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Many couples begin their course toward parenthood with enthusiasm and high expectations. Still, for more than ten percent of those couples, the blissful voyage to parenting is obstructed by the diagnosis no one wants to hear—"infertility." Infertility is diagnosed after one year of trying to conceive (or six months for women over 35). It can stem from several reasons, including hormone imbalances, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, tumor or cyst growth, thyroid gland problems, eating disorders, alcohol or drug use, excess weight, and high stress. Reproduction for the modern woman looks quite different from it did for our foremothers of the early 20th century, who most commonly had children in their early twenties. Women make up half of the workforce and have seen dramatic educational, economic, and leadership progress. These successes are huge wins for women, but can often delay pregnancy, making it more difficult to conceive. However, many women achieve successful p...