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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.
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.
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.
Conceiving naturally can be difficult for some and for those who choose to get help from assisted reproductive treatments, the cost can be astronomical. For this reason, many couples choose to start with at-home insemination before making any other investment. If you go the at-home insemination route, we’ve curated a guide with all the information you will need to know.
Conception and pregnancy can be a challenge for many couples, and sometimes such couples require help in this journey. One of the ways you can help a couple struggling with conception is by donating eggs. If you choose to offer this gift to a couple, it is very important to understand what is required of you as an egg donor.
An ovary is a small, oval-shaped gland found on either side of your uterus that stores your eggs and releases them during ovulation. Not only that, but they produce reproductive hormones that control your menstrual cycle. Your ovaries continue to release an egg each menstrual cycle until you reach menopause. Clearly, the ovaries play a pivotal role in your menstrual cycle. However, in many cases, the ovaries grow cysts that can cause challenges with fertility. In this article, we shall take a comprehensive look at ovarian cysts, what causes them, their symptoms, how to treat them, and how they affect fertility.
A semen analysis report can give you insight into fertility through key metrics like sperm count, motility, and morphology. Below-average results often are cause for concern, but do not indicate infertility. In this article, we shall show you how to read and understand the meaning of your sperm analysis results. By learning to interpret sperm count results, you can boost fertility and conceive with confidence.
Many couples face fertility challenges and infertility can be devastating to a couple looking to conceive. Contrary to popular belief, infertility just doesn’t affect women, and in fact, male fertility contributes to over 40% of infertility cases. Over the last few years, different reproductive technologies have been designed to help deal with male infertility. One of the main interventions given to males suffering from infertility is Clomid.
Sex is a healthy part of any loving and romantic relationship. However, pregnancy comes with many changes and it can be scary to engage in something that was once a natural part of your life. Not only that, but pregnancy can come with a decrease or increase in libido. But is it safe to have sex when you’re pregnant? Most of the time, the answer is yes—as long as your pregnancy is a healthy one. But there are times when it’s not a good idea, so it’s important to know the guidelines for safe, healthy sex throughout your pregnancy. Changes in one’s sex life are normal during pregnancy and regardless of where you are, it’s important to ensure safety during sex.
