Age is the most significant factor affecting your fertility. It is advisable to consider enlarging your family at the right time and not to delay the decision for too long. A woman comes into the world with a certain pool of egg cells that determines her fertility. Doctors and scientists refer to this potential as …
The chances of getting pregnant depend equally on the fertility of a woman and her partner. Although this is still a taboo subject for many men, it is worth knowing that the quality of semen has a huge impact on the possibility of conception and the health of the future offspring. We suggest what parameters …
The latest research by American scientists indicates that drinking alcohol – especially during the period after ovulation – is associated with lower chances of getting pregnant. It is well known that excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages may adversely affect fertility. Interestingly, recent reports suggest that even moderate drinking reduces the chances of conceiving a child. …
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In Western countries with temperate climates and health-conscious lifestyles, girls usually reach puberty and menstruate around the ages of 12 to 14. Slight postponements can occur, but consultation is required if the first period occurs around age 9 or after age 16. It also turns out that women who began menstruating before the age of …
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Some women just know it, while others realize they are pregnant quite late. When and by what symptoms can you recognize that you are pregnant? We summarize the most common complaints of moms-to-be. About 10 days after conception, soon after the embryo nests in the uterus, a number of serious changes begin to occur in …
Yes, such conclusions were reached by researchers analyzing the knowledge of several hundred Australian women using apps related to reproductive health. Many previous studies confirm that women in developed societies still have insufficient knowledge about factors that affect their fertility, such as age or unhygienic lifestyle. Rapidly developing technologies can be supportive in providing them …
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Being able to accurately determine when you ovulate in your natural cycle is crucial when trying to get pregnant. There are many methods to help you determine your fertile days and the time when you will ovulate. Some of them you can use on your own, some require a visit to the doctor or laboratory …
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age. It is estimated to affect between 6 and 15% of them, but most remain undiagnosed due to associated problems. PCOS, also called Stein-Leventhal syndrome (after the doctors who described the hormonal disorder in 1935), is most often manifested …
According to the research, being moderately overweight or underweight has little effect on fertility in either men or women. Of course, conception is best facilitated by the appropriate body weight within the BMI norms, so take some time to regulate it in the preparation for pregnancy. The optimal parameter for fertility is a BMI between …
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Pregnancy is an important time in every woman’s life. The latest scientific reports suggest that you should think about prevention and changing your habits even a few months before. When you start trying to have a baby, you should first of all check your health condition. Be prepared and perform appropriate tests. The decision is …
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