Ioana Calcev

Ioana Calcev is Chief Operating Officer at Oova. She's dedicated to empowering women with the data and insights they need to understand their hormone health and advocate for better care.
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Best Sex Positions to Get Pregnant: What Actually Works (And What's Just a Myth)
Fertility
Feb 10, 2026

Best Sex Positions to Get Pregnant: What Actually Works (And What's Just a Myth)

A comprehensive, science-based guide debunking common myths about sex positions and fertility. Covers what research says about missionary, doggy style, and other positions, addresses tilted uterus considerations, and redirects readers to evidence-based strategies that actually improve conception chances.

When to Have Sex to Get Pregnant: Hormone-Based Timing Guide
Fertility
Jan 20, 2026

When to Have Sex to Get Pregnant: Hormone-Based Timing Guide

A comprehensive, evidence-based guide to timing intercourse for pregnancy using hormone tracking. Learn when to have sex relative to your LH surge, how often to try during your fertile window, and how to optimize conception timing with real-time hormone data.

What Declining Hormones Do to Your Muscles (And the One Supplement That Helps)
Hormones
Jan 20, 2026

What Declining Hormones Do to Your Muscles (And the One Supplement That Helps)

A comprehensive guide to creatine supplementation during perimenopause and menopause, covering benefits for muscle preservation, bone health, dosage recommendations, and how it complements strength training.

Cortisol and Weight Gain: The Science Explained
Hormones
Dec 30, 2025

Cortisol and Weight Gain: The Science Explained

The scientific connection between cortisol, estrogen, and perimenopausal weight gain, plus evidence-based strategies to manage stress hormones and cortisol belly.