Understanding methylation, MTHFR and homocysteine
Methylation can be impaired if you've tested positive for the MTHFR gene, resulting in high homocysteine levels.
Fertility
Having a solid grasp on what fertility is means you can figure out what your options are for preventing pregnancy and also for trying to get pregnant if you want to.
Porphyromonas gingivalis vulvovaginal infections
P. gingivalis is a pathogenic bacteria frequently involved in gum disease, however it has been found in women with BV and women who are having trouble conceiving.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome can appear soon after assisted reproduction techniques to stimulate ovulation. In this case, it overstimulates the ovary to the point where it requires medical oversight to avoid potentially dangerous outcomes.
Study: does BV cause infertility in women?
A study looked into rates of certain types of female infertility and how that related to BV.
Study: Gardnerella vaginalis – links with male infertility?
Researchers look into the sperm quality of infertile men carrying G. vaginalis.
Kallmann syndrome
Kallmann syndrome is a genetic disorder characterised by lessened or no sense of smell and late/no puberty. Girls with Kallmann syndrome may fail to get their period and have very small breasts, with both boys and girls with this condition likely to have other abnormalities present.
What are polycystic ovaries?
Polycystic ovaries are ovaries with many cyst-like structures on them, though whether they are true cysts or not will depend on investigations.
I’ve been diagnosed with PCOS – will I ever have children?
Learning that you have PCOS and may have difficulty conceiving can be a shock and difficult to deal with. Luckily, medical help is not the only way to fall pregnant and your ovaries can return to normal function. We explain.
How to fix PCOS
Fixing PCOS - truly fixing it - is a combination effort. We explain.
Common cancer treatments and how they affect sexuality and fertility
See what your treatment might have in store for you vaginally.