About Women's Health: When Getting Pregnant is a Challenge

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Women's Health 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 difficulty conceiving, there are some signs that may hint to a fertility problem early on. 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. 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 Women's Health Ads Health Clinics Womans Health Health Clinic Health Care Clinic Free Health Clinic Featured Articles 10 Things to Stop Doing To Yourself Chances of Getting Pregnant After Age 35 Increasing Fertility for Men Common Fertility Drugs Understanding In Vitro Fertilization Questions to Ask Your Insurance Company   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement