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  1. Conception: Fertilization, Process & When It Happens

    Sep 6, 2022 · Conception happens when sperm swims up through the vagina and fertilizes an egg in the fallopian tube. It happens in the hours or days after you have unprotected sex.

  2. Pregnancy: Gestation, Trimesters & What To Expect

    Apr 11, 2024 · For a pregnancy to happen, a sperm and egg need to meet and come together (conception). The sperm fertilizes the egg in a process called fertilization. The now-fertilized egg …

  3. Am I Pregnant? Early Symptoms of Pregnancy & When To Test

    Once conception has happened, your body produces hormones that stop ovulation and the shedding of the lining of your uterus. This means that your menstrual cycle has stopped and you won’t have a …

  4. Triploidy: Diagnosis & Prognosis - Cleveland Clinic

    Sep 30, 2022 · During conception when the egg and sperm meet, each of your biological parents gives you 23 chromosomes, which equal one set. Each set contains 22 numbered chromosomes …

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  7. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG): Purpose & Levels

    Function What does human chorionic gonadotropin do? HCG is the first pregnancy hormone the placenta makes after conception. It plays an important role in telling the rest of your body that you’re …

  8. Luteal Phase Of The Menstrual Cycle: Symptoms & Length

    Conception, or the process of sperm and egg meeting, occurs in the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle. It’s important to note that conceiving and being fertile aren’t the same. While conception …

  9. Implantation Bleeding: Causes, Symptoms & What To Expect

    Aug 9, 2024 · Implantation bleeding is light bleeding or spotting that occurs when a fertilized egg implants into your uterine lining. Learn the signs.

  10. Estrogen: Hormone, Function, Levels & Imbalances

    Estrogen is important to your sexual and reproductive health. Estrogen levels naturally fluctuate during your menstrual cycle and decline during menopause.