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What to Do if Having Sex Hurts
One barrier to conceiving a baby is if you find sex to be painful. If you have difficulty using tampons or find that intercourse hurts, you may have vulvodynia. more...
About 50% of pregnancies are unplanned. Some of those mothers may choose an abortion. Knowing the side effects of abortion can help you make a decision. more...
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Male Fertility: Improve Sperm Count, Motility
By: Sharon Perkins
Men with fertility issues can often improve their sperm quality, low sperm count and increase sperm motility just by modifying behaviors that can affect male fertility. more...
Ovulation Predictor Kits to Pinpoint Egg Release
By: Sharon Perkins
Women trying to get pregnant often rely on ovulation predictor kits to pinpoint the exact time of ovulation. Timing sex to ovulation increases the odds of conception. more...
Getting Pregnant Over 35; Increasing Chances
By: Sharon Perkins
Women in their late 30s have a harder time getting pregnant, because fertility declines over 35. But 20% of new moms in the US are 35+, so pregnancy is quite possible. more...
Home Pregnancy Tests(HPTs) Accuracy, Sensitivity
By: Sharon Perkins
For women trying to get pregnant, home pregnancy tests (HPTs) are a blessing. Testing for pregnancy at home is fast and accurate with early detection pregnancy tests. more...
Monitoring Ovulation Naturally for Pregnancy
By: Sharon Perkins
Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from the ovary. Monitoring ovulation can be important both when trying to get pregnant and trying not to get pregnant. more...
Home pregnancy tests are a convenient way to detect a pregnancy, though a blood test done in a clinic is more accurate and reliable. more...
Gender Selection Using The Shettles Method
Trying to conceive either a boy or a girl is becoming more popular. This article will look at basics of The Shettles Method that claims to help with gender selection. more...
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