PCOS Bleeding After Intercourse

March 10th, 2010

Not all women that have PCOS will have the “standard” symptoms on the checklist; some will have all of them.  One of the most common side effects or symptoms of PCOS is bleeding after sexual intercourse.  Occasionally, a woman will experience pain or discomfort during intercourse which is one of the main reasons it can be so hard for a couple trying to conceive a baby. Read the rest of this entry »

IVF Endometriosis Success Stories

March 10th, 2010

Endometriosis and infertility are two words that seem to go hand in hand with female infertility.  Infertility can be one of the consequences of endometriosis and not only does a woman have to bear the condition, but also must deal with the fear of being infertile as well.  The good news is that all women that have endometriosis will not wind up being infertile and with treatment; a woman has a better chance of becoming pregnant when trying to conceive. Read the rest of this entry »

Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis

March 10th, 2010

One of the most common ways in which to treat endometriosis in females is through laparoscopic surgery.  Instead of having to make a large, substantial incision in the abdominal wall a surgeon will insert a lighted viewing device called a laparoscope through a small incision into the pelvic region.  If a surgeon needs better access or viewing, one or two smaller incisions might be made to insert other surgical instruments or devices. Read the rest of this entry »

Best Getting Pregnant Books

March 10th, 2010

There are many books on how to get pregnant available nowadays in both paper and electronic (e-book). These books focus on important questions regarding conception offering many useful, interesting and even entertaining facts.

Pregnant Woman Reading Book

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Clomid Side Effects After Ovulation

March 9th, 2010

Clomiphene citrate, also known by its brand names Clomid and Serophene, is the most commonly prescribed fertility drug used to induce ovulation. Although being successful in infertility treatment, not all women are advised to use Clomid, before the doctor recommends them to do so. This powerful ovulation inducing drug could also have various side effects that you should be aware of.

Twins

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Endometriosis Hysterectomy

March 9th, 2010

For women that must endure severe pelvic pain due to endometriosis, it can be so bad that quality of life and mere existence can be pure misery.  For many women suffering from endometriosis a radical hysterectomy is the only way to experience relief of the pain and agony.  A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of all the organs of the female reproductive system.

A radical hysterectomy removes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus and cervix and is done to solve chronic pain from endometriosis.  Choosing an endometriosis hysterectomy is a difficult choice and can render a woman infertile and kick start premature menopause in younger women.  Removing the uterus only and leaving other reproductive organs does not change monthly hormone fluctuations that cause bleeding and may not improve the more severe symptoms of endometriosis however. Read the rest of this entry »

Endometriosis Symptoms Checklist

March 9th, 2010

One of the most common reasons behind female infertility is endometriosis, which is a disorder of the reproductive organs and pelvic region.  The condition is most often associated with painful and irregular menstrual cycles and if it is not properly treated it can result in painful scar tissue and infertility.  Endometriosis involves the uterine tissue growing in other areas than the pelvic cavity, which can cause cysts, scars and adhesions leading to fertility problems.

Endometriosis symptoms can run from none to moderate to severe and can be influenced by the hormonal changes during a woman’s menstrual cycle.  Some of the symptoms include the following which one can use as an endometriosis symptoms checklist: Read the rest of this entry »

How to Increase Sperm Motility

March 9th, 2010

For a couple trying to have a baby, checking into different options and undergoing fertility testing can provide some clear answers as to why pregnancy is not happening naturally.  For a woman, there are many different reasons and for a man, one of the most common roadblocks to fertility is sperm motility.  However, once the problem has been discovered there are ways in which to increase sperm motility and help increase the chances of conception for a couple.

Many males experience difficulties with trying to conceive because of a sperm problem and low sperm motility can be one of them.  A couple that has been trying to conceive a baby for a long time may wonder how to increase sperm motility naturally before undergoing any rigorous and invasive fertility tests.  One way to address a problem with sperm motility is to consult with a nutritionist and take a look at the diet of the male. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Increase Male Fertility

March 8th, 2010

With recent advancements made in the world of reproductive health, it has now been established that males are just as like as a female to be infertile.  Finding a solution to male infertility is not easy because it is more complex and complicated than female infertility.  There are many different things that can cause a man to be infertile such as a sperm disorder, ejaculation problems, genetic disorders, hormonal issues, variocele or blocked tubes or veins.Sperm Count Read the rest of this entry »

Unexplained Infertility

March 8th, 2010

There are many couples each month that try to conceive a baby and experience failure.  For some, the reasons can be solved by doing a simple dietary or lifestyle change and for others the reasons need to be explored in depth and testing may need to be done.  Unexplainable infertility is a term used to describe idiopathic infertility, which means a definite cause cannot be determined even after testing has been done. Read the rest of this entry »