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Trying to conceive after the contraceptive pill

Trying to conceive after the contraceptive pill

Combined oral contraceptives — also known simply as “the pill” — are still among the most popular birth control methods in the world. If you are currently using the pill, but are planning to try to conceive in the near future, are there any special rules? How long do you need wait before you can [...]

Should you try to conceive when you are overweight?

Should you try to conceive when you are overweight?

Look at a typical preconception checklist, and you’ll come across items like taking folic acid, eating a healthy diet and… losing weight. That’s easy to say, but often not at all that easy to do. Women are overweight for many different reasons. Some would already have lost the extra weight if a diet and some [...]

Trying to conceive after Implanon

Trying to conceive after Implanon

How soon after having Implanon removed can you get pregnant? You may be surprised. Though Implanon is a long-term, highly effective birth control method, users generally ovulate very soon after having the device taken out.

Actively trying to conceive: what does that mean?

Actively trying to conceive: what does that mean?

A couple officially qualifies for the diagnosis of infertility after they have “actively been trying to conceive” for 12 months or more. By this time, couples of any age are advised to see their family doctor to discuss fertility testing, to get to the bottom of why they are not pregnant yet. This definition begs [...]

How to give yourself the best chance of conceiving

How to give yourself the best chance of conceiving

Trying to get pregnant has much in common with trying to win the lottery, though your chances of hitting the jackpot are quite a bit higher. How can you give yourself the best chance of conceiving soon?

Trying to conceive another baby — how would that affect your relationship?

Trying to conceive another baby — how would that affect your relationship?

Should you have another baby, or are you done with trying to conceive, pregnancy, childbirth and caring for infants? Deciding on family size is a highly personal process. A great number of factors influence the ultimate decision. They may include finances, career ambitions, and parenting choices. Another important thing to look at is how the [...]

Trying to conceive number two: Are you ready?

Trying to conceive number two: Are you ready?

Are you and your other half toying with the idea of having a second baby? The chances are that you are not the only people with an opinion about your family planning. Ultimately, only you two will know if you really want another baby, and if so when. Here are some points you may like [...]

Pregnancy Awareness Week!

Pregnancy Awareness Week!

Are you trying to get pregnant or already expecting? The first part of this infographic made for Pregnancy Awareness Week 2013 will make you laugh. You’re sure to learn something, whether it’s a crucial bit of info or a useless factoid you can impress your friends with. Do you know how many women get pregnant [...]

Pregnancy tests: Don’t take them too early!

Pregnancy tests: Don’t take them too early!

Here at Trying To Conceive, we’re all women who have had experience with pregnancy ourselves. We know what it feels like to try to get pregnant, and we know how terribly nerve-wrecking that tw0-week wait can be. We’ve had pregnancy test in our bathroom cabinets in bulk, and we have used them too early. But [...]

Irregular periods and fertility

Irregular periods and fertility

Do you suffer from irregular and unpredictable periods? If you are trying to get pregnant, irregular menstrual cycles can make things more complicated. What do you need to know about how irregular cycles can influence your fertility and chances of conceiving?