Infertility

5 Ways to Naturally Increase Progesterone Levels

After 3 years and 7 miscarriages, Dr. Amy Beckley discovered that her infertility was due to a simple progesterone deficiency. In this blog post, Dr. Beckley shares 5 ways to naturally increase your progesterone levels to better help support a potential pregnancy.

Reflecting on the ASRM Scientific Congress 2019

What happens when an infertility patient attends a reproductive medical congress? She gets overwhelmed, overeducated and overly emotional. Elyse Ash shares a bit about the incredible experience of attending ASRM’s annual medical congress; what she learned, what she saw and what she’s hopeful for.

Why I’m Grateful for Years of Infertility

Why would anyone say they were *grateful* to have experienced years of infertility and failed medical procedures? In this heartbreaking yet beautiful story, Shelley Skuster shares why she’s grateful for all the disappointments and heartaches.

Writing My Way Through Infertility

How do you process the intense, confusing and sometimes batty emotions of infertility? For Arden Cartrette, founder of Hello Warrior, the answer was surprisingly simple: you write about it.
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Trying to “Just Relax?” Enter Circle + Bloom.

Going through infertility is the 4th most traumatic life event a woman can experience. So if you’re struggling to relax, that’s understandable. There’s no shortage of self-care ideas out there, but one of our favorite resources for reconnecting with your body is the library of curated, fertility-specific meditations by Circle + Bloom.

Falling Back in Love with Sex After Trying to Conceive

A common misconception about trying to conceive is that the “trying” part is fun. But what people don’t understand is that even though you’re having a lot of sex, it’s depressing sex. And this can affect your relationship both while trying to get pregnant, and beyond. Today we’re talking about how to reconnect with your partner after you’re done trying.

A New Spin on At-Home Sperm Testing

Did you know that male factor infertility accounts for over 30% of infertility cases? That’s why our friends at Trak created the first FDA approved at-home sperm fertility tracker. Read on to learn how easy (and helpful) it is to test your sperm quality and quantity at home. It’s a serious game-changer!

4 Questions to Ask Before Pursuing Egg Donation

Deciding to move forward in your fertility journey with donor eggs is a big decision and requires a lot of self-reflection and tough discussions. Today we’re sharing 4 questions you should be asking yourself before pursuing egg donation.

Is Exercise Safe When Trying to Get Pregnant?

Does exercising increase or decrease your chance of getting pregnant? With a range of information out there, it’s easy to feel confused and overwhelmed. In this piece, Jackie Dayton shares some research and information on how to safely exercise when trying to conceive.