The Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant (Unofficial Guides) by Liebman Joan, Jacqueline Nardi Egan, John J., M.D. Stangel

The Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant (Unofficial Guides) by Liebman Joan, Jacqueline Nardi Egan, John J., M.D. Stangel

By Liebman Joan, Jacqueline Nardi Egan, John J., M.D. Stangel

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It may save you precious time later. 43 44 PART I ■ PREPARING FOR PREGNANCY chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). HCG is usually produced only when a fertilized egg reaches the implantation stage. Sometimes called the “pregnancy hormone,” HCG is necessary to support a pregnancy. In fact, it’s the HCG that “switches off’ the menstrual cycle and ensures that no more eggs are produced during the pregnancy. The male reproductive system The male reproductive system—like the female reproductive system—has both external and internal parts.

33 34 PART I ■ PREPARING FOR PREGNANCY If there are any reasons why a cancer patient should avoid a pregnancy, she always has the option of pursuing third-party reproduction including embryo-, egg-, and sperm donation as well as surrogacy and adoption. These options are discussed in Chapters 11 and 12. The road to pregnancy Starting a family is a big decision. As with many things in life, taking the time to prepare will be enormously worthwhile in the end. These have been just a few of the steps you should take on the road to pregnancy and a healthy baby.

Vagina This lower structure of the female reproductive system is a long, tube-like vault. The vaginal membranes secrete a mucus that keeps the vaginal tissue soft and slippery, facilitating intercourse. Fertilization usually occurs here Uterus Sperm Egg Endometrium Ovary Cervix Sperm Fallopian tube Vagina The female reproductive system after sexual intercourse. On entering the female reproductive system, sperm follow the direction of the arrows shown in the figure. Cervix At the end of the vagina is a small, circular area called the cervix, which leads into the uterus, or womb.

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