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Quite often, after you have opted for IVF as a fertility solution, the next obvious question is whether to use fresh eggs or frozen eggs. Can frozen eggs help you get pregnant more quickly or more slowly? The question is not unfounded. Which eggs are more likely to result in pregnancy has been a topic […]
Continue ReadingYes, you can become pregnant if your spouse has male infertility, as long as they can get some sperm. Just because he has male infertility, it doesn’t mean he’ll never be able to have a biological child. Having a low sperm count can significantly make it more difficult to conceive naturally, and although it only […]
Continue ReadingYour hormones and fertility levels start to decline beyond the age of 35, giving you a slim chance of becoming pregnant the longer you wait. You have probably read the statistics. However, the biological clock, which is specific to every woman, is not taken into account in those numbers. You may have made this decision […]
Continue ReadingMale infertility is when as a man you have a poor chance of making your female partner pregnant. It usually depends on the quality of your sperm cells. Sometimes, your infertility is linked to sexual function, and other times it could be linked to your semen quality. Some of the main parameters examined is the […]
Continue ReadingFertility is such a complex process that starting a family does not always come with guarantees. There are many processes involved in the reproduction cycle including lifestyle factors and habits that play a major role in determining your reproductive health and wellbeing. Some of these factors that lead to infertility such as diet, stress, sleeping […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re trying to get pregnant, tracking your cycle is important. It will help you keep track of the most fertile days when you can more easily conceive. A common fertility myth is that you can’t get pregnant when you’re on your period. While the odds for pregnancy are lower on the days you’re on […]
Continue ReadingBiologically, a woman’s fertility declines in her 30s, but thanks to egg freezing, the ticking biological clock can be quietened. Egg freezing has become increasingly popular among women aged 21- 40. Some women opt for the procedure because they are not ready to have a baby and wish to preserve their fertility. Others are undergoing […]
Continue ReadingIf there is no sperm or semen found in your ejaculate, it simply means that you are suffering from azoospermia – a condition that affects 1 in 10 men who are having fertility problems. Receiving a diagnosis of zero sperm count can be emotionally difficult, but it is not the end of the road. You […]
Continue ReadingInfertility has traditionally been thought of as a woman’s problem, but this is far from the truth. Men are just as involved with infertility as women. About one out of every three cases of infertility is due to the man alone, and a man shares infertility problems with the woman about half the time. A […]
Continue ReadingAs you enter the menopausal stage of life, it is not unusual to wonder if you can still get pregnant. It’s important to understand this transitional time of life. Even without the hot flashes and irregular periods, it doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant. It only means you’re probably a lot less fertile than you […]
Continue ReadingThanks to contraception and the widespread availability of reproductive technologies, couples today have more control over when they want to begin their family than in the past. Waiting to start a family is possible, although it can make it a little harder to get pregnant. Fertility naturally declines with age, and having a baby later […]
Continue ReadingMaking a baby isn’t complicated if you and your partner have good fertility. But it requires more than jumping into bed and a roll in between the sheets to be productive. Some couples go all out and have sex every day, all month like rabbits. If you’re into that, it’s usually okay. Actually it’s usually […]
Continue ReadingThere is a high rate of infertility among couples in Nigeria and this is a challenge that is perceived differently in each socio-cultural context that it is experienced. As a result of this, solution to the problem is often adversely shaped by personal and public perceptions of the phenomenon. Going through the roller coaster of […]
Continue ReadingIt is fairly well known that 1 in 4 couples experience some type of difficulty getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. Yet few see themselves having to face such a struggle until they are squarely in the midst of it. Once you do grasp being infertile, you may not likely consider yourself in need of […]
Continue ReadingEvery normal pregnancy is a small miracle. Most women get pregnant and have babies in their reproductive years which can span teenage till the late 30s and early 40s, but the fact is that the number of women having babies in their late 40s, 50s and beyond is increasing. Usually, getting pregnant without ovaries, fallopian […]
Continue ReadingExperiencing multiple IVF cycle failures is a daunting experience, but while it is true that most couples fail to have a child with their first IVF cycle, it is equally true that the chance of having a baby increases the more times they try. Almost half the number of couples who fail on their first […]
Continue ReadingWhen tissue that lines your uterus grows elsewhere in your abdomen, you could experience a number of sexual problems. Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue, which lines the uterus, is found outside the uterus. The tissue might be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, rectum, or intestines. It can also appear on the peritoneum, the […]
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