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May 31, 2016
2 min

How Often Should You Have Sex Whilst Trying to Conceive

Sex is lots of fun and something to be enjoyed, right up until you start trying for a baby. Or at least that’s how it feels, then all of ...

May 10, 2016
3 min

How likely are you to get pregnant according to these tests?

Couples who face any glitch, even a delay of a few months after beginning the journey “trying to conceive” start exploring reasons and so...

Apr 5, 2016
2 min

What can be done about Fallopian tube obstructions?

Fallopian tubes carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus. In most simplistic terms fallopian tubes form the pathway for the egg to trav...

Mar 22, 2016
3 min

Could you have luteal phase problems?

The scheme of events in a typical menstrual cycle involves follicle maturation, ovulation and luteal phase wherein the uterine lining is ...

Feb 29, 2016
2 min

Can ovaries age prematurely even in a young woman?

Ovaries harbour all the eggs that a female would produce during her reproductive years. Each month few start to mature as follicles under...

Feb 16, 2016
2 min

The Effects of Smoking on Sperm

Thinking about your overall health as a soon-to-be dad is vital. The leading cause of infertility among men is abnormal sperm. Sperm is a...

Jan 26, 2016
2 min

Why Stress Could be to Blame For Your Fertility Problems

Recent research from the University of Emory found that stress can cause fertility problems. Researchers have identified that women who h...

Jan 21, 2015
3 min

Struggling to lose weight? This article may have a solution for you.

Did you know what scientists do to fatten mice rapidly? They inject them with Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). In a study of mice given doses ...

Jul 15, 2014
1 min

Do you suffer from reflux? This simple food could be the answer.

A lot of people suffer from reflux after eating a meal. Most people assume that they have too much stomach acid and that is the cause of ...

Jun 17, 2014
1 min

Do you need to lose weight to conceive?

A study found that women who are overweight (a body mass index or BMI rating of 25 to 29.9) have a 26% lower chance of conceiving and wom...

Apr 29, 2014
2 min

Could you be making this mistake?

This very simple mistake may stop you from falling pregnant. Are you using a lubricant during intercourse? Did you know that most lubrica...

Mar 6, 2014
2 min

Can ‘unexplained infertility’ be explained?

Approximately 15% to 30% of couples will be diagnosed with unexplained infertility after examining all medical tests performed. It is the...

Feb 4, 2014
2 min

What causes infertility?

According to a study published in the Japanese Medical Association Journal, underlying factors of infertility are psychological factors r...

Jan 30, 2014
2 min

Does weight affect fertility?

Obesity or being underweight is involved in about 12% of female cases of infertility. Women with a BMI (body mass index) higher than 25 a...

Dec 31, 2013
2 min

Are your hormones ruling your life?

It is estimated that as many as 90% of women are experiencing a hormonal disorder that affects them on a regular basis. I have met many w...

Nov 12, 2013
4 min

Are you ovulating?

The Most Important Step: Find out when you ovulate! Many women do not know when they ovulate. Some women may have read that ovulation occ...

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