Fertility

A woman’s reproductive system is very different from that of a man, and may require different treatment approaches and health practices. Topics related to women’s health can range from birth control, menstruation, sexual health and other conditions that affect a woman’s body or wellbeing. Learn more about different types of vaginal discharge, how to manage your period and even how to calculate your fertile period.

Brown Discharge Before Period: 8 Causes & What To Do Brown discharge before a period can be a sign of ovulation or implantation. However, when it occurs with other symptoms, it may be a sign of infection or inflammation, which require assessment by a doctor. Learn about the common causes of brown discharge and what to do. Updated in 28/07/2022
Can You Get Pregnant Without Sex? Is it really possible to get pregnant without sex and penetration? This is a very common question that can cause worry and anxiety in both men and women. Learn about the likelihood of pregnancy even when no penetration occurs. Updated in 15/07/2022
Fertile Window Calculator & Calendar The fertile window is a period of about 6 days that happens, on average, around the 14th day of a 28-day menstrual cycle. Use our online calculator to know when your next fertile window is due and learn how to calculate your fertile window if you have an irregular cycle . Updated in 14/07/2022
Ovulation Calculator & Calendar: When Will You Ovulate? Ovulation is characterized by the moment the egg is released by an ovary and is ready to be fertilized. In healthy women it typically occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle. Use our online calculator to find out in which days you will be ovulation. Updated in 14/07/2022
How to Stop Your Period: 6 Safe Ways to Do It There are ways of delaying your period for a few days, or even several months, like by using your birth control pills consecutively. However, none of these options can stop a period once it has started. See 6 possible ways to safely stop menstruation below. Updated in 28/06/2022
Spotting Before a Period: 7 Causes & When to Worry Spotting is bleeding that occurs outside of your regular period. It can be normal, especially after completing a vaginal exam, or after recent birth control changes, but it can also be a sign of a health problem. Learn about the causes of spotting and when to see your doctor. Updated in 10/06/2022
Ovulation Discharge: What It Looks Like & Is It Serious Ovulation discharge is often a scant amount of spotting that occurs during the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle. It usually lasts for about 2 days and happens due to expected hormonal changes. Learn more about ovulation discharge, what it looks like and when to see the doctor . Updated in 17/05/2022
Dark Period Blood: 6 Causes & When to See the Doctor Generally, small quantities of dark blood during a period is normal and does not indicate any health problems. However, if it occurs frequently, it can be a sign of hormonal changes or uterine problems. Learn what the main causes of dark period blood can be. Updated in 13/05/2022
Period Blood Clots: 7 Causes & What To Do Blood clots or fleshy tissue during menstruation can be normal and can happen due to an imbalance in the woman's hormones that cause the lining of the uterine walls to thicken. However, it can also be a sign of some health problems such as endometriosis or myoma. Learn how to identify the possible cause and what to do. Updated in 03/05/2022
9 Side Effects of the Morning-After Pill (& What to Do) The morning after pill prevents unwanted pregnancy, but it can also cause a lot of side effects, such as headache, motion sickness or breast tenderness. Learn about other adverse effects of Plan B and how to treat them. Updated in 28/04/2022

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