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Keeping Sex Enjoyable during Fertility Treatments

Friday, January 7th, 2011

One of the common complaints of couples undergoing fertility treatments is that the sexual intercourse becomes dulled and perfunctory.  But it doesn’t have to begin to feel like a chore or become too routine.

 

Here are several ways to keep your sex life enjoyable during fertility treatments:

 

-          Be creative in the bedroom. 

-          Be as spontaneous as possible.  Even if you have to make love at a certain time or day, try to keep the spark alive.

-          Don’t stop doing romantic activities together.

-          Talk to one another if you feel like the sex is becoming lackluster.  Communication is a key to a happier sex life.

-          Don’t argue about sex; it will make it difficult to have a good experience.

-          Don’t have sex when you’re exhausted; it will feel like a responsibility.

-          Try not to use the terms “we HAVE to have sex today”.

 

In the end, if you begin to focus more on the fertility treatments and less on honing your relationship, it may be time to discuss the situation with your fertility specialist.

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Choosing the Right Fertility Specialist

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

How do you know if a fertility specialist is right for you?  It’s a good question to ask, especially given the fact that you’ll be discussing intimate lifestyle details with him or her on a regular basis. 

Though the following list is not all-inclusive, it will give you a good starting point for determining if the fertility specialist you’re considering is the perfect one for your needs:

1.  Does the Fertility Specialist Show You Respect?

Your experiences with your fertility specialist should be positive, and that starts with him or her showing you respect.

2.  Do You Like the Fertility Specialist’s Office?

Does the office space seem clean to you?  Do you feel comfortable there?

3.  Does Your Fertility Specialist Make You Wait Inordinate Amounts of Time?

Though it’s not unusual for all physicians, including fertility specialists, to run behind from time to time, if you feel you’re constantly waiting… and waiting… and waiting… you may not be getting the service you deserve.

4.  Does Your Fertility Specialist Take Your Questions Seriously?  Does He/She Answer Them Promptly?

Have you ever had the experience of asking your fertility specialista question and receiving a rude or non-existent response?  If so, you may want to consider switching to a reproductive health science professional who will treat your concerns seriously.

5.  Does Your Partner Like the Fertility Specialist?

If you love your fertility specialist but your partner doesn’t, it may cause difficulty down the road.  While this isn’t a definitely “deal breaker”, it’s absolutely something you need to consider.

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    How to Approach Your IVF Treatments When Working

    Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

    Many women worry about potentially undergoing IVF treatments because they’re concerned about:

    a.  The time necessary for them to be out of work for the procedures.

    b.  The possibility that they’ll have to take more sick days than they have if they end up feeling uncomfortable as a result.

    c.  The thought of telling their co-workers what they’re having done.

    But it’s essential to know that all female employees have a right to privacy in this area.  And they also need to know the facts:

    TIME:

    Most women who undergo IVF treatments are not likely to be out of work for long, long amounts of time.  In fact, some return after taking a day or two.  Unless there are complications, it shouldn’t be a problem.

    SICK LEAVE:

    If you can stockpile your sick leave before undergoing IVF treatments, that’s always a good thing.  If not, you may have to just use what you have or use some of your vacation/personal time. 

    PRIVACY:

    This is an admittedly gray area in that depending upon your position, you may have to confide in someone at your workplace.  But that doesn’t mean your coworkers need to know what’s occurring.  If you talk to an HR or personnel manager, your privacy should be respected.

    We’d love to hear from you — have you ever had to deal with deciding whether or not to tell your employer about IVF treatments?  What did you decide to do?

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    How Old is Too Old?

    Saturday, January 16th, 2010

    Recently a woman in the United Kingdom who is 59 years old (some sources say 60 years old) went through IVF to conceive a child.  The egg (from a donor, as she’s post-menopausal) was fertilized using her partner’s sperm.

    As you might imagine, her story has created quite a stir internationally.  Some people feel she’s too old to give birth, while others feel it’s a personal decision and age shouldn’t matter if you’re healthy and financially stable.

    We’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject. 

    In your opinion, how old is too old to undergo fertility treatments?

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