Fertility
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The desire to have a baby can overwhelm you like no other feeling you've experienced before. But just because you or your partner are having problems conceiving doesn't have to be the end of the story. Even if you've been trying for a baby for some time, there are still many options open to you.
- Back to basics
- What to do if you are having trouble conceiving
- Your top 10 questions answered
- Success stories
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It may seem obvious but are you sure you're getting it right every time? It's all in the timing you know! Given that most women are only fertile for up to 24 hours it's a miracle that anyone 'accidentally' falls pregnant! Conception's a real case of hit or miss and depends on all kinds of factors. But you and your partner can give yourselves a real fighting chance by:
- finding out the secrets of conception
- making sure you're in the best possible health by preparing for pregnancy
- Double checking you've done everything you should by going through our pre-pregnancy checklist
- And by making use of our ovulation tool to ensure you make love during your most fertile period
Bear in mind that one in ten couples take more than a year to conceive. By all means chat with your GP about your concerns, but he or she will probably recommend that you give yourself at least a year to fall pregnant - a bit longer if you've been on the pill for years. If you still haven't conceived after 12 months of trying, you'll need to start investigating your options.
Your GP will probably carry out some of the more basic, preliminary tests. He or she might also refer you on to a specialist infertility clinic or gynaecologist at any stage for a more thorough investigation. Once the cause of infertility has been established, there may be several options open to you.
- Read more to find out what causes infertility
- Find out what tests you might need
- See what is involved and what your chances of conceiving are with each type of treatment
- Be inspired by reading the stories of other couples who have had infertility treatment
Finding out that you or your partner is infertile may seem like the end of the world, but it needn't be. It can help to find out as much information as possible, and it can be a huge relief to know that you're not alone.
- Find out names and addresses of support groups and organisations
- Read our review of four of the best books on every aspect of fertility and infertility
- Our experts can answer all your fertility questions
And remember that you and your partner are in this together. It can be difficult staying positive when you've had months of disappointment, but it's important to keep your relationship alive by keeping sex fun!
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