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Can Ovarian Cysts Cause Infertility?

The journey towards pregnancy can be a difficult one for some. Different factors can affect a woman’s fertility, including ovarian cysts. Ovarian cysts are common among women, affecting around 10% of women. If you’re trying to conceive, you may be wondering if ovarian cysts can affect your ability to conceive. Is this the case? Let’s take an in-depth view of ovarian cysts.

What Does Clomid Do for Men?

Infertility is common in both men and women. Men are said to be infertile when they are unable to achieve pregnancy after 1 year of having intercourse without using birth control. Furthermore, studies suggest that 15% of couples are unable to conceive after 1 year of having unprotected sex. Several treatments exist for male infertility and one treatment that has been touted to help with male infertility is Clomid. Let’s take a deeper look at what Clomid is and how it works.

Sex During Pregnancy

When you’re expecting, many changes are happening to your body and some of these changes may come with discomfort. When this happens, many women tend to be afraid of engaging in sex. Sex can be a great part of intimacy when pregnancy is added into the mix and can even be beneficial in many ways. Nevertheless, many pregnant women, especially those new in the journey may wonder whether it is safe to have sex when you’re pregnant. In this guide, we'll explore sex during pregnancy and provide answers to common questions.

STDs While Pregnant

Many pregnant women still enjoy sex and sexual activities throughout their pregnancy. Nevertheless, unprotected sex during pregnancy can result in sexually transmitted diseases, especially if multiple partners are involved. Sexually transmitted diseases can be quite harmful to pregnant mothers and their babies when left untreated.

Acupuncture While Pregnant

Many pregnant people complain of aches and pains. As the baby grows in the uterus, they can press on the joints, back, and internal organs such as the stomach, bladder, and lungs and cause discomfort. For some pregnant people, this discomfort can be overwhelming and needs relief. To find that relief, some women go for acupuncture. But is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?

CoQ10 And Fertility

Infertility can be challenging to treat, and though modern medical techniques are usually effective, they can be costly. This is why many couples tend to try other options. Because of this, fertility supplements have flooded the market, making it hard to know which products are actually genuine. Unfortunately, in many cases, these supplements have not been researched and approved by the appropriate governing bodies. This isn’t the case with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Several studies have been done to examine the use of coenzyme Q10 for fertility and its success rates. But does it work for fertility?

How Much Is Reciprocal IVF?

The decision to have a child, though easy for some, can be difficult for others, and for a long time, same-sex female couples were limited in their options for creating a family of their own. With assisted reproductive technology, same-sex couples can do so, and not only that, but they can both participate in the process. Reciprocal in vitro fertilization has enabled lesbian couples to be involved in the whole process from beginning to end.

Can You Choose Sex with IVF?

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has been a saving grace for many couples looking to start their families. While many couples struggling to conceive would just like a baby no matter their sex, others would prefer to make that choice. This can be done with the help of IVF. Let’s take a look at how this process works.

Same-Sex Family Parenting Guide

Parenting can be challenging. Nothing can prepare you for having a child of your own, and every parent experiences ups and downs. But for same-sex parents, it can be much harder. This is because same-sex couples also have to navigate the dynamics of such a family. For same-sex couples, adequate preparation is key, and this parenting guide is one of many resources they can use to parent the children born in these unique families.

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