The Clock Might Be Ticking

Good article worth a read...talks about how many women who aren't planning to have a baby in the immediate future, may not pay attention to their reproductive health. Yearly gynecological checkups are a must. Awareness that a poor quality lifestyle can hamper the ability to produce healthy eggs and sperm. Luckily, doctors say that simple lifestyle adjustments can have a major effect on the

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Too Much Beef Can Have A Damaging Effect

This is an interesting article on how the diet you eat during pregnancy can affect your child in ways you may never have anticipated. Some new research has found that women who ate beef, particularly red meat every day while pregnant ended up having sons with lower sperm counts than normal. More... E Canada NowWomen Who Eat Beef Give Sons Fertility Issues E Canada Now, Canada - 6 hours ago

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The Male Biological Clock

It seems the evidence continues to mount that men can no longer assume they can father a child regardless of their age. Studies are pointing to some serious medical complications affecting babies born to older fathers. It looks like men are going to have to face the ticking biological clock that has historically been solely a woman's burden. National Review of MedicineIt seems the fertility

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At Home Kit To Help You Get Pregnant

Check this out...there is a new kit on the market that contains several components that can help a couple improve their chances of getting pregnant, without resorting to expensive fertility treatments. Read... First Home Fertility Kit Wins Approval From U.S. Regulators (Bloomberg.com)March 22 (Bloomberg) -- An in-home kit designed to help couples conceive won U.S. approval. The $300 package is

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The Alternative Way Of Getting Pregnant

Nice overview of the alternative options available to those having difficulty getting pregnant, but not wanting to try the more invasive fertility treatments, such as IVF. Read on... Alternative paths to pregnancy (The Argus Leader)The Freesemanns wanted to have a second child. But after Miranda Freesemann experienced trouble with two pregnancies and had a Cesarean section, the prospect of

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Miscarriage Risks

If you've ever experienced a miscarriage, or have worried about the possibility of miscarriage in early pregnancy, take a look at this article which focuses on some new research. There have always been some known risk factors for miscarriage, such as increased maternal age, but some of the other widely accepted factors, such as smoking and drinking were actually challenged. It should be noted

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The Male Side Of Fertility Problems

This article gives a good overview of the current perception that most people think of fertility problems as being a "woman's issue." Women give much more thought to their fertility and the ticking of their biological clock. Men, on the other hand, tend to think that their fertility is somehow tied to their masculinity, and therefore assume that everything must be working right. The truth may

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Getting Healthy Before Getting Pregnant

This article talks about the importance of prenatal care to help improve the health of babies at birth. In the past 20 years, the focus has been on prenatal care, rather than preconception care, but that is starting to change. This is so important because a lot of early development (the first few weeks after conception) happens before a woman even knows she is pregnant. So being healthy before

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Losing a Pregnancy

Having gone through several miscarriages myself, I am always drawn to other women's stories that I can deeply relate to. I came across this personal story written by someone "who's been there" and thought I would mention it here. If you have ever suffered through a miscarriage or know someone who has, you might find it a worthwhile read. I did.... Mourning a Miscarriage New West, MT - 35

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Obese Couples Reduce Their Chance Of Conceiving

The research has already shown that being overweight can contribute to fertility problems for both men and women. This new study is the first to look at overweight and obese couples to see the effect it has on their fertility. The news is not good. More... Too Much Weight Spells Double Trouble For Couples Trying To Conceive (Science Daily)If both partners in a couple are overweight or obese,

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Help For Endometriosis From Tree Bark

Some very promising new research suggests a natural treatment made from pine bark for women suffering from endometriosis, a leading cause of infertility. This new treatment can significantly reduce the symptoms but it is not a cure. Most of the other endometriosis treatments use hormones which have unwanted side effects that can restrict women from becoming pregnant during the treatment. Read

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Is It Easier To Get Pregnant If You're A Celebrity?

The media often gives a lot of attention to the latest celebrity who is pregnant--often she is older and sometimes even pregnant with multiples. This may be giving the average woman a false impression that getting pregnant is easy--even at an advanced age. But the reality is that many of these celebs have access to very expensive fertility treatments and often use donor eggs (which is not

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Fertility Factors

This article has a nice overview of some of the main factors that affect a couple's chance of conceiving a baby. Have a read... As one of the human body's most basic and most powerful processes, pregnancy – and the ability to conceive a child – is often thought of as a “natural” occurrence. Yet there are numerous factors involved in achieving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy, and even a

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Hot Baths Can Hurt Fertility

Many men have probably heard the advice to avoid any heat in a certain 'lower body region' if they are trying to conceive a child. Truth be told, there has never been any scientific evidence to back up the claim that too much heat can damage sperm. So is this an old wive's tale or is there any truth to it? Well, some new research does seem to support the notion that men who soak in hot baths

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Nutrition For Conception

I have been coming across more and more articles lately suggesting that fertility problems can often be overcome by making adjustments in both diet and lifestyle. This especially holds true for couples who have been diagnosed with "unexplained infertility", which basically means the doctors can't find any medical reason why a woman can not get pregnant. Apparently, some studies have shown a

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Eating Ice Cream To Improve Fertility?

OK, this headline caught my attention for obvious reasons. I think most women would love to learn of some research proving that eating ice cream can help them get pregnant. In this study, women who ate low fat dairy products vs. those who ate high fat dairy products (such as ice cream) were compared to see if there was any effect on their ovulation. While the risk for a certain type of

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