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Infertility Cubby

Welcome to StorkNet's Infertility Cubby

What's New
     º Overcoming Infertility When You Already Have Kids
Affecting over three million American women, difficulty becoming pregnant after having a child can come as a surprise. This so-called secondary infertility can be devastating, but there are treatments to help you add to your family. [Click Here]
     º Thinking About PGD
It may be that you've, sadly, had one or more miscarriages. Or you've had an IVF cycle or two fail. Or, you know that you or your partner carry a genetic anomaly. For any of these reasons, you might consider utilizing the technology that will allow the embryologist to perform a preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) on your embryos, before they are transferred. While nothing can substitute for a visit with your RE, who knows your particular circumstances, this article will be an attempt to introduce the concept. [Click Here]
     º Infertility and the Use of Vaginal Lubricants: Confused Yet?
There remains a great deal of confusion amongst physicians and lay people alike as to the safety of vaginal lubricant use while trying to become pregnant. In fact, many doctors are inadvertently recommending lubricants that harm sperm to their patients based on inaccurate information. Click Here]
     º I wish I would have known . . .
What would you have wanted to know before you hopped on the IF train? If you could travel back in time and warn yourself, what would you want to know? StorkNet members share their thoughts in this message forum archive. [Click Here

Hot Topic
     º When Is it Time to See an RE?
When is it time to stop seeing your gynecologist and consult a specialist? Share your thoughts and experiences here.
     º Would you go?
Does infertility keep you from engaging in social situations where you may have to discuss whether or not you have children and why not? How do you handle these events? Share your wisdom with our infertility forum.
     º Special Free Membership Offer
We are happy to announce that we are offering a free membership to our Advanced Fertility Issues forum at www.storknotes.com - this is your chance to get information and support from other women who are fighting the same fight as you. Read about our offer, send in your information, and get ready to make your infertility experience just a little bit easier. [Click Here]

Featured Article
     º Cervical mucus, sperm transport and clomid: getting the swimmers where they need to go!
Women on clomid have an increased prevalence of vaginal dryness, which can cause pain at intercourse and decrease enjoyment for the man (which can decrease sperm counts). To counteract the dryness, these women are using lubricants that can harm sperm. Between the clomid and the lubricants, a vaginal environment that limits sperm transport may be created. What can you do? [Click Here]

And Don't Forget
     º Meet our Infertility Cubby Editor Chelsey Langland
Click here to send Chelsey your comments and suggestions for the cubby.
     º Common infertility Acronyms and Phrases
The world of infertility carries an alphabet soup of acronyms, in addition to many unfamiliar words and phrases. Knowing exactly what each acronym or phrase means increases awareness and knowledge, which in turn decreases anxiety and fear.