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What is premature ovarian failure?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/02/2007 02:38:38
Even women in the 20s can find themselves with the symptoms of menopause, and whilst most women will at some time in their lives skip a period or two, there are signs you should do something about as quickly as possible.
missed periods, low sex drive or pain during sex, other menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, hot flushes, and energy loss.What can be done about POF?Many women miss periods from time to time due to all kinds of reasons from a major
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Ovulation problems and conception
By ThinkBaby on 23/07/2007 00:44:31
If you have any possible problems which hamper ovulation each month, these might affect your chances of conceiving
If you know you ovulate each month, especially if your cycle days are regular, then you will more easily be able to maximise your chances of conceiving by working out when you are most fertile. However, not all women have regular periods. That does
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Endometriosis clues found
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 13/12/2010 13:04:15
Gene research finds chromosomes crucial to a woman’s risk of developing endometriosis. Could better diagnosis and treatment be on the way?
Clues as to why endometriosis develops may have been identified, reports the BBC. Researchers say they have found two variations in DNA that increase the risk of developing the condition.The researchers identified chromosome 1 and chromosome 7 as being crucial players. Chromosome...
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Anovulation
By ThinkBaby on 20/01/2009 02:15:35
What it is and why it happens
Anovulation is the term for when your body is unable to reach the oestrogen threshold necessary to trigger ovulation so ovulation doesn’t occur, meaning that conception is impossible that cycle. You can have what appears to be a period without
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Endometriosis and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/10/2009 01:44:57
Problems with the lining of the womb can severly hamper your chances of successful conception, but what should you look for, and what treatment does it require?
pain, the growth of scar tissue etc. if this kind of tissue grows in the ovaries, it can cause cysts.What are the symptoms?The first sign of endometriosis is often painful and/or periods, prolonged bleeding, pain during sex, difficulty during bowel
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Facing disappointments when trying to conceive
By Maria Meunnich on 27/01/2008 01:56:58
How to make those monthly let-downs more bearable during the baby-wait
every cycle, it's quite understandable that many women who stop taking the pill are half expecting to fall pregnant almost immediately, and can quickly become disheartened when they are still getting a period a couple of cycles later. Even when we know
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What is PCOS?
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/06/2009 12:43:25
PCOS is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. What are the symptoms, how might it affect conception, and what can be done about it?
they have it. However, main symptoms (not always manifested together) include:Lack of monthly periods or having nine or fewer periods over the year.Acne, oily skin, skin tags or brown patches on the skin.Obesity (especially around the middle) and difficulty
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Six months and still nothing?
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/07/2009 01:16:27
Getting pregnant straight away is possible but the chances are it'll take at least six months, so what do you need to know now?
to disillusionment and even depression. However, you're not alone.What are the odds on getting pregnant?In any given month, there is only a 20 to 25 per cent chance that you will conceive, even without any medical issues getting in the way (see below).On average
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Progesterone and pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/09/2009 01:13:41
The complex hormonal balance needed for successful conception includes all-important progesterone.
this time does vary from person to person), it is secreted at levels which maintain the health of the lining. After that the levels of progesterone drop dramatically, allowing the lining of the womb to be cleared away during the menstural period
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Common causes of female infertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/08/2007 01:52:03
There are several factors which may hamper successful conception, though female infertility is just part of the picture
of issues – health and well being, combined with or possibly causing irregular periods, and perhaps an undiagnosed gynaelogical problem which has hitherto not been painful and therefore has gone unnoticed, may all conspire to slow or prevent your chances
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