Fertility 101

Knowledge is power — and understanding your body can make TTC feel less overwhelming. Explore helpful tips to feel more in control

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How Long Does Ovulation Last? Egg, Window and O...

Ovulation is over in a moment, the egg lasts about a day, and the fertile window runs to six days. Here is what the studies actually say, day by day.

How Long Does Ovulation Last? Egg, Window and Odds by Day

Ovulation is over in a moment, the egg lasts about a day, and the fertile window runs to six days. Here is what the studies actually say, day by day.

Boxers or briefs: does underwear really affect sperm?

Boxers or Briefs: Does Underwear Really Affect ...

Boxers really are linked with better sperm numbers, but the story is about heat, not fabric. Here's what the studies found, what they didn't, and what's worth changing.

Boxers or Briefs: Does Underwear Really Affect Sperm?

Boxers really are linked with better sperm numbers, but the story is about heat, not fabric. Here's what the studies found, what they didn't, and what's worth changing.

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Chemical Pregnancy: Signs, Causes and Trying Again

A chemical pregnancy is a real pregnancy and a real loss. Here is what the signs are, what hCG is doing when a faint line fades, where to get support...

Chemical Pregnancy: Signs, Causes and Trying Again

A chemical pregnancy is a real pregnancy and a real loss. Here is what the signs are, what hCG is doing when a faint line fades, where to get support...

Does Alcohol Affect Fertility? What the Research Says

Does Alcohol Affect Fertility? What the Researc...

Drinking is linked to a lower chance of conceiving and poorer sperm. Here's what the research actually found, what UK guidance says, and when to stop.

Does Alcohol Affect Fertility? What the Research Says

Drinking is linked to a lower chance of conceiving and poorer sperm. Here's what the research actually found, what UK guidance says, and when to stop.

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Home Insemination: How It Works, Success Rates ...

How home insemination actually works, what the published studies really show about success rates, and who the legal parent is under UK law. No uncited numbers.

Home Insemination: How It Works, Success Rates and UK Law

How home insemination actually works, what the published studies really show about success rates, and who the legal parent is under UK law. No uncited numbers.

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Ovulation Bleeding: Is Mid-Cycle Spotting Normal?

A little spotting around ovulation is recognised by the NHS and usually harmless, but it is less common than you would think. Here is what the research says, how to...

Ovulation Bleeding: Is Mid-Cycle Spotting Normal?

A little spotting around ovulation is recognised by the NHS and usually harmless, but it is less common than you would think. Here is what the research says, how to...