At-home hormone testing kits are trending, and it’s easy to see why. These convenient kits ship right to your doorstep so you can check your hormone levels without even leaving the couch. Plus, they’re way more affordable than a trip to a fertility clinic.   While at-home testing can give you some insight into what’s going on with your hormones, knowing your levels is only one piece of the puzzle. It's about nourishing your body inside and out, taking care of your mental health, staying informed with reliable information, and building a support team that’s got your...

Embarking on a fertility journey can be an emotional rollercoaster filled with hope, anticipation, and, sometimes, disappointment. As you navigate this challenging path, it's crucial to prioritize self-care and find ways to nurture your mental and emotional well-being. Meditation is a powerful tool that can help you maintain emotional balance and resilience during this time.  Let's explore how mindfulness and meditation can support you on your fertility journey and provide some practical tips to get you started. The importance of self-care during a fertility journey "Navigating a fertility journey can be incredibly taxing, filled with highs...

Practicing meditation when on a fertility journey can be hugely beneficial in helping to reduce stress, manage uncertainty, and nurture your body and mind as you prepare for parenthood. Practices like the Body Scan meditation, self-compassion practices, and visualization techniques like Loving Kindness mean you're not only caring for your mental health but also creating a positive environment for pregnancy to occur. Now, let’s explore the (many) benefits of meditation for your fertility journey as well as expert tips for incorporating mindfulness into your day-to-day life.  The power of mindfulness in fertility At its core, mindfulness...

Is reversing your tubal ligation the right path to another baby? We’ve got the answers you need to make an informed decision, including your chances of getting pregnant, factors affecting success rates, and a realistic timeline for seeing those two pink lines. Plus, we’ll cover the risks and how to prepare physically and emotionally for the process. First of all, what is a tubal reversal? A tubal reanastomosis, or tubal reversal, is a minimally invasive, same-day surgical procedure to reconnect your fallopian tubes and remove any obstruction. This procedure can be done if you decide to...

“Geriatric pregnancy.” “Advanced maternal age.” The terms may not be flattering, but women who have babies later in life hardly carry the stigma they did only a couple of decades ago. Generally speaking, “advanced maternal age” refers to anyone who becomes pregnant at the age of 35 or older. It’s also during this time that many women begin to experience symptoms of perimenopause, the transitional period leading up to menopause. Although perimenopause tends to start in a woman’s 40s, it can occur as early as their mid-30s. Unfortunately, perimenopause can be tricky to nail down, because...

When it comes to pregnancy tests, timing is everything. Whether you're hoping for a positive result or anxiously awaiting confirmation that you're not pregnant, the reliability of the test is crucial. But what happens when you find an old test tucked away in your bathroom cabinet? Can you trust an expired pregnancy test? Let's dive into this topic and uncover the truth about using outdated pregnancy tests. The science behind pregnancy tests Before we delve into the reliability of expired tests, it's essential to understand how pregnancy tests work. Pregnancy tests are designed to detect the...

When the time rolls around to start trying to have a baby, you want to do everything in your power to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant. Regardless of whether you have a baby “naturally” or by way of IVF, there are two things that must be present in order to have a baby: sperm and egg.  Let’s flip the script here for a minute and talk about men’s health. Yes, here at Rescripted, we might be focused primarily on women, but we can’t leave men out of the equation when talking about reproduction.  A study...

When you are TTC, you are most likely paying attention to every little change or hint of change in your body. That two-ish week period of waiting and hoping and anticipating can feel like an eternity, and you might be searching for early hints of pregnancy before you take a test. As with many aspects of the conception and pregnancy journeys, so much of it is individualized. No two women will have the same experience, and it makes for a beautiful, yet slightly confusing personal journey toward motherhood.  We talked with Dr. Jessica Ryniec, a double...

Ah, your 30s. A wondrous time to, as Carrie Bradshaw once put it, “learn the lessons.”  There sure are a lot of those life lessons to learn – and they’re not just for millennials anymore. Believe it or not, Gen Zers are fast approaching their 30s. Whether you’re closing in on this auspicious age milestone or already a card-carrying member of the 30-something club, getting pregnant may be something on your mind right now.  And if that’s the case, you probably need to start thinking about your fertility too.  No, it’s not because you’ve suddenly gotten...

When Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche, Ph.D, was trying to conceive, she came upon a barrier that many women and couples face — 6 months into trying she knew something wasn’t right, but she also assumed that she had to wait 12 months before being able to see a fertility specialist. In the aftermath of her own experience, she created PherDal, the only FDA-cleared sterile at-home fertility treatment. The treatment is available through Wisp, PherDal’s exclusive telehealth provider.  “PherDal was born from this necessity to have a safe and affordable alternative option for getting sperm closer to the...