Curious about fertility

1. Fertility 101
2. Fertility facts vs. myths
3. Healthy lifestyles and fertility

Under 35 and trying to get pregnant

1. Difficulty conceiving
2. Common reasons for infertility
3. Should I see a doctor about my fertility?
4. Helpful tools for trying to get pregnant
5. Fertility support groups

Ready to talk to a fertility specialist

1. About fertility specialists (reproductive endocrinologists)
2. Getting ready for your first visit to a fertility clinic
3. Finding the right fertility clinic for you
4. What happens after I visit a fertility clinic?
5. Fertility treatment options (e.g., ovulation induction, IVF)
6. Alternative and natural adjunctive therapy for infertility
7. Cost of fertility treatments
8. Understanding fertility clinic success rate statistics
9. Not convinced? Get a second opinion about your fertility.
10. Talking to your partner and friends about fertility
11. Handling the stress of trying to get pregnant
12. Fertility support groups
13. Helpful tools for trying to get pregnant

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We didn't think it would be like this.

You and your partner have been trying to conceive for a while now - without success. Now what do you do?

If you are having difficulty conceiving, the most important step you can take is to see a health care provider or a fertility specialist. Find a fertility clinic near you. If you have concerns at any time about your fertility, you should talk to your health care provider right away.

In general, infertility is defined as being unable to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse if a woman is under age 35 (6 months if a woman's age is 35 or older).

Seek help (use the fertility clinic locator to find a fertility clinic near you) if:

• you are under 35 and unable to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse
• you are 35 to 37 and unable to conceive after 6 months of regular, unprotected intercourse
• you are over 37 (women over 37 do not need to wait 6 months before seeing a doctor because waiting too long to seek help could harm their chances of conceiving)3

You may also find it helpful to:

• Find out more about fertility issues to help you better understand any fertility testing and treatments you undergo.
• Devise a fertility plan to guide you through this phase of your lives.
• Learn ways to cope with stress to help see you through the stresses of trying to get pregnant.

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