At around week 16, an unborn baby’s aural structures are quite well developed. He or she should be able to detect some noise, though it will be restricted to the inner noises of mom’s body. By week 24, he or she will be able to hear noises outside the womb, and may respond to mom or dads voice.

A study published out of Denmark found that a woman who drinks 1 to 2 alcoholic beverages per week had around 1.5 times the likelihood of suffering through a miscarriage in comparison to non drinking women. This Danish study also discovered that even a single alcoholic drink can increase the risk of miscarriage. This means that in regards to alcohol it’s better to be safer than sorry, meaning zero alcohol should be consumed for at least the first four months of pregnancy.

Sexually transmitted infections — such as chlamydia and gonorrhea — are a leading cause of infertility for both men and women.

Endometriosis is a very common gynecological condition affecting women in their reproductive years. Over time, accumulation of scar tissue causes adhesions and sometimes severe pain, if close to nerve fibers. When impacting the fallopian tubes, endometriosis can also negatively impact fertility and outcomes of infertility treatments.

Female Condoms may cause irritation of the vagina, vulva, penis, or anus. This is one of the side effects of this contraceptive method.

Emergency contraceptive pills are often called 'morning after pills' and sometimes even 'day after pills' because you can use them after sex to prevent pregnancy.