As we approach the end of the year, many are now taking a look back, especially at the last seven months, and taking stock of where we are and where we need to go. And a big talking point for …
Choosing the Right Prenatal Vitamin
Whether you’re trying to conceive, planning on starting I.V.F., or recently learned you are pregnant, your baby needs essential nutrients to grow and develop. Research links deficiencies in certain vitamins with certain types of birth defects, so taking a prenatal …
Psychological Health During the Lockdown
During these last chaotic six months, health has been at the forefront of everyone’s minds—maintaining health, protecting health, improving health, and saving health. For many of us, COVID-19 has completely taken over our priorities and we now are watching and …
Can Too Much Exercise Lead to Infertility?
Exercise is great for your health, can help you maintain a healthy body weight, can reduce stress, and can even help you sleep better. Research published in the journal Sports Medicine even found that 30-60 minutes of vigorous exercise every …
I.U.I. versus I.V.F.
If you have been struggling to get pregnant, two of the most popular infertility treatment options often discussed are artificial insemination (I.U.I.) and in-vitro fertilization (I.V.F.). What are the differences between these two methods of assisted reproductive technology (A.R.T.) and …
Men’s Guide to I.V.F.: How to Navigate Your Role Successfully Before, During, and After Treatment
Medically, the male role in the I.V.F. cycle involves the sperm retrieval process, which coincides with the woman’s “follicle aspiration” procedure—the procedure used to retrieve the eggs. Men may not realize it, but just as women have a monthly cycle, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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