Research has found that men have higher sperm counts and greater sperm health during winter than in summer. The reason for this is cooler temperatures. Through the continued research of temperatur...
Cooler Seasons Lead to Higher Sperm Health
Fluoride: A Hidden Cause of Infertility?
In the late 1940s and early 1950s, many of the world's developed countries started fluoridating municipal water systems. This was started in an effort to reduce tooth decay. The presence of fluoride i...
Medications That Can Reduce Your Odds of Getting Pregnant
Some women can seemingly get pregnant at the drop of a hat, but for others, it can be a difficult and trying process. Carefully monitoring your fertility calendar and tracking menstrual cycles are bot...
The Role of Bacterial Infections in Infertility
Both men and women can suffer reproductive issues either directly or indirectly caused by bacterial infections. Infections, whether bacterial or due to other issues such as sexually transmitted diseas...
BPA Exposure and Fertility: What You Need to Know
If you’re having trouble conceiving, common household goods may be to blame. Recent research and studies have found that BPA, a chemical used in the production of everything from store receipts to p...
The Seasonal Rhythm of Male Fertility
Many people try to conceive but have issues on the path to parenthood. In many cases, doctors and other experts have difficulty determining the exact reason for the delays. New light may be shed on th...
Oral Hygiene and Fertility: Is There a Connection?
For many years, oral health has been known to have a direct effect on overall physical health. Chronic gum disease has been connected to Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers and even miscar...
Does Having an Orgasm Boost Your Chances of Conceiving?
One of the most popular fertility debates of all time has to do with the sometimes-elusive female orgasm. Although some people believe that an orgasm is not at all helpful in terms of conception, new ...