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What is a woman's ovarian reserve & how does it affect fertility?
Ovarian reserve refers to the number of eggs available in a woman. There are different tests to assess ovarian reserve. Low ovarian reserve is one of the most common fertility problems today, mainly due to advanced maternal age.
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How do ovulation calculators work out your most fertile period?
Fertility calculators help to estimate the day of ovulation and, therefore, the days when you are most likely to get pregnant. However, these types of tools are more accurate when the menstrual cycle is regular.These calculators should not be used as a method of contraception.
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Week two of pregnancy: symptoms and advice for the mother-to-be
During the first two weeks of pregnancy, the woman is not pregnant yet. Her body is still preparing for ovulation and egg fertilization. If you are TTC, do not miss this guide to get useful tips on what to do during week 2 of pregnancy.
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Female fertility: development of the female reproductive system
Female fertility starts when the reproductive system becomes functional thanks to the secretion of the female sex hormones.
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3 weeks pregnant - the start of the development of the embryo
The third week of pregnancy corresponds to the first week of embryonic development and it is not yet possible to detect it with a pregnancy test. The woman will not yet know that she is pregnant, unless she has undergone fertility treatment..
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Male hormone analysis: what should the normal hormone levels be?
Testing the levels of male hormones, such as testosterone or dihydrotestosterone, can help discover the cause of infertility and treat it. The levels of these hormones, as well as FSH, LH and prolactin can be analysed in a simple blood test.
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Is having twins hereditary? What are the influencing factors?
There are many popular beliefs about whether having twins is hereditary, and the factors that affect the chances of a multiple pregnancy. One certain fact is that the situation vairies in the case of monozygotic twins (identical twins) or dizygotic twins (non-identical, fraternal twins).
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Male Fertility - Parts & Functions of the Male Reproductive System
Fertility in men depends on the proper functioning of the male reproductive apparatus and its regulation by the endocrine system.
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The first month of pregnancy: initial symptoms and maternal care
Many women do not know that they are pregnant during the first month of gestation, when fertilization and implantation of the embryo in the uterus occurs. This is because, in this first month of pregnancy, the menstrual delay that makes the woman suspect and take a pregnancy test has not yet occurred.
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How sperm meets egg: a journey from production to fertilization
How long does it take a sperm to reach the egg, what is its route? We answer these and other questions about the race to fertilization. How long does it take a sperm to reach the egg, what is its route? The journey of the sperm from its formation until it reaches the egg to fertilize it is not easy. The sperm will have to go through a series of barriers and obstacles to reach the egg.
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Why do in vitro fertilization cycles sometimes get cancelled?
Certain critical stages of the IVF process may lead to IVF cancellation, including during ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, semen collection, or embryo transfer.
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What is asthenozoospermia? - definition, causes and treatment
Asthenozoospermia is a decrease or absence of sperm motility, making it difficult for the sperm to meet the egg for fertilization. It is a very common cause of infertility in men and is diagnosed by means of a seminogram.
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