Last week on #fertilitychat, we discussed some common mistakes when trying to conceive. A number of people from the Twitterverse chimed in and we came up with the following common themes. Read on to find out what they are and how to avoid them! [Read more...]
Common Mistakes when Trying to Conceive
CoQ10: The Next Fertility Super Supplement?
Co-enzyme Q 10, aka CoQ10, is somewhat new to the general public but research on this powerful antioxidant has been steady over the last 60 years. Although originally thought of as a heart tonic, recent studies are showing huge promise in the field of fertility. More specifically, CoQ10 may improve egg quality (and sperm quality) and increase your chance of conception.
Luteal Phase Defects (LPD) – What Are They?
Some Good News for Those with PCOS…Finally!
For women suffering from infertility, being diagnosed with PCOS can be a very difficult pill to swallow to say the least. However, a recent study has revealed that women with PCOS may have an advantage with respects to ovarian reserve compared to women who do not have PCOS. The theory [Read more...]
Can Your Body Weight Affect your IVF Outcome?
A recent study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology (June 2011) looked at the IVF outcomes of over 1700 women from 2007 to 2010 in an effort to see if women with high BMI’s (Body Mass Index) had a reduced chance of conception. [Read more...]



