Fertility

While selenium is related to beneficial reproductive effects, it also has a dark side that a potential mother-to-be should be aware of. This article uses scientific articles to show the benefits and side effects of Brazil nuts when trying to conceive.

What are the options for women who want to get pregnant in their 50s? And what are the odds of having a healthy baby?

Does the use of Pre-Seed, or any other "fertility friendly" lubricant like Conceive Plus or Balance Activ Conceive, cause miscarriage? Does it interfere with sperm screening or affect DNA within the sperm? I contact the manufacturers of various fertility lubricants to find out the truth.

Menstrual cups assist couples in achieving their goal of pregnancy when used as directed in this article.

TTC tips to try before giving up or trying a drastic solution.

This is my account of my IVF experience. It's a mix of awful and amazing, and an experience I'm glad I did! Hopefully it will help raise awareness of what could go wrong.

If you and your partner are trying to conceive a child, do not underestimate the influence that getting a good night's sleep can have on both of your fertility levels.

Information on how twins are conceived and the different types of twins from fraternal and identical to the more unusual types like heteropaternal, superfecundation, and polar body twins.

So, you think you might be pregnant, but you're not sure which pregnancy test to trust. Do you purchase a pink dye test or a blue dye test? Is there a difference? Get informed before making your decision.

Learn more about how pregnancy tests work, and get tips for receiving accurate test results.

Many infertile couples have had to set aside their dream of having a family. When do you decide to stop hoping? What is the best response when someone shares this news with you?

Find out more about ovulation after having a miscarriage.

How to chart your basal body temperature and determine when ovulation occurred. Plus some definitions associated with basal body temperature (BBT) charting, and where to chart online.

For many years, DHEA has been heralded as an anti-aging supplement, but it is now also being used by many older women as a supplement to boost fertility. Here's why:

Many fertility issues can be caused by stress. These yoga poses relieve that stress and can be incredibly beneficial for your reproductive organs.

Information on a Blighted ovum. Gestational sac with no baby. How it happens, why it happens and what to do about a miscarriage.

Use these tips to help you increase your chances of having twins.

If you have been hoping and praying to have a baby boy, try these tips to increase your chances.

If you are wondering 'Why can't I get pregnant?' then there are a number of things that you can do to make sure that your chances of conceiving are maximized. Check out some tips here.

Are you trying to get pregnant after the Depo Provera shot? Find out more about the Depo Provera injections, the side effects of the Depo shot, and pregnancy after the Depo shot.

In order to get pregnant you need to ovulate, but how can you know if you ovulated? This article will discuss a couple of ways to know for sure.

Getting pregnant after a miscarriage can be very frustrating as you wait for your body to return to normal. For some people ovulation happens straight away but for others it takes a little longer.

Am I pregnant? How early can I take a pregnancy test? When can I take a pregnancy test? Find out about pregnancy tests and the best time to take one if you are trying to have a baby.

If you think you may be pregnant, but you are not sure if it is too early to test, then check out this information. It should help you decide if it is too early to take a pregnancy test or not.

Are you in your 40s and trying to get pregnant? Having done lots of investigations into later motherhood for myself, here I share my thoughts and findings after having a baby at age 46.

Do you have a late period, but a negative pregnancy test result? What causes a false negative test? Here are the most common reasons for a negative test but no period explained...

Depo-Provera is a form of birth control that involves getting a hormone injection once every 3 months. What are the signs that the hormones are wearing off and what is it like to go off of it?

Ovulation takes place 10-14 days before your next period. You can subtract the length of your cycle by 10-14 to find out what day you will ovulate in your next cycle. In a 30-day cycle, you will ovulate 16 days after your period starts (30-14=16).