Cervical mucus is a very important component of conception. Without it, sperm has no chance of ever reaching the egg. Cervical mucus aids conception by protecting the sperm from your body’s acidic environment and providing easy transportation to the egg. There is nothing quite like it; it can’t be replaced with artificial lubricants. Cervical mucus changes throughout your cycle. As you approach ovulation, it becomes thick and white. You may notice globs of it on the toilet paper after you wipe or you may find it in your underwear as you approach ovulation. If you are trying to conceive and … Continue reading →

When you begin down the road of infertility treatments, you may feel like you have to learn a new language. When I first sought treatment to conceive my oldest child, I felt that way. The doctors and nurses are using medical terminology that is unfamiliar, which just adds to the stress. Here are some common words and phrases you will encounter in your journey to parenthood. Anovulatory the lack of ovulation. Artificial Insemination>/b> an infertility procedure during which the doctor inserts a catheter to deposit sperm directly into the woman’s uterus. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) this refers to the more … Continue reading →

This was a question asked in our trying to conceive forum. It turns out that it can help, if your problems conceiving are affected by the cervical mucous. So how does it work? Well, the active ingredient in Robitussin is guaifenesin. This drug works by thinning the mucous when you are sick and stuffed up or coughing, which relieves the symptoms. In addition to thinning the mucous in your head, the drug also thins the cervical mucous. This can create a more hospitable environment for the sperm. If you are under a doctor’s care for infertility, your cervical mucous quality … Continue reading →

If you are trying to conceive, it is important to identify your most fertile days. Ovulation test kits and fertility monitors are very helpful for predicting ovulation, particularly for women with irregular menstrual cycles. Many fertility monitors use urine samples to check for the presence of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) or both. Some of the newer monitors use saliva to test for ovulation. These monitors work by measuring changes in electrolytes in saliva which occur as ovulation approaches. To use a saliva monitor, you will take a sample of your saliva and place it on the lens. … Continue reading →

When you are trying to get pregnant, you can improve the odds by identifying your best days for conception. The average woman will take anywhere from six to eighteen months to get pregnant. Fertility monitors can help identify your most fertile days to conceive. All ovulation testing products work by detecting the surge of luteinizing hormone which precedes ovulation. Some fertility monitors use urine for testing and others use saliva. The testing process takes just a minute or two every morning. There is some evidence to suggest fertility monitors do result in quicker conception. Inverness Medical Innovations, the maker of … Continue reading →