Facing infertility is such a personal issue. We are more comfortable speaking about other medical issues but there is a stigma when it comes to speaking about challenges with our fertility. “How are you today?” “Well today I had a special Xray where they inject a special dye to check out my uterus and fallopian [...]
The infertility stories of celebrities are no different from the rest of us - infertility is a struggle. Here is an excerpt from an article about Brooke Shields and her challenge with infertility.
“The couple continued IVF and had several failed cycles, during which Shields tried her best to keep perspective. “After a while, when you’re [...]
If you know someone who’s been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you know it can be devastating. While we don’t know what causes the condition, we do know how it presents itself: it’s typically characterized by elevated androgen levels such as testosterone.
That has a direct effect on egg production, because it causes the eggs [...]
I recently read a great article entitled The Infertility Cure by Dr. Randine Lewis. He made a few suggestions and one of them was to eat alkaline rather than acid foods. Until I took a course in Holistic Nutrition I had no idea what alkaline and acid foods were and how they affected our bodies and [...]
I don’t live in England - hence I am not aware of the details of their health care system. However it doesn’t matter what part of the world you live in - infertility is the common thread for all those who faces this challenges. It is a stressful time and puts pressure on most if [...]
I am reading Steve Pavlina’s newest book “Personal Development for Smart People - The Conscious Pursuit of Personal Growth”. Although the section entitled money has nothing to do with infertility, Steve made a statement that made me think. He says
“as strange as it may seem, I found that the easiest way for me to feel [...]
An excerpt from an interview with Superhero Andrea Scher by jen lemen.
jen lemen - “I think in some circles there’s still this idea out there that life coaches are all fluff and positive thinking, telling people whatever they want to hear–when in reality coaching is a serious invitation to take a hard look at your [...]
The Bay State Chapter of RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association is holding a Fertility Treatment, Donor Choices, and Adoption Conference on October 25th in Marlborough, MA. The conference program is extensive - a day-long educational event, offering nearly 40 workshops covering all aspects of medical treatment, emotional and legal issues, donor egg choices, and adoption [...]
