Fertility

Infertility is a common problem for men. Poor lifestyle choices, sports injury, stress and genetics can all reduce the quality of sperm. Infertility does not have to be a permanent condition,...

Getting pregnant may seem like a simple goal, and half the fun is in the trying. But for couples who are serious about getting pregnant, or who may be having fertility issues, it can be helpful to...

Despite what many people believe, it is possible to get pregnant right after having an abortion. This is exactly why choosing a form of birth control that is safe and will work best is something...

Male infertility accounts for 40 percent to 50 percent of all fertility issues. While some drops in sperm count levels can be attributed to conditions such as poor water quality, most sperm counts...

A woman's body is designed to carry and nurture a baby to full term. But getting pregnant on the first try doesn't always happen. In reality, there is a small window of opportunity for a pregnancy...

A menstrual cycle is the repeating series of changes that occur in a woman's body to prepare it for pregnancy. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the average menstrual...

Sperm are the male reproductive cells with the specific purpose of combining with a female's egg to form an embryo. Where a female is born with a specific number of eggs at birth to be used during...

When you are planning a family, timing is everything. Whether you are trying to get pregnant or not, knowing when you are ovulating helps put you in control.

When you're trying to get pregnant, sometimes you need a little help. Most couples conceive naturally, by simply eliminating birth control methods, within one year. If you have not conceived...

Once you and your doctor have ruled out physiological reasons (such as an enlarged prostate) for a low sperm count, there are a few simple lifestyle changes you can make to increase your number of...

While there is sometimes little one can do to increase your chances of conception, here are some ideas to help men be more fertile.

Some couples who find traditional Western medicine falling short in terms of helping them procreate are looking into alternative fertility medicines, such as acupuncture, massage and yoga. A...