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Alternative family

Discover alternative family types and other options people have when it comes to getting pregnant. This encompasses egg and sperm donation and non-surgical options for pregnancy loss or miscarriages. If you're trans, genderqueer, or non-binary, there's helpful articles on what you may experience during a period or other situations.

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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Should I freeze my eggs?

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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Egg freezing step by step

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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Egg freezing FAQ

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You’ve decided to start IVF, now what?

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Exploring your options: Adoption

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Trying to conceive (TTC)

Different types of artificial insemination available

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Trying to conceive (TTC)

Two moms journey toward becoming a family of three: Real talk about buying sperm, endless IVF shots, and adjusting to life as new parents

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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

IVF and ICSI, what’s the difference?

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Difficulty getting pregnant

Is surrogacy legal where you live?

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Trying to conceive (TTC)

Sperm donation the second time around: Using the same donor for future children

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Trying to conceive (TTC)

The ABCs of TTC: The acronyms you need to know when trying to conceive

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Difficulty getting pregnant

Other options

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning

Pros and cons of freezing your eggs

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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health

Managing your period as a trans, genderqueer, or non-binary person

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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

What you should know about the Zika virus

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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Egg donation: Thinking it through

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss

Nonsurgical options for early pregnancy loss