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How is Fertility Evaluation Done? A Step-by-Step Guide

Infertility. A word that carries so much weight in just five syllables. One moment you're dreaming about baby names and nursery paint swatches, and the next you're tossing another negative pregnancy test into the trash, eyes stinging. It's a grief cycle disguised as hope, and for many, it repeats month after month like clockwork. If you’ve been spinning in circles, asking, “What’s wrong with me?” or “Why isn’t this happening?” a fertility evaluation will help you collect the facts you need. Giving you the plan you need.

Birth Control And Fertility

A woman’s body is complex and any changes can affect a woman’s cycle. These changes can sometimes be negatively attributed to the use of birth control. Birth control is often misconstrued, particularly when it comes to its effect on fertility. The link between birth control and fertility has caused many women to question their birth control choices. This article takes a comprehensive look at this link and whether this link is true or just a myth.

Fallopian Tube Blockage Treatment

The female reproductive system is a wonder to behold, and the fallopian tubes add to that wonder. Fallopian tubes connect the ovaries and uterus and act as a channel for ferrying the eggs to the uterus. Conception can also happen in the fallopian tube, and if an egg is fertilized by sperm, it moves through the tube to the uterus for implantation. As you can see, a blocked fallopian tube can have negative effects on the reproductive health of an individual. It’s important to understand how this can happen and how it can be treated.

Pineapple and Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be difficult without adding the stress of choosing what to eat. During this journey, pregnant women come across different advice on what they should or shouldn’t eat. Out of fear of harming the child, many women avoid eating these foods. One such food is the pineapple. Over the years, there have been myths surrounding the pineapple and its effects on the pregnant mother and unborn child. But are these myths true?

Stages of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects around 10% of women in the United States between the ages of 25 and 40. It’s not until recently, that conversations around Endometriosis have become prevalent as many women are misdiagnosed until it’s too late. For those struggling with the condition, together with their friends and family, it is important to understand Endometriosis and the different stages it has. This article will look at each of the stages, how they present, their severity, and treatment plans.

Odds of Getting Pregnant by Age

We’ve all heard that a woman’s biological clock is always ticking. But is there any truth to that? Several factors affect your chances of conceiving and age is one of them. Many women worry about becoming pregnant as they age and this article will look at what your chances of are of getting pregnant as you age.

What is a Chemical Pregnancy?

Being pregnant and getting your period a few days later can be confusing and extremely disappointing. If this happens to you, you may have gone through a chemical pregnancy. Though this is a common occurrence, it can still be devastating, especially if you have struggled with infertility for some time. Many women who have a chemical pregnancy may not even realize that they were pregnant in the first place. Let’s look at how chemical pregnancies happen and what they mean for you.

Guide to Antral Follicle Count

When a woman is born, she is born with all her eggs inside her ovaries. Follicles are found in ovaries and are small fluid-filled sacs that help eggs mature. During an ovulation cycle, the follicle sack bursts, and the mature egg is released. Follicles go through various stages and the higher the antral follicle count, the better the eggs. As you can see, follicles are important in the IVF process.

Fibroids and Fertility

A number of conditions can affect a woman’s reproductive system and in turn their fertility. One of these conditions is uterine fibroids. In this article, we will look at all you need to know about uterine fibroids, including what they are, symptoms to look out for, and how they can affect fertility.

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