
Trying to get pregnant while studying
This post is prompted by a friend of mine, who recently faced some difficult decisions should she pursue her PhD as she had planned for years, try to conceive another...

Who can benefit from NovaSure?
Women who suffer from heavy and painful menstrual periods can feel like their life turns into hell for a week every month. And according to some estimates, as many as...

Chances of getting pregnant with one fallopian tube
Women who have one fallopian tube might have some concerns about their fertility and their chances of getting pregnant. It is logical to jump to the conclusion that having half...

Tips for men on how to get their partner pregnant
When it comes to trying to conceive, most of the advice on how to get pregnant sooner is directed at women tracking ovulation, eating better, taking prenatal supplements... and the...

Tips on how to get pregnant
Many women who are trying to conceive are looking for tips on how to get pregnant as fast as possible. Once you and your partner have arrived at the decision...

What is pitocin?
Pitocin is a drug that is commonly used to induce or augment labor in the United States and many other countries. How does Pitocin work, in which situations is it...

Trying to get pregnant after a cesarean section
Have you had a cesarean section, and are you hoping to find out when you can get pregnant again? The traditional advice offered up by most obstetricians is that the...

What is a mirena coil?
With the many types of contraceptive available today, it can be difficult to decide which birth control method is the right one for you. Today, we will take a closer...

How reliable are home fertility tests?
Dr Paul Brezina and his colleagues look at the accuracy of dozens of DIY fertility-related tests, including pregnancy tests, ovulation tests, and gender prediction tests to determine their accuracy. "I...

Getting pregnant after miscarriage
As much as 20 percent of all pregnancies will end in a miscarriage. Getting pregnant again after suffering a miscarriage is, therefore, something that many women will have to deal...