floating around a bowl of alphabet soup. There's IUI vs. IVF vs. ICSI vs. PICSI...
On the surface, surrogacy might seem like a rather simple arrangement: find a healthy woman, willing to carry a child for someone else, usually in exchange for a hefty fee. But there are many legal scenarios (not to mention the surrogate mother cost) that can...
If you’re a woman going in for a reproductive evaluation, your doctor is likely to order an FSH blood test. And, just like with any test, it’s natural to want to know anything and everything about the FSH blood test before you get poked or...
Complicated used to be the word you used to describe your relationship status. But if you're considering IVF and trying to figure out what the heck your health insurance will cover, complicated is probably a word you've been throwing around a lot lately. Does insurance...
The AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) test is just one of many tests you may get when seeking answers about your fertility. But we know you're not about to head to the doctor's office for a blood draw without understanding what you're getting yourself into. So here's...