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Where we bring you only the facts. Research-backed content from Ovry's team of experts and partners in the field.
Our Top 5 Male Fertility Test FAQs
Our Male Fertility Test is a convenient way to test for low sperm concentration in semen, which is a leading indicator of male infertility. A positive test result indicates normal sperm concentration. A negative test result indicates low sperm concentration. You may be wondering, if I'm not struggling with infertility, should I or my partner take this test?
Reproductive Health
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Are We in a Sperm Crisis? What’s Really Happeni...
If you’ve been seeing headlines about sperm counts dropping worldwide, you’re not alone. Over the past few years, scientists and media outlets have been sounding the alarm on what some...
Are We in a Sperm Crisis? What’s Really Happeni...
If you’ve been seeing headlines about sperm counts dropping worldwide, you’re not alone. Over the past few years, scientists and media outlets have been sounding the alarm on what some...
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Infertility Myths Debunked: What Science Really...
Infertility is already a challenging enough journey without the misinformation that often surrounds it. From outdated advice to straight-up myths, there’s a lot of noise that can make an already...
Infertility Myths Debunked: What Science Really...
Infertility is already a challenging enough journey without the misinformation that often surrounds it. From outdated advice to straight-up myths, there’s a lot of noise that can make an already...
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Science-Backed, Holistic Ways to Reduce Endomet...
Endometriosis affects over 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide, yet treatment options remain limited and often inadequate. This chronic condition, where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows...
Science-Backed, Holistic Ways to Reduce Endomet...
Endometriosis affects over 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide, yet treatment options remain limited and often inadequate. This chronic condition, where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows...
Interviews
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Inside the Science of Early Gender DNA Testing:...
When it comes to finding out the sex of your baby, the standard wait time is around 18–20 weeks into pregnancy. But, thanks to advances in fetal DNA technology, there’s...
Inside the Science of Early Gender DNA Testing:...
When it comes to finding out the sex of your baby, the standard wait time is around 18–20 weeks into pregnancy. But, thanks to advances in fetal DNA technology, there’s...
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Fertility Testing in Your Late 20s: My Experien...
At 26, Vanessa Oly, documents her experience in proactively testing her fertility to prepare for future family planning. She highlights rising infertility rates and advises women to check their fertility...
Fertility Testing in Your Late 20s: My Experien...
At 26, Vanessa Oly, documents her experience in proactively testing her fertility to prepare for future family planning. She highlights rising infertility rates and advises women to check their fertility...
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Finding Nervous System Regulation Through Embod...
Using the title “embodiment coach” gives me permission to draw from my training as a somatic pelvic care specialist, while incorporating influences from other body-centric modalities that I have studied...
Finding Nervous System Regulation Through Embod...
Using the title “embodiment coach” gives me permission to draw from my training as a somatic pelvic care specialist, while incorporating influences from other body-centric modalities that I have studied...
How to use an Ovulation Tracker to identify your fertile window
Tracking ovulation is a helpful tool, whether you want to get pregnant, you want to avoid it, or you want to better understand your cycle and become more in tune with your body. Ovulation—when your ovaries release one or more eggs between periods—can help identify when you are most fertile each month, and when you will get your next period.
Trying To Conceive
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National Infertility Awareness Week: These Are ...
Infertility isn’t just a medical diagnosis, it’s an emotional, physical, and mental rollercoaster that so many people ride in silence. This National Infertility Awareness Week, we wanted to create space...
National Infertility Awareness Week: These Are ...
Infertility isn’t just a medical diagnosis, it’s an emotional, physical, and mental rollercoaster that so many people ride in silence. This National Infertility Awareness Week, we wanted to create space...
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Five Surprising Things That Can Influence Ferti...
According to the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, about one in six Canadians struggle with infertility. While age, stress, the environment, and lifestyle factors can all play a role in...
Five Surprising Things That Can Influence Ferti...
According to the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, about one in six Canadians struggle with infertility. While age, stress, the environment, and lifestyle factors can all play a role in...
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The Most Common Pregnancy Testing Mistakes (And...
Accurate pregnancy testing is vital for those trying to conceive. Common mistakes include testing too early, using diluted urine, not tracking ovulation, ignoring male fertility, misreading test windows, and relying...
The Most Common Pregnancy Testing Mistakes (And...
Accurate pregnancy testing is vital for those trying to conceive. Common mistakes include testing too early, using diluted urine, not tracking ovulation, ignoring male fertility, misreading test windows, and relying...
Culture
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Cycle Tracking, Explained
If you’ve ever been confused about when you ovulate, how to know if you’re fertile, or whether that app you downloaded is even accurate, this post is for you. Cycle...
Cycle Tracking, Explained
If you’ve ever been confused about when you ovulate, how to know if you’re fertile, or whether that app you downloaded is even accurate, this post is for you. Cycle...
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Reimagining Fatherhood: What Makes a Dad in the...
Throughout Western history, men and fathers have been expected to uphold and adhere to certain roles under patriarchy. This has often looked like playing “the breadwinner”, the authoritarian parent, or...
Reimagining Fatherhood: What Makes a Dad in the...
Throughout Western history, men and fathers have been expected to uphold and adhere to certain roles under patriarchy. This has often looked like playing “the breadwinner”, the authoritarian parent, or...
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Your Body, Their Business? The Politics of Peri...
Once upon a time, period tracking was a personal thing. You might’ve marked a red dot in a paper planner, or later, tapped it into an app so you wouldn’t...
Your Body, Their Business? The Politics of Peri...
Once upon a time, period tracking was a personal thing. You might’ve marked a red dot in a paper planner, or later, tapped it into an app so you wouldn’t...
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