Infertility and Reproduction

Struggling to conceive? Get the scoop on possible causes and treatment options.

Thinking about getting pregnant? Here’s what to do in the weeks and months before you conceive to protect your baby-to-be.

Find out some key lifestyle changes a man should make, like diet and exercise, when he and his partner are planning to get pregnant.

Myths abound when it comes to sexual positions and conception.

Still not pregnant? When to seek infertility treatment and when to let nature take its course.

While it may be a while before the pathway between stress and infertility is clear, what is known right now is that reducing stress levels seems to help.

Many couples trying to get pregnant find themselves turning to an age-old treatment for help -- acupuncture -- and it's working.

Starting a family by adopting may be a second choice, but advocates say it isn't a second-best choice. Still, there is a lot to consider after you've made the decision to adopt a child.

If you're trying to get pregnant there are some common myths that can prevent you from conceiving.

Problems with infertility are equally due to male and female conditions. Here are some causes and tips regarding male infertility.

Experts describe the latest advances in techniques for treating infertility.

For about one-half of couples with fertility problems, experts say low sperm count is the cause. But maybe something as simple as changing the kind of underwear a man wears can make a difference.

About 85 percent of all couples will get pregnant within a year, but it's also wise to have some realistic expectations.

Patti Gellman rode a physical and emotional roller coaster for two years trying to get pregnant for the first time.

The night before I went into labor, I came down with a severe case of jitters.

The number of women getting pregnant in their middle years is rising. But is later really better than never?

Risks associated with men's biological clocks may be similar to women's.

Doctors are once more looking to the idea that stress -- and sometimes "trying too hard" -- may actually play a role in up to 30% of all infertility problems.