Even during those pre-Covid times, getting pregnant could cause some serious stress. In a 2004 study by the NIH, 122 women were interviewed prior to their first infertility clinic visit. In a psychiatric review, 40% of these women were diagnosed with anxiety, depression, or both (yikes!). The fact is that the onset of Covid (along …
Before trying to get pregnant, I wondered how the medications that I was prescribed to take would impact my future baby.
Each year, 1 in 7 couples that try to conceive and have a child are unsuccessful. Infertility is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as being unable to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sex (6 months if you are older than 35). By putting a focus on your fertility before trying to conceive, …
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If you’re reading this, you’ve probably thought about having a kid at some point. What many men don’t consider is their own fertility. Your whole life you grow up thinking that having a kid shouldn’t be a problem at all. We’ve all heard of someone that got accidentally pregnant as a teenager. They even made …
If you’ve made your way to this article, you’re probably well along your journey of conceiving and having a child. Throughout your journey, I’m sure you’ve noticed how difficult it can be to find good, accurate, simple information. That’s part of the reason why we created Orchid – to do the heavy research so you …
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If you’re not familiar with all of the fertility-related acronyms, we’re going to run you through the process of tracking your basal body temperature (BBT). This is one of our favorite methods of confirming ovulation. Although there are many methods that you can use to confirm ovulation, this method is safe, simple, and inexpensive. With …
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If you’ve never heard of it, predicting ovulation can sound a lot like trying to solve a college-level calculus problem. But don’t worry! We’re here to help break down the science for you so you can better understand your cycle and when to have sex if you’re trying to conceive. What Is Ovulation? Ovulation is …
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If you’re thinking about having children of your own and have done any research online, it’s **very likely** that you will come across the acronym IVF. Unfortunately, unless you’re a physician and this is your full-time job, you probably don’t know much about it! Most people will not need to use IVF treatments to conceive, …
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Your thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of your neck, and is about the size of two thumbs held together in a “V”. Although it is a small organ, it plays a major role in how your body functions. Your hypothalamus and your pituitary gland (both located in your brain) …
How Common is Stress & Anxiety in the U.S.? Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 19.1% of the population every year. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment. Several recent studies have found links between the women’s …
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