Most people’s knowledge about ovulation and reproduction is limited to ‘sperm meets egg, egg meets uterus’ and bang, you’re pregnant! But conception involves way more than just combining two reproductive cells. In fact, you only really have a small window of a few days every month to get pregnant. Keep reading to learn the interesting process of ovulation and conception that . . . you probably didn’t know. Understanding Your Cycle Just like the moon and seasonal changes, the female body also goes through phases, known as ‘cycles’. The menstrual cycle is regulated by the complex interaction of hormones: luteinizing
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7 Common Myths & Misconceptions About Birth Control You Should Know
When it comes to menstruation, pregnancy and birth control, it can be hard to decipher between scientific fact and housewife tale. Either way, it’s important to understand your body and what you put into it in order to keep healthy. Understanding birth control options are an important way for women to empower themselves and take control of their health and wellness. We’ve listed some of the most common myths and facts about contraception to keep you informed. 1. The Pill Makes You Gain Weight Many women say that they experience weight gain as a side-effect of hormonal contraception. Is this
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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): What It Means & When Is It Necessary?
Everyone knows where babies come from… or do they? In today’s time, technology and medicine can assist reproduction that doesn’t require sexual interaction. This is especially beneficial for people in same-sex relationships, those struggling to conceive naturally, single women looking to get pregnant without a partner and so many others – on condition of a viable egg and sperm cells. But even these can be donated in today’s time! But what does IVF ACTUALLY entail? Are there any risks? And when is it necessary? We’ll take you through the ins and outs of IVF. What is IVF? IVF stands for
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10 Weird and Dangerous Contraceptives That You Should NEVER Try
It may be hard to believe since our grandparents and great-grandparents seemed to have a never-ending list of children, but the idea of contraceptives is actually as old as time. However, contraceptives definitely haven’t only been the neatly packaged combination pills we have access to now. There have been some weird and sometimes bizarre use of contraceptive methods, and some are still used today encourage you to NEVER try any of them. Try not to be totally terrified as we discuss some of these “so-called” contraceptives. 1. Lemon Yes, you read correctly. A literal lemon cut in half and used
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