Substance abuse occurs when a person uses drugs or alcohol despite negative consequences in their lives. Substance dependency is when a person is dependent on drugs or alcohol. There are many things that contribute to addiction, including sociocultural, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and biological factors.
Often yes: It's common to have a heavy period after ivf due to the thickened uterine lining that occurs with fertility drug stimulation. I'm sorry to hear it didn't work for you; most of my patients conceive on their first ivf cycle... ...Read more.
How the menstrual cycle works. 1  Your cycle starts on the first day of your period and continues up to the first day of your next period. 2  At the same time, eggs begin to mature in the ovary. 3  The lining of the womb starts to thicken in readiness for fertilisation. During ovulation your cervical mucus becomes thinner and clearer to help the sperm to reach the released egg. About 10 to 16 days before the start of your next period, an egg is released from one of the ovaries (ovulation). If sperm is present at the moment of ovulation, or some time during the next 24 hours, the egg may be fertilised.