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Reproductive medicine specialist Dr. Löbbecke answers the most important questions about fertility.

How long can I get pregnant? What is a high-risk pregnancy? And how does artificial insemination actually work? Gynecological endocrinologist and reproductive medicine specialist Dr. Kay Löbbecke h...

Stop taking the pill: What happens in your body when you stop taking the pill

Although it is one of the safest contraceptives, more and more women are having doubts about the pill. The list of side effects is long, and recent studies show increasingly clear evidence of links...

Caring for Yourself and the Planet During Your Period

For everyone who wants to feel secure during their period and perhaps do something good for the environment at the same time, there are plenty of hygiene products designed to make menstruation as c...

What is wild yam, how do I take it and what effects should I expect?

Wild yam (sci. dioscorea) is a plant that, due to its effects, is sometimes called the “woman’s plant”. Wild yam was even used by Native Americans as a form of contraception. The claim that it has ...

Period, spotting, breakthrough bleeding - what's the difference?

Menstruation occurs due to the buildup of the uterine lining, which is intended to prepare it for fertilization. If the mature egg is not fertilized, the uterine lining is shed through menstruatio...

An expert reveals: tips against skin blemishes after stopping the pill

The effect of hormones on skin is a topic which is concerning women more and more. Fear of blemishes after discontinuing the pill in particular is a reason many women continue taking the pill for t...

Female hormones and how they affect our everyday lives

Hormones regulate the entire metabolism and are constantly working at full capacity. If they become unbalanced, the entire organism is disrupted. But what exactly are hormones? Strictly speaking, h...

Getting Pregnant – What You Should Pay Attention To

The term “baby planning” is no coincidence – because for one of the most natural “projects” in life, a certain amount of planning actually makes sense. Our checklist shows you what you should be th...

Pregnancy Test: Proper Use and Interpretation

Do you want to have a baby and find out if you are pregnant? In this article, we explain how pregnancy tests work, which hormone plays a key role in a positive result, and how to use the Ovy Pregna...

Getting pregnant: How long can it take?

Are you trying for a baby, but somehow things aren’t working out? It usually takes three to twelve cycles for a woman to get pregnant from regular sex. Regular sex means having sex every day during...

What Pregnancy Symptoms Can Occur and When?

During the different phases of pregnancy, there are also different symptoms and discomforts. Many women experience so-called implantation bleeding. This occurs when the fertilized egg attaches itse...

Getting pregnant faster after stopping the pill

Are you planning a pregnancy and wondering when the right time is to stop taking the pill? Or have you already stopped taking the pill and are wondering when you will get pregnant? Irregular cycl...

Discharge or bleeding before my period – Am I pregnant?

There are several reasons spotting may occur before your period. One of them is being in the early stages of pregnancy. Implantation bleeding, as it is known, indicates that a fertilized egg has im...

What Is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)?

Pain and depressive moods before menstruation: Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS for short, refers to the regular occurrence of physical and psychological symptoms between ovulation and menstruation. ...