There's no easy way out, there's no simple solution to a woman who wants to be protected against pregnancy, but doesn't want any side effects.

We're stuck. You know you could always try different pills and see which one may be better for you.

And that is something that doctors need to be aware of. It should be a regular part of the history of a patient. Do you have any sexual problems? Do you have any pain with sexual activity?

There's a lot more involved in a pregnancy than the number of eggs that are available in a woman's ovaries. For instance, the test doesn't predict the quality of the eggs, only their number.

You really need to have the folic acid taken on a regular basis three months prior to conception. Pregnancy is not a nine-month event. It should be considered a one-year event, with the first months spent preparing your body.

Women should know too that any amount of alcohol is unwise during pregnancy. Again, because a woman may be pregnant and not realize it, a woman who could be pregnant and is drinking could be doing harm and not even know it.