The Madre Journal
Browse by topic
Eight topics, each with a one-paragraph answer, an overview article, and everything we have published underneath it.
Fertility and age
Age is the one fertility variable nobody can change, which is why it gets all the attention and most of the misinformation. These articles separate what shifts with age from what only looks like it does.
Egg and sperm quality
The egg and sperm that meet next quarter are maturing now. These articles cover what that window responds to, what it does not, and how to tell the difference.
Cycle and ovulation
Day 14 is a textbook average, not a rule. These articles explain how to read your own cycle instead of the app's guess.
Labs and hormones
Lab reports come with reference ranges built for diagnosing disease, not for optimizing conception. These articles explain what each number measures and which ranges preconception care actually uses.
Nutrition and supplements
Folate, iodine, vitamin D, and iron have evidence behind them. Much of what else is in the bottle does not. These articles sort the two.
PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid
The three most common diagnoses behind a longer road to conception, and recurrent loss. These articles cover what each changes and what to test.
Male fertility
Male factor contributes to about half of all infertility. These articles cover the half of the equation most fertility advice skips.
Trying to conceive
Timing, the two-week wait, and when it is time to stop waiting and get evaluated. These articles give you numbers to plan around.
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