What is ovulation? Ovulation is when an egg is released from your ovary during your menstrual cycle. If the egg is fertilized, it can lead to pregnancy; if not, the uterine lining is shed during your period. Understanding ovulation helps with family planning and can provide insights into your health. What are the signs? When […]
Let’s dive into the fascinating journey of how a sperm cell meets an egg cell. It might seem like a simple mission, but there’s a lot more to this story than meets the eye. So, picture this: you’ve had unprotected fun during your fertile window, and you’re thinking, “Bingo, I’m pregnant!” Well, not so fast. […]
Finding out that you’re pregnant is a life-changing moment that can cause a gush of varying emotions. Regardless of what you’re exactly feeling, you’re most likely wondering what you are supposed to do next. Here’s a list of the next steps you should take after your pregnancy test turns out positive. Confirm your results Home […]
Maybe you’re ready to have a baby or you’re no longer sexually active, that’s why you’re thinking of getting off contraception. Whatever the reason, you’ll want to do it safely. For some methods, you can completely stop using them whenever you want. But for others, you’ll need to see a healthcare provider. Pills You can […]
Glands in the endocrine system produce hormones. They are powerful chemicals that travel in the bloodstream and are responsible for many of your body’s processes. When there’s too little or too much hormones in the bloodstream, the slightest hormonal imbalance can cause significant effects throughout the body. For females, hormone levels fluctuate during puberty, menstruation, […]
A tilted uterus (or retroverted uterus), is a uterus that tips backward into the pelvic cavity, pointing towards the lower back, rather than forward toward the bladder. It’s a normal variation in reproductive anatomy, and not really a serious medical condition. A tilted uterus is fairly common: About 1 in 5 women have a tilted […]
The short answer: No. Despite all the claims you read on social media or hear from gossips, it’s not possible to get your period while you are pregnant. If the bleeding is long and heavy enough to fill a tampon or sanitary pad, or it really resembles your period, then it’s a sign you’re probably […]
In instances where you need to resort to emergency contraception, you might find yourself hesitating to do it because of the many questions on your mind. Calm down, take a deep breath, and read some of the most common questions and answers about the Yuzpe Method below. These will help you ease your mind as you’ll […]
The first few weeks after giving birth is probably the most challenging time for new or seasoned moms. You’re still figuring out your routine, almost every minute is spent attending to your baby, and sleep has become a rare luxury. Sex and intimacy might be the last thing on your mind at this phase — […]
There are still a lot of myths and misconceptions on how pregnancy happens, and we’ll discuss some of them in this article. Read on if you’d like to strengthen your knowledge on how babies come about. How does pregnancy happen? The menstrual cycle plays an important role in becoming pregnant. Every month, around two weeks […]
