Infertility
Infertility is a challenge, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our experts and editors are here with support and compassionate advice.
Words of encouragement when IVF doesn’t work—from someone who is there, too
Sometimes things don’t make sense and today we are just trying to figure out how to deal with that.
Dealing with infertility is hard on a marriage—but here’s what we learned
Emotions during these times can jump from grief to anger to doubt to hope, and they can jump quickly. Being partners means supporting each other. But being supportive can mean different things to different people.
Male fertility is declining. Here’s what the latest research shows as to why
Though 50% of all infertility cases can be attributed to the male partner, new technologies offer solutions—and hope.
Why we chose IVF for our second pregnancy
We vowed almost immediately after our daughter's diagnosis that we’d find a way to give her a sibling. It seemed an easy choice at the time. But it would get harder.
6 ways to strengthen your relationship while going through fertility challenges
It can all start to feel so… clinical, but here’s how to find your way back to each other.
Broken hearts at holiday parties
While all along I was trying to find the right words, maybe all we needed was a kind way to speak.
Mediterranean diet may support IVF success
The Mediterranean eating plan has the best evidence for trying to conceive.
Struggling with fertility? 9 mental health tips to help you enjoy the holidays
If you’re dreading the season instead of looking forward to it, know that you’re not alone.
5 tips on surviving the holidays while struggling with infertility
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, pregnancy announcements feel like they’re at an all-time high.
Infertility care is healthcare—and should be covered by insurance
The reintroduction of the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act aims to make that happen.
5 things no one told me about infertility
The mental load of infertility is huge.
What is the IVF process really like? A fertility doctor explains
A step-by-step guide to going through IVF.
70% of women have experienced gaslighting in their fertility journey, survey shows
Medical gaslighting in fertility and reproductive care is all too common. Here’s how to navigate your next steps.
To my village: Don’t let my infertility struggles affect our friendships
"I felt that my infertility made other people uncomfortable. So, the invites stopped. But, please, next time, invite me."
Infertility is on the rise—and I’m not surprised
Whenever fertility struggles come up, inevitably, over half of the room raises their hand to say: “I went through this.” Despite that fact, I felt alone.
On infertility
To the momma that is struggling: You are not alone. I've been there.
The silent grief of infertility
Being thrilled when your friends and family are pregnant; but crumbling inside
5 questions to ask at your first fertility appointment
From “what are my options?” to “what does this cost?”, prep makes it all more digestible.
Can you get pregnant with endometriosis? A fertility expert explains
Getting pregnant with endometriosis may be challenging, but it’s not impossible.
My infertility made me dread attending baby showers
Because they always meant one thing: being surrounded by excited squeals and endless reminders of the one thing I didn’t have and desperately wanted.