Most women who have been trying to conceive have heard something about hormones or an imbalance. It might be a little confusing for you. It’s also confusing for me, because, why do hormones really need to be balanced? Where exactly are they tipping over to? Well… I’ll try to make it simple for you; hopefully, at the end of this,…
As you read this right now, activity is ongoing in your testicles. It could very well be dying as you sit there right now. Of course, I am referring to men, women don’t have testicles. Just so you know. Anyway, the focus of this topic is to give you a hint as to how to help out your testicles as…
As part of the fertility workup, both the male and female partners must be evaluated because, though the woman is looked at as the most likely problem in these scenarios, either party could have an issue. Regardless of who it is, it should be viewed as a problem of the couple. Prevention of female infertility may seem expensive, when doing…
Infertility is one of the most emotional medical challenges. It typically whips up a lot of socio-cultural issues, particularly in this part of the world, with its attendant stigma that rips homes and families apart. It is said to occur when couples regularly having unprotected sex for at least 1 year do not achieve conception. The World Health Organization (WHO)…
Primary ovarian insufficiency — also called premature ovarian failure — occurs when the ovaries stop functioning normally before age 40. When this happens, your ovaries don’t produce normal amounts of the hormone estrogen or release eggs regularly. This condition often leads to infertility. Primary ovarian insufficiency is sometimes confused with premature menopause, but these conditions aren’t the same. Women with…
Men who don’t have sperm in their semen have a condition called azoospermia. It happens to about 1% of all men and 15% of infertile men. There aren’t really any symptoms that you’d notice, but if you’ve been trying to get your partner pregnant without success, this condition could be the cause. What Causes It? You might have a problem…
When trying to conceive, it’s important to know what ovulation is and when it occurs. This blog will discuss the five top signs to know when you’re ovulating. Remember, every woman is different, so by understanding your cycle and your ovulation symptoms, you can increase your chances of falling pregnant by choosing optimal times for intercourse. What is Ovulation? It…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING A GAMETE DONOR So, you want to donate your eggs? Grab a seat. If you’re reading this, you most likely (or maybe not) have heard about women who donate their eggs to TTC couples. You may ask, “why does one woman need to donate eggs to another? Doesn’t she have her own ovaries?”…