A new, more inclusive definition of "Infertility" / What is an ectopic pregnancy? / It's been a year of TTC: Now what? 🤔
Hi friend!
If you’ve been TTC for a while, or if you’re a single parent or same-sex couple hoping to conceive, you may be starting to think about alternative options to help you grow your family.
While IUI and IVF are both promising avenues, fertility treatments can be time-consuming and expensive. Before going down that path, you may want to try a more affordable, less-invasive option at home, such as intravaginal insemination (IVI).
So, what is IVI exactly, and what should you look for in a home insemination kit? We break it all down here.
Here's What's New:
This week, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) issued a new, more inclusive definition of infertility.
The revised definition not only recognizes infertility as a disease, but it also reflects that all people — regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity — deserve equal access to infertility treatment and care and acknowledges the many different paths to family-building.
Considering the previous definition only included heterosexual couples having unprotected intercourse for 1 year, this is a huge step in the right direction. And to that, we say bravo, ASRM!
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Community Q&A, Pregnancy Loss Awareness-Edition:
Q: What is an ectopic pregnancy?
A: In one in every 50 pregnancies, the embryo implants somewhere outside of the uterus. This phenomenon is called an ectopic pregnancy, meaning “in an abnormal place.” The most common location is in a fallopian tube, which accounts for 90% of ectopic pregnancies.
Because the uterus is the only place a baby can grow, ectopic pregnancies are not viable. If you think you’re having one, talk to your doctor about getting seen ASAP. To learn more about how to detect an ectopic pregnancy, read this.
Q: How soon can you have sex after a miscarriage?
A: Although the actual time frame you should wait varies by person, the general recommendation is to wait two weeks to have sex after a miscarriage. The main reason for this is to help the cervix resume to a non-pregnant state, says certified nurse midwife Carrie E. Levine. Additionally, many people experience side effects that can be challenging both physically and emotionally.
Be gentle with yourself, and don’t rush. Focus on rest, eating well, and giving your body attention and care. Read more here.
Rescripted's Fertility Favs:
From social posts to podcasts to products we're loving, here are some of our favs from this week:
Lastly, what do you do when you're trying to get pregnant and feel like nothing is working? From when to seek the help of a fertility specialist to what questions to ask when IVF fails, this season of Dear (In)Fertility will address all things fertility troubleshooting. Listen to episode 1, "It's Been a Year of TTC: Now What?", featuring Dr. Nicole Yoder of Spring Fertility in NYC, here.
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xo, Kristyn