Anteverted Womb An anteverted womb is a natural variation, much like having a certain eye colour. A person’s womb can also be tilted backward. This is less common and is called a retroverted womb. Having an anteverted womb does not impede with fertility. This piece focuses on anteverted womb, how uterine tilt is tested, and […]
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) can be done along with in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to help fertilise the egg when the sperm cannot penetrate the outer layer of a woman’s egg. Before a man’s sperm can fertilise a woman’s egg, the head of the sperm must attach to the outside of the egg. Once attached, the […]
If a woman only has a small number of high-quality eggs or a big number of eggs of poor quality, she may have trouble getting pregnant. However, having a sufficient number of eggs is advantageous because a large number typically indicates that some eggs will be viable in women under the age of 35. ART […]
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is an infertility treatment where sperm are placed directly into a woman’s uterus. During natural conception, sperm have to travel from the vagina through the cervix, into the uterus, and up to the fallopian tubes. With IUI, sperm are ‘washed’ and concentrated, and also placed directly into the uterus, which puts them […]
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is an infertility treatment where sperm are placed directly into a woman’s uterus. During natural conception, sperm have to travel from the vagina through the cervix, into the uterus, and up to the fallopian tubes. With IUI, sperm are ‘washed’ and concentrated, and also placed directly into the uterus, which puts them […]
Whether you are trying to conceive or already pregnant, treating diabetes during pregnancy is key to the health of both you and your baby. Take time to build your health care team and devise a care plan to manage your blood glucose levels. Frequent contact with your health care provider is essential in managing blood […]
Ovulation disorders are among the most common causes of infertility in women. Caused by problems with the regulation of reproductive hormones, ovulation disorders are defined as disturbances in the production of an egg (also known as an oocyte or ovum) during a woman’s menstrual cycle. The disorders often occur as a result of conditions such […]
There are a number of things that may be keeping you from getting pregnant. Here are some facts you need to know before you decide to go for Assisted Reproductive Treatment (ART). Damage to your fallopian tubes. These structures carry eggs from your ovaries, which produce eggs, to the uterus, where the baby develops. They […]
Extremes in weight Do you think you might be extremely overweight or underweight? Calculate your body mass index (BMI) using this tool now. Having a low BMI (18.5 or less) or a very high BMI (over 30) could cause you to have irregular or missed periods, and being extremely underweight could make you stop ovulating […]
Neglecting your teeth If you have been lax about dental hygiene, now’s the time to get back on track with your dentist appointments and make sure you’re flossing. You and your partner should both get your pearly whites super-healthy before you get pregnant. Poor oral hygiene can affect a man’s sperm count, and if you […]
