Category: Fertility

Diagram illustrating the impact of cortisol on ovulation and sperm quality by showing how chronic stress leads to the 'Pregnenolone Steal,' disrupting female and male fertility.

The Critical Impact of Cortisol on Ovulation and Sperm Quality: Your Guide to Reducing Stress for Conception

Introduction (The Hidden Barrier to Pregnancy) Many couples find themselves in a bewildering state: physically healthy, committed to conception, yet unable to achieve pregnancy. They navigate countless cycles, diagnostic tests, and mounting emotional pressure, only to hear the frustrating phrase, “unexplained infertility.” The truth is, the true barrier often isn’t structural or pathological—it’s hormonal, invisible, […]
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Pregnant woman having contractions at the hospital while discussing the option of an elective C-section.

5 Elective C-Section: Your Comprehensive Guide to Planned Surgical Delivery

Introduction  An Elective C-section refers to a planned Cesarean birth performed by choice, in the absence of urgent medical indications for either the mother or the baby. Unlike emergency C-sections, an elective c-section allows for scheduling and detailed preparation. This planned surgical delivery involves making incisions in the mother’s abdomen and uterus to deliver the […]
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