Understanding your menstrual cycle is key not only for conception, but also for avoiding unwanted pregnancy. Many women rely on the ‘safe days method’ or ‘fertility calendar tracking’ to determine ...

Growing up, getting pregnant seemed like an absolute outcome of sex rather than a calculated science based on your fertility window. Yes, of course, you can get pregnant from sex. And when you’re not ...

Sanaz Ghazal, MD, FACOG, is a double board-certified fertility specialist and the founder and medical director of the innovative fertility clinic RISE Fertility. At RISE Fertility, Dr. Ghazal ...

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Ovulation is the term for when a mature egg is released from the ovary. It’s part of the menstrual cycle and plays a major role in pregnancy. Ovulation is a part of your menstrual cycle. It occurs ...

When couples plan a pregnancy, one of the most common questions they ask is “If we have sex on ovulation day, does that guarantee pregnancy?” The internet is flooded with advice, trackers, and ...

If you’re trying to have a baby, an ovulation test can help predict when you’re most likely to be fertile. You should take an ovulation test a few days prior to when you anticipate ovulation.

Many women trying to conceive are confused about their period, the 28-day cycle and when they’re most likely to get pregnant. When a couple is planning to have a baby, understanding the 28-day cycle ...

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If you’re looking to get pregnant, you may have heard at some point that tracking ovulation is a valuable tool. But, given that Sex Ed is kind of an awkward blur, you probably have some questions on ...

Ovulation tests might sound like an overly medicalised method of discerning the opportune moment to have sex, if a baby is on your agenda. But, real talk: when it comes to maximising your conception ...