About.com Health: When Getting Pregnant is a Challenge

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor Deciding to have a baby can be an exciting and hopeful time for a couple. For those who have difficulty conceiving, however, the road to pregnancy can be stressful. In fact, research shows that the stress of infertility can be similar to that of coping with cancer and other chronic illnesses. Risk Factors for Infertility While you can have zero risk factors and still face difficulties conceiving, there are some signs that may hint at a fertility problem early on. Chances of Getting Pregnant After Age 35 10 Tips to Increase Fertility for Men See More About:  irregular periods  recurrent miscarriages  male factor infertility Can I Get Pregnant if I Have PCOS? Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition in which a woman's body produces more androgens (hormones similar to testosterone) than normal. While having PCOS can make getting pregnant more challenging, it is possible. See More About:  pregnancy  infertility  clomid An Overview of Your Treatment Options About two-thirds of couples who are treated for infertility will go on to have a baby. The majority are treated with medications or surgery, while a smaller number turn to "assisted reproductive technologies," such as in vitro fertilization. Common Fertility Drugs Understanding In Vitro Fertilization Questions to Ask Your Insurance Company See More About:  infertility treatments  fertility drugs  clomid When Infertility Overwhelms You If trying to get pregnant is taking longer than you expected, it can start to take over your life. Take back control with these tips. How Do You Handle Unwanted Infertility Advice? See More About:  two week wait  coping with infertility  infertility and depression Health Ads Getting Pregnant Health Department of Health Online Health & Public Health Alerts Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Gluten-Free Fast Food Options Best Running Songs Sleep and Children's Growth Risk of PTSD After a Violent Act Ear Tubes to Prevent Hearing Loss   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Interpret Your Lab Results Check Your Symptoms Count Calories, Lose Weight Advertisement