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Birth Control and Fertility

Birth control is central to family building success. With so many types available, deciding on which type is most suitable, in consideration of both the side effects and future family building plans, can be a daunting task. To assist in this process, we shall be breaking down birth control - the types, their use, side effects - and more importantly, the ways in which it may impact your family building plans.

Fallopian Tube Blockage Treatment

Diseases, infections and surgical complications can lead to fallopian tube blockage. In the majority of cases there are no symptoms that accompany the blockage, as a result, many times, people with blocked fallopian tubes may not even know it. The discovery of blockage is usually made as patients are undergoing treatment for something else entirely. So let us delve into what causes fallopian tube blockage, its impact on a person, how it is detected as well as how it is treated.

IVF vs. IUI

Becoming pregnant can be challenging for many reasons and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have been invaluable in giving individuals and couples a chance at building their families. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is quite popular for its success rate. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is preferred for its cost. We shall be comparing these two methods, and then with the assistance of your healthcare provider, you can determine which method would best benefit your family building goals. So let us discuss the processes, expenses, and success rates of each of these fertility treatments.

Pineapple and Pregnancy

When you are pregnant, the nutritional content of your meals is crucial to your health as well as the development of your unborn child. One way to ensure that your diet is providing the best nutrition is by first avoiding highly processed foods. Additionally, raw meats and unpasteurized dairy products carry the risk of disease carrying microbes, which could have a negative impact. Properly prepared vegetables and fruits provide a nutritional punch, packed with vitamins and minerals which are central to the physical and neurological development of your unborn child. In this article, we shall focus on the nutritional value of pineapple and highlight the benefits of eating pineapple while pregnant.

Stages of Endometriosis

The tissue that lines the uterus is called the endometrium. When a person has endometriosis, the endometrium grows in other parts of the body outside the uterus. Since there is no outlet for this tissue, it can cause discomfort and pain, and lead to widespread scar tissue and lesions. Endometriosis has no known cure, but treatments are available to relieve its symptoms, and address the infertility that it sometimes causes. To understand this condition better, we shall be discussing t he types of endometriosis, symptoms of the condition, treatment and management options, and the impact endometriosis has on a person’s health and fertility.

Odds of Getting Pregnant by Age

In this day and age, becoming older has become a more graceful task than in previous centuries. With modern medicine, and advanced treatments for illnesses, as well as healthier diets, both men and women alike are enjoying their sunset years more than before . The same cannot be said about fertility. Fertility declines with age whether you are born male or female. For women in particular, this decline is observed from their mid to late 30s and more rapidly through their 40s. Similarly, as men approach their 40s they may begin to experience erectile dysfunction and lowered sperm quality. So let us look in more detail at how age affects fertility, and what the odds of getting pregnant by age are. As well, we shall highlight some factors that affect conception at different stages of a person’s reproductive years.

IUI Success Rates

One of the ways in which people facing infertility manage to build their families is through intrauterine insemination (IUI). IUI is a type of assisted reproductive technology (ART) therapy whereby sperm, after going through an optimizing process, are inserted into the uterus within the ovulation window to increase the chances of a pregnancy occuring. IUI is one of the more affordable ART treatments, and it is also minimally invasive, making it a preferred option for many at the beginning of their fertility journey. To get a better perspective of IUI, we shall discuss the process, its benefits, costs, factors affecting success rates, as well, we shall point out some ways to increase your chances of conceiving through IUI.

How to Improve Egg Quality

Egg quality is a term used to speak medically about the health of the eggs in a person’s ovaries. A person’s lifestyle, mental health, genetics, diet, exercise, age and medical history, all contribute to the health of these eggs. With a few simple changes in nutrition and lifestyle, one can improve the quality of their eggs, which can improve fertility outcomes significantly.

What is a Chemical Pregnancy?

A chemical pregnancy is said to occur when someone has a positive result on a home pregnancy test, but has a miscarriage before it can be confirmed by an ultrasound. Although it has limited physical side effects, it could take a toll mentally and emotionally.

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