Family Health Articles

For women with a short luteal phase, it can be a struggle to conceive. It is essential that there is a long enough period between ovulation and the time menstruation is expected, because fertilized eggs need time to implant into the lining of the uterus.

What makes you a prime candidates for treatment at a fertility clinic?

At some point in her life, nearly one in three women develops ovarian cysts. These tiny to not-so-tiny fluid-filled sacs can grow inside the ovaries at any time from infancy through menopause.

Middle-class parents and poor parents tend to have very different parenting styles, research shows. Why is that, how does it impact future outcomes, and what can we all learn from both parenting styles?

There's nothing cuter than a toddler who can't stop hugging people — unless the other person really doesn't want a hug. How do you stop your little one from smothering everyone with their affection?

According to the American Pregnancy Association, 2,000,000 married couples are infertile and 6,000,000 women deal with infertility. It takes three to 12 months for most healthy women to conceive a child.

Normal fertility is usually defined as ability for couple to conceive within two years. Most couples (80%) will experience pregnancy within the first 12 months of trying, although for some couples it may take up to 18 months.

Some herbs have proved they have an adverse effect on reproductive health and fertility.

Clomiphene citrate, also known by its brand names Clomid and Serophene, is the most commonly prescribed fertility drug used to induce ovulation.

Have you heard that acupuncture can help you conceive, whether you are struggling with infertility or just hoping to help nature along a little? Here, we discuss how the ancient art of acupuncture can help you when trying to conceive.