A couple of weeks have passed since you and your partner did the deed, and now you’re a day late. Could you be pregnant? Whether you are trying to get pregnant or are concerned about an unplanned pregnancy, a home pregnancy test (HPT) is an important tool and can be done in the comfort of your own home. But before[Read More…]
Implanon is a form of sub-dermal birth control made by Merck & Co. It’s a match stick-sized device that is placed under the skin in a fat layer of the upper arm. It’s a progestin-only method and provides about 3 years of pregnancy protection by preventing ovulation. Insertion requires a local anesthetic and only takes a few minutes. It’s a[Read More…]
Implantation bleeding can be a confusing thing for women who are trying to conceive, especially if they’re waiting for it to occur as a sign of a successful conception. While it is true that spotting and possibly cramping may signify that you are pregnant, keep in mind that these are also PMS symptoms. In addition, it’s important to remember that[Read More…]
Pregnancy associated with Mirena, Mirena is a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) classified as a long-acting reversible contraceptive method available in the US and UK. MZFBFV4PGYDE It’s a T-shaped piece of soft, flexible plastic less than 1.5 inches long that emits a small amount of progestin directly into your uterus (it’s estrogen-free). There are two threads attached to the end that[Read More…]
If you’re diagnosed with a defect involving an abbreviated medical term with this many letters, things are bound to get a bit confusing. MTHFR stands for Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, it’s a mouthful all right. It’s an enzyme that plays a role in producing certain amino acids (the building blocks of protein), and is especially vital for converting the amino acid homocysteine[Read More…]
Something’s off. Your favorite brand of wine suddenly tastes flat. Your favorite meal of thick and juicy T-Bone steak suddenly turns your stomach and you’re repulsed by it. Fast-forward a few weeks. You’re holding a home pregnancy test kit in your hands, and it shows a positive. You suddenly realized that the food aversion you experienced a few weeks back[Read More…]
Vaginal yeast infections during pregnancy are quite common, perhaps more so than at any other time during a course of a woman’s life. They are especially prevalent during the second trimester of pregnancy. However, do not be alarmed if you’re noticing an increase in white and peculiar smelling vaginal discharge as this is a common and normal symptom of pregnancy[Read More…]
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the world. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1,422,976 cases of chlamydia were reported to CDC from 50 states and the District of Columbia, but an estimated 2.86 million infections occur annually. A large number of cases are not reported because most people with chlamydia are asymptomatic[Read More…]
If you want to have a healthy pregnancy, hormonal balance is vital. Among the roster of hormones you have in your body, progesterone is one of the more important ones. In regards to healthy pregnancy, there needs to be a large enough concentration of progesterone in the body in order to sustain a healthy pregnancy. Progesterone is a hormone released[Read More…]
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