Latest Articles about Trying to Conceive
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This is a question that 9 out of 10 women have after having sex without a condom. It's also a common doubt for those who didn't even have penetration but had contact with semen. Or even for... Continue ReadingThis is a question that 9 out of... Continue Reading
The sperm cell, like the egg, is fundamental for new life to begin. The sperm, which is much smaller than the egg, carries its owner's DNA in its nucleus. Together with the egg, which also carries DNA,... Continue ReadingThe sperm cell, like the egg, is fundamental... Continue Reading
Much more common than people realize among women of reproductive age, irregular menstrual cycles can cause a lot of sleepless nights for many women. There could be several reasons for this—whether a woman wants... Continue ReadingMuch more common than people realize among... Continue Reading
I felt like a real alien when, among my friends who were also trying to conceive, I was the only one still waiting for my turn to get pregnant. I wondered how they had managed it? Why was I the only one... Continue ReadingI felt like a real alien when, among my... Continue Reading
Mumps is considered one of the common infections, mainly in childhood, but it is more concerning in boys. One of its main complications is male infertility, which is why the connection between mumps and... Continue ReadingMumps is considered one of the common infections,... Continue Reading
What woman has never referred to her period, when it's very heavy, as a hemorrhage? This way of referring sounds a bit exaggerated compared to the actual bleeding of menstrual hemorrhage. If having a... Continue ReadingWhat woman has never referred to her period,... Continue Reading
Do you know what the correct position of the uterus is? Very few women do! That’s because it’s hardly ever discussed. Uterine position only starts to actually impact a woman's life when she begins fertility investigations. This... Continue ReadingDo you know what the correct position of... Continue Reading
Ultrasound is important at any stage of a woman's life, but it becomes even more so for those who wish to get pregnant. To check if everything is in order within the reproductive system, there are several... Continue ReadingUltrasound is important at any stage of... Continue Reading
It is much more common than you might think to induce ovulation and still not get pregnant. Clomiphene-based ovulation inducers1 can help, but they are not miracle workers! You can induce ovulation for... Continue ReadingIt is much more common than you might think... Continue Reading
Luteinizing hormone, or LH as it is more commonly known, is one of the key players in the female fertile cycle. Contrary to what many people think, LH (Luteinizing Hormone) is not always actively present... Continue ReadingLuteinizing hormone, or LH as it is more... Continue Reading
Did you know there are several drugs used to increase the chances of conception? And like other medications, metformin was originally developed for specific purposes, such as treating type 2... Continue ReadingDid you know there are several drugs used... Continue Reading
When we think about discovering a pregnancy, the first symptom that comes to mind is a missed period, right? But did you know that many women continue to menstruate throughout their entire pregnancy?... Continue ReadingWhen we think about discovering a pregnancy,... Continue Reading
I want to start this text by saying that under no circumstances do we encourage the use of medication or remedies to bring on your period without medical guidance. This article serves only to give guidance... Continue ReadingI want to start this text by saying that... Continue Reading
If you have a heavy or even normal cycle and suddenly find yourself with light menstruation and a different appearance, you might be worried. Is it a problem? Could light menstruation be a sign of pregnancy?... Continue ReadingIf you have a heavy or even normal cycle... Continue Reading
As soon as a period is late, the first question that comes to a woman's mind is: am I pregnant? The fact is, a missed period alone, or even the same symptoms that appear before it happens, are not always... Continue ReadingAs soon as a period is late, the first question... Continue Reading
The menstrual cycle is like clockwork for some women, while for others it's full of surprises. The body goes through various hormonal changes in each phase: proliferative, ovulatory, and luteal. The length... Continue ReadingThe menstrual cycle is like clockwork for... Continue Reading
It’s funny, but ever since I can remember, I’ve heard my mother talk about things the “elders” used to say. It was all about what you could and couldn’t do, this or that to help with breastfeeding and postpartum... In fact,... Continue ReadingIt’s funny, but ever since I can remember, I’ve... Continue Reading
Unlike in our grandparents’ time, marriage has become increasingly rare, and for those who choose to formalize their union, very few couples manage to maintain it! The problem in this situation is the... Continue ReadingUnlike in our grandparents’ time, marriage... Continue Reading
The fertile phase is very important for couples who want to have children, especially for women. And one of the signs of this phase is exactly fertile mucus, or as it is also known, egg white discharge.... Continue ReadingThe fertile phase is very important for... Continue Reading
The body undergoes many transformations during pregnancy1, and even the vagina changes during pregnancy. You can notice changes on the outside as well as the inside, such as texture, color, appearance,... Continue ReadingThe body undergoes many transformations... Continue Reading
Did you know that during the fertile period, the uterus adapts to receive the sperm and thus enable fertilization? Yes! Our bodies are intelligent in all physiological aspects. The cervix is an extension... Continue ReadingDid you know that during the fertile period,... Continue Reading
My belly twitched! Could I be pregnant? When you’re trying to get pregnant, every sign, no matter how small, can seem really important, right? Could this or that sign mean pregnancy?You’re lying down and suddenly you... Continue ReadingMy belly twitched! Could I be pregnant?... Continue Reading
