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Pathways to Parenthood: Overcoming Infertility Together
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items My husband and I have been struggling to start a family. This list is to share any products and information that I think will be helpful for those struggling with infertility. Please be sure to consult with your doctor before trying any new supplement or herb.
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Male Infertility
Ovulation Tracking
Books
Male Infertility
Male infertility is very common but it's not talked about nearly as much as it should.
Cooling the testicles by even just one degree may be able to increase sperm count dramatically. These undies come with cooling pads that you put in the freezer.
Snowballs Cooling Underwear for Men
This tea is USDA certified organic and has lots of great ingredients to help sperm health
Blue Stork Men's Fertility Tea: Organic Fertility Supplements for Men, Green Tea, Maca Root, and Ginkgo Biloba for Male Reproductive Health, Mint, 30 Cups
A supplement for men increase testosterone and improve sperm motility
Men's Fertility & Vitality
Regular lubricants contain chemicals that kill sperm. Pre-seed doesn't harm sperm and can actually help their motility.
Pre-Seed Fertility Lubricant, For Use by Couples Trying to Conceive
This is a great article that provides some basic information on foods to incorporate in your diet to help sperm health. It also tells you some foods to avoid.
Foods to Increase Sperm Count and Motility
Ovulation Tracking
Before I got married, I never even knew that you could only get pregnant about 3 days out of the month. It's very important to get those most fertile days right so that you can make the most of them.
A ring that tracks your body temperature and gives you a detailed analysis to track your most fertile days.
femometer Ring for Fertility and Ovulation Tracking, Wearable Finger Temperature Monitoring Sensor with App Auto-Sync, Period and Sleep Analysis, Rechargeable Design, Waterproof, Size 7
This is a very cost effective way to track ovulation. You can use the premom app for a more in depth analysis.
Easy@Home 50 Ovulation Test Strips and 20 Pregnancy Test Strips Combo Kit, (50 LH + 20 HCG)-Package May Vary
This is another option to track ovulation by wearing a vaginal sensor while you sleep.
OvuSense Flex
A great overview of the basics of improving egg quality.
How to improve egg quality | The Evewell London
Books
Fertility is a tricky subject and you can't count on your doctor to teach you everything you need to know to maximize your chances. You need to learn as much as you can.
This book will help you understand the importance your egg quality and what you can do to improve it.
It Starts with the Egg: The Science of Egg Quality for Fertility, Miscarriage, and IVF (Third Edition)
As I'm getting older and feel like my fertility clock is running out of time, I really like the idea of a 3 month fertility optimization plan.
Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility
This book offers a more holistic approach to treating infertility.
The Infertility Cure: The Ancient Chinese Wellness Program for Getting Pregnant and Having Healthy Babies