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Will Stress Affect My Ovulation Calendar?

Rhonda had been out of work, which was stressful with so many bills needing to be paid. Now she has a new job, which is stressful with so much to learn and a fast pace. Plus, on top of all this she and her partner have been trying to conceive without luck for over a […]

How Is My Cervix One of My Signs of Ovulation?

Have you been wondering how the heck to tell if you’re ovulating from changes in your cervix?  Kim had heard this was one of the signs of ovulation, but had never tried to figure it out.  One of her friends told her how easy it really is, and now she has one more tool to […]

What Is a Luteal Phase Calculator and Why Is It Important?

Nichole is frustrated that she is still not pregnant.  She has diligently learned to follow all of her signs of ovulation and knows when she is ovulating.  She and Eric always enjoy making love on her most fertile days, and they know his sperm are good.  So what’s going on?!  After doing some more research, […]

Is There A Sperm Test Kit I Can Do At Home?

Jeff and Erica want a baby, but after over a year of trying Erica is still not pregnant.  Jeff was shocked to learn that the problem might be his.  After doing a bit of research, he understands that he might not have adequate sperm.  Jeff wants to use a sperm test kit at home first and see […]

Can I Use An Ovulation Calculator With An Irregular Menstrual Cycle?

Monica has friends that use an online ovulation calculator, and they seem to find it helpful.  But it is never accurate in predicting when she will ovulate.  She finally realized it is because her cycles are so unpredictable in length.  After 2 years of trying to conceive unsuccessfully Monica is frustrated and discouraged.  Now what? […]

Are You Trying To Conceive A Healthy Baby?

Brian and Chris waited a few years to start their family. Then it took a couple of years to get pregnant, which was fine as they were not particularly in a hurry. The pregnancy was challenging for Chris, with morning sickness, borderline problems with blood pressure and blood sugar, and very swollen ankles. Their baby […]

Can Caffeine Affect My Most Fertile Days?

Sylvia likes her coffee.  She can easily drink several cups a day.  A friend said the other day, “Hey aren’t you trying to conceive?  You know you shouldn’t drink so much coffee, don’t you?”  Sylvia actually did not know this, and now has to face making some changes in her daily habits.  And she had […]

Should My Fertility Diet Include Sea Salt Vs Table Salt?

Rita loves salt. She would rather eat something salty than any other flavor, even choosing salty over sweet. But she feels guilty, having been told that she should choose low salt foods. She wants to do whatever she can to support her health, as she wants desperately to get pregnant. The salt you should avoid […]

Are You Trying to Conceive with a Varicocele?

Tom and Sarah have been trying to conceive for over a year.  Sarah finally asked her gynecologist for help, and to both of their surprise they learned that the problem might be Tom’s.  When he had a thorough exam by his primary care doctor, Tom found out he has a varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel).  He hadn’t even […]
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