When it comes to conception, the human reproductive system has not gotten the memo that many couples want to wait longer than normal before starting a family. Age Matters When Trying To Conceive (TTC) So, while the current average age for post-collegiate or career-driven parents to have a baby is 30+, the human body conceives most readily in the 20s and early 30s. … [Read more...] about Why Age Matters When Trying To Conceive
Trying to conceive (TTC)
I’ve Been Trying to Conceive for a Year. What Happens Now?
Getting pregnant is rarely a straightforward process. If you’ve been trying to conceive (TTC) for a year without success, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it won’t happen. Multiple factors have to align in order for the body to conceive, so getting pregnant might just be a matter of adjusting your approach. Make an Appointment With Your Regular DoctorBefore you run … [Read more...] about I’ve Been Trying to Conceive for a Year. What Happens Now?
How to Know When You’re Ovulating
Ovulation occurs when a mature egg is released from a woman’s ovary and travels through the fallopian tubes. It is during this time that the egg may encounter sperm and become fertilized. On average, ovulation occurs about once a month, about halfway through the menstrual cycle. For women who are trying to get pregnant, tracking ovulation cycles can improve the chances … [Read more...] about How to Know When You’re Ovulating
This Is What Fertility Patients Need to Know about the Zika Virus
For most people, the Zika virus is a mild concern. Symptoms of the virus are typically not serious and many who have the condition recover at home after a few days of mild illness. However, the Zika virus is an entirely different matter to those who are currently pregnant or are trying to conceive (TTC) because it can cause birth defects. Zika virus news changes day by … [Read more...] about This Is What Fertility Patients Need to Know about the Zika Virus