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Six months and still nothing?
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/07/2009 01:16:27
Getting pregnant straight away is possible but the chances are it'll take at least six months, so what do you need to know now?
on getting pregnant naturally, and give you the lowdown on what you might expect if you have to go for 'assisted conception'.You could also check out the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority website which has a lot of useful information and downloads
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What is premature ovarian failure?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/02/2007 02:38:38
Even women in the 20s can find themselves with the symptoms of menopause, and whilst most women will at some time in their lives skip a period or two, there are signs you should do something about as quickly as possible.
between the age of 46 and 55, when the menopause begins. For sufferers of Premature Ovarian Failure, though, the menopause can arrive as early as their teens or 20s.What is Premature Ovarian Failure?Simply, POF is when the menopause begins years before
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The official definition of 'infertility'
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/04/2007 01:42:12
Three months? A year? Or more? How long do doctors wait until they will diagnose 'infertility'?
couples who have no fertility problems can find they take a few months to successfully get pregnant.Average time-frame for successful conceptionThe question, 'How long does it take to conceive?' is frequently asked.According to the regulatory body known
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Conception after a vasectomy
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/04/2006 01:15:29
If you are in a relationship and want to concieve after having a vasectomy, it is possible in some cases.
In this age when relationships are changing, it is sometimes possible to find yourself in a situation where you want to try for a child but your partner has already has a vasectomy.Depending on how optimistic you are, you will regard the success
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Endometriosis and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/10/2009 01:44:57
Problems with the lining of the womb can severly hamper your chances of successful conception, but what should you look for, and what treatment does it require?
pain, the growth of scar tissue etc. if this kind of tissue grows in the ovaries, it can cause cysts.What are the symptoms?The first sign of endometriosis is often painful and/or periods, prolonged bleeding, pain during sex, difficulty during bowel
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Trying for a baby for 12 months - what now?
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/10/2008 01:00:13
If you have been trying to get pregnant for 12 months or more, what can you do next, and who should you talk to?
assisted conception of any kind, this can require a long wait, and that extra time can affect the quality of your eggs beyond 35 years of age.What if I'm still not pregnant after 12 months?Unless there is a reason why your own gynaelogical history might
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Investigating infertility - where to start
By ThinkBaby on 27/09/2010 01:35:31
Do you have a fertility problem, when should you seek help and are you doing everything you can to try to conceive?
- which does lower your combined fertility but will not neceessarily prevent you from getting pregnant in time. In this case the choice will be whether to keep trying for a while (you may be able to take steps to optimise your chances of conception
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Infertility – an overview of common causes
By ThinkBaby on 08/07/2009 01:03:05
There's a wide variety of reasons why couples may have difficulty conceiving - it's just as likely to be a male problem as a female problem, and doesn't necessarily require medical intervention
Infertility is something of a misnomer, as it suggests that there is no chance of conception taking place at all, which is only true for a small percentage of couples. More commonly 'infertility' is used to refer to difficulties in conceiving
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