Ovulation
Ovulation Tests - Necessity or Luxury?
Ovulation Tests - Necessity or Luxury?
For couples trying to conceive, the journey towards parenthood can be both exciting and challenging. Understanding the female menstrual cycle, particularly...
Ovulation Symptoms - What are they and when do they appear?
Ovulation symptoms are the way to know that the egg is ready for conception.
Usually, in 28-day cycles, symptoms appear on the 14th day after the end of the period and last sometimes for one day...
The first child came easily! Why can’t I get pregnant with the second child?
Everything you need to know about so-called "secondary infertility".
If your first child came on the first try and without effort, you surely believed that the same would happen with the second...
I want to get pregnant. How will ovulation tests help me?
What is ovulation?
How do I detect the peak of the hormone?
When should I have intercourse in order to get pregnant?
Do ovulation tests help?
How soon will I get pregnant?
Why do I need to...
Ovulation on day 14. Myth or fact?
The truth is that women who haven’t looked into the subject “ovulation”, believe that it takes place on the 14th day of their cycle. Let’s see what is really happening.
What is ovulation?...
Which Type of Test Should I Choose?
There are 3 types of ovulation and pregnancy tests:
1. Digital
2. Strips
3. Midstream
Which type is the best? Which type suits my needs best? Which is more reliable?
Let's start from the...
When does ovulation occur after miscarriage?
When does ovulation occur after miscarriage?
Pregnancy loss is different for every woman. Most women need time and support to recover before they try to conceive again. Others want to get...
FSH under the microscope
FSH under the microscope
What is FSH?
FSH is the follicle stimulating hormone and it is secreted by the pituitary gland, under the influence of GnRH (Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone), together...
I have a positive ovulation test. When should I have intercourse?
I have a positive ovulation test. When should I have intercourse?
Your fertile window lasts 3 days, somewhere in the middle of your cycle, where conception is possible and it is based on the...
The world-famous Sperm Meets Egg Plan (SMEP)
The world-famous Sperm Meets Egg Plan (SMEP)
With this plan, you become aware on your fertile days and on the intercourse timing. Although doctors give only 25% possibility of conception in...
Pdg and LH course throughout your cycle
How PdG progesterone tests and LH ovulation tests are placed in the cycle
Since the PdG progesterone test is new to the market (and works in reverse in relation to your known Hcg and LH tests),...
What is a PdG test?
What does the Progesterone PdG test do?
You use the Progesterone Test (PdG) to:- confirm that ovulation was successful- confirm that your uterus is capable of receiving the fertilized egg....
How long does LH surge last for each woman?
How long does LH surge last for each woman?
If you are trying to become pregnant, you have probably started monitoring the levels of LH hormone in your urine. LH is the hormone that instructs the...
Follicles lifespan and selection of the dominant one for ovulation
Follicles lifespan and selection of the dominant one for ovulation
Follicles lifespan
The ovary is, arguably, the most dynamically, constantly changing organ in the female body during the...
Can I get pregnant on my period?
Can I get pregnant on my period?
A woman is most likely to get pregnant in the middle of her menstrual cycle. This phase is called the fertile window. The chances of becoming pregnant are much...
High levels of prolactin and conception
High prolactin and conception
Prolactin (prl) is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, a small-sized gland at the base of the brain.
Prolactin acts on three main areas in women:
1. It...
The moment of ovulation
The moment of ovulation
Ovulation is when a mature egg is released from the follicle, pushed down the fallopian tube, and waits to be fertilized.
Normally, every month an egg matures within...