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Spotting between periods. Should I worry?
Spotting between periods. Should I worry?
A menstrual cycle usually lasts from 21 to 35 days and the bleeding lasts for a few days. The appearance of spotting on any other day is not normal and...
Why are millions of sperm needed, while only one will fertilize the egg?
Why are millions of sperm needed, while only one will fertilize the egg?
The battle that sperm cells give to fertilize the egg is merciless. They have no help from the female reproductive organs....
Surviving the two week wait
Surviving the Two Week Wait
The two-week wait is a time of high anxiety, worry, and frustration for women trying to conceive. In case you're not familiar with the phrase, the two week wait is...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and ovulation tests
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and ovulation tests
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovaries contain a large number of harmless ‘cysts’ or egg-containing follicles that...
Pregnancy with one ovary. Feasible or not?
Pregnancy with one ovary – is it possible? This is the question most women with one ovary ask themselves. Let’s see below everything you need to know and how you can increase your chances of...
Amniotic fluid leak - Signs, causes and actions
Amniotic fluid leak - Signs, causes and actions
During pregnancy, the baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid. This liquid helps to protect the baby and its overall development.
One of the main ways...
6 myths about fertility that do not apply!
6 Myths about Fertility that do not apply!
We live in 2018! Stop listening to the invalid advices of others who are supposed to help in childbirth... "eat chocolate and you will have a boy", and...
Vaginal pH balance
Vaginal pH balance
Maintaining the pH balance of the vagina is essential to keeping it healthy.
A normal vaginal pH is between 3.8 and 4.5. When the pH level is within this range, it can help...
Fetal doppler sounds
Do you recognize what sound is this?
This is the sound of the heart of the unborn baby!
And this
is the sound of the placental blood flow.
Apart from being a magical experience,...
Follicles, cycle phases and ovulation
What are follicles?
First of all, let's see at what follicles are not. Follicles are not eggs. Many people confuse these terms, believing that the follicle is the same as the egg (oocyte).
The...
Streptococcus-B during pregnancy
B hemolytic streptococcus is a bacterium found in the vagina in about 25% of women. Its presence in pregnancy does not harm the mother but it can be extremely dangerous for the newborn. When there...
Strep-B test
What is streptococcus-B?
Streptococcus-B or streptococcus agalactiae or GBS is one of the trillions of microorganisms naturally present in the intestine of humans. Many times this microbe travels...
7 Reasons that elevate the PSA value
7 Reasons that elevate the PSA value
The prostate test (PSA) detects and measures the levels of a protein in the blood that is called prostate specific antigen (PSA). Prostate cancer makes PSA...
How do I get pregnant? Everything you need to know with secrets and tips
Everything women need to know when trying to have a baby
Many couples who are trying for a baby often believe that they will see a positive pregnancy test and achieve conception on the first or...
Urine analysis test - 11 parameters
The urine test – 11 parameters detects possible urinary tract infections, diabetes, or kidney disorders.
The results are immediately visible by comparing the test strips with the color chart...
Sex after pregnancy: When can I resume intercourse?
Sex after pregnancy: When can I resume intercourse?
Most mothers will agree that the last thing on their mind after having a baby is sex. However, this is not often the case with their partner. On...
Hormonal imbalances in women and men
Hormonal imbalances in women and men
Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Because of their essential role in the body, even small...
Vaginal secretions - Normal and abnormal
Vaginal secretions - Normal and abnormal
Vaginal discharge is a normal part of the menstrual cycle and color and consistency change throughout the month. However, some types of discharge indicate...
Thyroid test (TSH)
What is thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)?
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), or thyrotropin, is the primary regulator of the functional state of the thyroid gland. Its production and release is...
Amniotic fluid leak test
What is amniotic fluid?
Amniotic fluid is the fluid inside the sack that surrounds the embryo and plays many important roles:
• It is your fetus' protective cushion from a possible injury.
•...