Couples having difficulty conceiving often look for tips to increase fertility and their chances of becoming pregnant. Thankfully, there are several options to increase fertility, many of which can be done without medication or treatments. Fertility Tips Tip #1: Quit Smoking The first fertility tip should be obvious – quitting smoking. Smoking lowers fertility and […]
Read MoreIf you are facing fertility problems, egg donation may play a part in building your family. Becoming an egg donor is also an incredible way for you to help others. When is egg donation used? People in diverse situations may benefit from egg donation being part of their fertility treatment. Women who aren’t experiencing normal […]
Read MoreWhat is Infertility? While sometimes used synonymously, “infertility” and “sterility” are two separate medical conditions. “Sterility” is an inability to conceive a child. Infertility is the reduced or lack of ability to conceive and carry a child, whether it be temporary or permanent. Infertility has both a primary and secondary component. “Primary Infertility” refers to […]
Read MoreInfertility Treatments that Increase Conception Chances Infertility — the difficulty conceiving after months of trying — currently affects 6.7 million American women age 15-44. The causes are diverse, but modern infertility treatments are effective. Before prescribing any infertility treatments, a physician or reproductive health specialist will work with you to investigate your individual situation. This […]
Read MoreWhat medications are used to treat infertility? Many couples – about 6.7 million – experience difficulties with infertility and becoming pregnant. The good news is that finding a solution for infertility, whether through treatments, medication, or a combination of both, is possible. Fertility specialists at Oregon Reproductive Medicine have a proven track record of some […]
Read MoreIn vitro fertilization is an advanced infertility treatment that involves removing eggs from a woman’s ovaries and fertilizing them outside her body in a laboratory. Couples with both female- and male-factor infertility may benefit from this assisted reproductive technology. When is In Vitro Fertilization Used? Candidates for in vitro fertilization include women with tubal disease, […]
Read MoreWhat is IUI? Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) is a common method of infertility treatment that helps many couples each year. Couples who are considering it should first ask, “How does IUI work?”. Also called artificial insemination, IUI works by placing sperm directly into a woman’s uterus — hence the term intra-uterine. How does IUI work? IUI […]
Read MoreSome people may have heard the term in vitro fertilization (IVF) and may think it means the same thing as “artificial insemination,” or might think that there is just one overall procedure called “artificial insemination” as a way to help couples get pregnant. The truth is, there are a few different procedures and treatments that […]
Read MoreHow can I increase fertility? One of the first questions a couple asks when hoping to become pregnant is, “What are some ways we can increase our fertility?” The good news is that there are many ways both men and women can increase their fertility without the use of medication or medical intervention. Some of […]
Read MoreCan ORM Fertility help gay and lesbian couples with pregnancy? There are a growing number of gay and lesbian couples who are looking for options when it comes to pregnancy and starting a family of their own. Through modern fertility treatments like donor egg, donor sperm, IVF, and gestational surrogacy, many individuals and couples are […]
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