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A range of factors can cause infertility - An infertility workup can take
several months. It may involve an examination of semen and tests to determine
if ovulation is occurring.
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Consider the benefits, and drawbacks, to pregnancy after 35 - Women age
35 and older have more difficulty becoming pregnant and higher risks of
miscarriage and birth defects. However, many older women have a good chance
of healthy outcomes.
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Counseling may help you cope with infertility - Couples and individuals
dealing with infertility are wise to seek out counseling to help deal
with the strong emotions that are associated with an inability to become pregnant.
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Evaluating infertility in couples - Fertility problems affect millions
of people. There are many causes and a variety of treatments.
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Get tested for HIV - Not worried about HIV? The only sure way to know your
status is to get tested. Women should know their HIV status before conceiving.
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Have a chronic illness? Seek care before pregnancy - If you have a chronic
illness, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, seeing your health care
provider for treatment is vitally important.
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How do you know if you're pregnant? - Signs of pregnancy reflect dramatic
changes that occur in the growing fetus and placenta. Home pregnancy tests
can confirm pregnancy as early as the first day of a missed menstrual period.
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Myth surrounds subject of infertility - There are many myths about infertility
that are wise to ignore.
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Ready to conceive? Learn the signs of fertility - Charting body temperature
and menstrual cycle and keeping track of changes in cervical mucus can
help you predict when you are most fertile.
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Your genes tell a story - Some health problems run in families. Some people
have genes they may pass on that could affect the health of future children.