Your immune system consists of an assortment of various cells and tissues that have basically one objective and that is to protect you from invading cells and foreign bacteria. It has the ability to recognize the differences between your body’s own cells and those that are unfamiliar. The lack of a healthy immune system will result in you being more susceptible to illnesses, pain or infection. The one thing that most people are unaware of is that your immune system also plays a major role in your fertility. For your body to effectively prepare for ovulation and implantation it needs to use certain cells from your immune system. Without these healthy cells normal reproduction can be affected and prevent you from falling pregnant. It has been estimated that up to 20% of couples who experience ‘unexplained’ infertility suffer from one or other immune system dysfunction. For additional information on infertility causes contact the experienced team from Pregassist for expert advice.

Endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory diseases are some of the leading causes for female infertility, however these infection are mainly caused by troubles due to surgeries or medications. Certain surgeries may lead to the disruption of cervix whilst DES exposure can affect all women, even if they were still a fetus themselves when exposed.

PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) is one of the most common causes for female infertility. These internal infections are caused by bacteria penetrating into the reproductive organs of female including those surrounding the pelvic. This causes the area to become aggravated and can also radiate into the adjacent intestines.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is characterized by the over-production of androgens in the female’s system which ultimately decreases the release of hormones like Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone which will eventually stop the production of mature eggs.

To find out if you are at risk in any way or have any questions relating to female infertility feel free to contact us at Pregassist.

When you find that you’re having troubles conceiving and you’re uncertain as to why, there are a range of tests you can do to locate the problem. A fertility test can help you diagnose whatever problem you might have and point you in the right direction as to what to fix in order to successfully conceive a child. Here are a few fertility tests that might assist you:
· Blood tests are one of the initial tests you will take which will assist in diagnosing your hormone imbalances that might be affecting your fertility.
· Ultrasound scanning will test for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and calculate your odds of getting pregnant.
· A hysterosalpingogram will be able to evaluate whether your uterus has any structural abnormalities.
· Other tests to be done include sono-hysterogram, a laparoscopy and a day 3 inhibin test.

There test are specialized to look for different possible fertility problems with women, however there are also tests for specifically for men. If you want to take a fertility test to find out why you’re having problems with getting pregnant, contact our people from Pregassist for professional support.

Fertility and conception go hand in hand. The best time for you to get pregnant is during your ovulation, which is on average approximately 9 days of your menstrual cycle. Actual fertilization occurs when the sperm then penetrates the egg that has been lodged in the woman’s fallopian tubes. The fertilized egg then travels all the way up to your uterus and implants itself in the uterine lining. At this point the egg and the developing placenta start releasing hCG which will then help facilitate the production of progesterone. This is essential for a fertile and hospitable environment for the implanted egg. Fertility conception has been reached once the egg is in this position.

The process of fertility conception can be a complicated process, anything can go wrong at any one of those stages, and so for more information on how to get pregnant or when you notice you might be having problems, contact us at Pregassist for experienced advice.

When you and you partner have decided that it’s time and you want to start your little family, you can start with all your preparations like setting up the nursery and buying your first pack of diapers. However, it all starts by actually getting pregnant first, so as a woman you have to start listening to your body and knowing when you are most likely to conceive.

Here are a few facts that you should know to identify the time slots you are most fertile;
1. You are more likely in getting pregnant during ovulation. What happens in every healthy female is that you once a month 10-20 eggs mature in your ovaries, one egg is released in positions itself in your fallopian tubes in your uterus where it will then reside for the next 24 hours.
2. Most woman with a 28 day menstrual cycle ovulate on day 14, those with a 32 day cycle will ovulate on day 18 and those with a 26 day cycle on day 12.
3. There are however several ways to determine whether you are ovulating or not, for example; charting the changes of temperature in your vaginal mucus and body temperature by using a computerized cervical and ovulation thermometers.

For more detailed information on your ovulation cycle contact us at Pregassist. Getting pregnant is a blessing, so if you have any questions at all you know where to come.

Fertility treatments can range from surgery to assisted reproductive procedures to drugs and all depends on your cause for infertility. Fertility drugs for woman are usually prescribed when you suffer from ovulation problems or recurrent miscarriages which then help you induce ovulation. When you are using prescription fertility drugs it’s recommended that you attend several ultrasound exams to ensure the drug is doing what it’s intended to do and also to make sure that no problems are forming like ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome.

Some fertility drugs are used to increase the number of eggs the woman produces, in order to retrieve the eggs for IVF treatment. In conclusion there are numerous medications to assist you with infertility depending on you diagnosis, and for more professional advice on your specific conditions, contact us at Pregassist.