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What is a Tilted Uterus?

by Pattie Hughes

22 Jan 2009 07:45 PM

A tilted uterus (also called a tipped uterus or retroverted uterus) is when the uterus is slightly tilted backwards. Normally, the uterus is straight and vertical to the pelvis or tipped slightly forward.

Fertility Drugs: Metaformin

by Pattie Hughes

23 Dec 2008 08:46 PM

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately seven percent of women. Women with PCOS tend to have numerous small cysts in the ovaries, irregular or absent menstrual cycles and high levels of male hormones, known as androgens.

Natural Methods to Enhance Fertility

by Pattie Hughes

31 Oct 2008 09:39 AM

After a lifetime of hearing warnings about safe sex and avoiding unintended pregnancy, women are often surprised if they don't conceive as soon as they start trying.

Do OTC Medications Affect Fertility?

by Pattie Hughes

30 Sep 2008 08:05 PM

The topic for this blog came from a question asked in our forums. In fact, there is some evidence that certain medications can interfere with fertility. Whether or not these medications would completely prevent pregnancy is unclear.

The Link Between Recurrent Miscarrage and Obesity

by Pattie Hughes

28 Sep 2008 03:52 PM

Researchers in the UK have determined a link between obesity and recurrent miscarriage. The study was conducted at St. Mary's Hospital in London and published in the British Journal of Medicine. Researchers followed a group of women who had suffered at least one miscarriage in the past ten years.

Are there really miracle waters for conception?

by Pattie Hughes

25 Sep 2008 07:31 PM

By now, nearly all of us have heard about Nicole Kidman's statement that her pregnancy resulted from taking a dip in an Australian waterfall. I'm sure this has more than one couple talking about a trip to Australia if they are trying to conceive.

Can Robitussin Help You Conceive?

by Pattie Hughes

30 Aug 2008 07:49 PM

This was a question asked in our trying to conceive forum. It turns out that it can help, if your problems conceiving are affected by the cervical mucous. So how does it work? Well, the active ingredient in Robitussin is guaifenesin.

Increasing Female Fertility

by Pattie Hughes

30 Jul 2008 07:25 PM

Whether you have been trying to conceive, have been having trouble conceiving or are planning to get pregnant in the future, your fertility may be on your mind. The best time to start making changes is before you are ready to start trying.

Increasing Male Fertility

by Pattie Hughes

30 Jul 2008 06:50 PM

About one quarter of infertile couples have trouble conceiving due to issues with male fertility, most often a low sperm count. If male factor infertility is suspected, your doctor will want to perform a semen analysis. This test looks at both the number and the quality of the sperm.

Taking a Break from Infertility Treatments

by Pattie Hughes

28 Jun 2008 08:16 PM

I can't even count the number of times I've heard someone say, either in real life or online, "We're taking a break." I completely understand the feeling. In the six years it took us to have our first baby, we stepped off the roller coaster a few times.



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