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...]
Guest author: Nancy S. Poonia When you are finally ready to have a baby but your body refuses to cooperate, a fertility doctor seems to be the only one who can help. No one expects to be infertile, and most people feel overwhelmed by emotion when they are first confronted by infertility. Once … [Read more...]
Whether you've already had a child and are struggling to get pregnant again or have yet to welcome a bundle of joy into your family, you've likely been in situations that have required you to put on the "infertility poker face." Well-meaning loved ones and friends may have asked you when you're … [Read more...]
Believe it or not, eating a vegetarian diet may reduce sperm count and motility, and the prominence of soy protein in vegetarianism may be the culprit, but there may be other factors, as well. A research study conducted at Loma Linda University Medical School in 2014 looked at three groups of … [Read more...]
Immunological fertility problems are a result of stress, disorders such as Crohn’s disease, Lupus or an immune response to proteins in sperm. The immune cells attack the embryo, mistaking it for an invader, resulting in a miscarriage or an embryo’s inability to implant. Some patients have come … [Read more...]
Studies have found that the well-known pain reliever ibuprofen alters male hormone production. According to the researchers, this could lead to adverse effects on men’s fertility. What is Ibuprofen? Ibuprofen is a popular analgesic used to relieve inflammation, fever and pain of all kinds. It … [Read more...]
Testicular cancer is one of the less common types of cancer that typically affects men between the ages of 15 and 49. Because the testicles play a crucial role in the male reproductive system (producing both sperm and testosterone), this disease can have adverse effects on a man's ability to … [Read more...]
One of the biggest factors in infertility issues in both men and women is diabetes. However, there is effective treatment for both men and women. Fertility issues are believed to be present when a couple has not been able to conceive after having unprotected sex on a regular basis for a year. If … [Read more...]
