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Infertility Resource Center

Each year, more than one million Americans seek medical advice or treatment for infertility. Coping with infertility may seem emotionally and physically overwhelming at times. And even a hard won and long desired pregnancy can be stressful. On this resource page, you’ll find information about infertility, as well as how to better manage stress and make changes in diet and exercise to help you feel more in control. In some cases, these healthy changes also increase the chances of conceiving and carrying a child to term.

About infertility

How lifestyle affects infertility

Diet and fertility

Reducing stress

Treating mental health issues

Q&A: Infertility

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