As women delay childbearing, the fertility challenges faced by those TTC at advanced maternal age have received increasing attention. Clinical research shows that oxidative stress is one of the key factors affecting egg quality and ovarian function in older women, and enhancing the body’s antioxidant capacity has become an important scientific strategy for improving outcomes in…
Both men’s and women’s reproductive health are crucial when trying to conceive. Just as women need high-quality eggs, men need healthy sperm to create viable embryos that develop into healthy babies. So, what does healthy sperm look like? Let’s explore sperm health together. How to determine if the sperm are healthy In a standard semen analysis,…
Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is one of the core clinical markers currently used to evaluate ovarian reserve function. Its serum levels are positively correlated with the number of preantral and small antral follicles in the ovaries. However, viewing AMH as the sole or absolute standard for fertility potential is a common cognitive limitation. A complete fertility assessment—particularly for…
For families longing for children, infertility is an extremely challenging ordeal. When a woman who has successfully given birth before encounters obstacles in trying to get pregnant again, this experience can be even more perplexing and disheartening. This situation is medically referred to as secondary infertility. What is secondary infertility When we think of the…
In assisted reproductive technology, egg quality is one of the decisive factors influencing IVF success rates. The oocyte takes approximately 85–90 days to develop from initiation to mature ovulation. Therefore, a systematic preparation phase of 3–4 months before entering the IVF cycle is considered a potential window for improving egg quality and pregnancy outcomes. Scientific…
Building a family involves a lot of thought and planning. A healthy pregnancy truly starts long before conception—with a healthy egg. Understanding and prioritizing egg quality is one of the earliest—and most important—steps you can take for your future baby’s health (and your own). Let’s bust five common myths to set the record straight. Myth 1: Females are…
In the female reproductive system, the ovary serves as the site for oocyte development. During follicle maturation, a critical fluid known as follicular fluid is produced. The microenvironment formed by follicular fluid plays a vital regulatory role in oocyte development and the stability of the ovarian microenvironment. What Is the Follicular Fluid Microenvironment? Follicular fluid is a liquid…
Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or considering assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF, if your goal is to successfully get pregnant and have a healthy baby, the first step should be to pay attention to and adjust your own hormone levels. Balancing hormones is a crucial prerequisite for increasing the chances of conception…
After experiencing a IVF failure, many couples feel uncertain and overwhelmed about the path ahead. Scientific preparation for pregnancy is a proactive, systematic approach to reproductive health management. It prepares both body and mind for a healthy pregnancy and maximizes the chances of a successful conception next time. Based on established medical guidelines, this article…
In the process of pregnancy preparation, many women have insufficient understanding of their follicular reserve, which will affect their accurate assessment of their fertility and make it difficult to formulate an effective pregnancy preparation plan. Follicle reserve refers to the number and stock of immature follicles in the ovary. At birth, the follicle reserve is…