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Jan 16, 2025 | 
verywellhealth.com | Rachel Gurevich
Lean PCOS is polycystic ovary syndrome in people of normal weight. Up to 30% of women with the condition fall into this group. But since they are in the minority and excess weight is considered a classic symptom, those with lean PCOS may not be diagnosed right away. Those who are lean with PCOS can face challenges, including fertility issues and a higher risk of undiagnosed diabetes and heart disease.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
parents.com | Rachel Gurevich
On average, a menstrual cycle lasts around 28 days. However, there is a wide range of what is considered to be "normal" when talking about the menstrual cycle. So, it's nothing to worry about if yours regularly lasts a few days longer or if your cycle changes from 28 to 31 days. That said, if your cycle routinely comes and goes at unexpected times—also known as irregular periods—it can be a signal that something in your body is not quite right.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
msn.com | Rachel Gurevich
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Rachel Gurevich
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
parents.com | Rachel Gurevich
Knowing if your vaginal discharge is dry, watery, or stretchy can give you important information about your fertility. For instance, tracking when you have dry discharge vs. fertile discharge can help you know when you are most likely to get pregnant. There can also be other benefits to tracking your cycle, such as understanding what your discharge means and when you might need to see your health care provider. And of course, discharge changes when you are pregnant, too.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
parents.com | Rachel Gurevich
Testosterone level testing is a critical part of any fertility evaluation. While testosterone is often considered to be a “male” hormone, testosterone is vital to everyone's health. But, as with every hormone, you don’t want too little or too much. What causes high or low testosterone levels in people? Moreover, what can be done about it, especially if you are trying to conceive? Charles Knox / Getty Images Low testosterone is also known as male hypogonadism.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
parents.com | Rachel Gurevich
Understanding Beta-hCG Levels and What They Mean in Early Pregnancy Beta-hCG is a shorthand term for a blood test used to measure hCG levels in early pregnancy. Find out what these levels mean. Many pregnant people and those trying to conceive may have heard the term beta-hCG in relation to pregnancy testing and wonder what it means. Essentially, a beta-hCG test is used to confirm and evaluate a pregnancy via a blood test in a health care provider's office.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
parents.com | Rachel Gurevich
Not everyone feels happy or excited when they're trying to have a baby. The process of trying to conceive can easily feel as though it's taking over your life—especially when it takes longer than you expected. Infertility comes with emotional hardships for couples, who can experience sadness, hopelessness, or even obsession with fertility concerns. It's also not uncommon for those trying to conceive (TTC) to become depressed.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
parents.com | Rachel Gurevich
Both IVF treatment and the two-week wait afterward can be very stressful as you look for positive signs after your embryo transfer. You may be hyper-aware of everything going on in your body, worrying about every cramp or odd twinge you feel. You're also likely to have many concerns. What are positive signs after embryo transfer? Are cramps a good sign or a bad sign? What about spotting? Are there IVF early pregnancy symptoms to know about or ways to increase your odds of success?
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
parents.com | Rachel Gurevich
A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a procedure that involves administering an iodine dye through the cervix into the uterus and fallopian tubes and then taking X-ray pictures. HSG tests are intended to check the general uterine shape and to see if the fallopian tubes are clear. But in addition to being a diagnostic procedure, HSG might also make pregnancy more likely, depending on the cause of infertility.
