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What emergency contraceptive options are there?

What emergency contraceptive options are there?

Emergency contraception consists of contraceptive options that can decrease the risk of pregnancy after unprotected sex. They can be used after unprotected intercourse where withdrawal was not done, or a contraceptive method was improperly used, for example, missed contraceptive pills, […]

Factors that affect female sexual arousal

Factors that affect female sexual arousal

What factors improve arousal? What factors that negatively affect arousal? Many factors that positively impact female arousal are interconnected, such as body image, a stable relationship, and a supportive partner. Conversely, negative factors like fatigue, stress, an unreliable partner, and […]

How do I know if I am infertile?

How do I know if I am infertile?

In females, regular menses with pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms are usually an indicator that the woman is ovulating. But, what if you have normal menses but still can’t get pregnant? Determining whether you are fertile or not requires a doctor to […]

Period Pains: What’s normal, and what’s not?

Period Pains: What’s normal, and what’s not?

It is a fairly common occurrence. Period pain can be categorized into two types: primary and secondary. Period pains may have a negative effect on activities of daily living, and psychological and emotional stress, not only on the person experiencing […]

Pregnancy over 35: What to expect, risks, and self-care

Pregnancy over 35: What to expect, risks, and self-care

Advanced maternal age is commonly defined as being over 35, though there is no standardized definition. Risks of advanced maternal age Women over 35 face higher risks of pregnancy-related complications, such as gestational diabetes and hypertension. There is also a […]

Does sperm quality change with age?

Does sperm quality change with age?

In recent years, more people have been having children later in life due to various reasons, such as late marriage and increased use of contraceptives. Changing roles for women have also contributed to older age at first pregnancy. But, how […]

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