fertility and birth control

The contraceptive implant, such as Implanon or Organon, is a contraceptive method in the form of a small silicone tube, about 3 cm long and 2 mm in diameter, which is inserted under the skin of the arm by the gynecologist. This contraceptive method has an efficacy greater than 99%, lasts 3 years and acts by releasing a hormone to the blood, such as the pill, but in this case, this release is done continuously, preventing ovulation without having to take a tablet every day

Currently there are several treatment options for cases of infertility, which usually depend on the cause of the problem, which may occur in the process of ovulation, fertilization or fixation of the fertilized egg in the wall of the uterus. Thus, there are techniques and medicines that can act in any of these steps, like medicines that stimulate ovulation, that promote the maturation of the eggs, or that improve the quality of the endometrium, for example

Twins occur in the same family due to genetic predisposition but there are some external factors that may contribute to a twin pregnancy, such as taking a medication that stimulates ovulation or through in-vitro fertilization. When the man has a twin brother, this does not mean that his wife will have twins, because the genetic factor is totally dependent on the woman

Ovulation is the name given to the moment the ovum is released by the ovary and reaches the fallopian tubes, being ready to be fertilized by the sperm and to initiate the pregnancy. Ovulation occurs during the fertile period, on the most fertile day, which is the middle of the menstrual cycle, in all healthy women

Who determines the sex of the baby is man, because he has the gametes X and Y, while the woman has only X. Thus, to have a boy it is necessary to conjugate the gametes X and Y. This way it is necessary that the sperm that carry the gametes Y penetrate the fertilized ovum. There are some tips that can help you have a boy; however, these tips may not be 100% effective, as the most decisive factor in determining the sex of the baby is related to the amount of male and female sperm that man produces

Ovarian endometriosis, also called endometrioma, is due to the presence of endometrial tissue, endometrial glands or stroma, tissues that should only be inside the uterus, also covering the ovary. The doctor may find that the woman has endometriosis in the ovary through transvaginal ultrasonography, which mainly detects a cyst in the ovary more than 2 cm full of dark liquid

The inverted uterus, scientifically known as uterine retroversion, means that the uterus is positioned in the woman's body back toward the back and not facing forward, as is the case in most women, and usually the remaining organs, such as the ovaries and the fallopian tubes, are also backward. This alteration of the uterus, also known as retroverted uterus, reverse uterus or even overturned uterus, usually does not cause problems and does not prevent the woman from getting pregnant

After taking the morning-after pill the woman should start taking the contraceptive pill the next day. However, anyone using an IUD or taking a contraceptive can already use these methods on the same day they use the emergency pill. But in both cases, a woman must use a condom for the first 7 days to actually avoid getting pregnant

Antibiotics have long had the idea that antibiotics cut the contraceptive pill, prompting many women to be alerted by health professionals and advising them to use condoms during treatment. However, recent studies prove that most antibiotics do not interfere with the effect of these hormones, provided they are taken correctly, every day and at the same time

In many cases endometriosis has a cure, because a woman can, through the use of menstruating or surgery suppressing drugs, completely reduce symptoms and even become pregnant. However, it is not yet possible to completely prevent endometrial tissue from re-growing outside the uterus and, therefore, the disease may reappear shortly thereafter

Surgery for endometriosis is done in most cases with videolaparoscopy, which consists of making small holes in the abdomen to insert instruments that allow you to remove or burn the endometrial tissue that is damaging other organs such as ovaries, outer region of the uterus, bladder or intestines . Surgery for endometriosis is usually only indicated for infertile women or those who do not wish to have children because, in more severe cases, there is a risk of having to remove the ovaries or uterus, making the woman infertile

Endometriosis is the implantation of uterine tissue into other organs of the woman's body, such as ovaries, bladder and bowel, causing inflammation and abdominal pain. However, it is often difficult to detect the presence of this disease, as the symptoms occur more frequently during menstruation, which can confuse the woman

The contraceptive pill is the method most used by women to prevent the onset of pregnancy because it is easy to use and has high efficacy against unwanted pregnancies. However, the contraceptive pill, due to the hormonal changes it causes in the woman's body, can trigger the onset of some side effects which include: 1

Supplements of vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, tribulus terrestris and Indian Ginseng may be indicated to increase the production and quality of spermatozoa. These can be found in pharmacies and drugstores and do not need a prescription to be purchased. But to observe the results it is advised to consume the indicated dose, every day, for at least 2 months

The best time to get pregnant is between 11 and 16 days after the first day of menstruation, so the best time to have intercourse is between 24 and 48 hours before ovulation. This period is called the fertile Period and it is the time when the woman's body is prepared for the conception of a baby

The best days to get pregnant are the days of the fertile period, which corresponds to exactly in the middle of the menstrual cycle. This period despite being easier to find in women who have regular menstruation, can also be found in case of irregular menstruation. For women who have a regular menstrual cycle, menstruation always descends every 28 days, the best days to get pregnant begin 11 days after the first day of each menstruation and remain for a further 6 days

The ovulation test that is bought at the pharmacy is a good method to get pregnant faster, as it indicates when the woman is in her fertile time. Some examples of pharmacy ovulation test are Confirme and Bioeasy , which use a small amount of saliva or urine, having a reliability of 98%. Ovulation tests can also be called female fertility testing and are totally hygienic and very easy to use, helping the woman to find out when her fertile period is

The woman can amend two contraceptive cards, with no health risk. However, those who want to end menstruation should change the pill to a continuous use, which needs no break, and there is no menstruation. There is no consensus among gynecologists about how many contraceptive cards one can amend, but everyone agrees that one should not amend a pill frequently because at some point the uterus will begin to release small bleeds, which is the only risk of splicing

Essure is a way of avoiding pregnancy in a definitive way, which consists of placing two small metal springs inside each uterine horn, which blocks the passage of sperm, thus preventing unwanted pregnancy. This contraceptive method works similarly to tubal ligation, which is when the doctor cuts each horn, but in the case of the Essure, 2 spiral springs are placed, which naturally inflames this area, which results in the production of a which completely covers the springs, blocking the tubes

The table is a calculation that is made based on the days of the menstrual cycle to know when the woman is fertile period and, therefore, it can contribute to the woman knowing when she can not have intercourse, because she is in danger of becoming pregnant. However, as a contraceptive method it is not very effective and there may be flaws, a woman should not rely only on the table, but associate another contraceptive method, such as a condom, for example to increase protection and avoid an unwanted pregnancy