getting pregnant

In a bid to save money and reduce waste, many people are swapping their tampons and sanitary pads for menstrual cups And while they no doubt work great for their intended purpose, did you know that some people are now also using menstrual cups in a bid to get pregnant faster when they are trying […]

3 years ago

Dreaming of the pitter-patter of little feet? Deciding that a baby is in your near future is a big deal, and knowing you are about to embark on what is possibly the biggest adventure of your life even more so. But whether you have only just started trying, or if you have been trying for […]

4 years ago

Many Irish women suffer with PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects many Irish women, about ten per cent of women of reproductive age. Due to the absence of a regular menstrual cycle, some women suffering from PCOS may find it difficult to conceive naturally making PCOS one of the most common causes of infertility in […]

4 years ago

The genetic equivalent of ghosting? According to a brand new study, if the egg likes a sperm, it’s chemicals tell it to swim faster … However, if it doesn’t, it sends out signals to encourage it to put on the breaks. It was researchers at Stockholm University and the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust who […]

6 years ago

Is a baby part of your 2020 plans? Then you might want to consider starting setting your alarm half an hour earlier in the mornings, and getting down to business before you get up in the morning. Really? Yep, says Dr. Daniel Kort, an OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist at Neway Fertility in the US. In […]

6 years ago

Much has been said about women and the tick-tock-ing of their so-called biological clock. Not a week goes by without there being reports on just how many couples are struggling with infertility these days and how women really need to start thinking about starting a family younger than they are currently doing. But while there […]

6 years ago