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Exposure to aluminum may impact on male fertility, research suggests
Posted in: Male Infertility | Posted on: 17 December, 2014
Human exposure to aluminum may be a significant factor in falling sperm counts and reduced male fertility, new research suggests. Fluorescence microscopy using an aluminum-specific stain confirmed the presence of aluminum in semen and showed aluminum inside individual sperm. Read the full article here
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Ovarian tissue and egg freezing should be made widely available to prevent age-related infertility, say leading fertility experts
Posted in: Egg and Sperm Freezing | Posted on: 17 December, 2014
Ovarian tissue and egg freezing to preserve fertility should no longer be reserved for cancer patients, and healthy women should also be offered these options to safeguard their future chances of conceiving a child, say world renowned fertility experts writing in a new Series on fertility preservation, published in The Lancet [Paper 3]. Over the […]
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Sperm analysis parameters as an indication for ICSI instead of IVF: benefit remains unclear
Posted in: Sperm Count | Posted on: 17 December, 2014
Since studies are lacking no conclusions can be drawn about the type of sperm characteristics in which assisted reproduction using ICSI can be superior to IVF Since suitable studies are lacking, it remains unclear in which sperm analysis parameters assisted reproduction using intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) can be superior to in vitro fertilization (IVF). This […]
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Antibiotics During Pregnancy May Increase Child’s Obesity Risk
Posted in: Wellness & Health | Posted on: 03 December, 2014
A new study reports that antibiotic use during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for obesity in the child. Researchers studied 436 mothers and their children from birth until age 7, gathering data on antibiotic use from interviews. After controlling for gestational age, birth weight, breast-feeding, maternal body mass index and socioeconomic status, among […]
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Common Causes of Infertility
Posted in: Female Infertility, Fertility Treatment, Male Infertility, Sperm Count | Posted on: 29 November, 2014
If you’ve been trying for at least a year to become pregnant, but have not been able to conceive, it may be time to speak with a medical professional to determine if you may be experiencing one of the most common causes of infertility. 5. Endometriosis – Simply put, endometriosis is a medical condition in […]
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Donor Sperm
Posted in: Fertility Treatment | Posted on: 24 November, 2014
The inability of a woman to conceive can be attributed to fertility problems in the woman or her male partner, or both. Donor sperm can be used when the male partner is infertile. It is usually indicated when a man produces little or no sperm, produces sperm that is not healthy enough to fertilise an […]
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Donor Egg
Posted in: Fertility Treatment | Posted on: 24 November, 2014
The use of donor eggs is an effective infertility treatment for women who cannot achieve pregnancy with their own eggs. It allows a woman to use another woman’s eggs (donor) to experience the joy of conceiving a child. Donor eggs are usually indicated for woman with premature ovarian failure, a condition in which menopause occurs […]
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What is Follicle-Stimulating Hormone or FSH?
Posted in: Female Infertility | Posted on: 01 October, 2014
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone or FSH is secreted by the pituitary gland, a pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of the brain. FSH induces the ovaries to produce eggs and brings about the menstrual cycle in women, causes the production of sperm cells in men, and is associated with the maturation of sexual characteristics in children. […]
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Learn About Some of the High FSH Myths and Facts
Posted in: Fertility Treatment | Posted on: 01 October, 2014
If you are trying to get pregnant, here are some of the common Myths and Facts about high levels of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) that you should know. FSH is essential to fertility FACT: FSH stimulates your follicles to produce eggs and make you ovulate (produce and release eggs). High FSH should be better than […]
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Posted in: Female Infertility | Posted on: 22 August, 2014
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinal disorder and one of the common causes of infertility among women. It is characterized by an ovulation dysfunction or impedance to the normal growth and release of eggs from the ovaries. It is commonly seen in women of child bearing age and is rare after menopause. The […]
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