Infertility

​I wanted to believe that buying sperm was simple—it was anything but

Here's what I learned about choosing a sperm bank and a donor.

Yes, certain foods can increase sperm count—here’s what to eat

Sperm health is just as important as ovum health.

Halsey shows off endometriosis scars in baby bump photo

"The scars that got me this angel," she wrote.

Your biggest questions about fibroids and pregnancy, answered

4. "Fibroids were found on my ultrasound—what now?"

What I wish I could tell my past self after my miscarriage

"Please know that this loss does not define you, your value or your self-worth."

It was ‘just’ a chemical pregnancy—but I still grieved deeply

"Something was there," the nurse said. "But it's gone now."

12 indulgences that make pregnancy totally worth it

This whole pregnancy thing might not be so bad, after all.

To my friend who just had a miscarriage: This is what I want you to know

You carried life, mama. I hope you will learn to trust your body again one day.

Should I try to get pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic?

Good news. You don't necessarily have to change your plans.

Amy Schumer shares just how difficult IVF can be

"We are freezing my eggs and figuring out what to do to give Gene a sibling," shares Schumer in a super honest Instagram post.

How does egg donation work?—and 9 other FAQs

How and where can I donate my eggs?

Hiding my IVF journey was hard, hiding my accidental pregnancy was even harder

I was experiencing every IVF veteran's dream and I wasn't happy.

There’s a link between fathers’ alcohol consumption and higher rates of birth defects, says new study

Potential fathers should stop drinking alcohol six months before trying for a pregnancy.

Secondary infertility: What you need to know, mama

An estimated three million women in the U.S. struggle with secondary infertility,

Here’s what to eat if you’re trying to get pregnant

Certain foods can either improve or weaken fertility and sperm quality.

Anne Hathaway’s pregnancy announcement has a message for those struggling with infertility

"It's not for a movie...⁣⁣ #2," Hathaway captioned a black-and-white mirror selfie showing off her bump in a white tank top.

After years of infertility I thought I was prepared to have a baby, the reality was different

You are allowed to vocalize how hard this actually is. Just because you endured a longer road to get here does not take away the fact of the pressure of being a mother.

It’s science: An early bedtime for men leads to healthier sperm

It's nice to be reminded that men's lifestyles have a significant impact on fertility too

I was not prepared for the rollercoaster that is trying to conceive

It's all so isolating and it makes me feel like I'm constantly hiding something from someone.

The true cost of my infertility

It goes beyond the dollar amounts, though those costs add up, too.