Female Infertility

The Cause That Is Often Overlooked One frequent cause of infertility in women is undiagnosed and untreated thyroid disease. A thyroid condition, whether it is hypothyroid or hyperthyroid, can sometimes create complications for getting and staying pregnant. There...

Tubal Ligation - A Pretty Permanent Fix There are myriad methods of birth control available to women. Everything from pills to surgery can be implemented in order to avoid getting pregnant. Some women opt for...

Sounds Like LSD!  What Is It? Luteal Phase Defect - LPD - can greatly affect fertility. Just what is luteal phase defect? To determine that answer, we must first address what the luteal phase is....

There are many issues to focus on when couples are planning to conceive. Having a sexually transmitted Disease (STD) can be one of the factors that  add to the stress of this uncertain time. STDs...

Antibodies are cells in the immune system that attack invading cells like bacteria and viruses. However, antibodies can sometimes mistakenly attack cells that are supposed to be in your body too, causing problems. Such...

If you are having problems getting pregnant and thinking about fertility treatment, you better set up an appointment with your doctor and check your sexual health first. Get yourself as well as your partner tested...

Being overweight can take a toll on your health and on your fertility, particularly on female fertility. Being overweight is defined as having a body mass index of 26 to 29, whereas obesity is...

Many factors like illnesses can decrease the odds of getting pregnant. If you or your partner have Crohn�s disease and are experiencing problems getting pregnant, speak to your health care provider or doctor for ways...