
Reproduktionsmediziner Dr. Löbbecke beantwortet die wichtigsten Fragen zur Fruchtbarkeit
Wie lange kann ich schwanger werden? Was ist eine Risikoschwangerschaft? Und wie funktioniert eigentlich künstliche Befruchtung? Der gynäkologische Endokrinologe und Reproduktionsmediziner Dr. med....

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 ...

Periode, Spotting, Zwischenblutung - wo ist der Unterschied?
Die Regelblutung entsteht durch den Aufbau der Gebärmutterschleimhaut, der dazu dienen soll, dass eine Befruchtung stattfinden kann. Wird die gereifte Eizelle nicht befruchtet, wird die Gebärmutter...

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...

Die Hormone der Frau und wie sie unseren Alltag beeinflussen
Hormone regeln den gesamten Stoffwechsel und arbeiten stets auf Hochtouren. Geraten sie aus dem Gleichgewicht, ist der gesamte Organismus irritiert. Aber was sind Hormone eigentlich genau? Streng g...

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...

Schneller schwanger werden nach Absetzen der Pille
Du planst eine Schwangerschaft und fragst dich, wann der richtige Zeitpunkt ist, die Pille abzusetzen? Oder du hast die Pille bereits abgesetzt und fragst dich, wann du schwanger wirst? Zyklusunreg...

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. ...




