Having the pill does not lead to infertility or the chances of not conceiving a baby as is commonly believed. However, it is possible that a woman who is already infertile may be taking the pill and she becomes aware that she is infertile only after she stops taking it.             Just as some people [...]

            The simplest way of knowing that you are pregnant is the missed period.             A blood or urine test can also help to detect a pregnancy. The blood or urine is tested for the presence of HCG hormone which gets released in the body in pregnancy. For the urine test to be reliable, it [...]

Fertility in the man and the woman diminishes after the age of 25. In a woman, there is a definite decline in fertility after 30 years of age. After 45, only half her menstrual periods are accompanied by ovulation, or release of an ovum. Sometimes two partners may not conceive because, say ,the man may [...]

When you decide to have a baby, you need to ‘plan’ to have one. Stop using all kinds of contraception, be it the pill, the Condom or the Copper T. if you are diabetic, your condition will need to be assessed before your pregnancy to avoid complications later on. If you are anaemic, try and [...]