Oranges and Fertility

Oranges can help with ovulation, who knew? They are rich in folate, and can help encourage the release of an egg. They also have a lot of folate, which is a form of folic acid that can help women get pregnant and also has the effect of reducing abnormalities in mens sperm.

Other citrus fruits are also helpful for ovulation, such as lemons, tangerines and grapefruits! Try to get over 600 mcg a day!!  Delicious and good for your fertility diet!! thefertilegarden.com

Tomatoes and Male Fertility

Who knew that tomatoes helped with fertility?? Use your summer bounty to help your hubby increase his sperm count!

Did you know...

• Tomatoes contain lycopene, which can help increase sperm count by up to 70%! 
• Lycopene can help improve sperm count and motility, and can reduce the count of abnormal sperm!

Helpful PCOS info!

I thought this graphic from PCOSgirl.com was a great "at a glance" reference for those with PCOS!

What Is Premature Ovarian Aging (POA)?

Have you been diagnosed with premature ovarian aging or diminished ovarian reserve?

Ovarian reserve can decline for many reasons, with age being the most common. Genetics, immune diseases, smoking, radiation, chemotherapy and unknown reasons can also have an effect. Your fertility doctor can detect premature ovarian aging by whether your follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels are elevated. FSH may be measured with an FSH test on Day 3 of the menstrual cycle or with a Clomid Challenge Test.

Premature ovarian aging may also be a precursor to premature ovarian failure.

• Egg Quantity and Quality
• Premature Ovarian Aging
• Premature Ovarian Failure
• High FSH

Info on Clomid Challenge test from FertilityAuthority.com

Fertility success! The cutest little success story that I have ever seen!

Hello! I ordered a St Gerard necklace from you almost two years ago and I just wanted to share this picture. My friends and family referred to the baby as 'Gerard' until we knew what the sex was :) 

What an adorable little guy!! Thanks so much for sending his pic in, love that he is wearing the St Gerard necklace  :)  :)

Things you should never say to someone experiencing fertility issues!

What a great article!!

http://www.mothering.com/community/a/the-things-you-should-never-ever-say-to-someone-experiencing-fertility-issues?utm_source=featured&utm_medium=sitewide&utm_content=logged+in%2Fout&utm_campaign=featured+content

Boosting your odds of conceiving!

Check out this great tips from abcnews regarding boosting your odds on getting pregnant!!

#fertility #hope

1. Kick your soda addiction
2. Go to bed early
3. Be a better brusher
4. Exercise, but not too much
5. Don't let him turn into a couch potato
6. Get a handle on chronic anxiety
7. Try giving up gluten
8. Encourage him to lose weight
9. ...And quit smoking
10...And move his phone



http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/10-ways-boost-odds-pregnant/story?id=22649608