By Chris D. Meletis, N.D. You might have heard about the negative effects of using conventional lubricants. For example, they often contain harmful toxins known as parabens. That might be why some conventional lubricants reduce sperm motility and interfere with fertility.1 Parabens are also of concern because they’re linked to cancer. At first glance, switching […]
Basal thermometers can be purchased online here. This page is a basic guide to charting your basal body temperature. You can use a free online BBT charting service like OvaGraph and buy a BBT thermometer and you will be all set to go. For more details on charting, you should consult one of the many […]
Home pregnancy tests are listed in a table below in order of most sensitive to least sensitive. The levels are based on phone calls to the manufacturers. Below that there are several frequently asked questions. The majority of the tests listed are available in the United States unless otherwise noted after the test name. Two of […]
Ovulation predictor kits can be purchased online here. Pricing ranges from $1.10/test to $.55/test based on the number of tests you purchase, and shipping is free for orders of $15 or more. Q: What is an ovulation predictor kit (OPK)? What does it tell me? A: An OPK is a test that looks for luteinizing […]
Almost anyone who has suffered a miscarriage or stillbirth worries about the risk of having subsequent losses. Recent information indicates that women should look into RPL testing after two losses when it used to be common to wait until three. This is especially important for women in their 30s and 40s. Newer studies indicate a […]