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The Morning After Pill The morning after pill has been discussed among a lot of people but do most people know what this pill does. Studies have shown that mifepristone also known as the morning after pill to be 95 percent effective at terminating early pregnancy. Also, doctors who are trained to determine the duration of the pregnancy can only distribute the morning after pill. Physicians can also use mifpristone to provide a surgical abortion in the event that the pill fails. Abortions

structural infertility often requires some kind of surgery to fix any blockages or irregularities in the reproductive system of either partner. Hormone Therapy There are two objectives in hormone therapy. Objective number one is to stimulate ovulation or production

This is in line with Joshi and Joshi (1992) who reported that anti fertility herbs especially those used as contraceptives interferes with pituitary gonadotropin secretions which affects the functionality of ovary by direct inhabiting ovulation and interference with fertilization, implantation and gestation or pregnancy. However, the mechanism of action is still not very clear. The phyto-compounds in the test plant responsible for the observed dose related reduction of key reproductive

risk factors are contributed to infertility. The most common factor we think of when it comes to infertility is hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalance is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles or short, long, or heavy periods. The lack of ovulation, the releasing of eggs from an ovary, is a factor in hormonal imbalance. Another common health factor that can affect fertility is being overweight or being underweight. Body fat

The Basal Metabolic Rate is essentially a measure of the required amount of energy needed to maintain bodily function while at rest. The most significant requirements that BMR energy needs meet are in processes such as establishing and maintaining a normal breathing pattern, heartbeat, blood circulation and temperature. The primary factors influencing BMR include age, gender, muscle composition, hormonal levels, exercise levels and many more. It is important to recognize that an individual’s BMR

Contraceptives or birth control are methods that prevent unplanned pregnancies but are also used promote family planning, reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and treat cosmetic and gynecological conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent, about 45% of all pregnancies in 2011 were unplanned in the United States, which was a 51% decline since 2008.1 Of those about 50% resulted without birth control use and the other half reported using a method of

known as infertility. Infertility affects men, women, and other species such as animal, and plants; however, minority infertile women is the population of interest for this discussion. Fertile women would experience a period of ovulation; also, before and during the ovulation period, the window is open for pregnancy. After that open window, the chance of getting pregnant has decreased. However, Wilcox, Dunson, Baird (2000) state “Most women reach their fertile window earlier and others much later.

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Stimulate the secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland by binding to a receptor on the surface of the cells of the thyroid (G protein -coupled receptors).TSH is stimulated by TRH hormone of the hypothalamus and is inhibited by Somatostatin hormone, as well as by thyroid hormones in a negative feedback loop. Prolactine Is a peptide hormone which causes synthesis in milk after birth, while it assists in preparation of breasts for milk production after birth

Signs of Pregnancy during Implantation bleeding What is Implantation bleeding? Implantation is basically the attachment of a fertilized egg to the uterus. Bleeding or spotting can occur around seven days before the start of a woman's menstrual cycle. Since the ‘spotting’ is usually very light, it can go unnoticed or ignored. Implantation bleeding is one of the first, most common signs of pregnancy although not all pregnant women will necessarily experience Implantation bleeding. How do I know it's

affecting 5% to 10% of females in the age group 12–45 years. It is an issue in which a lady’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause complications with menstrual periods and make it problematic for her to conceive. The main features include no ovulation, irregular periods, acne and hirsuitism. If not treated, it can cause insulin resistant diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol levels, leading to heart ailment. Causes of Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) Normally, the ovaries make female sex hormones