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Infertility

Infertility is a challenge, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our experts and editors are here with support and compassionate advice.

Infertility

Words of encouragement when IVF doesn’t work—from someone who is there, too

Sometimes things don’t make sense and today we are just trying to figure out how to deal with that.

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Dealing with infertility is hard on a marriage—but here’s what we learned

Emotions during these times can jump from grief to anger to doubt to hope, and they can jump quickly. Being partners means supporting each other. But being supportive can mean different things to different people.

Infertility

Male fertility is declining. Here’s what the latest research shows as to why

Though 50% of all infertility cases can be attributed to the male partner, new technologies offer solutions—and hope.

Pregnancy

Why we chose IVF for our second pregnancy

We vowed almost immediately after our daughter's diagnosis that we’d find a way to give her a sibling. It seemed an easy choice at the time. But it would get harder.

Infertility

6 ways to strengthen your relationship while going through fertility challenges

It can all start to feel so… clinical, but here’s how to find your way back to each other.

Infertility

Broken hearts at holiday parties

While all along I was trying to find the right words, maybe all we needed was a kind way to speak.

Infertility

Mediterranean diet may support IVF success

The Mediterranean eating plan has the best evidence for trying to conceive.

Infertility

Struggling with fertility? 9 mental health tips to help you enjoy the holidays

If you’re dreading the season instead of looking forward to it, know that you’re not alone.

Infertility

5 tips on surviving the holidays while struggling with infertility

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, pregnancy announcements feel like they’re at an all-time high.

Women's Health

Infertility care is healthcare—and should be covered by insurance

The reintroduction of the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act aims to make that happen.

Infertility

5 things no one told me about infertility

The mental load of infertility is huge.

Infertility

What is the IVF process really like? A fertility doctor explains

A step-by-step guide to going through IVF.

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