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Diet for PCOS
Published on 2009-12-12 23:52:37
Do you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? Did you know that PCOS affects about 5 to 7.5% of all women? It is the number one cause of infertility in women and, if left untreated, can lead to myriad problems including endometrial cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
Intercourse, Ovulation and Conception
Published on 2009-12-08 12:39:38
Trying to conceive a baby can be quite frustrating. Conception will only happen if the timing of intercourse in relation to ovulation is correct. Even then there are still many factors that will be determined primarily by chance. If the sperm are able to survive the trip to the egg after intercourse, the chance that [...]
Low Sperm Motility
Published on 2009-11-28 23:43:28
When it comes to sperm, quality is often more significant than quantity. One of the primary factors in determining the quality of sperm is motility, which is the ability of the sperm to move and swim. Obviously, sperm motility is important since sperm that cannot move or swim cannot reach the egg to fertilize it. [...]
Increase Your Chances Of Getting Pregnant
Published on 2009-11-19 05:58:29
Among the many methods to increase the odds of becoming pregnant, there are two that really stand out. Acupuncture Combined with IVF treatments, acupuncture has been shown to increase fertility. Studies have not proven what exactly its benefits to fertility are. However, some studies have shown it to be effective at enhancing the benefits of [...]
What Is HCG?
Published on 2009-11-19 05:55:54
The examination of HCG, which is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, is conducted to determine the amount of hormone HCG found in blood or urine to see if a female is pregnant. During pregnancy, the placenta forms the HCG. The placenta will begin to discharge HCG into the blood and urine once the fertilized egg has embedded [...]
Acupuncture And Infertility
Published on 2009-11-19 05:52:33
Acupuncture, primarily a Chinese remedy, can be used as a complementary treatment for infertility difficulties in both men and women. When used to treat infertility problems, acupuncture works best for those who have irregular ovation cycles or sperm duct blockage. Many times health problems occur due to obstructions in the meridians that run through the [...]
The Importance Of Zinc
Published on 2009-11-19 05:51:02
Zinc has been shown to help couples with fertility issues. Large doses of zinc, about 50 milligrams, may cause an increase in semen. Taking zinc supplements is especially advantageous for men with a low sperm count. For women, taking zinc supplements may increase the likelihood of conception by having an effect on the hormone levels [...]
Male Infertility And Obesity
Published on 2009-11-19 05:49:40
Even as scores of human beings are starving to death, those of us in today’s world are facing other obstacles related to our lifestyles. Obesity has been brought on by stress, junk food, unfortunate eating practices and countless other factors. The question is how will future generations be affected by today’s obesity epidemic coupled with [...]
Healthy Sperm
Published on 2009-11-19 05:48:17
Hundreds of millions of live spermatozoa is often needed in order to fertilize an egg. Just one sperm cell needs to stay alive long enough to make the journey in order to fertilize an egg. A man naturally produces hundreds of millions sperm cells every day, under normal circumstances. If a man’s lifestyle is unhealthy [...]
PCOS
Published on 2009-11-19 05:46:01
Up to 10 percent of pre-menopausal women will be struck with a disease known as PCOS. A hormonal disorder, PCOS causes multiple abnormal cysts to form on a woman’s ovaries. The majority of these cysts are harmless fluid-filled sacs containing immature eggs that have attached to the lining of the ovary. Some cysts don’t dissolve [...]