How Weight Can Affect Fertility If you are trying to get pregnant, and are struggling to conceive, you are not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, out of 100 couples, 12 to 13 of them …
What Lowers Sperm Count? Stay Cool. Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Laptops May Impact Male Fertility
Key Takeaways From This Article: Heat exposure to the testicles is known to impact sperm production. Sperm is very sensitive to temperature changes and is produced at temperatures lower than body temperature. Men’s choices can impact sperm count, especially when …
Trying to Get Pregnant: Pros and Cons of Trying in the Era of Covid-19
Women who were trying to get pregnant in the days, weeks, and months before the Covid-19 pandemic find themselves facing a difficult question. Should they continue to try to get pregnant in the era of Covid-19? What do the experts …
Study Finds Millennials Health Plummets After Age 27
Key Takeaways From This Article: Millennials are actually unhealthier than their predecessors Gen X, according to new findings in a Blue Cross Blue Shield study A number of factors from the economy to social media can account for the sharp …
Essential Oils – Botanical Based Medicine
Key Takeaways From This Article: Women overall are taken less seriously by doctors and are treated with less time and care than men Many women who have been discounted and disbelieved by doctors and traditional medicine are turning to alternative …
Boosting Your Immune System During the COVID Pandemic
Key Takeaways From This Article: Currently there are NO COVID-19 products, vaccines, or cures approved by any medical organizations such as the CDC or WHO Best way to boost immunity is through key basic steps: healthy diet, regular sleep, stress …
COVID-19’s Impact on Fertility Treatments, Birth Plans, and Pregnancy in America
UPDATE: The American Society for Reproductive Medicine issued an update for April 24 – May 11, 2020. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ASRM called for the suspension of new fertility treatment cycles. This guidance has changed. As …
Fertility Treatment Options for Those With Lower Incomes
Key Takeaways From This Article: Fertility treatment can be cost-prohibitive to families with lower incomes. A single cycle of I.V.F. can cost as much as $25,000, with medication. Some insurance policies cover treatment and grants may be available. For some …
Pesticides in Your Food and Reduced Fertility
Key Takeaways From This Article: Some pesticides still in use in the United States have been banned in Europe and other parts of the world. Exposure to some of these pesticides has been linked to fertility issues, birth defects, cancer, …
The Millennial Generation and Depression
A lot has been said about the millennial generation. Some have called the generation both too apathetic or too sensitive. Others have praised the generation for their innovativeness and their ability to constantly recreate themselves. But one thing is for …