Posts Tagged ‘fertility’

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG): Testing Woman’s Fertility Potential

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Hysterosalpingogram test is a test of woman’s fertility potential. This test is often performed when woman experiences problems when trying to conceive. Hysterosalpingogram is a radiology procedure and is done in radiology department. This test is an X-ray test that looks at the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes and the area around them. The procedure of Hysterosalpingogram test looks like this: (more…)

Endometriosis Fertility

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects from 5% to 10% of females in reproductive years of life. Good news for women with endometriosis is that they can conceive naturally, but in some cases where there are still problems surgery is often the best solution. Endometriosis is a condition where endometrium tissue has spread to the ovaries or somewhere else in the abdominal cavity. Laparoscopy is the procedure that allows doctors to look inside the abdominal cavity with a narrow scope so they are able to diagnose endometriosis.
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Natural Ways to Regulate Your Period

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

There are many couples trying to conceive a baby that run into a problem because the female does not have regular menstrual cycles.  There are many women all over the country that have irregular menstrual cycles and wonder what can be done to solve the problem.  Regulating the menstrual cycle will help a woman better get to know her body and can directly increase the chances of conception. (more…)

How to Test for Fertility Problems

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

For a couple that has been trying to conceive a baby for more than one year, there are certain tests which can be done to determine if there any medical reasons behind the problem.  While people think infertility is primarily a female issue, there are also many reasons why a man may be infertile as well.  However, the situation is not hopeless and with testing a couple can figure out why they are unable to conceive. (more…)

Trying to Get Pregnant After the Pill

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

It does not matter how long a woman has been taking the pill, whether it is for one year or more, physicians recommend a woman waits for 1-3 months prior to trying to conceive.  Many women that are worried about conceiving after being on the pill should consult with a physician in order to determine the best timeframe in which to become pregnant.  Trying to get pregnant after the pill for some women will happen rather quickly for others it could take as long as six months or more. (more…)

Trying to Get Pregnant for More than a Year

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Trying to conceive a baby is supposed to be a natural process and for some people it is easy and happens in the traditional way.  For other couples, trying to have a baby is not as easy as that and it can take quite awhile for them to conceive, sometimes couples will need to consider other alternatives if pregnancy does not happen easily.  It is when trying to get pregnant for more than a year that some couples may want to consider seeing a fertility specialist and use alternative methods to conceive. (more…)

Trying to Get Pregnant After Tubes Tied

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

A tubal ligation is a surgical procedure done on a female in order to prevent pregnancy.  While most believe the procedure is permanent, there are those women that change their mind and want to become pregnant after having it done.  While female’s chances of becoming pregnant after having her tubes tied are low, there are ways in which it can happen.  Many women desire to become pregnant after having their tubes tied, there are a few different ways in which it can happen and two options to explore when trying to conceive. (more…)

What Does Egg White Cervical Mucus Mean?

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Cervical mucus is a fluid released from the body of a female and is fueled by the hormone estrogen.  Estrogen manufactures cervical mucus during the first part of the menstrual cycle and the fluid helps protect sperm from vaginal acidity.  Cervical fluid is also responsible for helping the sperm propel through the vaginal canal and into the fallopian tube, which is where fertilization occurs. (more…)

Most Fertile Cervical Mucus

Monday, March 1st, 2010

For a woman trying to conceive a baby, it is important to pay close attention to certain body functions and patterns.  Cervical mucus can be monitored and from the consistency, a woman can determine her most fertile period of the month.  As a woman’s cycle progresses cervical mucus will increase in texture and volume. (more…)

Ready for Fertility Hypnotherapy? Women Turning to Hypnosis when Trying to Conceive

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Hypnosis is a complementary therapy that is gaining popularity. Hypnosis is not used only to improve fertility, but is applied to fight addictions, losing weight, to decrease labor pain, anxiety, insomnia, pain management and stress-related illnesses. And there is fertility hypnosis… When hypnosis is used to treat diseases, addictions or symptoms, we call it hypnotherapy. (more…)