Category: Fertility
Menopause weight gain — is there anything you can do about it?
Question: I started the menopause last year, and have since put on quite a lot of weight, especially in the abdominal area. I used to be skinny and young. I know I am getting older and that’s fine, but I don’t want the puffy face of the muffin top. Is there anything you can do about this? [...]
Is it the right time to consider pregnancy for you?
Only you and your partner can decide whether or not you are ready to have a baby, and knowing whether or not the time is right is quite tricky. But perhaps we’ve got some food for thought for you with these tips. Are you emotionally, financially, and logistically prepared for a new addition to your [...]
Is Implanon the right birth control method for you?
Implanon is a thin, matchstick like device that is implanted under the skin of a woman’s upper arm. There, it emits hormones and prevents pregnancy for three years. Is Implanon the right birth control method for you? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
Could you have PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a reproductive condition that can have a huge impact on a woman’s life. PCOS affects a woman’s menstrual cycle, but also her insulin and hormones, as well as fertility, weight, and hair growth. What are the signs that show that a woman may suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Biological clock ticking — can you afford to wait?
Are you starting to feel your biological clock ticking, but are not quite ready to have a baby? You may wonder if you can afford to wait, and if you will still be fertile a few years down the road. This depends on many factors, some of which you have some control over. Curious? Read [...]
How much does a vasectomy cost?
Are you and your partner discussing the big snip? A vasectomy is one of the least invasive permanent birth control methods on the market, and also the only permanent male contraceptive. But what is the cost of a vasectomy? And will your insurance policy cover the procedure?
What are your most fertile days?
Are you trying to have a baby, or thinking about it? Getting pregnant is quite the science, because the female fertile window isn’t that long. What are your most fertility days? And do you really need that information to conceive?
Not pregnant after six months of trying? What now?
Have you and your partner been trying for a baby for six months, without any positive pregnancy test? Although it is quite normal not to conceive within the first months of trying, many couples start to get worried by the six month mark. So, what is wrong? And what can you do to improve your [...]
Medical checks before you start trying for a baby
Are you and your partner going to be trying for a baby soon? Babies require lots of planning, but that preconception medical checkup should be somewhere on your list too. Why do you need medical checks before attempting to get pregnant? What will your doctor look at to ensure you are in the best of [...]
What is Luteinizing Hormone (LH)?
Luteinizing Hormone is a hormone that plays an important role in the menstrual cycle, and one that can help women find out when they are fertile. Let’s take a closer look at what Luteinizing Hormone, commonly abbreviated as LH, does inside the female body.
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