Category Archives: Pregnancy

The Follicular Stage During a girl’s fetal life, the ovaries contain hundreds of thousands of eggs, which are scattered around in the connective tissue of the ovary. Most of these eggs disappear prior to birth. As she grows older some … Continue reading →

The cycle of the uterine lining consists of three distinct phases: Menstrual Proliferative Secretory Each phase is controlled by the hormones discussed in the previous section. The Menstrual Phase Because we count the beginning of the reproductive cycle from the … Continue reading →

Through the Male Ducts From each testicle the spermatozoa slowly pass upward through the epidiymis.The trip through the ducts requires 2 to 4 weeks, the spermatozoa maturing as the journey progresses. Spermatozoa do not make their own way up the … Continue reading →

Most of the time, a woman or her care provider can make an accurate diagnosis of pregnancy. Unlike many conditions for which people seek health care, pregnancy is usually pre-diagnosed. Yet on rare occasions, its diagnosis may prove more puzzling. … Continue reading →

There are several types of vegetarian diets. A lactoova vegetarian consumes milk, milk products, and eggs. Vegans do not eat any animal products, including dairy and eggs. They rely on legumes (beans), nuts, seeds, grains, and vegetables for protein.Protein is … Continue reading →

A common cause of amenorrhea is the sudden fear that an unwanted pregnancy has occurred, and at the other end of the spectrum, the conviction by a woman, perhaps with a history of infertility, that she has achieved pregnancy. This … Continue reading →

A small percentage of pregnancies will continue beyond 42 weeks (294 days after the last menstrual period). There have been cases in which pregnancy extended to 336 and 337 days, and one in which the duration was 343 days (49 … Continue reading →