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Myths and facts surrounding infertility  Generally, the human mind has the power of building concepts both real and unreal in most cases, especially the ones over which it does not have a control.  Here are the common myths with the absolute facts.  Myth: You need to have sex after ovulation has occurred  Fact: Judging by the Knowledge of when ovulation takes place and especially the viability of the ovum, it is a fact that it may be too late if sex comes after ovulation. How accurate do you think you will be on tracking ovulation? How possibly do you think the sperm will fertilize the egg at that time? Best thing is to have regular sex so sperm is in the tract at ovulation.  Myth: Ovulation occurs on day 14 Fact: This is not accurate as cycles change even in someone with a normal 28 days cycle, only the days between ovulation and Menstruation is fairly constant (14days). Ovulation rather occurs 14 days backwards from the day your flow starts. Myth: If you ...

When I heard that I was infected with the hepatitis B virus. It followed all sorts of  things, about how I could have gotten the virus, knowing there was no case of hepatitis in my family. I started doing research to see how I could have come in contact with the virus, blood transfusions -no, sexual contact – I was too young, drugs, no. That was the beginning of Manuela's story and how she later conquered the drama associated with being infected with hepatitis B. More of the remaining story will come up as you read on. Welcome to a blissful read. In this write up I shall be writing about hepatitis B and sometimes will mention hepatitis C. Kindly read the part one of this write up to understand better especially the signs and symptoms. What is hepatitis B? and C? They are viruses that cause hepatitis (red, swollen, painful liver whose function is reducing drastically). They have many things in common especially in their mode of transmission however hepatitis C has a cure while B doe...