The mosquito-borne disease which is suspected of causing serious birth defects is indeed expected to spread to all countries in the Americas except Canada and Chile and does remain a global health emergency. Zika is much to be concerned about. Compared to the other big, scary viruses of recent years, Zika may also seem relatively […]
One may love indulging themselves in hot bathtubs or hot water tubs and also relax in Jacuzzi baths. It is better to shed this love to indulge oneself in hot baths in case one wants to have a family. Researchers hold the opinion that constant exposure to the existing ‘wet heat’ can indeed damage one’s […]
Reproductive medicine is indeed constantly evolving to improve its success rates. Since the first IVF in 1978, where the egg was fertilized with the sperm in-vitro and then the embryo is transferred to the uterus, millions of parents have welcomed babies using the technology. Here are some technical advances that increase the chances of conception. […]
Regular practice of pelvic floor exercises does help improve lifelong premature ejaculation issues in a small group of men indicated by a study. Pelvic floor muscles are indeed actively involved in sexual function, and it is but natural to assume that by rather improving the function of these muscles, one will indeed improve one’s sexual […]
Overeating and obesity are not good as they increase the risk of diabetes, joint problems, heart disease, and many other conditions. Obesity can adversely affect fertility in women. Stress, as well as anxiety, can also affect one’s chances of becoming pregnant. A healthy weight is very important in order to conceive as overeating can indeed […]
Fertility is of much concern to many couples who are eager to have a child. They have to cope with several myths about it as they are constantly in search of adequate information about it be it in newspapers or in clinics. It has become very difficult for them to differentiate between myth and real […]
Several women with thyroid conditions do have problems getting pregnant. Much money is spent on fertility specialists, with of course no results. Certain hormones are essential for pregnancy. Many suffer from miscarriages on account of their deficiency. The main hormone that is essential for a woman to become pregnant and maintain their pregnancy is progesterone. […]
Home pregnancy tests are quite commonly done and there are several types of tests that are carried out. Most of these “at-home pregnancy tests” are dip sticks, which are rather placed into one’s urine stream. The stick is able to detect human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone that is produced during early pregnancy. Some pregnancy […]
Polycystic Ovary Disease PCOD or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS is a rather complex disease that affects one’s hormones, the reproductive system as well as metabolic level in women. This is usually referred to as “silent disorder” and is one of the most common hormonal disorders among women. It is rather closely associated with the problem […]
In any treatment that one undergoes, one has to follow a diet regime and the same applies to IVF Advanced treatment as well. Although there is no specific diet prescribed according to American Pregnancy Association yet, it has been observed that a certain intake of specific nutrients does help the fertility process and retains fertility […]
