Infertility
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Taking Control of Fertility the Natural Way
Trying for a baby is an exciting and magical time, however, the inability to conceive can be stressful, lonely and soul destroying. Natural fertility methods may help.
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Taking Control of Fertility
Trying for a baby is an exciting and magical time; however, the inability to conceive can be stressful, lonely and soul destroying. Natural fertility methods may help.
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Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens
There are sometimes genetic reasons why a couple cannot get pregnant. In a few cases, the man's vas deferens have never developed.
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Understanding How to Get Pregnant
While some women get pregnant easily, many others struggle to for many months. Understanding the basics of fertility may help more women become pregnant.
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Human Womb Transplants in Two Years?
There may be new hope for women without a uterus, but are researchers being overly optimistic?
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Intra-Uterine Insemination and Positioning
Researchers at the University of Sheffield, UK, have discovered that IUI is much more effective if you lie down for 15 minutes after your treatment.
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Hyrosalpinx
Hyrosalpinx is an infection of the fallopian tubes, causing them to fill up with fluid and become abnormally enlarged. This blockage can prevent conception.
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The Impact of Diet on PCOS
The symptoms and risks of PCOS can be reduced when blood sugar levels are stabilized using a low glycemic index diet.
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Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy Over Forty
Many couples struggle to conceive a child in their late 30s and 40s. Here's the scoop on what's going on with your body, and what you can do to get pregnant.
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Dry Orgasm
Dry orgasm, where little or no semen is produced on ejaculation, can affect a man's ability to father a child and may be a symptom of other medical conditions.
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Vitamin B12
Did you know that if you are low on vitamin B12 it may prevent you from getting pregnant and if you do manage to get pregnant, you are at increased risk of miscarriage?
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Stress and its Affect on Fertility
The Magee Women's Research Institute found that stress can actually stop periods permanently.
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Persona
The Persona ovulation monitor was developed to prevent pregnancy but many women are using it to help them conceive.
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Using Leptin to Treat Infertility
Just as being overweight can cause infertility, so can being underweight. Leptin can restore fertility in very slim women.
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Too Many Fats Can Make You Infertile
Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health found that trans-fats found in cakes, biscuits and processed foods can make you infertile.
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J-Tip Needle Free Fertility Treatment
Recently, an innovative company developed the J-Tip, a device that delivers drugs without the use of a needle, bringing relief to many women who are scared of injections.
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Acupuncture and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Research at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has shown for the first time that women with PCOS may be relieved by acupuncture.
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Idiopathic Oligoasthenozoospermia
Idiopathic male factor infertility can be particularly distressing as no cause can be found, making it difficult to treat. A new drug and vitamin therapy may change that.
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Scientists Make Human Sperm From Stem Cells
Scientists at Newcastle University in the UK have grown human sperm from embryonic stem cells in the hope that this will help men facing infertility.
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World's Oldest Mother Dies
More controversy has erupted surrounding the use of IVF treatment in post-menopausal women, as the world's oldest mother dies, leaving behind two year old twins.
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Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis Risk
New research has cast more doubt over pre-implantation genetic diagnosis after it was discovered that mice suffer neurological damage when born after the technique.
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Cookware Infertility Warning
Did you know that what you cook with could affect your fertility? Several studies link non-stick cookware and plastics to infertility problems.
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One in Three Women Infertile After Caesarean
Various research shows that as many as one in three women suffer infertility after having caesarean sections that are hyped as routine.
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A Man's Role in Recurrent Miscarriage
Miscarriage has been thought of as a woman's problem, but research shows that it can be caused by the man.
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Antidepressants Damage Male Fertility
New research shows that medication for depression can alter the DNA of sperm, cause erectile dysfunction and difficulties in having sex.
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New Screening Tests for UK Donors
Egg and sperm donors are routinely tested for sexually transmitted infections like HIV and Hepatitis B. New guidelines mean that they will also test for genetic diseases
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Myths about Fertility and Adoption
Many couples hoping to adopt after unsuccessfully trying to conceive have heard the phrase, "Once you adopt, you'll relax and become pregnant."
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Assisted Conception is on the Increase
An international study published in the journal Human Reproduction found that the use of assisted conception techniques increased over 25% in just two years.
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Antioxidants Improve Male Fertility
Studies carried out at two fertility clinics in Spain have found that men who had a low antioxident intake had poor quality sperm.
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66 Year Old Woman Is Pregnant After IVF
66 year old Elizabeth Adeney caused a sensation earlier this month when she announced that she is eight months pregnant with her first child.
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How Your Sex Life Can Impact on Your Fertility
Recent research by Clearblue has found that the majority of UK women don't know they have fertile times in the month and many are missing their chance to concieve.
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Foods for Fertility
Since the time of Hippocrates, food and its link to fertility has been known about and debated. What you eat could determine whether you get pregnant.
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Prolactin and Its Effect on Fertility
If you are having trouble getting pregnant, particularly if it's the second time around, it may surprise you to learn that the hormone prolactin may be to blame.
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Obesity and Infertility
Numerous studies have indicated that obesity causes infertility in both men and women and losing weight may restore your fertility.
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New Hormone Treatment for Infertility
A hormone responsible for triggering ovulation in both humans and animals is now being tested to see if it could be used as a treatment for infertility.
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Micro-organisms and Infertility
15% of cases of male factor infertility are caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses and vaginal infections can also trigger female infertility.
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Baby Born With 21 Year Old Genes
A baby girl called Stella has been born 21 years after the sperm that conceived her had been frozen. She has thought to have broken the world record.
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Trying to Conceive
"Relax! Just relax." It is amazing how many times a couple trying to conceive will hear this advice. Impossible as it sounds, relaxing can lead to higher fertility.
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How Your Partner's Eggs Make Your Sperm Younger
New research shows that the egg can wind back the years by re-setting the age of a sperm and optimize the chance of a healthy baby.
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Soy Beans and Male Factor Infertility
The soy bean is thought of as the healthy choice and is in many vegetarian and low cholesterol foods, but it may not be as good for you as you think.
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The World's First Frozen Egg Bank
An exciting $1.5 million grant to the World Egg Bank has enabled it to fund its frozen egg registry, which is now the largest store of human eggs in the world.
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Build a Bear® Babies
In 2007,controversy erupted when it emerged that four IVF clinics in the USA had implanted embryos with defects into patients. Now you can choose your child's eye color.
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Testicular Cancer, Drugs and Infertility
New research shows that marijuana use can cause testicular cancer and other male reproductive disorders. Up to 20% of men with testicular cancer will become infertile.
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Celiac Disease and Infertility
According to medical research, as many as one in 100 Americans suffer from Celiac disease and this disease can make you sterile.
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Impact of IVF on Romantic Relationships
There have been many studies on the psychological well being of couples undergoing IVF. Scientists reveal that the stronger your marriage, the easier it will be to cope.
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60 Year Old Woman Gives Birth To Twin Boys
A storm of controversy has emerged after a 60 year old Canadian woman has given birth to twins and a single mother of six gave birth to octuplets after IVF.
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Comparative Genomic Hybridisation
One of the main reasons IVF has such a poor success rate is chromosomal abnormalities. Now, fertility specialists have developed a new technique to address this problem.
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IVF For People Who Hate Shots
There can be months of painful injections during the IVF process. Now, doctors say they can reduce the number of shots per cycle.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine And Egg Quality
If you've left motherhood a little late and are now experiencing difficulties getting pregnant, studies have shown that Chinese herbal medicine may improve your chances.
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Infertility Treatments And Pre-Eclampsia
New research from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has found that if you've had in vitro fertilization or several miscarriages, you are at risk of pre-eclampsia.
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