Fertility Archives - Madison Women's Health

Woman with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with two children on blanket

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms and Treatments

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS, affects 6% to 12% of women of childbearing age and is one of the most common causes of infertility. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with PCOS, this news is upsetting…

Getting Pregnant with Clomid or Letrozole

Blog, Fertility, Pregnancy

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant, you may wonder if medication could help. Two of the most commonly prescribed fertility medications for women are Clomid (clomiphene citrate) and Femara (letrozole). Learn how they work and why your OBGYN might recommend you take one instead of the other.

How to Know if You’re Pregnant: Signs of Early Pregnancy

Family Planning, Fertility, Pregnancy, Uncategorized

Your period is late, now what? There are a few reasons your period could be late. Pregnancy is one of them. Learn the symptoms of early pregnancy and how soon you should take a home test. ---- How soon can you find out if you’re pregnant? We recommend waiting until a week after your missed period. But here are some other symptoms of early pregnancy along with our recommendations for the most accurate home pregnancy tests.

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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Causes & Treatments for Multiple Miscarriages

Family Planning, Fertility, Pregnancy

Pregnancy loss at any stage can be devastating. When it happens more than once, many women wonder what is causing it and if they’ll ever carry a baby to term. During pregnancy and infant loss awareness month, we explore some of the most common causes and treatments for multiple miscarriages.

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Birth Control Options: What You Need to Know About Pills, IUDs, Implants, and Shots

Blog, Family Planning, Fertility, Pregnancy

When you want to take charge of your fertility and family planning, you have a lot of options. But how do you know which birth control is best? The best birth control choice differs for everyone. It depends on your own health history and what you’re looking for in a contraceptive.

Getting Pregnant: Woman at Madison OBGYN discussing pregnancy

Getting Pregnant: Fertility Tips for Problems Conceiving

Blog, Fertility, Pregnancy

Thinking about getting pregnant and starting a family can be an exciting time. But when it takes longer than you expect to get that positive pregnancy test, you may start to wonder “Why am I not getting…