Uterine fibroids, also known as myomas or leiomyomas, are noncancerous growths on the muscular tissue of the womb. Fibroids are quite common: up to 70% of reproductive-aged women will have them at some point. If you’re trying to start a family, it can be a little scary to learn that you have something growing in … Read more
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), also known as Hughes syndrome, is an autoimmune disease that increases someone’s risk for developing blood clots. In this condition, the body’s immune system mistakenly creates antibodies which attack phospholipids. These are proteins attached to fat molecules and play an important role in blood clotting. When phospholipids get destroyed it can create … Read more
So much of your first pregnancy is about learning as you go. Yes, you’ve done your research and read a lot about pregnancy, and have friends and family who were or currently are pregnant. You’ve looked at their big bellies and wondered how it feels. And you’ve gotten a lot of advice. But no one … Read more
Why IVF fail: Although in-vitro fertilization (IVF) can help many people who weren’t able to conceive naturally have a child, there’s unfortunately no 100% guarantee of success. If the conditions for a healthy pregnancy aren’t quite right, the cycle can be canceled, either before or after egg retrieval. After undergoing weeks of hormonal treatments and … Read more
Getting your daily recommended amount of vitamins and minerals is key to getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy. So, how does iron affect fertility? To learn all about the importance of iron for fertility, keep on reading our fact sheet. Here’s what we cover: What is iron and where do you get it from? … Read more
About Jana Welch I live in Hamburg with my two children and have a sexology practice. I work with clients both in-person and online. I have a master’s degree in sexology and am a systemic sex therapist for couples. In the past, I worked as a journalist and television producer. Today I can combine these … Read more
*A guest post by femSense Very often women are not aware that they may have fertility problems until they decide to have a baby and have difficulty conceiving. But sometimes your body is sending you signals that there might be an issue and you simply don’t understand them. All the more reason to track your … Read more
The thyroid gland is an organ located at the bottom front of your neck shaped like a butterfly which produces important hormones. The thyroid’s main function is to control metabolism, but it has a big impact on the menstrual cycle and fertility too. The pituitary gland in the brain produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which … Read more
When you test your fertility with LEVY, you will always check your basic reproductive hormone levels (including FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, Estradiol, Progesterone, Anti Mullerian Hormone, Testosterone, DHEAS, SHBG, and Free Androgen Index). We also make a custom recommendation for other biomarkers to test based on your personal health background. It’s super important that you … Read more
FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone… If you’re struggling to have a baby, you’re probably becoming an expert on all things hormones. AMH is another big one to be aware of, as it relates to how many eggs you have. In this article, we do a deep dive into AMH.
What’s the real difference between IVF and ICSI and is one more successful than the other? In this article, we answer all of your burning questions about these fertility treatments to help you understand what to expect and choose the one that’s right for you.
Having a miscarriage is a devastating experience. Unfortunately, it happens more often than many people may realize. Studies show that up to 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, making it the most common complication that can happen in pregnancy. If you’re reading this because you’ve recently suffered a pregnancy loss, we are so sorry. Although … Read more
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. But in most cases (around 80%), an infection causes no symptoms and goes undetected for a long time. Without early detection and treatment, a chlamydia infection can have far-reaching health consequences. For instance, it can cause scarring on female reproductive organs which may result … Read more
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