To prepare for pregnancy scientifically refers to the systematic process by which couples planning conception, under professional guidance and based on evidence-based medicine and individualised health assessments, engage in phased physiological and psychological preparation to optimise reproductive conditions, enhance conception success rates, and promote long-term maternal and infant health. Core Steps in Preparing for Pregnancy Scientifically The…
One of the most common questions women ask when embarking on the in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey after the age of 35 is: “What is my IVF success rate?” This is a very practical and important question. Indeed, age is one of the most significant factors affecting IVF success rate. According to the authoritative data…
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), secreted by the anterior pituitary, is a critical regulator of female reproductive physiology. Its main physiological function is to promote follicle development and estrogen secretion, while also participating in the formation of normal menstruation, which is of great significance for female fertility. In the early follicular phase, rising FSH initiates follicular recruitment. Consequently, basal…
If you’re trying to conceive and your AMH result was low, you’re probably Googling “raise AMH” nonstop. Here’s the truth: age-related AMH decline can’t be reversed. But research shows targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes can protect remaining follicles and, in many women, help raise AMH or slow further drop. How to Maintain a Healthy AMH Level Targeted…
What is AMH? Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a key biochemical marker for assessing ovarian reserve in women. It is primarily secreted by granulosa cells of pre-antral and small antral follicles, and its serum concentration reflects the pool of recruitable follicles within the ovaries. It is essential to distinguish that AMH indicates the current size of the…
In preparation for pregnancy, reproductive hormones need to bind to specific proteins (receptors) on their target cells to give the correct instructions. Thus, boosting estrogen receptor activity is a key biological factor affecting fertility outcomes. Why receptor activity matters Estrogen receptor activity is one of the key factors in successful pregnancy. Abnormal receptor function is…
Biochemical pregnancy is a phenomenon that women should be aware of during fertility preparation. It refers to an early pregnancy that ends spontaneously before clinical confirmation of intrauterine implantation, i.e., a positive serum or urine β-hCG not followed by ultrasonographic evidence of gestation. Many women experience only a slight delay in menstruation and may remain…
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), the internationally accepted medical term, refers to the loss of normal ovarian function before the age of 40 years. Approximately 1 % of women worldwide are affected by premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) (International Menopause Society White Paper on POI, 2020). Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) not only disrupts normal physiological rhythm but also poses…
A healthy, vibrant egg is key to a successful pregnancy. Did you know the environment surrounding the egg plays a huge role in whether it can successfully fertilize? Many women face fertilization challenges that may have their roots in subtle imbalances in egg quality. Here’s what the latest science says about how to optimize the internal health…
Have you ever been told during preconception testing or an IVF cycle that your “egg maturity isn’t ideal”? Behind this feedback lies a critical yet often-overlooked process: cumulus cell expansion. Optimizing this step through targeted nutrition can directly improve egg maturity. What Is Cumulus Cell Expansion and Why Does It Matter: The oocyte is surrounded by…