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  10 Foods That Increase Sperm Count

  If you and your partner are trying to conceive, diet and nutrition are an important part of increasing your odds. Both men and women need to keep an eye on the foods they are eating. Adding items to the menu that are not only healthier but also known to increase sperm count can help increase the chances of conception.

• 5 Pros and Cons for Surrogacy

  Surrogacy is a very controversial subject. Some religious organizations forbid their members from participating in surrogacy, no matter how desperate they are to have a child. Whatever the reason that couples might consider surrogacy, they must carefully weigh the pros and cons before proceeding. There are different factors that people who are considering surrogacy have to go through, from the time to decide whether they would go forward with it, to choosing the surrogate mother, the procedures involved, the fees required and the overall time frame. Each of these factors has its own pros and cons.

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  5 Ways to Improve Fertility

  Many couples look for ways to improve fertility without turning to expensive treatments. The good news is that you can improve your health, and your fertility, with a few simple steps. Consider these 5 simple ways to improve your fertility, and as a bonus, start taking better care of your overall health.

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  About In Vitro Fertilization

  In vitro fertilization is common option for couples facing fertility problems. Performed at licensed fertility clinics and by licensed physicians, the method involves several steps. The process involves ovulation induction, egg retrieval, fertilization and implantation of embryos into the uterus.

• About Surrogate Parents

  There are diverse reasons that someone may consider surrogacy. Sometimes, an infertile woman has an abnormal womb or no womb, preventing a successful pregnancy. Sometimes, health conditions such as a heart problem may prevent a traditional pregnancy. There are also cases in which a single man or two homosexual men wish to contract a surrogate parent.

• About Vasectomy Reversal Procedures

  During a vasectomy the vas deferens, which carry the sperm to the semen, are cut. Since the sperm can't reach the semen, pregnancy is prevented. Vasectomy reversal procedures are usually done in order to restore fertility and have a child. As circumstances change in a man's life, his desire to have children may also change, which may lead him to consider a vasectomy reversal.

• Egg Donor Pros and Cons

  Egg donation makes it possible for women who want to become mothers, but are incapable of producing enough healthy eggs, to receive donated eggs from healthy female donors. Many women make donating eggs a lucrative business, something that raises ethical concerns. Others, however, would just want to help a female friend or a female relative to get pregnant; therefore, would not mind donating their eggs even without any compensation involved. No matter what their motivations, they should weigh the pros and cons before they make a commitment to becoming egg donors.

• Family Planning Methods & Their Side Effects

  Family planning is a way for a woman to plan if and when she becomes pregnant. Family planning methods exist in a number of forms, including the use of birth control, medical surgery, or the practice of natural, non-chemical ways. Each method has its own possible side effects, which vary from method to method.

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  How Does In Vitro Fertilization Work?

  In vitro fertilization, created in 1978, is a viable option for infertile couples to conceive after all other options have been exhausted. Before considering in vitro fertilization, it is important to understand the physical and emotional rigors that in vitro fertilization can put a couple through. While the result can be parenthood, the process is not simple and results are certainly not guaranteed.

• How Many Times Can Someone Take the Plan B Pill?

  The Plan B pill is emergency contraception that can be used up to 72 hours after a birth control failure or unprotected sex. Plan B is Levonorgestrel taken in two doses 12 hours apart. Women over 18 can purchase Plan B from their pharmacist without a prescription, making it a safe and accessible option when you are concerned about the possibility of pregnancy. Learn the risks of Plan B, the benefits, and how and when to use Plan B.

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