Infertility
Clinically-backed infertility information from Ovia Health.
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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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The ups and downs of the IVF journey
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You’ve decided to start IVF, now what?
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Sex for pregnancy
Dear Ovia, Dreams of a big family
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What you can and cannot control when TTC
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Male fertility
Unpacking male fertility
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Alternative family
Exploring your options: Adoption
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Health and wellness | Mental health
Stressless Fest recap
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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) | Male fertility
Nutrition to boost male fertility
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Red flags down below: Signs you should call your healthcare provider
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
Five things that might happen after pregnancy loss
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
What’s a missed miscarriage? Here’s what you should know
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
If you think you’re having a miscarriage, take these steps
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
How is ectopic pregnancy diagnosed and treated?
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
Finding support after a pregnancy loss
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
How to cope after a pregnancy loss
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
What happens during a miscarriage? Signs to look out for
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
When will my cycle go back to normal?
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
The details about sex after miscarriage
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
Why might miscarriages happen: Common causes
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
Can I conceive after an ectopic pregnancy?
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Male fertility
Age and male fertility
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Smoking and fertility
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Male fertility
Talking to a male partner about his fertility
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What’s the difference between infertility and sterility?
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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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Trying to conceive (TTC)
What kind of treatment is available for depression while trying to conceive?
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Observing Women’s History Month 2021 through her healthcare
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning
How to best support your future fertility – even before you start trying
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Trying to conceive (TTC)
Fertility tips: quit smoking
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Work & life harmony
Fertility tips: What’s the danger of shift work?
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Male fertility
The talk: your partner and fertility
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health
When to count your eggs
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
What you need to know about premature ovarian failure
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Household items that could affect fertility
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Trying to conceive in a bigger body
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The 24 weirdest fertility myths
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Male fertility
Will my laptop hurt my fertility?
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning
Can saliva hurt sperm?
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
How can cervical fluid problems affect conception?
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Getting pregnant after diagnosed infertility
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Getting pregnant after cancer treatment
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Lifestyle changes that may boost your fertility to improve your chances of conceiving
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Causes of infertility
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Difficulty getting pregnant | Fertility testing
What to expect at your first infertility consultation
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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare
Your initial conversation with a patient coordinator
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Types of fertility treatments
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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare
Fertility costs and insurance coverage
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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare
Why seek a fertility specialist
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning
Trying to conceive when 35 and older
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Miscarriage: what it is, why it happens, and how it can affect future pregnancies
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Difficulty getting pregnant
Over one year of TTC
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Difficulty getting pregnant
Other options
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Difficulty getting pregnant
Infertility treatments
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Difficulty getting pregnant
IVF and assisted reproductive technologies
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Trouble conceiving? Get tested for infertility
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health
A healthy lifestyle today can lead to a healthy pregnancy tomorrow: what you can do now
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health
How smoking and alcohol can affect fertility
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Health and wellness | Exercise and movement
Exercise and fertility
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning
Why you might want to get genetic testing before getting pregnant
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health
From superfoods to smoking: what can help and hurt your fertility
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning
7 stubborn fertility myths we’re ready to retire
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Difficulty getting pregnant
Getting pregnant: How long should it take?
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How to use Ovia Fertility
Tracking your activity with Ovia
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How to use Ovia Fertility
Getting started with Ovia: Your quick start guide
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning
Pros and cons of freezing your eggs
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Future pregnancy with past abortion history
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Endometriosis
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Egg donation: Thinking it through
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Could I have PCOS?
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health
What is anovulation?
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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health
Are my periods irregular?
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
PCOS
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
Nonsurgical options for early pregnancy loss
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