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When you’ve had more than one miscarriage, you’ve had more than your share of grief. You may fear getting pregnant again — and feeling the excitement of new life and hope — only to lose it once more. Why do you keep miscarrying? You deserve answers.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an incurable disease that’s caused by a genetic mutation. Although it’s rare, CF is the most common type of autosomal recessive disease in Caucasians. Even with no family history of CF, you or your partner could be a carrier.

Successful conception via in vitro fertilization (IVF) depends largely on the quality of the embryos implanted. If your embryos are fragmented, Embryoplasty™ removes the troublesome fragments to increase your chances of pregnancy.

You dreamed of having a biological child, but sometimes that’s just not possible. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t become a mother or carry a baby to term. Donated eggs expand the possibilities of parenthood. Here’s why they may be right for you.

When your doctor says you’re infertile, your mind may swarm with fears. Is it your fault? Will you ever have a child? Understanding the facts about infertility, as opposed to unfounded myths, helps you understand your situation and your options.

Whether you’d like a better gender balance in your family or you want to reduce your chances of passing on a genetic disease, you can choose the sex of your baby. Here’s how preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) works.

Don’t eat this, don’t eat that. Every time you read about health, your list of favorite foods gets shorter. But if you want to be your healthiest — and your most fertile — you get to eat more. Find out what foods help boost your fertility.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has come a long way since the world’s first “test-tube baby,” Louise Joy Brown, was born in 1978. Since then, millions of precious lives have had their start thanks to IVF. Your own child could be one of them.

Miscarriage is one of the loneliest heartbreaks you can experience. And if you’ve had a number of miscarriages, the question that plagues you is: Why? Why does this keep happening?

It seems counterintuitive that infertility could run in families. After all, if your parents were infertile, you wouldn’t be here. But some cases of infertility are affected by your genes. If your parents had trouble conceiving, you might, too.

When you get the disheartening news that you can’t conceive, your first question is probably: Why? Infertility has a number of causes that originate in either the female, the male, or both. You may have one issue or a combination. Learn more here.

When it comes to egg freezing, there are many myths out there that may confuse you. To get the facts about the option of preserving your eggs for when you’re ready to start a family, read on.

Whether you’re already thinking about getting pregnant or that step’s far in your future, what you do today affects your fertility tomorrow. To increase your chances of easily conceiving when you’re ready, take the following five steps.

You know what you have to do to have a baby. And so you do that. As much as possible! But did you know that you can do other things to impact your fertility? Including eating more delicious, nutritious foods? Learn about diet and fertility here.

You’ve always dreamed of having a baby, but now you’re not sure you’ll be able to do so. You or your partner is infertile. You may have tried IVF without success. Is there any hope left? Egg donation may be the hope you need.

Infertility affects about 15% of couples in the United States. Even if you’re not ready to have a baby now, you can take steps to protect your fertility to improve your chances of conceiving. Here’s what you should know.

You’re considering in vitro fertilization (IVF) to help you get pregnant, but you’re still not sure. Is IVF really the right procedure for you? How does it work? How often is it successful? Read on to get the answers to your questions.

If you wish to wait to become pregnant or have a medical issue that may stand in the way, you might consider egg freezing. After eggs are retrieved through a minimally invasive procedure, they’re stored and frozen until it’s time for implantation.