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Whether it’s your first Clomid cycle or your fourth IUI, a failed fertility treatment cycle is discouraging. When you’re trying to conceive, any cycle that doesn’t lead to pregnancy can feel bad. But when you’ve invested emotional energy, time, and money, your hopes may very well be higher, and that can mean more frustration when you experience a treatment failure. After a failed fertility treatment cycle, you have several options. You may decide to try again using the same treatment....

We recommend meeting as many of your nutrient needs as possible through consuming a balanced and varied diet rather than through supplements. However, if you have a diagnosed deficiency, experience malabsorption issues, or consume a limited or restrictive diet, you may need a vitamin or mineral supplement. There are certain life stages that have increased nutrient needs, so supplementation may be recommended. Babies and toddlers, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and older adults all have different supplementation needs....

Communication can be difficult, especially when adding in generational habits, cultural values, and societal expectations toward standard communicational patterns. Communication is also very different in Eastern cultures from their Western counterparts. Traditional Eastern cultures have been known to prefer silence, quiet, and harmony over any type of strong reaction or outburst. Asian communication patterns stem from a variety of cultural structures and continue to influence generations even after immigration. Children of immigrants tend to adopt many of the same patterns as their ancestors, though with a more Western lens....

Trauma is any sudden, terrible experience that disrupts your well-being and overwhelms you. A traumatic experience can shock your system, causing you to go into a state of dissociation, where your body and mind feel disconnected and nothing feels real. Your brain resorts to this adaptive defense mechanism when it’s trying to cope with stressful or overwhelming events that it cannot prevent or escape. Shock essentially helps reduce your awareness of your physical or emotional pain by dulling your senses, making you numb, and reducing your conscious cognizance of the event....

People hear a lot of things about what does and does not cause miscarriages, and much of the information available is confusing at best and harmful at worst. The truth is that while some miscarriages have a known cause, most don’t and experts still don’t fully understand all the complexities of pregnancy loss. Often, what research reveals are miscarriage risk factors, or things that are correlated with miscarriage and may increase a person’s risk of experiencing one....

A test ceiling is the upper limit of an intelligence or achievement test. It is the top score a test-taker can attain on a test regardless of ability or depth of knowledge. When one hits the ceiling of a test, it means that the questions on the test were insufficiently difficult to measure true ability or knowledge. Testing is concluded when a child misses a specific number of consecutive questions....

There are costs to being a woman. Woman earn just 84% of what men do whether they work full time or part time. Not only that, women also get promoted less often, which widens the pay gap even further. Walk down the personal care aisle of your favorite store and peruse the different products available for sale. Notice how the packaging of many products for women include the color pink. Also notice how they are priced higher than similar products marketed to men....

Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are very energetic. However, high energy alone is not enough to warrant a diagnosis. Children with some forms of ADHD are not high-energy at all. Primarily inattentive type ADHD, historically known as ADD, may manifest itself in low energy combined with inattentiveness and other symptoms. So when might a child with lots of energy be diagnosed with ADHD? To qualify for the diagnosis, a child must have a chronic, pervasive problem with their ability to regulate activity level and impairment in their ability to inhibit and control impulses....

During the winter months, the later sunrise, earlier sunset, and cloudiness limit the amount of sunshine to which we’re exposed. For example, you might commute to and from work in the dark after working indoors all day. In fact, if you dislike cold-weather activities, you might not see sunlight for several days at a time. This can result in a mood commonly called the winter blues. If this sadness affects your ability to function, however, it might be a clinical condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD)....

Discovering that you are pregnant can be an exciting time in your life. After all, you are about to welcome a little bundle of joy into the world. Sure, there are some anxieties and stresses about something as life-changing as having a child. If you are a working mother-to-be, the stress and anxiety can be even greater. Questions run through your mind about how to tell your boss and your coworkers....

When you’re the guardian or parent of a disabled child, various aspects of parenting are magnified. Playdates can become complex projects requiring diplomacy, support, and vast quantities of time and patience. Trips to the doctor are frequent, expensive, time-consuming, and fraught with worry. Shopping excursions are likely to result in sensory and emotional overloads for both you and your children. With so much more to think about, worry about, plan for, and manage, it is paramount that you’re taking good care of yourself....

A good night’s sleep can make you feel energized in body and mind, ready to take on the day. But did you know that sleep also supports many other processes, like learning and memory, emotional regulation, cardiovascular and metabolic function, and the removal of toxins from the body? Unfortunately, sleep is something that many people struggle with. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 70 million Americans deal with chronic sleep problems....

The history of modern psychology spans centuries, with the earliest known mention of clinical depression appearing in 1500 BCE on an ancient Egyptian manuscript known as the Ebers Papyrus. However, it wasn’t until the 11th century that Persian physician Avicenna made a connection between emotions and physical responses in a practice dubbed “physiological psychology.” Understanding the history of modern psychology provides insight into how this field has developed and evolved over time....

It won’t surprise you to learn that most Americans find value in taking care of their physical health. In Verywell Mind’s latest survey, 77% of adults say physical health is important. We understand this as a critical component of our overall well-being—from our first P.E. class as kids to late-in-life checkups with the doctor, we’re constantly confronted with the need to exercise more, eat healthier foods, and take care of our bodies....

When you were a child, you probably saw your parents head off for a parent-teacher conference at the school. Maybe you dreaded these meetings because of the scolding you thought you’d get afterward. Or perhaps you looked forward to the proud look on your parents’ face after hearing the nice things your teacher would say. Regardless of your past experiences, you have only a vague notion of what a parent-teacher conference was all about and what happens at such a meeting....

Using video and mobile games to teach kids about nutritious eating may have a major impact on their food choices, according to research published in JMIR mHealth. Key Takeaways Children who use games to learn about nutritious food choices are more likely to eat those foods in real life, a study finds.Games offer numerous learning strategies that may be more useful than simply delivering information.Creating a competitive game-based environment for healthy habits can work for adults, too, previous research suggests....

Psychosis is a symptom that involves a disconnection from reality. When people experience psychosis, they may have symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. It is a symptom of a number of mental health conditions and may have a variety of causes, including marijuana use. This article discusses the ways marijuana is associated with the risk of developing psychosis. It also covers some of the treatments for marijuana-induced psychosis....

When searching for love, dating can be a fun and exciting experience. On the other hand, dating can also be somewhat intimidating and anxiety provoking. For example, when seeking a romantic partner, it is not unusual to worry about making a good impression, tackle fears of rejection or even feel stress over maintaining an interesting conversation. Dating can be even more challenging when you are dealing with the symptoms of panic disorder....

People with panic disorder are typically faced with a range of difficult emotions, such as worry, anxiety, sadness, and embarrassment. Panic attacks, the main symptom of panic disorder, often occur with strong emotions, including fear, uneasiness, nervousness, and apprehension. To cope with these challenging emotions, many people who experience panic turn to maladaptive behaviors. For example, to try and deal with these emotions, one may avoid certain situations or possibly try to mask these emotions through the use of alcohol....

What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy? Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is a type of short-term therapy that is used to improve attachment and bonding in adult relationships. This approach to couples therapy was developed by doctors Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg in the 1980s and is rooted in research on love as an attachment bond. While often used for couples, it has also been adapted for use with families. This treatment can help couples and family members form a more secure emotional bond, which can result in stronger relationships and improved communication....