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Florida Couple Welcomes Son After Winning Contest for Free IVF: 'A Dream Come True'

Florida Couple Welcomes Son After Winning Contest for Free IVF: 'A Dream Come True'

"Without the contest, we definitely would not have been able to have our dream of having a baby," the new mom said of her gratitude.

This Husband Says Keto Got His Wife Pregnant—But Can It Actually Help With Fertility?

Can Keto Help With Fertility? One Man Thinks the Diet Got His Wife Pregnant

We asked doctors if following keto really makes it easier to conceive.

Couple’s Son Born to Another Woman After Fertility Clinic Mixed Up Their Embryos

Couple’s Son Born to Another Woman After Fertility Clinic Mixed Up Their Embryos

They are the second couple to sue the facility.

Couple Says Fertility Clinic Used Wrong Embryos and Wife Gave Birth to Another Family's Twins

Couple Says Fertility Clinic Used Wrong Embryos and Wife Gave Birth to Another Family's Twins

The couple, from New York, is suing CHA Fertility Clinic after the mother gave birth to twins of a different race.

Jessie J Reveals She Changed Her Diet After Being Told She Is Infertile: 'I Haven't Given Up'

Jessie J Reveals She Changed Her Diet After Being Told She Is Infertile: 'I Haven't Given Up'

The British singer said she was told by doctors that she cannot conceive children, but she still has hope.

Infertility Treatments: What You Need to Know

Infertility Treatments: What You Need to Know

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10 Ways to Treat Uterine Fibroids

10 Ways to Treat Uterine Fibroids

From lifestyle changes to medications to surgery, these are the most effective ways to stop fibroids from growing and get rid of them for good.

I Thought My Pain Was Normal—Then I Found Out I Had a 'Ton' of Fibroids

I Thought My Pain Was Normal—Then I Found Out I Had a 'Ton' of Fibroids

It took a trip to the ER to discover the real cause of my terrible cramps, heavy periods, and constant exhaustion.

6 Things to Know Before You Get Fertility Testing

6 Things to Know Before You Get Fertility Testing

Busy Philipps Went to the ER for an Ovarian Torsion. What to Know About This Life-Threatening Condition

What to Know About Ovarian Torsion, a Fertility-Threatening Condition

The True Story Behind the Viral Photo of Baby Girl Surrounded by 1,161 IVF Needles

The True Story Behind the Viral Photo of Baby Girl Surrounded by 1,161 IVF Needles

12 Things You Should Know About Your Guy's Fertility

12 Things You Should Know About Your Guy's Fertility

I Donated 33 of My Eggs to Complete Strangers for $10K—and Have Zero Regrets

It was actually more empowering than I ever imagined.

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Jessie J Reveals During London Concert That Doctors Told Her She 'Can't Ever Have Children'

Jessie J Reveals During London Concert That Doctors Told Her She 'Can't Ever Have Children'

Michelle Obama Reveals She Felt 'Lost and Alone' After Suffering a Miscarriage 20 Years Ago

Michelle Obama Reveals She Felt 'Lost and Alone' After Suffering a Miscarriage 20 Years Ago

A Same-Sex Couple Made History When They Took Turns Carrying Their Baby's Embryo

A Same-Sex Couple Made History When They Took Turns Carrying Their Baby's Embryo. Here's How They Did It

Kate's Going to Try IVF on 'This Is Us'—Here's Why It Really Can Be Risky for Overweight Women

Kate's Going to Try IVF on 'This Is Us'—Here's Why It Really Can Be Risky for Overweight Women

Pregnant Carrie Underwood Reveals She Suffered 3 Miscarriages in Last 2 Years: 'I Got Mad'

Pregnant Carrie Underwood Reveals She Suffered 3 Miscarriages in Last 2 Years: 'I Got Mad'

Gretchen Rossi Recalls Her 'Devastating' Experience of Losing 14 Embryos During First IVF Round

Gretchen Rossi Recalls Her 'Devastating' Experience of Losing 14 Embryos During First IVF Round

Gabrielle Union on Her Adenomyosis Diagnosis: 'I Finally Got Some Answers'

Gabrielle Union on Her Adenomyosis Diagnosis: 'I Finally Got Some Answers'

Boxers vs. Briefs: Which One Is Really Better for Sperm Count?

Boxers vs. Briefs: Which One Is Really Better for Sperm Count?

The World's First IVF Baby Turns 40—See How PEOPLE Covered Her Historic Birth in 1978

The World's First IVF Baby Turns 40—See How PEOPLE Covered Her Historic Birth in 1978

Jason Aldean Reveals He and Wife Brittany Planned IVF Again to Have Kids Close Together

Jason Aldean Reveals He and Wife Brittany Planned IVF Again to Have Kids Close Together

This Baby Was Born From a 24-Year-Old Frozen Embryo. How Does That Work?

This Baby Was Born From a 24-Year-Old Frozen Embryo. How Does That Work?

Couple Who Welcomed Quintuplets After Fertility Struggles Have Adorable Christmas Photo Shoot

Couple Who Welcomed Quintuplets After Fertility Struggles Have Adorable Christmas Photo Shoot

Pesticides In Produce Linked to Women Not Getting Pregnant with IVF

Pesticides In Produce Linked to Women Not Getting Pregnant with IVF

What It's Like to Freeze Your Eggs at 32: 'I Didn’t Want to Be at War with My Own Biology'

What It's Like to Freeze Your Eggs at 32: 'I Didn’t Want to Be at War with My Own Biology'

This Popular Fertility Test Might Be a Total Waste of Time—Here's Why

This Popular Fertility Test Might Be a Total Waste of Time—Here's Why

15 Celebrities on What It’s Like to Have a Miscarriage

15 Celebrities on What It’s Like to Have a Miscarriage

Gabrielle Union's Heartbreaking Struggle with Infertility: 'I've Had Eight or Nine Miscarriages'

Gabrielle Union's Heartbreaking Struggle with Infertility: 'I've Had Eight or Nine Miscarriages'

Did a 'Mommy Makeover' Plastic Surgery Procedure Lead to Brandi Redmond's Miscarriage?

Did a 'Mommy Makeover' Plastic Surgery Procedure Lead to Brandi Redmond's Miscarriage?

Is There a Connection Between Frequent Ovarian Cysts and Fertility Problems?

Is There a Connection Between Frequent Ovarian Cysts and Fertility Problems?

John Legend Says Going Through IVF Has ‘Strengthened Bond’ with Wife Chrissy Teigen: We ‘Can Make It Through Anything'

John Legend Says Going Through IVF Has ‘Strengthened Bond’ with Wife Chrissy Teigen: We ‘Can Make It Through Anything'

5 Things You Should Absolutely, Positively, Never Ever Ever Say to Someone Dealing With Infertility

5 Things You Should Absolutely, Positively, Never Ever Ever Say to Someone Dealing With Infertility

Men's Sperm Counts Are Down Worldwide: Study

Men's Sperm Counts Are Down Worldwide: Study

The Surprising Reason Why Some Women Get Pregnant Naturally After Undergoing IVF or Adopting

The Surprising Reason Why Some Women Get Pregnant Naturally After Undergoing IVF or Adopting

Brain Tumor Isn't Stopping Maria Menounos' Plan to Have a Baby via IVF: 'We Want to Have a Family'

Brain Tumor Isn't Stopping Maria Menounos' Plan to Have a Baby via IVF: 'We Want to Have a Family'

The Fibroid Symptoms Every Woman Should Know

The Fibroid Symptoms Every Woman Should Know