The beginning of a new life is an extraordinary event that occurs when the male and female reproductive cells merge. Let’s ...

Ovulation lasts 12 to 24 hours, during which an egg can be fertilized. The fertile window is six days long, including the day of ovulation and the five days before it. Understanding your cycle can ...

Your body begins to change right after conception with the rise in oestrogen levels. This hormone is responsible for your ...

Ovulation pain is common and affects about 40% of people who ovulate. You may have mild ovulation pain, but see a doctor if it is severe or comes with other symptoms. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain ...

Ovulation pain, also called mittelschmerz (a German word that means “middle pain”), is relatively common and typically harmless. The pain is usually mild and occurs during ovulation, or when the ovary ...