Some unlucky women experience the onset of morning sickness earlier, at around 4 weeks, but on average women will start to experience the symptoms of morning sickness at week 6.

An unborn baby’s fingerprints will begin to form between 6 to 14 weeks, though they will not be fully formed until around 6 months. There are factors in the womb that will contribute to how these unique patterns appear, which include the location of the foetus and the amount of movement he or she performs while in the womb.

Our ability to naturally conceive a child ends about 10 years before menopause.

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.

The use of hormonal methods has increased with the advent of new options in recent years. The proportion of women who had ever used the injectable increased from 4.5% in 1995 to 23% in 2006–2010. Ever-use of the contraceptive patch increased from less than 1% in 2002 to 10% in 2006–2010. Six percent of women had used the contraceptive ring in 2006–2010, the first time this method was included in surveys.

The coil contraception refers to IUD. This is a small T-shaped plastic and copper device that’s inserted into your womb (uterus) by a specially trained doctor or nurse.