Fertility Blog
University of Colorado Advanced Reproductive Medine Doctors' Blog: medical information about infertility, IVF, women's health, and more.
Pregnancy & Infertility Information
Explore our health library and learn about fertility
University of Colorado Advanced Reproductive Medicine is a large, comprehensive team of reproductive experts in Colorado. Our knowledge base ranges from basic infertility treatment and reproductive care to the most advanced methods and technology in the field of fertility.
The most important first step people experiencing infertility can take is to educate themselves on the issues, conditions and options for treatment. Being an informed patient helps you feel more confident and empowers you to be an active partner in your care. It also helps us to move forward quickly with solutions and possible treatments.
We encourage you to explore the medical information and resources found on this website. Browse through our medical library, which covers infertility conditions, IVF and other fertility treatments, emotional considerations and more. You will also find informative articles and explanations that can help answer your questions about reproductive health and fertility.
Learn about fertility by clicking on the topics below:
How To Get Pregnant
If you are having difficulty getting pregnant, before you see an infertility specialist you want to make sure you are maximizing your chances of pregnancy. A number of things, from how and when you have sex to lifestyle practices you should or shouldn’t do, can affect pregnancy success. Keep in mind that trouble conceiving can be due to factors affecting both women and men.
When to Seek Fertility Treatment
Prior to fertility treatment we recognize that everyone will have unique needs and desires for their individualized treatment depending on their diagnosis.
Pregnancy Problems
Bleeding during pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy and recurrent miscarriage are all problems that may affect your pregnancy.
Pregnancy After Infertility
Most pregnancies after fertility treatments and infertility proceed normally, but miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and multiple pregnancies risks still exist.
Natural Fertility Treatments
Natural Fertility Treatments What you can do for health and wellness when trying to get pregnant Weight Loss Half of all fertility patients, male and female alike, are overweight, which makes it more difficult to achieve pregnancy. Why Fertility Patients Need to Consider Weight Our WIFI Fertility Weight Loss Program Nutrition Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet that … Continued
Reproductive Disorders
Other reproductive disorders such as hirsutism, hyperprolactinemia, vaginal agenesis, vaginal septum can also be causes of undiagnosed infertility.
Infertility
Infertility can be caused by factors such as recurrent pregnancy loss, fallopian tube or uterus issues, endometriosis and age. CU treats males and females.
Menopause
Menopause is the end of menstrual cycles signaling the depletion of eggs and includes symptoms such as poor sleep, hot flashes, or changes in sexual desire.
Cancer & Fertility
Chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery and other cancer treatments can affect the reproductive system for men and women, increasing affects on fertility.
Reproductive Facts
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine has put together an online resource to help you learn more about your reproductive health and fertility. Visit ReproductiveFacts.org for research updates and publications, educational videos and articles, facts sheets and booklets, reproductive news, and infertility FAQs.