This is for the laywoman or layman to understand the basic workings of the female reproductive system.  After bleeding, FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) will prepare 10-20 eggs to mature in each ovary.  Each egg is encased in a follicle.  These follicles produce estrogen.  A woman’s estrogen levels gradually rise until hitting a threshold, Read the rest of this entry »

I honestly feel that women must be educated about their menstrual cycles in order to improve their chances of conception.  A great book to help women understand their cycles is “Taking Charge of Your Fertility” by Toni Weschler, MPH.  I believe every woman should read this book.  I’m just going to highlight key points that I think is important for the lay person to know about the menstrual cycle. Read the rest of this entry »