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Conception doesn’t come easily for many couples, and more often than not, couples require assistance conceiving naturally. Unfortunately, fertility treatments aren’t cheap and because of this high cost, many couples choose to start with artificial insemination, which can easily be done at home. Let’s take a look at what at-home insemination involves.
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.
While it comes easy to some women, conception is a struggle for some. In such cases, an act of kindness can transform a woman’s life. One way to help a woman or couple start their parenting journey is by donating eggs. Becoming an egg donor is a process that comes with both monetary and emotional benefits. If you’re hoping to become an egg donor, read on to know what is expected from you.
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.
A number of conditions can affect a woman’s reproductive system and in turn their fertility. One of these conditions is uterine fibroids. In this article, we will look at all you need to know about uterine fibroids, including what they are, symptoms to look out for, and how they can affect fertility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
