Nowadays, many couples have problems conceiving. This might be because of infertility, pregnancy loss or failures in assisted reproduction techniques. In this blog, we are going to discuss the main reasons for infertility. What does infertility mean? According to World Health Organization, infertility is defined as a failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. After this period of time, consulting a specialist is recommended. He runs certain tests to acknowledge a problem and solve it if there is one. Infertility is not just a female issue. It can affect both partners. Experts agree
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Monthly Archives October 2020
Problems conceiving: Testing
Many couples nowadays have problems conceiving. Women under the age of 35 who have been trying to conceive for more than 1 year or women over the age of 35 who have been trying for more than 6 months, should consult a doctor. Infertility is not just a female issue. Infertility can affect both partners. Fertility experts agree that, on average, 30% of the cases of infertility can be attributed solely to the female, 30% solely to the male, 30% a combination of both partners, and in 10% there is unexplained infertility. Here are the steps you should take when you
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Reasons you missed your period – Part 2
In the previous blog, we discussed some of the main reasons for missing your period other than pregnancy – stress, intense exercises, PCOS, thyroid problems, etc. Here are some other reasons for lack of menstruation. What is amenorrhea? Amenorrhea means the absence of menstruation. There are two types of amenorrhea – primary and secondary. Primary amenorrhea is defined as the failure of initiation of the first menstrual cycle by age of 16. Secondary amenorrhea happens when a woman who has had normal menstrual cycles stops getting her monthly period for more than 3 months. The menstrual cycle is regulated
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Оvulation – all you need to know
Ovulation is one of the most important phases of the menstrual cycle. Read this blog for additional information about what is ovulation and what happens to your body when you are ovulating. What is ovulation? Apart from menstruating, women’s menstrual cycle consists of three phases – follicular phase, ovulation and luteal phase. Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from one of the ovaries. After that, special structures of the fallopian tubes, called fimbriae, carry the egg from the ovary toward the uterus. When does ovulation occur and how long does it last? Ovulation usually occurs midway through your
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