Studies have found a relationship between women who have obstructive sleep apnoea and smaller babies. The reason for this lies in the fact that sleep apnoea causes an obstruction of oxygen, which in turn means less oxygen reaches the baby. Though women who snore should not panic, as further research is needed to give more credence to this case of causation.

As has always been the case, periods will vary from woman to woman. The same goes for the first period following a miscarriage. Some women will have a lighter period; some will experience a heavier than normal period and others may have a period that is similar to their past periods.

The pressure on your inferior vena cava makes it harder for the blood from your legs to make the return journey to your heart.

Sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause fallopian tube damage.

Scarring or abscesses in the fallopian tubes can make it difficult for you to get pregnant if eggs cannot pass easily into the womb.

Fibroids can contribute to infertility and are found in 5% to 10% of infertile women.