Tips to Boost Male Fertility
Did you know in about 45-50% of the cases of couples being unable to conceive, the problem may lie with the male partner?
Male Infertility
Fueling Fertility: The Role of Nutrition on Your Fertility
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto
Maybe you’ve heard that a significant number of infertility cases are associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or concerns with male semen quality or quantity, but did you know that diet and lifestyle choices play a significant role in the fertility outcomes for both males and females? The […]How Stress Affects Your Fertility
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto
You have surely heard of at least one couple who have tried all types of fertility treatments for years without success and when they finally decide to take a break and relax, low and behold, the pregnancy test turns positive. So how did this delightful turn of events […]The Facts About PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), as the name suggests, is characterized by the presence of multiple cysts on the ovary. These lead to an imbalance in the production of certain hormones.
How to Increase Your Success with IVF
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an umbrella term that describes many techniques performed to artificially assist a woman in attaining pregnancy. It involves a step-by-step approach attempted each month, in accordance with a woman’s menstrual cycle. Success in IVF may require many cycles, with each cycle estimated to […]Causes of Male Infertility
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto
When couples are unable to have a baby, many question the fertility of the woman, but it is important to remember that the egg from the woman and sperm from the man together result in pregnancy. This means that there are chances that the male partner is the […]Impact of Obesity on Fertility Can be Reversed
In a breakthrough discovery, researchers at the University of Adelaide have revealed how damage from obesity is passed from a mother to her children, and also how that damage can be reversed. The findings, by a team led by the University’s Robinson Research Institute, have major implications for the future of fertility research and are […]
One vs Two IUIs
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a low-cost treatment available to sub fertile couples. The procedure is typically used in combination with ovulation induction medications such as Clomid, Femara or injectables, but can also be used with spontaneous or natural ovulatory cycles. IUI can be performed with a partner sperm (fresh or frozen), or with donor samples […]
Getting Healthy May Improve Men’s Fertility
Health problems that seem unrelated to men’s fertility — like diabetes or high blood pressure — may damage men’s sperm. And men can take steps that can both improve their overall health and make them more fertile. A new study found that men with defects in their semen were more likely to have high blood […]
Drinking Alcohol May Affect Quality of Sperm
Regularly drinking heavy amounts of alcohol intake can raise the risk for a number of health issues ranging from hangovers to cirrhosis of the liver. New research suggests heavy drinking may also be tied to men’s reproductive health. A recent study found that young men who drank more than five alcoholic beverages a week experienced […]