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After years of trying not to conceive by all manner of means, we have now decided it is time for us to start a family and we are really excited by this, but realise we really don’t know where to start. Can you give us some tips and information please?

Are there any risks in having sex while I’m pregnant?

How long after sex can a woman become pregnant---hours, days, weeks? How would the woman know if she is pregnant? Does a woman's stomach naturally hurt directly after sex if she is pregnant?

I am 20 years old and have been suffering with an eating disorder since the age of 14 or 15. Although I am not ready right now, I would like to have children in the future. I am worried that I may have affected my chances of falling pregnant due to suffering from eating problems for so long. How can I find out if I will be able to fall pregnant?

I am 28 weeks pregnant & I was wondering if I’m going to breastfeed can I go on the pill?

I am 35 years of age and thinking about starting a family in the next few years. I have heard that there may be some risks to my health and pregnancy if I wait another few years. Can you tell me what the risks are for older women planning a pregnancy.

I am a breastfeeding mother currently not using contraception. My partner wants me to make love with him but I am scared of falling pregnant again. He refuses to wear a condom. Can I fall pregnant if I am breastfeeding?

I am planning to have a baby. Once my partner ejaculates inside the vagina, how long do I have to hold it in. I have noticed that within a few minutes the semen comes out, so I am doubtful that enough will remain inside the vagina. Is there any particular position which will keep semen inside the vagina after sex?

I have a history of endometriosis. In the past, I have had sex without any form of contraception many times, from the age of 15 up, at all times during my cycle. I have never fallen pregnant. After feeling blessed for being so lucky while I was young and stupid, I am now worried that it may be the endo that has stopped me from getting pregnant, and when I want to start a family I won't be able to. What do you think?

I have just been diagnosed with HPV (warts), am being treated, have had a pap smear and am waiting on the results. How will this affect my sexual relationship with my partner, my chances of pregnancy in the future and should I be making any lifestyle changes to make this more comfortable for the both of us?

I have recently miscarried at 5.5 weeks and had a D+C which seems to have gone according to how it should. I have heard that I should wait 3 months to try and conceive again but was told at the clinic that anytime after 2 weeks is okay and my body will know when its ready. This was my first pregnancy.

I was reading your pre conception Fact Sheet on your website and saw some information about blood groups and rhesus factor. I have O negative blood and I am sure that my husband has a positive blood type. If he is, will that stop us from conceiving? What problems can this cause and can we still have babies?

I'm a 34 yr old woman and single. I plan to have a baby in a couple of years. I am wondering what my options are?

I'm in a lesbian relationship and we would both like to have a baby in the near future, but don't know where to go for artificial insemination. Do you have any information?

I'm in my early 30s and planning to get pregnant. I was treated for chlamydia when I was younger. Will I still be able to get pregnant?

If I drink a lot of alcohol can it lower my chances of becoming pregnant?

Is it safe to have a colposcopy in pregnancy? I am 18 weeks pregnant and my last pap result showed Cin 1

My baby is three months old and I’m breast feeding. When I have sex it hurts, and my partner thinks I don’t feel the same about him any more.

My husband and I are trying to fall pregnant. We heard that most lubricants affect the sperm and may make it difficult to fall pregnant. Are there any lubricants available that don’t affect sperm and that are good if you’re trying to fall pregnant.

My period is very irregular and for about 10 months last year I did not even get my period. My doctor told me to go on the pill. Due to me being about 20kg over weight, I've been on and off the pill for about 1 year. My husband and I have been trying to fall pregnant for about 4 months now. I can't go off the pill because I might not even get my period. Please help because I really want to have lots of kids.

Other than not getting your periods, are there any other signs that mean you could be pregnant?

What will happen if I fall pregnant whilst taking the diet pill Duramine? (an appetite suppressant) and how long does it take to get out of your system?

Where can my husband go to find out if he has a healthy or low sperm count?

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