fertility - Pregnancy

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basic techniques for fertility treatrments

Assisted Reproductive Technologies

When trying to get pregnant, there are many different reasons to why it might not be working. With researchers trying to investigate more into the subject, what we know already can be a great help for many couples, whether they are dealing with male infertility or female infertility, or even a combination of them both. After […]

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More hope for miscarriages?

One in every 100 women in the U.K. experiences more than three miscarriagesin their lifetime, which causes many women to question their ability to have children and to fear the worst. However, a recent study conducted by doctors at the University of Southampton in the UK and Utrecht in the Netherlands has revealed that there […]

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FSH: follicle stimulating hormone

FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) is a fertility hormone produced by your pituitary gland. FSH plays a very important role in conception as it sets up the whole process each month during your menstrual cycle, together with LH. FSH’s main responsibility is the growth and maturation of your ovarian follicles, without which you would not be […]

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LH: luteinising hormone

LH (luteinising hormone), also known as lutropin, is an important fertility hormone which affects your ability to ovulate. It is produced in the pituitary gland and is the hormone ovulation tests measure to determine when you will be ovulating. LH has an important role throughout your entire menstrual cycle. In the first two weeks of […]

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Testosterone

Testosterone, like estrogen and progesterone, is an important fertility hormone and your testosterone levels can greatly influence your ability to conceive and maintain a pregnancy. Testosterone is produced in your ovaries and adrenal glands and increases in your body at low levels during your pregnancy, however it is important that these levels are neither too […]

Egg quality

Egg quality

What is egg quality? All women have a fixed number of eggs in their body, which are released during ovulation and which can be fertilised by a sperm in order to create a baby. Many people believe that how many eggyou have is important, however, this is one of those situations in which quality is […]

Fertility medication

Fertility medication

Fertility medication is a reproduction option that can be used to enhance fertility. Fertility medication is popular with women, however, there are currently still very few options available for men. What you need to know about Fertility medication Fertility medication are drugs that enhance reproductive fertility. For women, fertility medication is used to stimulate the […]

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