
Pregnancy Tests and PCOS
PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition in which the level of the estrogen does not fluctuate as it should and thus causes an irregular menstrual cycle. This hormonal disturbance...

Unable To Get Pregnant: What Now?
Infertility is defined by the inability to get pregnant even after having unprotected sex for six months to one year. The word ‘infertility’ sometimes has a stigma attached to it...

Getting Pregnant After An Ectopic Pregnancy
The chances of having an ectopic pregnancy are generally considered to be around 1 in 5. The chances of a repeat ectopic pregnancy are considered to be around 10% only...

Pregnancy After Menopause
Menopause is the time when females stop having their periods and are no longer considered fertile. The age at which menopause sets in for women is variable and while some...

Pregnancy After Getting Tubes Tied
Getting your tubes tied is one of the most effective methods for female sterilization. It is 99% effective and even though there is a theoretical chance of getting pregnant, it...

How to Tell Whether You Might Be Pregnant Even Before You Can Have a Pregnancy Test
There are some ways women can detect pregnancy even before they can use a pregnancy test. First of all, let's consider late periods and what a late period really is. ...

When Do Women Under 18 Need Parental Consent for Abortions?
Different jurisdictions have different laws regarding the availability of abortions to minors. In this article is a summary of rights of minors to abortions in a number of states and...

"Heavy" Implantation Bleeding and Other Signs of Pregnancy
Most women know that a sensation that feels like menstrual cramps coming just a day or two early about two weeks after unprotected intercourse can be a sign of pregnancy...

What a Brown Discharge Means When You're Not Pregnant
Most women who haven't passed through menopause yet have clear or white discharges several times a month. Mild smelling or odorless, a clear discharge means that estrogen levels are up...

You Feel Pregnant, So Why Did You Get A Negative Pregnancy Test Result?
Whether you are really hoping to be pregnant, really hoping not to be pregnant, or simply noticing symptoms you are sure point to pregnancy, getting a negative pregnancy test when...