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The luteal phase is the second half of a menstrual cycle, from ovulation until the day before your next period starts—and a defect in the luteal phase can impact fertility.

If you’re trying to get pregnant, knowing when you ovulate—the once-per-cycle event when the egg is released—is key. Otherwise, you leave the meet-up between egg and sperm to chance.

A common injection is what’s known as the “trigger shot,” which doctors can prescribe to bring on the final stages of ovulation.

The lead-up to your first fertility appointment can be both an exciting and anxiety-inducing time.To help you avoid feeling overwhelmed, here are what questions to ask during your first fertility appointment.

Did you know that 35 to 50 percent of infertility cases involve male factor (issues with sperm)? One of the possible challenges is how well sperm moves, A.K.A. its motility. 

When it’s time to see a fertility doctor,, it can be daunting to figure out where to start. The first step is finding the best fertility clinic for your needs. 

Secondary infertility can come as a shock if getting pregnant the first time happened easily. Here, we dive into secondary fertility—what it is, what causes it and how it can...

If you’re trying to get pregnant, a handy skill you’ll want to nail down is the ability to figure out when you’re ovulating.

If you're trying to conceive, it's recommended to start taking prenatal vitamins three to four months ahead of time to support your fertility and a healthy pregnancy.

When you’re trying to get pregnant, the right fertility diet can support egg health, ovulation and implantation. Here, we cover what foods to eat—and why.

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency can be severe, especially in pregnancy. Here, we break down what B12 does and how much you should take each day.

Rebecca Fett's It Starts With The Egg is a popular guide for supplementation to support egg quality and conception. Here, a summary of the prenatal vitamins she recommends