How to Talk about Infertility
When you are trying to conceive, communicating with your family and friends can be difficult and challenging. Even a well-meaning relative may offer suggestions or ask questions that will come across outrageously insensitive to you. Below are some tips for how to talk about infertility with family and friends, if you so choose. Decide how much detail you and your significant other should share. Respect…
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A concern for many women entering their 30s and beyond is when their fertility potential will begin to decline. Studies show conclusively that older women suffer more fertility problems than younger women. In our society especially, where women pursue rewarding careers and often delay childbearing in the process, deciding when to pursue pregnancy while facing a ticking “biological clock” can be a daunting choice. The…
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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, defined as two or more consecutive miscarriages, is a devastating condition that causes grief for many couples. Many couples may experience a pregnancy loss, especially an early loss in the first trimester. This does not carry with it an increased risk of having pregnancy loss in the future. Having two or more miscarriages, however, places a couple at a much higher statistical…
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National Infertility Awareness Week is April 20-26 this year, so this month is a great time to learn more about infertility. Infertility is a problem that can touch couples in all age ranges, although fertility potential generally decreases over time. Here’s what you should know: In Your 20s Your 20s are your peak fertility years. However, some may still experience difficulty achieving pregnancy. For many…
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