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Assisted Hatching IVF: Does It Really Improve Success?

Fertility treatments can be overwhelming, especially when new phrases like “assisted hatching” pop up. For anyone considering in vitro fertilization (IVF), it’s helpful to...

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Does Chemo Make You Infertile? Here’s the Deal

Chemotherapy (“chemo”) saves lives, but it also raises tough questions for anyone wanting to start or grow a family. Since chemo works by attacking...

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From Donor Egg Miscarriage to Surprise Pregnancy

Trying to conceive is not for the faint of heart. Just ask Seetal Savla, a Berlin-based fertility patient advocate who, after several unsuccessful IVF...

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EMMA Test for IVF: Questions to Ask Your Fertility Doctor

IVF is a big step, and it’s totally normal to wonder about extra tests that might boost your chances of success. One option to...

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Can You Actually Get Pregnant With Irregular Periods?

The internet thinks this question is only asked by teens afraid of unplanned pregnancy. From there, you’ll get the short answer: “Yes! You can...

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Borderline Ovarian Tumor: Misdiagnosed as a UTI

Anyone who’s had a urinary tract infection knows how pesky and painful they can be, especially for those of us who’ve experienced recurrent UTIs....

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Are You More Fertile on Your Period? Not Likely

Let’s be honest — period sex is a thing. And if you’ve ever wondered if you can get pregnant on your period, you are...