Anovulation and Infertility

Many women have abnormal or irregular periods. If infertility becomes an issue, then these irregular periods may be a sign that you are not ovulating normally. If you are not ovulating at all, it is referred to as anovulation.

Many things can affect your ovulation ability. Certain diseases such as diabetes and liver disease can stop you from ovulating. There are also a number of glandular disorders that can halt ovulation. There may be adhesions or other complications with the ovaries themselves. Whatever the reason, it is important to work closely with an infertility specialist to rule out certain disorders before continuing with hormonal treatments for anovulation.

Fertility drugs such as clomid are fairly effective in stimulating ovulation. The purpose of fertility drugs like clomid is to block the effects of estrogen in the body. When estrogen is blocked, it simulates the natural drop in estrogen that should be occurring, but may not be, in your body. When estrogen drops, your body produces luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). These hormones stimulate the ovaries into ovulating.

Multiple ovulations are common and sometimes multiple births can be expected. Your doctor will monitor the effects of the fertility drugs and adjust the dosage to best suit your needs. Generally, you will start out low and increase over six months until you become pregnant. Different medications may be prescribed if the first one does not seem to be effective.

Some fertility drugs stimulate the ovaries and others actually mature the egg so that it can be released. When given in combination with each other, these can be very effective. Most fertility drugs are administered by injection, sometimes daily, and some are taken orally. Your infertility doctor will take regular blood tests and perform many ultrasounds to monitor your egg development.

Some problems that can occur include bloating and fatigue, irritability and headaches. Sometimes infertility drugs can alter cervical mucus and actually make it a hostile environment for sperm. In this case, artificial insemination can be used to bypass the cervix and fertilize the egg in utero. Intrauterine Insemination, IUI, is the most common form of artificial insemination. This is where sperm is introduced directly into the uterine cavity or fallopian tubes, bypassing any cervical problems that may be present.

In the case of polycystic ovary syndrome, the body produces too much testosterone and develops an insulin resistance. This causes ovulation not to happen. Your doctor may provide fertility drugs to combat these effects and start ovulation again.

The goal of using fertility drugs to combat anovulation is to get your cycle back on track and get ovulation started. Talk to your infertility specialist about what options may be available to you.

Baby Gender Prediction-Choose Your Next Baby's Gender

Baby Gender Prediction

Do you want a baby girl to complete your family? Or want a baby boy to carry on the family name? No matter why or which gender you would prefer, you can raise the odds of having a baby of the gender of your choice to over 94%!

By implementing three simple, all natural steps you too could enjoy the thrill of having the baby you've dreamed of. The late Dr Landrum B Shettles an expert on human conception developed these steps to take advantage of differences he found in the human reproductive processes. What are these differences, and how do they affect baby gender selection? Lets start with:

PH And How It Affects Gender At Conception

Lets start with the fact that the man's sperm comes in two verities (y) "boy" sperm and (x) "girl sperm, and his sperm determines the sex of the baby at conception. The woman's egg is (xx) or all girl. The two sperm are very different physically, with the girl sperm being larger, slower, and hardier/longer lived, than the smaller, faster, and weaker/dies quicker, boy sperm.

The mother-to-be can create a more acidic bodily ph if she wants a girl baby (the boy sperm won't survive in a acidic environment), and a more alkaline reproductive ph if she is wanting a baby boy. This can usually be accomplished by eating the proper foods and supplements for several weeks before trying to conceive.

Timing Of Sex To Conceive A Baby Boy or Girl

If you want a baby girl have sex as often as you like but abstain from sex three days before ovulation until three days after ovulation. This along with a more acidic reproductive environment will increase the chance of conceiving a girl. because of the time involved and the hostile environment the boy sperm will die off before getting a chance to fertilize the egg, resulting in a baby girl.

If wanting a baby boy, abstain from sex until within 24 hrs before ovulation and than abstain again 12 hrs after ovulation. A more alkaline reproductive environment along with the timing will help ensure the boy sperm out-swim the slower girl sperm and fertilize the egg, resulting in a boy baby.

Sexual Position Is Also Important

If wanting a baby boy have sex in positions that allow deep penetration, as this will deposit the sperm closer to the waiting egg and give the boy sperm a short fast trip (that they should win!)

If you desire a baby girl practice very shallow penetration to give the boy sperm a long difficult journey that they (hopefully) won't survive, allowing the girl sperm to do the deed.

Conclusion

Baby gender prediction is not an exact science, but with due diligents on your part you could very well experience the joy of having the baby that completes your family. For more information, as well as links to ebooks that can take you step by step through the gender selection process please visit my website.

How Birth Control Methods Prevent Fertilization

Medical advances made in recent decades allow individuals to influence the processes of ovulation and conception--both to prevent pregnancy, as well as to prompt it. Couples who do not wish to conceive a child have many options, including hormonal birth control methods and barrier methods, as well as procedures that can permanently prevent pregnancy, including a vasectomy for males or tubal ligation for women. While these options involve surgery, both tubal ligation and vasectomy complications are rare, plus the processes are considered almost 100% reliable. Whether couples intend to conceive or prevent pregnancy, the process of fertilization--or prevention of it--ultimately determines the outcome. Ovulation and Fertilization A woman can become pregnant for approximately five to seven days each month during ovulation, the process during which a mature egg is released from the ovary and travels down the fallopian tubes. Ideally, a female hoping to become pregnant could benefit by estimating the days during which she ovulates. Likewise, to prevent pregnancy, couples can use barrier methods, such as condoms, to prevent sperm from reaching the egg during ovulation--or hormonal methods that prevent the egg from maturing. Once released from the ovary, an egg has about 12 to 48 hours to become fertilized--if this does not occur, the egg breaks down and is shed during the menstrual cycle. Just how long does it take sperm to reach the egg? It is possible for sperm to reach the egg within five minutes, though it can often take up to six hours. In addition, sperm can live inside the mother's uterus and fallopian tube for two to three days. Couples can prevent pregnancy by using various types of birth control, including hormonal and barrier methods that prevent an egg from begin fertilized. Females can also undergo tubal ligation to block the passage of sperm into the fallopian tubes where fertilization occurs. The Role of Semen and Sperm Sperm are the cells that fertilize eggs, and semen is the fluid that supports the delivery and health of sperm. Sperm, on the other hand, are produced in the testicles and, when mature, travel through a tube called the vas deferens. On the way, sperm mixes with semen that contains nutrients and helps deliver sperm to its destination--the female egg. For couples who experience difficulty getting pregnant, physicians can help predict a woman's cycle and insert sperm using medical means to increase the likelihood of fertilization. On the opposite end of the spectrum, couples seeking a permanent--and very reliable--method of preventing pregnancy often choose a vasectomy. A vasectomy takes about 15 minutes, during which the vas deferens is cut. Many men fear vasectomy pain during or after the procedure. During the procedure, anesthetics are used to numb the area; following the procedure, some patients feel discomfort to a dull pain caused by pressure on the epididymis that is treated with pain medication. After the initial recovery period, a man continues to have intercourse and climax--however, his semen no longer contains sperm. The procedure is considered very safe with vasectomy risks low and complications rare. Issues that do arise generally subside with rest and anti-inflammatory medication. Options Today Fortunately for couples today, there are a multitude of options for preventing and enhancing the chances of becoming pregnant. Due to the wide range of costs, convenience, and short-term versus long-term effects, individuals' decisions on birth control options differ widely. For those who need solutions, it is recommended to begin by researching options and then bring questions to an experienced physician or fertility doctor who can guide them on specifics.