Published on December 09, 2021 | Last updated on December 9, 2021
Often as a society, we talk about how women can improve their fertility. However, 40-50% of all infertility can actually be traced back to the male factor. Despite this fact, male infertility isn’t often discussed within the realm of TTC and babymaking. So while prioritizing female fertility remains essential, exploring the topic of male infertility is also important in order to help more couples on their journey start or grow a family.
Published on December 01, 2021 | Last updated on December 1, 2021
Knowing when you're ovulating can be a struggle, especially if you are trying to conceive! To help, we created the OvuSense Ovulation Calculator which will help you work out when you should try to conceive and recommend the best OvuSense product if you are looking to take more control over your fertility.
Published on November 23, 2021 | Last updated on November 23, 2021
We continue to see misinformation being spread about the COVID-19 vaccine and coronavirus' effect on fertility. To help clear up any confusion, we chatted with Zermina Akbary, a holistic health and fertility nurse consultant for OvuSense, to break down some common myths and misconceptions about COVID-19 and the impact it has had on fertility. See if you can tell fact from fiction when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine and fertility.
Published on November 10, 2021 | Last updated on November 10, 2021
Are you planning a much-needed vacation or need to travel for work? While getting to your destination and finally kicking back and relaxing can be an exciting experience, the traveling part might have some unexpected effects. In fact, traveling, and the stresses that accompany it, can affect our bodies, especially women’s cycles.
Published on November 03, 2021 | Last updated on November 3, 2021
Do you know your facts from fiction when it comes to fertility, ovulation, and trying to conceive? Laura MacDonald, a fertility nutritionist, is debunking some common fertility myths you may have believed or had heard in the past.
Published on October 27, 2021 | Last updated on October 27, 2021
PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility in women, and in fact, the condition impacts about 1 in 10 women. To learn more about this all too common condition, we recently connected with Dr. Alison Gottschalk, a Hormone and PCOS Fertility Naturopathic Doctor, to answer questions about PCOS from those in the fertility community.
Published on October 20, 2021 | Last updated on October 20, 2021
Trying to conceive can be overwhelming, especially if you have been diagnosed with a hormonal condition like PCOS. Although it impacts 1 in 10 women of childbearing age and is the most common reproductive endocrine disorder, many people don’t know what PCOS is until they are diagnosed. Zermina Akbary, one of our fertility nurse specialists, spoke with Parade Magazine about PCOS, what causes the condition and how it affects fertility.
Published on October 11, 2021 | Last updated on October 12, 2021
Stress can have various effects on your body including headaches, pain, trouble sleeping, or even changes in menstruation. Then adding trying to conceive to an already stressful time, makes it all the more difficult to prioritize yourself and your wellbeing.
Published on October 06, 2021 | Last updated on October 6, 2021
After having a heart attack at the age of 37, Traci decided it was time to make some major changes in her life. Her journey to healing started by prioritizing herself and focusing on her fertility. After spending a lot of time trying products and programs that promised to help with infertility, but never did, Traci found hope tracking her ovulation with OvuSense.