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  Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

  Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common hormonal disorder that affects 5-13% of women of reproductive age and is associated with a lack of ovulation (anovulation)...

  By: Kelly Park | Contributor

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  Fertility Podcasts

  What do infertility, going through infertility treatments like IVF, and experiencing a miscarriage all have in common? Well, other than being terrible and unfair, they can also be extremely lonely...

  By: Kelly Park | Contributor

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  What Research Says About Stress as a Cause of Infertility

  For generations, women have been told that being too stressed could cause infertility or miscarriage. This belief contributes to the stigma associated with infertility and reproductive loss as women...

  By: Dr. Angela Lawson | Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Psychiatry

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  Facts on Weight and Fertility

  Weight is a sensitive subject for everyone, but for those trying to conceive, it is important to review and understand its impact on fertility and pregnancy. Being either underweight or overweight...

  By: Dr. Lora Shahine | Infertility and Miscarriage Specialist

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  Infertility Abbreviations & Acronyms

  If you've ever visited a fertility-related message board and wondered what a particular acronym stands for, you're not alone! Online infertility and trying to conceive (TTC) culture has...

  By: Kelly Park | Contributor

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  10 Things You Should Know About Exercise During IVF

  if you were told there is a way to improve your chance of conception that doesn't involve a pill or needle, and best of all - it doesn't cost anything - would you believe it? We often don'...

  By: Dr. Cecilia Kitic | Exercise Physiologist

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  Implantation Calendar: What is Happening During the Two Week Wait?

  Implantation is a critical yet mysterious step when it comes to pregnancy.If you are actively trying to conceive a baby or have had a fertility procedure like in vitro fertilization (IVF) or...

  By: Kelly Park | Contributor

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  5 Myths About Plus Size Fertility

  Fertility struggles are something women of all sizes face. Yet, women who are plus size have a unique set of obstacles, including a societal bias against people of size. Below we’ll break down...

  By: Jen Mclellan | Founder, Plus Size Birth