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With the COVID-19 vaccine available for almost everyone, the spotlight is on a few key groups of women: pregnant ladies, breastfeeding mums and ladies trying to get pregnant. The question on everyone’s mind is can they get vaccinated too?

Experiencing fertility problems can be a distressing and stressful experience for any couple. The last thing you need is to comb through sketchy blogs and figure out what is fact or fiction. That is why together with Dr Lim Min Yu, an accredited IVF clinician from Astra Women’s & Fertility Specialists, we have compiled some of the most common myths about female and male fertility.

According to a study done by the Singapore National University Hospital, it is estimated that at least 5% of ladies aged 15-65, suffer from urinary tract infections (UTIs) at least once in their life. This rather uncomfortable condition can recur for some ladies. In fact, the study discovered that 25% of ladies tend to experience at least one recurrence of a UTI within the first six months of getting their first infection.

The Internet has a wealth of information available for almost any topic, including fertility. However this also means there is a ton of information to sift through. Couples who are struggling to conceive might be easily misled by some of the false information available. Hence, we feel it is important for couples to be equipped with the right knowledge as they embark on their journey to start a family.

With the recent announcement of stricter measures from 8 May to 30 May to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in the community, our favourite gyms and fitness studios are now closed. For those of you who need to keep up with your usual workout routines, the ladies at SMG Women’s Health Editorial Team has tried and tested out some of these popular exercise videos available online and here’s our verdict!

Take a moment and think about female orgasms. If this makes you feel uncomfortable, you are not alone! This is just one of the many female health topics still shrouded in stigma and taboo. Ladies often have many questions about their sexual wellness but might not be sure where they should begin and just the mere thought of female orgasms probably opens up a wealth of questions.

Not only are fertility rates on the decline in Singapore, but couples are also choosing to get married and have children later in life. Age is an important factor affecting fertility and while you cannot stop the ageing process, there are ways to preserve fertility.

The Internet has a wealth of information available for almost any topic, including fertility. But this also means there is a ton of information to sift through. For couples who are trying to conceive by relying on Google for advice, they may come across myths about fertility which may or may not be true.