Infertility and Des Exposure
Women who were pregnant between 1938 and 1971 were commonly given diethylstilbestrol (DES) by their doctors. DES is a synthetic estrogen. Doctors used to believe that DES helped to reduce the number of miscarriages and premature births that women were experiencing. If your mother was given DES, then you may experience some infertility problems or [...]
How to Help: Supporting an Infertile Couple
Most couples are very surprised when they discover that they may be infertile. This can be an emotional blow to a family. The couple dealing with infertility can really be in for a roller coaster ride of draining emotional experiences. Seeing someone you love go through something so complicated can be hard for family and [...]
The Option Of Visiting An Infertility Center
Unless you’ve been through the pain and emotion of not being able to bear children, it’s hard to comprehend just how debilitating such a condition can be on one’s mental capacity to cope with life without children. For most of us, having a child is one of the most important steps in progressing through our lives. It’s been described as a completeness; a fulfilling destiny and an extension of ourselves in carrying on our legacy.