Posts Tagged ‘ovulation’

Clomid Side Effects After Ovulation

Tuesday, 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.

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Acupuncture and IVF

Friday, March 5th, 2010

It is thought that acupuncture can enhance fertility and IVF treatments in many difference ways.  Acupuncture has been proven in some research studies to affect levels of the ovarian and pituitary hormones by improving blood flow to certain parts of the female body.  One particular area in which acupuncture could prove highly beneficial is in the uterus, in which it is believed to produce feelings of relaxation.

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Saliva Ovulation Tester

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Ovulation is the fertile time of menstrual cycle that occurs in the middle of the cycle in most women. Usually, the high estrogen is an indicator that woman is in her fertile phase. Prediction when ovulation will occur is very useful and helpful for those who are trying to get pregnant. There are many methods used for predicting ovulation. One of the most popular methods for ovulation prediction is using saliva ovulation testers.

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Birth Control Pill and Trying to Conceive

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

The birth control works, precisely talking about birth control pill, by influencing hormones and thus preventing prevention of conceiving a baby. Birth control pill works by influencing hormones and thus influencing ovulation. When woman stops taking birth control pill, the hormones that help prevent ovulation and thus prevent conception are theoretically speaking out of a body within several days, which means woman’s body is ready for conception within several days… theoretically speaking. (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…)

Using Geritol to Get Pregnant

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Geritol is a brand of complex multivitamin supplements which has added iron and is manufactured by Glaxo-Smith-Kline.  The supplement is available in either liquid or tablet form, and has an iron content of between 9.5 mg and 16 mg in tablets and liquid has 18 mg.  There have been many stories which highlight women using Geritol to get pregnant and people wonder if it is true or not. (more…)

Am I Fertile?

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Eventually at some point in life, a woman will have the desire to become pregnant and start a family with her partner.  For a woman, knowing her body and being able to tell when ovulation occurs each month will have an impact on how quickly she can become pregnant.  A woman will save herself a large amount of stress and anxiety by knowing how cervical mucus and body temperature relates to fertility and improves the odds of conception. (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…)

Basal Body Temperature Cervical Mucus Chart

Monday, March 1st, 2010

When a couple tries to conceive an infant and is experiencing fertility impairment, there are many considerations to be made.  Basal body temperature cervical mucus chart information is very important for a couple trying to conceive because if done accurately it shows the most fertile time of the month for a female.  During the month a woman’s hormone levels will surge and drop, by charting and checking cervical mucus, it is much easier to determine the days of ovulation and improve the odds of successful conception. (more…)

Influence of Alcohol on Female and Male Fertility

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Babies and alcohol don’t mix, but what about when a couple is trying to conceive? In this article we are going to have a look at whether it’s ok to drink alcohol if you’re trying to conceive.

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