Dealing with irregular periods can be frustrating, especially when you’re trying to expand your family.  The typical methods for calculating ovulation may be less precise when dealing with an unpredictable cycle. However, you can still use them to gain a rough estimate of when you might be ovulating. We’re here to help guide you through the mysteries of your monthly cycle and provide some helpful tips on identifying that elusive fertile window. The role of ovulation in conception Making a baby is like a science experiment. The right ingredients must align precisely at the right moment,...

Blair Sharp • Mar 6, 2024

Since the Alabama Supreme Court released a decision on February 16, 2024, that assigns 'personhood' to frozen embryos, the ripple effects have been tangible, and — for the millions of people who need assisted reproductive technologies like IVF to build their families — it's personal.  Multiple clinics in Alabama have already paused IVF treatments, and as of writing, the state’s largest embryo shipping company has also halted business in the state. The decision’s downstream effect has been palpable, according to Dr. Jessica Ryniec, who specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.  What could this mean for fertility patients?...

Vivian Nunez • Feb 26, 2024

When you’re trying to conceive, the very act of intercourse can sometimes feel like a slog. The joy of sex sure can get lost when you’re thinking more about ovulation predictor kits than mutual pleasure. And if you’re undergoing fertility treatments, well, adding pills, injections, and medical procedures to the mix is hardly a recipe for fun. Especially if you’re hoping to get pregnant with twins. Whether or not you’re TTC, one of the easiest ways to spice things up in the bedroom is by trying out different sex positions. This is a fantastic way to...

Sarene Leeds • Feb 19, 2024

If you’re actively trying to conceive (TTC), you know that timing intercourse around ovulation is key to getting pregnant. The app tells you that your fertile window is coming up and ovulation day is near.  But as ovulation day approaches, life gets in the way of your fertility plans. Maybe you worked late and aren’t feeling sexy. Maybe your partner got invited on a bro trip and suffers from perpetual FOMO. What happens if you can’t do the deed on ovulation day? The answer to this question lies in another question: Do you have a 100%...

Alexa Davidson • Feb 18, 2024

So you and your partner decided to pull the goalie — congrats! You’re one step closer to bringing a baby into this world. But with each month of trying to conceive with no success, the pressure builds, and so does your checklist. Track ovulation, add prenatals, and throw in some CoQ10. Replace plastic containers in the kitchen. Repeat.  Before putting more pressure on yourself, it’s time to look at the other half of the equation: your male partner’s fertility status. Many factors affect how well your male partner performs, and marijuana use is a big one....

Alexa Davidson • Jan 28, 2024
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Can Fibroids Cause Back Pain?

Curious about that persistent back pain you can't seem to shake? Believe it or not, uterine fibroids could be the culprit. These non-cancerous growths in the uterus are surprisingly common among women (and 3x more likely in Black women) and can bring along a wide range of symptoms – with back pain being one of them.  So, what’s the connection between fibroids and back pain? We spoke to Levica Narine, MD, FACOG of the Kofinas Fertility Group, who helped break it down for us.  So, what are fibroids, anyway? “Fibroids are benign, meaning non-cancerous, growths that...

Brighid Flynn • Jan 24, 2024

As soon as you decide you’re trying for a baby, the first step (after stopping any birth control you’re using) is to take prenatal vitamins. But with so many supplement types and brands out there, how do you know which vitamins are the right ones for you? There’s a lot of information to wade through.  First, you should know that a key ingredient you need to support a healthy pregnancy is folate, or vitamin B9. It can be found in whole foods like leafy, green vegetables, fresh fruits, peanuts, beans, sunflower seeds, and eggs. However, during...

Mara Santilli • Jan 20, 2024

Pickles and peanut butter. Midnight milkshakes and fries. Up to 90 percent of women have intense (and sometimes bizarre) food cravings during pregnancy, which can lead them to drop everything to snack on that “gotta have it” food (or place an emergency Postmates order at 2 a.m.). But did you know that for some women, pregnancy actually makes them lose their appetite?  While less common than other symptoms, loss of appetite is something that women can deal with at the beginning of their pregnancy journeys. And it often happens alongside other early pregnancy symptoms. If the...

Jessie Van Amburg • Jan 15, 2024

Decision fatigue is real, and when you are trying to conceive or pregnant you are faced with seemingly endless choices — from what supplements to take to what to name your baby. One decision that doesn’t have to be hard? Your choice of prenatal multivitamin! Meet Ritual Prenatals, our pick for one of the best prenatal vitamins currently available.  Rescripted members get 20% off their first month of Ritual with code RESCRIPTED20, but first, let’s discuss why we are obsessed with Ritual. Why do I need prenatal vitamins?  Your body and your life change during pregnancy, as do...

Erin Pettis • Jan 15, 2024

CLOMID® is the brand name of the generic oral medication clomiPHENE citrate, a commonly prescribed fertility drug taken to stimulate the release of hormones vital for egg and follicle development and support. In layman’s terms, Clomid helps you ovulate, thus increasing the possibility of becoming pregnant.  According to myclomid.com, Clomid works by tricking your brain, in a way. The medication hinders the brain’s ability to sense your estrogen levels. The brain then responds by sending more follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH) for egg growth. When that happens, it triggers the follicles in the ovaries to produce mature eggs...

Sarene Leeds • Jan 11, 2024