Whether you’ve Googled this late at night or texted a friend in a panic, we’ve all tried to find the quick and easy answer...

Okay, so, in theory, this seems like it would be an easy answer. The more you ejaculate, the less sperm you have, right? If...

In the months before and after giving birth, it is completely normal and even expected to feel more on edge than you usually do....

For some women, their period is the most dreaded time of the month — filled with menstrual cramps, migraines, and heavy bleeding that hinders...

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found in other places in the body. This abnormal tissue...

A Pap smear — a screening test performed every three years by an OB/GYN during an annual wellness exam — is the best way...

Orgasm. The word alone can cause some women anxiety. For others, it’s an immediate excitement. More often than not, in media — films, television...

Curious about that persistent back pain you can't seem to shake? Believe it or not, uterine fibroids could be the culprit. These non-cancerous growths...

Somatic exercises are different from your typical HIIT or weight-lifting workouts. They’re slow. They’re intentional. They focus on the mind-body connection, allowing you to...

Period underwear can sound daunting — maybe even a little messy. Their multiple-layered designs, however, make them absorbent, anti-odor, anti-microbial, and anti-bacterial, and their cleaning...

Menstrual discs, though similar in concept and sustainability to menstrual cups, function differently than their cup-shaped relative. The main difference between the two, aside...

It’s no secret that medical costs in the United States are nothing close to ideal. In fact, just the cost of fertility treatments can...

When it comes to fertility preservation, you may already know that age matters. The number of eggs you are ultimately able to freeze will...

You may be asking yourself, "Why would anyone choose to go through IUI or IVF if they are fertile and can conceive on their...

Possibly now, more than ever, surrogacy seems to be in the spotlight thanks to some high-profile celebrities. With this increased focus comes a lot...

I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder when I was just fourteen years old. My symptoms came to a head...

Can you get a Pap smear while on your period? We’ll cut to the chase with this one. The short answer is: Yes, you...

Boric acid: It certainly doesn’t sound like something you would want to put in your body, much less use it as a medical treatment...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis are both conditions that affect women of reproductive age. While it is possible to get pregnant with either...

We know that our fertility relies on so much more than just the health of our reproductive organs. Our bodies are complex systems in...

FSH: Many of us know of it as it relates to a menstrual cycle, but what role does it play, exactly? Follicle-stimulating hormone, or...

Many women are familiar with or have heard of endometriosis and the painful, heavy periods and pelvic discomfort that may come with it....

If you’re anything like us, you might find yourself learning something new on TikTok every day. Whether it’s a life hack that, as the...

It probably goes without saying that having anything “blocked” in your reproductive organs doesn’t bode well for your fertility. For instance, your fallopian...

Many of us are familiar with abdominal ultrasounds: the cold gel, the wand being rubbed around on our torso, and the blurry images projected...

You’ve shown up for all of the appointments. You’ve endured every single at-home injection. You’ve taken your prenatal vitamins and prescribed IVF meds....

We know what you’re probably thinking: I’ve been waiting to start IVF for how long? I’ve already put in so much time, money, and...

For the LGBTQ+ community, there are various family-building options to consider. In honor of Pride Month, we wanted to shine a light on Reciprocal...

If you have recently been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), it’s completely normal to be worried about your future fertility. You might...

Whether you’re freezing your eggs, pursuing IVF as an LGBTQ+ couple, or embarking on IVF as the next step on your infertility journey, not...

When it comes to optimizing your fertility and improving your odds of getting pregnant, there is so much to consider and understand. If it’s...

It might sound daunting to have your and your partner’s genetic makeup and quality tested; it can feel like it’s just another thing...

After undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment and having an embryo transfer, the two-week wait for that (hopefully) big fat positive pregnancy test can...

Picture this: you have been trying to conceive for a while without success. You finally make an appointment with a fertility clinic in...

We know the word “hope” can be a tough one to hear. While on our fertility journeys, it can feel like hope is one of...

Whether or not to take a break from IVF is a heavy question. For one, it implies a worst-case scenario: your IVF cycle...

While trying to conceive and holding out hope for that BFP (Big Fat Positive) test result, you will be inundated with so many terms...

Although there’s no roadmap for the windy path that is the fertility journey, for those who are struggling to conceive, there are common...