Fertility Factor

Great news for the fertility-challenged in that mindset has been found to alter one's response to stress.

Try this new app to help you cope with an infertility diagnosis or treatment at any time of day or night.

Do you need help with feelings of being out of control while you are experiencing infertility? There are ways to help yourself and your relationship.

Researchers have found that even after couples do not succeed with IVF, they can still conceive spontaneously after they complete all the treatment they plan to undergo.

If we wish for the next generation to be better protected from the trauma of infertility, education is needed.

Mother's Day is one of the toughest days of the year for those yearning to become a parent. Find ways to be kind to yourself today.

Proposed military benefits for fertility preservation offer a valuable opportunity for service men and women. However, additional decisions need to be carefully considered.

How to tell when you are both physically and emotionally ready.

Can it be worthwhile to continue trying IVF, even if prior cycles have been unsuccessful? Know your personal limits, however.

Can we change our relationship to time to reduce some of the stress of infertility? Yes!

Genetics

Good News for Donor Egg Recipient Mothers

Joann P. Galst Ph.D. on December 9, 2015

Women conceiving through the use of donor eggs may contribute to their baby's genetic development after all.

Women conceiving through the use of donor eggs may contribute to their baby's genetic development after all.

Hope for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome to avoid the heartbreak and expense of infertility.

A recent European study has created a mathematical model to determine at what age a woman should start trying to conceive, depending on number of children desired, the importance of this number, and willingness to consider IVF, if needed. How useful is this really to women and men?

Learn some suggestions on how to become your own best coach through the marathon of fertility treatment.

Anxiety

Brace Yourself

Joann P. Galst Ph.D. on July 12, 2015

While egg freezing can offer a woman the possibility of extending her fertile years, it is a procedure that is far from benign in its psychological ramifications.

While egg freezing can offer a woman the possibility of extending her fertile years, it is a procedure that is far from benign in its psychological ramifications.

Women and men alike have many misconceptions about miscarriages.

What couples can learn from the conflict over embryo disposition between Sofia Vergara and her ex-partner Nick Loeb.

Uncertainty is one of the certainties of life. While difficult to cope with, there are ways to help yourself as you traverse your path to parenthood.

Are you and your partner having difficulty agreeing on whether to start a family together or not? Read on.

Stress and Infertility - We know infertility creates stress; we don't know for certain that stress creates infertility. Nevertheless, here are some tips to help you persevere on your path to parenthood.