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I'm Having Trouble Getting Pregnant—Should I Undergo Genetic Testing?Certain ethnic populations are at higher risk for some genetic diseases—and could pass them on to their children. Couples trying to conceive can undergo carrier screening to determine if these illnesses are in their DNA. Embryos created via IVF can also be genetically tested.
By Jennifer Gerson Published
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What Are the Chances IVF Works?IVF is one of the most common and most successful fertility treatment methods. Still there are a lot of factors that play into whether you'll have a baby at the end of the process, including maternal age, genetic testing, and number of embryos transferred.
By Jennifer Gerson Published
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How Much Does IVF Cost?Fertility treatments can cost a lot more than most women are willing to spend out of pocket. Find out the average pricing, here, as well as how to determine insurance laws where you live and which programs offer financing options, including for military families.
By Jennifer Gerson Published
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5 Women Get Candid About Why They Chose to Carry Someone Else’s ChildFeatures It’s no small feat.
By Danielle McNally Published
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What Is IVF and How Long Does It Take?IVF is one of the most common and most successful fertility treatments available. Here, a fertility doctor breaks down exactly what happens during each step of the process, from egg retrieval to fertilization and embryo transfer.
By Jennifer Gerson Published
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What's the Difference Between IVF and IUI?In vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), or artificial insemination, sound similar, and they are both successful methods of treating infertility. But there process and use cases are very different.
By Jennifer Gerson Published
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What Are the Treatments for Infertility?If you've been having trouble getting pregnant naturally, there are several different procedures your fertility doctor might recommend, including ovulation induction, IVF, and more.
By Jennifer Gerson Published
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All Your Fertility Questions AnsweredFeatures Welcome to the ultimate, expert-backed fertility FAQ.
By Jennifer Gerson Published
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Why Did I Have a Miscarriage?Despite persistent group-think to the contrary, miscarriage is incredibly common. And it isn't caused by exercise, flying, or other lifestyle choices. The main reason a pregnancy ends early? A chromosomal issue. Read on to learn more.
By Jennifer Gerson Published
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How Long Should It Take to Conceive Naturally?We asked a fertility doctor how many months you should spend trying to conceive naturally before seeing a reproductive specialist. His answer: It depends on your age and medial history. Read more details here.
By Jennifer Gerson Published
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I Want to Get Pregnant—Where Do I Start?How To We talked to a fertility expert to find out when exactly you should start having sex to optimize your chances of getting pregnant naturally based on your ovulation (with tips on how to track it!).
By Jennifer Gerson Published
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Undercover Colors' Date Rape Drug Test Tells You in 60 Seconds If Your Drink Was DruggedSo we tried it out.
By Jenny Hollander Published
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This Nail-Biting Woman Got Thumb Cancer, Resulting in Amputation
Hello, and welcome to your worst nightmare.
By Chloe Metzger Published
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Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Forced to Pay $145k for Unscientific Claims About Its Vaginal EggsPerhaps don't put them in your yonni.
By Chloe Metzger Published
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How Pippa Middleton Is Using Ballet To Stay Fit During Pregnancy"I'm determined not to break into a penguin-style waddle."
By Amanda Mitchell Published
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How to Master Your Never-Ending To-Do List
How To Our resident psychiatrist Samantha Boardman offers tips for tackling tasks so you have time for what you really want.
By Samantha Boardman Published
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Don't Let Stress Interfere With Gut FeelingsWith the help of our resident psychiatrist, Samantha Boardman, making the right decision—even when you're anxious—just got easier.
By Samantha Boardman Published
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How to Manage Stress Like a Fighter Pilot
How To Our resident psychiatrist, Dr. Samantha Boardman, offers tips for working under pressure.
By Samantha Boardman Published
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Reebok's New Sports Bra Uses Space Technology for Maximum SupportFor boobs that defy gravity.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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How Hard Should We Lean into This Whole CBD Coffee Trend?We consulted some experts to find out.
By Cady Drell Published
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How to Handle CriticismHow To Our resident psychiatrist, Samantha Boardman, dishes out tips for dealing with judgement.
By Samantha Boardman Published
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ALERT: Leaving Your Birth Control Pills in Your Car Could Get You PregnantAs could leaving them in the bathroom.... And all of these other places.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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7 of Your Biggest Shark Week Questions, AnsweredFeatures Nature is so, so beautiful.
By Cady Drell Published
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Netflix's 'The Bleeding Edge' Isn't Even Out Yet and Essure Has Already Been Pulled"I don't know how anyone could let this happen."
By Jenny Hollander Published
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Help, I'm Obsessed with Anthropologie's New Wellness ShopFeatures Crystals and oil diffusers and journals and someone stop me.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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A Woman's Toenails Fell Off After a Fish PedicureYikes.
By Temi Adebowale Published



