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Birth Control and Fertility

Depending on how long a woman has been using birth control, once you stop there can be fear that conception will be delayed or the effects of birth control have caused infertility. However, is there any truth to this myth? Let’s take an in-depth look at this.

Fallopian Tube Blockage Treatment

All the parts of the female reproductive system work together to regulate your menstrual cycle. A part of this intricate system are the fallopian tubes, which connect the ovaries and the uterus. Every month the fallopian tubes carry an egg from an ovary to the uterus. If an egg is fertilized by sperm, it moves through the tube to the uterus for implantation.

Guide to Antral Follicle Count

Ovarian reserve refers to the remaining egg supply in the ovaries. This count is used to determine whether a woman is able to conceive and have children. For women hoping to conceive, knowing their ovarian reserve is key to understanding the quality of their eggs. The antral follicle count is one of the best ways to test a woman’s ovarian reserve.

How to Improve Egg Quality

Assigned females at birth (AFAB) are born with all the eggs they will need. The ovaries contain between one to two million eggs that will be released during ovulation once a female starts their menstrual cycle. For a successful pregnancy, the quality of eggs has to be high. There are different ways you can improve the quality of eggs and increase your chances of a successful pregnancy. Let’s take a look at them.

IUI Chances of Success

While some people can conceive naturally and quickly, the journey to conception and childbirth can be difficult for some couples. When couples face various fertility challenges, they can get help through assisted reproductive technologies, each with its own success rates. One of these treatments is intrauterine insemination (IUI) or artificial insemination. The success of IUI therapy depends on several factors.

IVF Injections Guide

There are several paths to parenthood and fertility treatments are one of them. One thing you can’t avoid when going through fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) is injections. Many people fear injections, and it can be daunting if you have to do this regularly for some time. Whether you choose to do them at home or in a fertility clinic, you still need to know what to expect.

IVF vs. IUI: What's the difference?

Couples choosing to undergo fertility treatments have several options to choose from. Making a choice is based on what challenges you’re facing and your specific needs. The choices can range from lifestyle choices to medication, surgery, and assisted reproductive treatments (ART). The two most popular fertility treatments are assisted reproductive treatments- intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Some people are more familiar with one method than another, and it can be difficult to choose between them. This article will take a comprehensive view of each of these methods and what you should expect when you visit your fertility specialist.

Odds of Getting Pregnant by Age

Age plays a huge role in your fertility. Though males assigned at birth are fertile longer than women, now more than ever, many people are having babies later in life. Nevertheless, the older you grow the harder it can be to get pregnant in both males and females.

Pineapple and Pregnancy

Maintaining a nutritious diet during pregnancy is key to having a healthy pregnancy. Choosing the right meals to eat can be overwhelming, especially with all the information available online. Some foods are promoted as taboos, and one such food is the pineapple. An old wives’ tale has attributed miscarriages and other pregnancy challenges to the pineapple. But is any of these true?

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