What days can you get pregnant?

When trying to conceive, it can be helpful to know when ovulation occurs and when a person is most fertile. Some people may wish to track their fertile window to avoid pregnancy. Females are most fertile within a day or two of ovulation, which is when the ovaries release an egg. But, it is possible…

What does the LH surge mean for pregnancy?

When the body’s levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) rise, it triggers the start of ovulation, and the most fertile period of the menstrual cycle occurs. Tracking the surge in luteinizing hormone levels can help people to plan intercourse and increase the chances of becoming pregnant. Understanding what LH is, when levels of the hormone rise,…

Q&A: Poisonous Plants

Advertisement Q&A Chemicals in some nightshade plants are potentially lethal and should be avoided for herbal uses — unless they’re involved in a fictional murder plot. Aug. 31, 2018 Image CreditVictoria Roberts Q. I read about something called Datura in an old mystery novel. Mixed with honey, it was used as a hypnotic drug to…