Anovulation: What It Looks Like and What To Do About It
While we read about classic “textbook” cycles, in reality we likely all have experienced deviations from our own regular cycles. Anovulatory cycles, or cycles when ovulation does not occur, although frustrating, are not uncommon. In this blog, we explore how to identify anovulatory cycles, why they might occur, and how to move forward.
No, You Won’t Always Ovulate on Day 14 of Your Cycle. Here’s Why.
While most women with regular cycles have a fairly stable cycle length, the day of ovulation can vary for a multitude of reasons. In this blog, we discuss the factors that influence when ovulation occurs and what early or delayed ovulation may imply.
Issues to Watch for Throughout your Luteal Phase
Trying to start or grow your family is one of the biggest adventures you’ll ever experience. It’s natural to feel excited, stressed, nervous, scared, and impatient during this time of life—so don’t sweat how you’re feeling. We’re here to help you navigate through all the possible questions you may have about potential issues during your cycles.
How to Pinpoint Ovulation
The best timing for intercourse is among the most common misconceptions around trying to conceive. While sex educators taught many of us that “you can get pregnant at any time of the month,” that isn’t strictly true—and identifying the proper window of fertility is crucial for maximizing your chances of conceiving in any given cycle. In this article we will uncover all the mysteries around detecting ovulation.
Issues to Watch for Throughout your Follicular Phase
Many women spend the first decade (or more!) of their fertility thinking very little about it. Between surviving adolescence, advancing your education, growing your career, and getting to know yourself, when you aren’t focused on the idea of having a child, it can be difficult to give your fertility more than a passing thought.
All Your Awkward Questions About Cervical Mucus, Answered
In our previous blog posts, we explored cervical mucus, its role in fertility, and how it is observed both routinely and in unique scenarios, such as after intercourse. While cervical mucus is key to understanding your fertility, there are many factors that can negatively impact it, thus making it challenging to interpret. Today we want to dive deeper into cervical mucus tracking and the challenges that can arise in doing so.
Most Common Questions About Cervical Mucus
Cervical mucus provides fascinating fertility insights. But, where can you learn about the nitty gritty details of cervical mucus and factors involved? In this article, we take an in depth look at all of your curiosities pertaining to cervical mucus, beyond basic qualitative observations. Stay tuned for part two, where we explore challenges that can arise regarding cervical mucus.
Understanding Your Fertile Window and When It’s Opening
When you’re trying to conceive (TTC), the learning curve can be steep. Many of us spend most of our adult lives being told “you can get pregnant at any time of the month!” But once you’re actively hoping to get pregnant, things may suddenly seem much less simple. Here is a blog post to help you understand your fertile window better.