Are you and your partner trying to conceive? If so, you probably know that fertility has a lot to do with the mind as well as the body—and this is true for both men and women. High levels of stress can actually interfere with the body's delicate balance of hormones, making it harder to conceive and … [Read more...]
Couples seeking to conceive may be defeating their efforts with their caffeine intake, but these natural sources of energy can be just as effective. New Study Finds a Link Between Caffeine Intake and Infertility The stimulant is found in almost every beverage we consume from coffee and tea to … [Read more...]
Women who are trying to conceive should exercise caution when trying to self-diagnose fertility problems or self-prescribe methods of remediating such maladies. This short piece will examine the potential dangers self-diagnosing/prescribing might have on a woman's reproductive and overall health, … [Read more...]
Exposure to certain toxins could inhibit a couple's ability to conceive a child. This brief article will highlight what some of these potentially harmful substances are, the reasons these chemicals or products interfere with the conception process and steps people can take to limit their exposure to … [Read more...]
Research shows that the fertility rate has dropped drastically over the last 50 years in the United States. The general fertility rate is determined by the rate of births to women ages 15 to 44. For comparison, the average number of children per woman in 1965 was more than five children. Over the … [Read more...]
Women often develop urinary tract infections (UTIs). Most UTIs are easily treated with no lasting effects. However, some infections can affect fertility. What Are UTIs? The urinary system includes the bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters. A bacterial infection can form in any of these. For most … [Read more...]
Research suggests that asthma affects fertility in many ways, making it more difficult to conceive, but there is still hope for women with asthma. Asthma is an incredibly common health condition that affects roughly one in eight women in the United States. Those who have asthma may find it … [Read more...]
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that seriously affects the longevity and the fertility of men. The disease is marked by the inability of the body to process the simple sugar glucose and convert it to useable energy. In July 2008, scientific research published by Dr. Con Mallidis, et al. of … [Read more...]
