Trying to Conceive Articles

While we may not be able to control all the factors that impact our fertility, there are a number of ways we can help improve and boost our fertility!

One of the benefits of being a single woman who decides to become a single mother by choice is that we are in complete control of the entire decision-making process, from working with fertility clinics and treatment options to choosing the best donor.

As a single woman, whether working with a fertility clinic or inseminating at home, cryobanks prove to be an excellent source of sperm donors, egg donors and sometimes embryo donors who have been thoroughly vetted and tested.

With a multitude of fertility options comes an even greater multitude of donor options for single women trying to conceive – from sperm and egg donors to embryo adoption.

Egg donation has become a more common option for women experiencing fertility issues caused by poor egg quality or diminished ovarian reserve (meaning low egg count or quality of eggs).

Embryo adoption is a wonderful option for women who are unable to use their own eggs or who are otherwise having difficulty conceiving.  With embryo adoption there is approximately a 50% success rate, which is similar to that of using fresh egg donation.

In addition to eating healthy and making sure you’re taking the best vitamins and supplements to help improve your fertility, it’s also important to get enough exercise to help give your body’s reproductive system the boost it needs.

Fertility clinics are a great option for many women since the treatments they offer help increase the chances of conception.

Here, you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about fertility clinics.

Frozen embryo transfer (FET) is a fertility treatment option that involves embryos from a previous IVF cycle, (a woman’s own IVF or from a donor) or sometimes involves the use of a laboratory to fertilize a donor egg with sperm prior to growth and embryo freezing.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has been around since 1978 and is considered to be the most effective of all artificial reproductive assistance options.

Home insemination is one of the oldest methods and most affordable methods of artificial insemination.  With home insemination, you may use donor sperm from a sperm bank or known donor, perform an intracervical insemination (ICI) by yourself or hire a midwife or OBGYN who is able to perform intrauterine insemination (IUI).

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure where a very thin tube is inserted through the cervix, transferring sperm that is deposited directly into the the uterus.

If you are 35 to 37 or younger, INVOcell may be a less expensive option with success rates similar to IVF.

By now, we all understand how our nutrition impacts our health and wellness and this is especially so when we are trying to conceive.  What many women do not realize though, is that there are specific nutrients we can add to our diet that will help improve fertility.

As a single woman, we are afforded the option of choosing the genetic makeup of our children and in today’s world, there is a multitude of options when it comes to finding a sperm donor.

Working with a fertility clinic provides a number of treatment options and it’s important to have a general understanding of those options prior to your fertility consult.