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General health

People trying to conceive can consider their general health and ways to improve it. Ovia Health has resources on ways to boost your physical and mental wellness. When you take care of your body, it becomes stronger, improving fertility and chance for conception. There are small changes people can make to easily help boost general health.

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Connective Matters: Heart Health Steps Towards Preventative Care

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What is the thyroid, and why should I pay attention to my thyroid health?

A woman goes out for a run.

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Ovia’s Chief Medical Officer on STI testing, stigma, and how to start the conversation 

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Tracking your blood sugar

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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Should I freeze my eggs?

Couple sits at a table having a conversation with a medical provider.

Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Egg freezing step by step

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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Egg freezing FAQ

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Health and wellness | Migraine

Migraine triggers and finding relief

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Do you get migraines? Read our FAQ

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Disordered eating and fertility: Questions to ask yourself

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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health

How the menstrual cycle impacts your skin

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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health

How the menstrual cycle impacts your energy levels

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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health

How the menstrual cycle impacts your immune system

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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health

Your menstrual cycle and your hormones

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How the menstrual cycle impacts your sleep

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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health

How the menstrual cycle impacts your mood

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The birth control patch: Everything you need to know

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Birth control shot design

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People practicing yoga to increase fertility and conceive.

Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

Can yoga help me conceive?

Women using her laptop while sitting on a couch researching sexually transmitted infections.

Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

The complete glossary on sexually transmitted infections

A women in gynecologist office talking to doctor about genital infections.

Health and wellness

Everything you need to know about yeast infections, UTIs, and bacterial vaginosis

A women at computer reading about what she should've learned in sex ed class.

Health and wellness

Five things you should have learned in Sex Ed

A pregnant person touching their stomach to represent pregnancy during COVID-19.

Health and wellness

COVID-19 and pregnancy: Your questions answered

Graphic showing the 3 versions of the reproductive system in a female that represents different types of artificial insemination.

Trying to conceive (TTC)

Different types of artificial insemination available

Graphic showing three different types of birth control to talk to your doctor about.

Consider this before you talk to your healthcare provider about birth control

Two women smiling and sharing IVF success stories.

Trying to conceive (TTC)

Two moms journey toward becoming a family of three: Real talk about buying sperm, endless IVF shots, and adjusting to life as new parents

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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

What is the MTHFR gene?

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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Switching healthcare providers: What you should know

A medical professional examining an IVF.

Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

IVF and ICSI, what’s the difference?

An illustration of woman with globe on pregnant belly that's meant to represent the importance of surrogacy.

Difficulty getting pregnant

Is surrogacy legal where you live?

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Male fertility

Nutrition to boost male fertility

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Health and wellness

Nail polish, bug spray, house paint, and more: Just what’s safe?

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Health and wellness | Nutrition

Healthy snack food alternatives

A woman speaking with healthcare provider.

Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Being your own health care advocate

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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Red flags down below: Signs you should call your healthcare provider

Image of one pregnant woman and her friend talking over a cup of coffee.

Work & life harmony | Friendship & community

Building and maintaining a strong support network while TTC

Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Different types of reproductive healthcare providers

Image of person getting their blood pressure checked at their primary care provider (PCP) appointment.

Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

What to expect at an appointment with your primary care provider

Image of a pile of prenatal vitamins.

Reproductive health

Do you really need to start taking prenatal vitamins before conception?

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Reproductive health

Foods to fix iron-deficiency anemia

A person holding prenatal supplements in their hand.

What to look for in a prenatal supplement

A woman looking off into the distance.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy tests

No period, no positive pregnancy test- what happened?

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss

Five things that might happen after pregnancy loss

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss

How to cope after a pregnancy loss

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss

What happens during a miscarriage? Signs to look out for

A person leaning against the wall and looking away.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss

When will my cycle go back to normal?

A couple laying on their bed and giving each other back rubs.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss

The details about sex after miscarriage

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss

Why might miscarriages happen: Common causes

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss

Can I conceive after an ectopic pregnancy?

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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Can tampons affect your fertility? 

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Health and wellness

Why do you keep hearing about “toxins”?

A person doing yoga on a mat.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health

Alternative therapies for fertility

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning

Clearing up common fertility misconceptions

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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Smoking and fertility

A person talking to their male partner about fertility.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Male fertility

Talking to a male partner about his fertility

A person hydrating while drinking a glass of water.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Proper hydration and fertility

A person putting bananas and spinach into their smoothie.

Reproductive health

Preparing your body for pregnancy

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Reproductive health

Think you’re pregnant? Here are signs and symptoms to look for

A couple sitting on the couch and looking at their tablet.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Male fertility

Male fertility myths busted

Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health

“Is it safe to skip my period?” and other common birth control questions

A doctor talking to patient.

Difficulty getting pregnant | Infertility

What’s the difference between infertility and sterility?

A person reading a book.

Trying to conceive (TTC)

The ABCs of TTC: The acronyms you need to know when trying to conceive

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Trying to conceive (TTC)

What kind of treatment is available for depression while trying to conceive?

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Observing Women’s History Month 2021 through her healthcare

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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Things condoms can’t always prevent

A couple smiling for a picture.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning

Lights, camera, conception! A pre-pregnancy checklist

A bucket of household products that may affect fertility.

Difficulty getting pregnant | Infertility

Household items that could affect fertility

Several woman in yoga class to help reduce stress for fertility.

Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

Can yoga help me conceive?

A woman doing yoga.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Fertility signs

Fertility hormones: multi-tasking, heavy-lifting, pretty incredible chemicals 

A person with sunglasses on walking and holding a cigarette.

Trying to conceive (TTC)

Seven things to avoid while TTC

A woman looking at vitamins and other supplements that may help boost her fertility.

Trying to conceive (TTC)

Five herbal supplements used to boost fertility

A woman holding phone looking up information on how to track fertility.

How to use Ovia Fertility

Self-tracking devices and fertility: everything you need to know

A woman drinking tea while looking up information on her computer about herbal remedies for fertility during ovulation.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Can herbal remedies help me get pregnant?

A person dealing fortune cards.

The 24 weirdest fertility myths

A person looking up early symptoms of pregnancy on the phone while laying on the couch.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy tests

Am I seeing signs of early pregnancy?

12 different drawings of lightbulbs to represent tips on how to get pregnant fast

18 tips to get pregnant faster that actually work

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Lifestyle changes that may boost your fertility to improve your chances of conceiving

Wild flowers in a lovely meadow to represent best herbs for fertility.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Best herbs for fertility

A plate of food with different foods to eat to help with fertility.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Nine nutritious foods to help boost your fertility

A couple and one is kissing the other on the forehead to people that have been trying to get pregnant for over a year.

Difficulty getting pregnant

Over one year of TTC

A woman cutting up vegetables in the kitchen to represent eating healthy to help fertility.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health

A healthy lifestyle today can lead to a healthy pregnancy tomorrow: what you can do now

A couple talking about the effects of smoking and drinking on fertility.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health

How smoking and alcohol can affect fertility

A person running because good physical health affects fertility.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health

From superfoods to smoking: what can help and hurt your fertility

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Difficulty getting pregnant

Getting pregnant: How long should it take?

Woman sitting on the couch, blowing her nose with the flu during flu season.

Health and wellness

Do you know when the flu season comes around?

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Health and wellness

Understanding abs

A woman on foam roller.

Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

Four common workout injuries and how to avoid them

A woman cutting up fruit for her PCOS diet.

Eating well with PCOS

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Maintaining a healthy relationship takes work

A woman lifting weights and practicing their strength training.

Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

The importance of strength training

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Health and wellness | Nutrition

Investigating the 2,000 calorie diet

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Health and wellness | Nutrition

Five “superfoods” that might not be so super

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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

How to advocate for yourself as a patient to get the care you deserve

Coconuts and coconut oil.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Coconut oil: the (controversial) crowd-pleaser

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Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

Exercises you can do in your living room

A person on their computer looking up quick stretching routines they can do at home.

Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

Sit at a desk all day? Easy stretches to do on your next break

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How to use Ovia Fertility

Tracking your activity with Ovia

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Health and wellness | Mental health

Where you can find mental health support

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Stuck home with your partner in a pandemic? How to recognize trouble

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Help yourself get better sleep with these routines

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Five small changes that can help you sleep better than ever

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Before bedtime no-nos: Stuff to avoid that won’t help you sleep

A doctor giving a patient a flu shot.

Learn about who should get the flu vaccine

A woman blowing her nose on a tissue wondering difference between cold and flu and which illness she has.

How is the flu different from a cold?

Woman getting the flu vaccine from her doctor.

Why it’s important to get the flu vaccine this year

A case of various vaccines with labels on them explaining how they work.

How vaccines work

Doctor at their desk talking to a patient about herd immunity.

Herd immunity and what it could mean for the community

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Vaccine safety

Doctor giving a patient a vaccine while informing her about common vaccine myths.

Common immunization myths

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health

Ovia Family Award winners: prenatal vitamins and health products

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Health and wellness

The basics of meditation

A person practicing a type of meditation in their bedroom.

Health and wellness | Mental health

Mindfulness to mantra: Different kinds of meditation

A person meditating outdoors as part of their daily routine.

Health and wellness

Seven strategies for getting started with a meditation practice

A person meditating in a room .

Health and wellness

Seven misconceptions about meditation, debunked

A person at the grocery store trying to pick what they're going to buy.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Wild vs. farmed fish: unraveling the truth

Reproductive health | Sex and intimacy

How the HPV vaccine can help prevent cancer

Two women smiling while talking about how to be an advocate for their healthcare.

Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Advocate for your health by bringing a support person with you to appointment

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Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Find a healthcare provider that really gets you

Women interviewing healthcare providers to decide if they are responsible.

Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

When not to settle: choosing the healthcare provider who is responsible

A woman who knows how much sleep she needs taking a day time nap in bed.

Do you know how much sleep is enough…or too much?

A woman who understands the importance of sleep taking a day time nap in her bed.

Restful nights can make happy days: Are you getting enough sleep?

A couple's feet while they lay in bed and talk about the importance of consent.

Consent: What is it and why is it so important?

A couple laughing and cuddling in bed to represent having consent for sex.

The sexy side of consent: Learn to talk about it

A person checking their phone while also using her laptop to research information about the BRCA gene.

Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Learn about the BRCA gene and why it’s important

A person talking on their phone about their abnormal Pap smear results.

Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Abnormal pap smears: Everything you need to know

A person jogging during their cardio routine.

Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

Cardio helps with your health: Great reasons to start a routine

Two women running outside.

Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

A beginner’s guide to exercise: starting at square one

Ovarian egg traveling in fallopian tubes during ovulation representing when you ovulate.

Learn about when you ovulate: One egg’s epic journey

A doctor talking to their patient about what to expect from a future Pap smear with a clipboard in their hand.

Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Are you getting a Pap smear? Here’s the process

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Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

How to start an exercise routine – and stick with it

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Health and wellness

Helpful facts about migraines

How to use Ovia Fertility

Getting started with Ovia: Your quick start guide

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Health and wellness

What to do about increased or nervous energy

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Health and wellness | Nutrition

From food pyramids to “MyPlate”: USDA food guides and what they mean for you

People shopping for oil at the grocery store.

Health and wellness

Oils are awesome: From olive to argan, the best oils you didn’t realize

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Health and wellness | Nutrition

So you’ve decided to give up dairy…

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Health and wellness

What’s the deal with gluten?

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Health and wellness | Nutrition

Seafood and mercury levels: What you should know

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Health and wellness | Nutrition

Good for you or good for nothing? What you should know about taking a multivitamin

Image of a persons reproductive eggs in a microscope.

Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning

Pros and cons of freezing your eggs

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Health and wellness | Nutrition

Six meals to boost your greens

A pile of low-dose aspirin.

Health and wellness

Low-dose aspirin: What’s the deal?

A person staring off in to the distance wondering if a past abortion affect pregnancy

Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Future pregnancy with past abortion history

A person stretching in the middle of their run.

Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

How important is stretching…or is it?

A person using a big sun hat as protection while they sit outside on a sunny day.

Tips to keep yourself safe from sun damage

A person checking their watch while holding their phone.

Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

Obvious and not-so-obvious benefits of exercise

Woman getting a mammogram screening from her doctor.

Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Understand your mammogram screening

A person using their phone to track moods when trying to conceive

How to use Ovia Fertility

Tracking your moods with Ovia

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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health

Managing your period as a trans, genderqueer, or non-binary person

A person holding the area near their uterus to represent endometriosis.

Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Endometriosis

A person sitting with their hands clasped wondering where to get an abortion.

Reproductive health | Reproductive healthcare

Where can I access an abortion clinic?

A graphic of a drop on an ovulation test to represent the importance of tracking your ovulation test with Ovia Fertility.

How to use Ovia Fertility

Tracking your ovulation tests with Ovia

A thermometer to indicate tracking basal body temperature.

How to use Ovia Fertility

Tracking your basal body temperature with Ovia

A bed to represent how sleep and fertility are connected.

How to use Ovia Fertility

Tracking your sleep with Ovia

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Health and wellness | Nutrition

Nutritious salad dressing options

Fish, nuts, and seeds to represent foods in a diet that contain omega 3 and 6.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Are you getting your omegas? 

Image of smoothies for a green diet.

Go green: Six ways to work more greens into your diet

Image of avocados, nuts, and fish, representing foods that contain healthy fats.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

The good, the bad, the misunderstood: What you need to know about fats

A person using the Ovia Fertility tracker on their cellphone device.

How to use Ovia Fertility

From cervical fluid to sleep: How tracking your body’s signs and symptoms can identify when you ovulate

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Health and wellness | Nutrition

Five vegetables for people who hate vegetables

A girl sitting down outside and writing in a notebook.

Reproductive health | Menstruation

The important details about the menstrual cycle and what it means to be irregular

Image of the feet of several people walking on a treadmill.

Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

Five exercise myths busted

Scientist examining a patient's blood sample in a lab.

Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

What you should know about the Zika virus

A person holding an egg meant to represent an egg donation for someone trying to get pregnant.

Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Egg donation: Thinking it through

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Health and wellness

Change in vaginal discharge: What it means

Table with several creme brûlée desserts made from healthy ingredients and an easy recipe.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: Crème brulee

A person looking up signs of PCOS on their cellphone.

Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Could I have PCOS?

A person checking their heart rate on their watch while listening to music on their headphones.

Health and wellness | Exercise and movement

How much exercise is too much?

A person laughing in a red and white stripped room.

Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health

Are my periods irregular?

Homemade chicken noodle soup made from a recipe.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: chicken noodle soup

Pumpkin blueberry muffins in the oven.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: pumpkin blueberry muffins

A bowl of apple and pumpkin oatmeal.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: apple and pumpkin oatmeal

A plate of stir fry brussel sprouts with garlic.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: stir fried garlic brussel sprouts

A bowl of Caramelized onion hummus.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: caramelized onion hummus

A kale and cabbage salad with lemon.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: kale and cabbage salad

A crock pot quinoa and veggie stew.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: crock pot quinoa and veggie stew

A plate of chicken red Thai curry next to a drink.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: chicken red Thai curry

A sweet potato burger with a bun falling off the side of it on a white plate .

Health and wellness

Fertility recipes: simple and sweet potato burgers

A bowl of butternut squash from this recipe with oranges next to the bowl on the table.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: butternut squash barley risotto

A plate of roasted cauliflower salad next to a fork.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: roasted cauliflower salad

Two stuffed delicata squash on a plate from a recipe.

Health and wellness | Nutrition

Fertility recipes: stuffed delicata squash

A person on their laptop and cellphone looking up information on how to track fertility at their proliferative phase.

How to use Ovia Fertility

Tracking fertility during the proliferative phase

A person looking up on their phone how to track their menstrual phase.

How to use Ovia Fertility

Tracking fertility during the menstrual phase

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Health and wellness | Mental health

Who gets mood swings and why

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Health and wellness

Forgetfulness: Learn the reasons behind it

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Health and wellness

The meaning behind dark urine

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Health and wellness

Clumsiness: Is it just having an “off” day?

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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health

Helpful information about vaginal spotting or bleeding

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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health

Bloating: Helpful information and tips

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Reproductive health | Sex and intimacy

Painful intercourse: Causes and prevention

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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss

Nonsurgical options for early pregnancy loss

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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions

Oily hair: What you should know

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Reproductive health

Nasal congestion