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Periods after You've Stopped the Pill
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/06/2008 02:22:26
How long does it take to return to normal periods, after you've stopped taking the Pill?
Your periods play an important part in getting pregnant. For more, see the ThinkBaby article Your Menstrual Cycle and Fertility. Obviously whilst you are taking the contraceptive Pill, your periods are not being regulated naturally, and when you
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Long-lasting contraception for parents
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/07/2007 01:34:33
There are some good alternatives to the pill or condoms, that allow you to control when you get pregnant, without affecting your fertility.
. This is because, unlike the pill, you are more likely to be able to conceive more swiftly after using it, if there are no other unforeseen physical reasons why conception is proving a problem. Plus, whilst it does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases
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Persona Contraception Monitor
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/09/2006 09:14:28
If you're looking for more natural methods of contraception (especially ahead of conception), this test could be for you.
If you are looking for an alternative to the pill whilst you are preparing your body for pregnancy, you might want to try something like the Persona Contraception Monitor. Designed to help women gauge when, during their cycle, they have 'safe days
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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.
are used in medications to control bleeding, and in the birth control pill.How do I know if I have the right levels of progesterone?If your GP suspects that you have insufficient levels of progesterone and that this is causing your inability to get
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Trying to conceive under 30 and over 30
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/02/2008 01:41:56
How long should you expect it to take for you to get pregnant if you are aged under 30 or over 30
off the pill, it is possible to get pregnant whilst ON the pill in a slim number of cases, and other women find it doesn't take them long at all.A couple of the more pertinent first questions should be:Are we having regular sex?andIs my menstrual cycle
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Fake tan lotion and sun beds in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/05/2006 01:19:48
Cut out the sun beds and watch for skin reactions to tanning lotions in pregnancy.
beds altogether when you are pregnant.Tanning pills are outlawed in the UK, but can be available in other parts of the world. These are not advisable for anyone and pregnant women especially as they can harm your unborn baby.Once you've had your baby
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What is clomid?
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/12/2007 01:57:00
Clomiphene citrate is a drug which can be prescribed to help you ovulate. What are the pros and cons of taking it?
to achieve conception, without having to go down the route of IVF and other forms of assisted conception. Clomiphene citrate, also knownas Clomid, is the most common fertilitydrug anmd can prescribed direct from a GP. Taken as a pill, it tells your brainthat
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B vitamins in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/12/2006 01:46:17
Skin, hair, hormones - they all need extra care in pregnancy, and keeping up your B vits through healthy eating.
There are lots of different vitamins and minerals that can enchance your pregnancy, and not all have to come in pills and potions. For more about these, a good starting point is our article on Pregnancy Diet and Nutrition.Why are B vitamins
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Male fertility – get the right nutrients
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2010 15:37:17
Would-be dads should check their diet for the right nutrients to increase chances of conception.
, there are supplements which some doctors recommend for menZincZinc helps to boost testosterone and raise sperm counts. This is a popular supplement for men before conception and you will find small dose pills easily available (you don’t need more than 50mg a day) or you
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Conception checklist
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2010 02:07:23
Preparing to Try To Conceive (TTC)? Getting pregnant tips and what to expect when trying for a baby
, for example. When you start trying for a babyIf you want to make sure that you are not going to get pregnant too soon, think about when you want to stop using contraception. For most women, it's a question of coming off the pill. The amount of time you have
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