Calculating Ovulation Day

CALCULATING YOUR OVULATION DAY Stress and other factors can result in more phases with more thin cervical mucus. If ovulation has already occurred, you can only then determine this in retrospect on the basis of higher temperature measurements. Calculating ovulation = find your fertility time window The time around ovulation is the only time during the…

What is a Postcoital Test

A postcoital test checks a woman’s cervical mucus after sex to see whether sperm are present and moving normally. This test may be used if a woman is not able to become pregnant (infertility) and other tests have not found a cause. The test is done 1 to 2 days before ovulation when the cervical mucus is thin and stretchy and sperm can easily move…

Vitamin A Supports Sperm Development

Research shows that vitamin A supports sperm development Vitamin A is a collection of unsaturated organic compounds with important benefits for the body. This group includes retinol, retinoic acid, retinal, and various provitamin A carotenoids, such as beta-carotene. Vitamin A is required for good vision, immune function, and physical growth and development. For men, these…