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   <title>About.com Fertility: What's Hot Now</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Progesterone]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Progesterone is a hormone secreted after ovulation. Progesterone is meant to prepare the uterus for pregnancy, among other things. If pregnancy occurs, progesterone production is eventually provided by the placenta.  Learn more about progesterone.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is Ovulation Pain Normal?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ovulation pain is experienced at least once by up to 50% of women, with about 20% of women experiencing ovulation pain every month. What is ovulation pain? What causes it? And is ovulation pain a reliable ovulation sign?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[IVF Cost]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[How much does IVF cost? If you're considering IVF, you've probably heard it's expensive, but may not be sure what to expect. Get the details on IVF cost, including donor egg cost, embryos cost, and sperm cost, and ICSI cost and PGD cost. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPK)]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is an ovulation predictor kit (OPK)?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cervix]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is a cervix? Read the definition here. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Stress and Getting Pregnant]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn more about how stress can lead to trouble with getting pregnant in part seven of this overview of the effects of stress and fertility. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How to Chart Your BBT]]></title>
         <link>http://infertility.about.com/od/tryingtoconceive101/ss/howtoBBTchart_3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Basal body temperature charting is an easy and inexpensive way to track and detect ovulation. Choosing a method to chart your basal body temperature is step 1 in the process, but there are other important things to remember so that you can chart it properly, accurately detect ovulation, and identify times you're more likely to get pregnant.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Am I Too Young for Infertility]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When it comes to fertility and age, do women only over age 35 deal with infertility? Or can infertility occur during younger ages, such as in the 20s and early 30s? Learn how infertility affects young women in this article.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Coping with Infertility]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you&#146;re having a hard time coping with infertility, you&#146;re not alone. Research has shown that the psychological stress experienced by women with infertility is similar to that of women coping with illnesses like cancer, HIV, and chronic pain. Infertility is not an easy disease to cope with. Read this article to learn what kinds of feelings to expect, along with tips on how to cope.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Triphasic BBT Charts]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many women, including myself, scan their BBT charts each month in search of early pregnancy signs. One coveted BBT chart pattern is what is known as a triphasic chart. What is a triphasic chart? And is a triphasic chart a reliable early pregnancy sign? Find out in this article on triphasic charts as an early pregnancy signs.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Early Pregnancy Signs and BBT]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Can you find early pregnancy signs by scanning your BBT fertility chart? Do implantation dips or triphasic patterns mean anything? How long does your luteal phase have to be to indicate pregnancy? Find out what you need to know about early pregnancy signs and your BBT chart in this FAQ. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Research on Acupuncture]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Acupuncture for infertility is probably the most popular and commonly recognized alternative treatment for those trying to get pregnant. What does the research really say about acupuncture and infertility? Find out in this article on acupuncture infertility.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Signs You May Need Counseling]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There are a variety of reasons to seek out guidance from a mental health counselor when dealing with infertility. This list, based on recommendations from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, can help you evaluate if counseling is especially important for you. You can also print out and check off the boxes, sharing them with your doctor or therapist.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[5 Tips for Infertility Costs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Especially with IVF, infertility costs add up quickly. Considering that some couples may need up to three IVF cycles to get pregnant, plus the unfortunate fact that even high-tech IVF is no guarantee -- it&#146;s enough to make your head spin. Here are five tips for making the high-cost treatments more tolerable.   ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Does Age Affect Male Fertility]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Male fertility and age -- does it matter how old a man is? Turns out, age does affect male fertility. Find out how and in what ways age affects male fertility.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[IVF Treatment Step By Step]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Starting IVF treatment can be exciting but nerve wracking. While every clinic's protocol will be slightly different, here is a step-by-step breakdown of what generally takes place during an IVF treatment cycle.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Blocked Fallopian Tubes]]></title>
         <link>http://infertility.about.com/od/causesofinfertility/a/blocked_tubes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Blocked fallopian tubes are responsible for 40% of infertility involving female factor infertility. Learn all about how blocked fallopian tubes affect getting pregnant, the causes for blocked fallopian tubes, and potential treatments. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[When to Take a Pregnancy Test]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[For many women, deciding when to take a pregnancy test is a serious source of anxiety as the two-week wait ends. Should you take a test early? Or should you wait to take a pregnancy test? Get the information you need in this article on when to take pregnancy tests. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Getting Pregnant After 35]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Getting pregnant after 35 may be more difficult than at age 25, but it&#146;s not necessarily impossible. What are your chances for getting pregnant after age 35? Why is it more difficult than in your 20s and early 30s, and why do doctors recommend seeking help getting pregnant sooner than later if you&#146;re past age 35? Find out in this article from the About.com Guide to Fertility.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Clomid 101]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Clomid is the most commonly used fertility drug, and with good reason. Clomid is easy to use and effective in stimulating ovulation 80% of the time. Learn more about Clomid, common Clomid side effects, and more. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Day 3 FSH Levels Test]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[FSH levels testing is a basic part of a fertility work-up. Your doctor will likely order blood work to check your FSH levels, specifically on day 3 of your menstrual cycle. Learn more about FSH levels testing.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Clomid Success Rate]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you're taking Clomid, you're probably eager to know what kind of success rate Clomid has. Will Clomid work for you? Learn about the Clomid success rate in this article. ]]></description>
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