Preparing for Fertility before Breast Cancer Treatment
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, taking the time to process all the information and making decisions regarding the preservation of your fertility is very crucial.
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Do Fibroids Affect Pregnancy and Fertility?
A fibroid is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that grows inside or on your uterus. Fibroids can negatively affect your fertility and the likelihood of achieving pregnancy. They commonly occur during the childbearing years and as much as 80% of women will have developed uterine fibroids by the time they are 50 years old.
Are You at Risk for PCOS? (PCOS Awareness Month)
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a hormonal disorder that affects 1 out of every 10 women during their childbearing years. It can cause irregular menstrual cycles with prolonged bleeding, unexplained weight gain, excessive hair growth, acne, and infertility.
Why Can’t I Get Pregnant? 7 Possible Reasons for Infertility
Not being able to become pregnant when you are ready to start a family can leave you feeling bewildered (Why can’t I get pregnant?) and depressed (Why me?). Sometimes, irregular periods or painful menstrual cramps may be a sign that you might have infertility issues, but often there are no signs except that your attempts to get pregnant are unsuccessful.
Can Sunshine Boost My Fertility?
You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that sunshine can boost your fertility! According to research studies, spending more time in the sun improves fertility in both men and women. In some cases, increase sunlight exposure can boost a woman’s fertility by as much as a third and women may be 35% more likely to have successful IVF treatment. As for men, sperm activity is twice as much in the summer months (July and August) as compared to January.
IVF and The Role of an Embryologist
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most common infertility treatments available today. It involves the retrieval of a woman’s eggs from her ovaries, their fertilization in a laboratory with the man’s sperm, and the transfer of the formed embryos back to the woman’s uterus.
Summer Pregnancy Survival Guide
With your belly growing bigger as the weather grows hotter, you may be wondering if you’ll make it through the summer. Here are a few tips to help you survive a summer pregnancy:
Tips for Boosting Male Fertility
Did you know that sperm counts in western world have almost halved in the last 50 years and continue to fall at a rate of nearly 2% per year? This alarming trend can be attributed to factors such as high levels of lead and other toxic chemicals in the environment, use of harmful pesticides, certain occupations, increased stress, and a sedentary lifestyle.
How Common is Male Infertility?
Raising a family is one of life’s most rewarding experiences and therefore being diagnosed with infertility can be a hard challenge for a man to face. Although traditionally considered a woman’s issue, infertility is also widespread among men.
The 10 best period tracking apps
Periods usually arrive once each month, but the exact date, flow, cramp severity, and accompanying symptoms are not quite that consistent. For this very reason, the app market is flooded with period trackers that aim to offer insight into your monthly cycle.