Finns det en bästa kost vid PCOS, och hur mycket rörelse räcker? Måste du välja bort pasta och bröd vid PCOS? Här står vilka kostråd som gäller, hur många minuter rörelse i veckan som rekommenderas och när några kilo kan räcka.
When should you start testing for ovulation, and what does the line indicate? Positive line on the test strip: ovulation usually follows within 12–36 hours. Here is when to start testing, how long to continue, and what can give misleading results.
Can antioxidant supplements increase the chances of conceiving? Over 18,000 women and men have participated in studies of melatonin, selenium, vitamin E and other antioxidants. Here is what happened with the chances of having a child.
Endometriosis and diet: what dietary trials have been conducted and what were the results? The Mediterranean diet, a gluten-free diet, a low-FODMAP diet, and antioxidants have all been studied for endometriosis. Here is what was measured, how large the groups were, and what 1177...
How much calcium and magnesium do pregnant women need? A glass of milk, a serving of cottage cheese or almonds? This is how you replenish calcium and magnesium through food, and where the limit for magnesium supplements lies.
Can you rely on your basal body temperature to identify ovulation? The thermometer only shows the ovulation surge after it has already occurred. Here is how you measure, what the chart looks like, and what it can be used for.
Why is the second child taking so long? On secondary infertility The first child came after a few months – now a year has passed without success. Here is what secondary infertility is, what can cause it, and how the investigation...
What does the transfer of frozen embryos involve? Frozen embryos are transferred in a separate cycle in which the uterine lining is prepared. Here is how it works, the different options available, and when the pregnancy test is...
How early can you rely on a pregnancy test? Three weeks after trying, or the day your period is due? This is how you read a pregnancy test and what a faint line actually means.
Blood sugar, insulin resistance and fertility – what is the difference between them? A postprandial blood sugar spike is not the same as insulin resistance. The difference is important when you read about PCOS, diet, and ovulation.
Endocrine-disrupting substances in everyday life – exposure and fertility We encounter endocrine-disrupting substances in several ways in everyday life. It is possible to reduce certain exposures without trying to make your entire life chemical-free.
Miscarriage – causes, age and when healthcare providers investigate After a miscarriage, it is common to look for something you did wrong. Often, the course of events cannot be influenced, and everyday activities are rarely the explanation.
Egg Freezing – Treatment, Options, and Questions for the Clinic The age at which the eggs are frozen matters when they are later used. However, the number of frozen eggs provides no guarantee as to how many embryos or children...
The luteal phase and progesterone – duration, testing, and treatment Does your period come shortly after ovulation? The length of the luteal phase and a progesterone test provide different types of information, and IVF requires a specific assessment.
How long does it take to get pregnant – and when should you seek help? Waiting a few months is common, but the same waiting time means different things at different ages. Menstrual patterns and previous illnesses also affect when help is needed.
Exercise when you’re trying to conceive – movement and recovery It is not only the training volume that matters. Sufficient food and recovery become particularly important when hard training is followed by a change in menstruation.
Sperm test – how to understand the measurements in the test results Concentration, total count and motility describe different aspects of a sperm sample. WHO's reference values are points of comparison, not a yes or no regarding fertility.
Find your fertile window – cycle, body signs and tests Ovulation does not always occur on day 14. Cycle length, changes in cervical mucus, and LH tests provide different clues – each with its own limitations.
Sleep and fertility – recovery without performance pressure Sleep problems can become yet another thing to worry about when trying to conceive. Studies on sleep duration and shift work do not provide a definitive answer regarding your individual...
Vitamin B12 before pregnancy – nutrition, deficiency and fertility B12 needs attention in a vegan diet and certain absorption issues. Preventing deficiency is important, but extra B12 is not an established fertility treatment.
Melatonin in IVF – what do the studies show? Melatonin has been tested in IVF with mixed results. More mature eggs in one study is not the same as a demonstrated increase in the number of live births.
Smoking and fertility – impact and support to quit Smoking has been linked to both female reproductive health and sperm parameters. Quitting smoking is valuable even if you have already started trying to conceive.
Alcohol before pregnancy – fertility and early fetal development Studies on the time leading up to pregnancy cannot show what is safe for a fetus. Therefore, alcohol and fertility need to be kept separate from advice during pregnancy.
Caffeine when trying to conceive – coffee, quantity and advice Do you need to give up morning coffee when trying to get pregnant? The link to fertility and the advice given during pregnancy are two different issues.
