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 …
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, …
Herbal Supplements That Could Improve Fertility
Key Takeaways From This Article: Some research indicates that some kinds of herbs may offer certain fertility benefits, but the studies involve the administration of controlled doses of the herb. Herbal medicine may improve fertility, but successful cases often involve …
Inheriting Infertility
Key Takeaways From This Article: fertility levels are on a downward trend all across the globe researchers are noticing that infertility may be an inheritable trait a person’s lifetime fertility levels is created mostly during the fetal stages seasons, stress, …
A Discussion on Male Infertility
When discussing infertility, it is almost always seen as a woman’s issue. After all, it is the woman who goes through different invasive fertility treatments such as IVF to become pregnant. And if successful, it is the woman who carries …
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