True or False? Trying to conceive in the two days after ovulation increases a woman's chances of success.
If you answered true, you’re in good company — nearly 60 percent of women surveyed thought so too — but it’s actually FALSE.
One Thing You Can Do Today To Improve Fertility Forever
When it comes to your fertility, there’s no such thing as a quick jump start. It’s a fact of nature, it takes time for the body to change and adapt.
So as much as we all love to click on the “One Magic Thing You Can Do Today To Boost Your Fertility” articles, the fact is that doing one thing, on one day, can’t really change your chances of getting pregnant.
Changing fertility, and I mean really, actually improving your chances of conceiving, takes some time. How much time? About 90 days.
Video — How Technology Can Help You Get Pregnant
Last week, Conceivable had the honor of being showcased as one of several startups that are changing the landscape of med-tech at MedCity's Converge conference. In a showcase interview, CEO Kirsten Karchmer talks about the importance of the menstrual cycle as a barometer for health and how Conceivable can help you hack your way to better fertility.
Three Reasons a Shorter Menstrual Cycle Negatively Impacts Fertility
Most women experience a cycle that is 21 to 35 days in length. Perfectly normal, right?
Wrong.
Although we may think straying outside of a 28 day cycle length is perfectly fine for fertility, these variations can actually be problematic for healthy conception — and in some cases can decrease your chances of conceiving by up to 50%.
7 Common Fertility Beliefs That Are Totally Wrong
How often do you turn to your mom for medical advice? What about Dr. Google?
You know you’re guilty of it! Most women are: A new study found that 42 percent of women use the Web as a preferred source of information about fertility, while plenty of others rely on advice from family members.