The Joy A Baby Brings Into Your Life
A baby brings so much joy to a family. A part of you continues in another human being. Your genetics are passed on to a new generation. You can see your and your partner’s habits in the little one. You can share life lessons and have fun while watching your baby grow and navigate through […]
Infertility: Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis
When it comes to fertility, pelvic pain is usually associated with the menstrual cycle. Most women experience a painful sensation in their pelvic area before menstruation starts, while there are a few women who experience little or no pain. It is important to note if there is a distinction in the pelvic pain that you […]
The Emotions of Infertility
Infertility is a difficult subject to address for most people who have to deal with it. For a couple, it can be quite challenging because your emotions can get the better of you. It is important to recognise the emotions that rise up during this time. You will experience a range of emotions when you […]
Do Fertility Treatments Work?
Some couples who have fertility issues may tend to avoid fertility treatments because they are sceptical or afraid that it won’t work. Advancements in the medical field have grown tremendously over the past couple of decades. There are different options available when it comes to fertility treatments for men and women. The key is to […]
Fertility: Enjoying a Healthy Diet
Many people don’t associate fertility and healthy diet with each other, but they go hand-in-hand. Your reproductive system is affected by what you eat. Everything you eat eventually enters your blood stream and travels throughout your body. If you put processed foods or unhealthy foods into your body, it affects your digestive system, nervous system, […]
Five Ovulation Tests to Determine the Likelihood of Conception
Every woman is born with millions of immature eggs. Once every month ovulation occurs where only one egg is released and lives for 12 to 24 hours after it leaves the ovary. If the egg is not fertilised it will disintegrate and be absorbed into the uterine lining. If the egg is fertilised, implantation takes […]
Why Should You Take Folic Acid During Pregnancy?
If you are planning on getting pregnant soon, you need to visit your gynaecologist or a fertility doctor for a general check up to check if everything related to your reproductive system is functioning normally. At this stage, your gynaecologist may tell you take folic acid supplements before conception and then during the pregnancy as […]
Infertility: How To Quit Smoking
Smoking is undoubtedly a bad habit that is difficult to cut out of your life. It is an unhealthy habit that can not only affect your organs but it can also affect your reproductive system and cause infertility. Women who smoke 20 cigarettes a day can reduce natural fertility by over 20%. In men, smoking […]
Infertility: Why You Need To Avoid Alcohol
For many people the consumption of alcohol is a normal social activity that they deem as fun. It’s a way for some people to loosen up and have fun, but that’s only because the intake of alcohol lowers your inhibitions and affects your senses. In certain cases, this is not such a good thing. However, […]
What Treatment Options Are Available for Male Infertility?
It can be disheartening to find out that you’re infertile, especially when you thought that everything was normal. There are many reasons why a man is not able to contribute to the conception process and, consequently, there are options that can assist with male infertility. Here are the treatment options available for male infertility. Vasectomy […]