Fertility Myths: Get the Truth on Doctors and Treatments
Dealing with infertility can be a traumatic experience. Here is a list of some fertility myths that must be dispelled as you look for the ideal treatment option for your condition:
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5 Questions to Ask on Your First Fertility Consultation
Your fertility doctor must be willing to discuss various treatment options for your condition and this should include treatments that are not offered at the fertility center. The possibility of conceiving by simply timing sex properly, reducing weight, smoking cessation, or just waiting a bit longer should also be discussed.
Does Stress Play a Role in Conception?
The age-old advice, “You are trying too hard-just relax and let nature take its course.” can be frustrating for a couple trying to conceive, but research studies performed on men and women experiencing fertility problems for no apparent medical reason have demonstrated that there does appear to be some merit in these words.
Breast Cancer Awareness - How Breast Cancer Affects Fertility
Unlike in the past, breast cancer today is a very treatable condition. Increased breast cancer awareness and advances in medical science have enabled early detection and effective treatment. If breast cancer is diagnosed early when the cancer cells are only located within the breast, the five-year survival rate is 99%.
PCOS:Your Body and Your Fertility (September is PCOS Awareness Month)
Polycystic ovarian disease, also known by the acronym PCOS, is a common reason many women have trouble becoming pregnant. Women with this condition have ovaries that are bigger than normal and these ovaries contain tiny cysts with immature eggs.
How Accurate Is Your Ovulation Calculator App?
Today, there is a deluge of ovulation calculator apps that claim to be able to track a woman’s menstrual cycles and predict the days when she should have sex if she intends to become pregnant.
Can changing your diet increase fertility?
Nutrition plays an important role when it comes to having a healthy reproductive system. The foods you eat supply the building blocks necessary for your body to produce reproductive hormones necessary to sustain life. At the same time, certain foods may contain chemicals or other substances that might have a negative effect on your fertility.
IVF and Fertility: When should you seek a second opinion?
The decision to undergo fertility treatment is never an easy one to make. Understandably, when receiving fertility treatments every patient would like to be sure that they are receiving the best treatment available. Usually a lot of research goes into selecting a fertility clinic and hence seeking a second opinion is something most patients would rather not do. However, there are several reasons when a seeking second opinion might be necessary
Tips For Staying Cool and Comfortable During Your Pregnancy
August is one of the hottest months in Texas. Interestingly, it is also the month when most children are born in the USA. Why this is so, is subject too much speculation. Some suggest it may be because the cold weather in late fall or winter forces people to spend more time indoors heating things […]
Does Vitamin D affect Fertility?
Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones and protection against chronic diseases. It is also essential for the development of sex hormones and regulating cell growth, which are key factors in being able to conceive. Research studies performed on women with fertility issues noted most of them had vitamin D deficiency. Studies […]