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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.

rate of a vasectomy reversal as either a 40 per cent potential for success or a 60 per cent probability of failure.In rare cases, those men who have had a vasectomy become fertile again if their tubes rejoin naturally. But this is quite rare

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

Men's health and conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/08/2007 01:55:06
Previous illness or surgery, as well as ongoing conditions like diabetes can affect male fertility

There are various lifestyle and gynaelogical issues which can affect a woman's fertility (find out about them by clicking here), but often men get left out of the picture, and in reality there are many health issues which can also affect a man

Common causes of female infertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/08/2007 01:52:03
There are several factors which may hamper successful conception, though female infertility is just part of the picture

When people think of 'infertility', they usually associate this with some inability on the woman's part, to successfully conceive. However, if we look at an overview of common causes of infertility we can see that in only about 35 to 40 per cent

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

Are modern lifestyles creating infertility?
By Louise Mellor on 27/04/2011 11:38:26
IVF should be considered as normal as rates of infertility grow, claim experts

on achievement," she continued.The study recommended stress-reduction techniques and laughter as a less expensive and potentially more successful option for fertility treatment.Find out what you can do to manage stress before trying to conceive, why giving up

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?

to disillusionment and even depression. However, you're not alone.What are the odds on getting pregnant?In any given month, there is only a 20 to 25 per cent chance that you will conceive, even without any medical issues getting in the way (see below).On average

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

thick the sperm have difficulty swimming through itProblems in implanting the fertilised egg in the womb:Damage to the fallopian tubes – if the fallopian tubes are blocked, scarred or similarly damaged a successfully fertilised egg may not be able

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?

Endometriosis is one of the gynaecological problems that can severely affect your ability to successfully conceive.What is endometriosis?Endometrium is the tissue which lines the womb. This thickens during the menstrual cycle in order to house a

Conception: When to Seek Help
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/08/2008 02:47:10
If you have been trying for a baby for a while, when should you start to seek medical help?

. It's good to have a rough idea what to expect so you can brace yourself for disappointment in the early months of trying. That's not to say it's impossible to get pregnant straight away, but it does take around six months on average, and 12 months

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