Discover 4 effects of sugar on male fertility that you want to avoid Most of us are aware that too much sugar is bad for us. However, rarely do we consider how it affects fertility. The impact of sugar on male fertility can be very detrimental. Here are four reasons to cut down on your…
Excessive sugar consumption can reduce fertility and make it difficult to get pregnant Too much sugar has many negative effects on the body. In addition to increasing the risks of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay, sugar can lower female fertility. Reproductive health can decline due the sugar-induced alterations to hormones, insulin resistance, immunity, and higher…
Research shows that folic acid benefits both men and women. Is essential for healthy male fertility and helps to protect babies from birth defects during pregnancy. Folic acid, also known as folate or vitamin B9, belongs to the B group of vitamins. It is a water soluble vitamin and must be sourced from diet. The body is unable…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trcPT_Gw2o8 Male factor infertility is very common and can be the result of many influences Infertility affects both men and women equally. Male factor infertility accounts for 40% of all couples struggling to conceive, while female factor infertility is the cause of another 40% of cases[ref]”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1240129″[/ref]. In the remaining 20% of instances, there are problems…
There is evidence of a decline in male fertility. Is this a global phenomena and can it be reversed? Over recent years there has been an increasing concern that a decline in male fertility is occurring. Some fertility experts warn that we are entering into a “sperm crisis”, as studies suggest that sperm counts have…
There are many pregnancy myths. Here are 7 of the most common myths about falling pregnant Over the years there have been many stories passed down through the generations about falling pregnant and the best ways to conceive. There are old wives tales about everything from how to conceive a boy or a girl, to avoiding mint and…
All medical treatments come with some risks, including Artificial Reproductive Treatments (ARTs). It’s very important that you discuss all aspects of any procedure and that you understand any potential complications. The risks of ARTs may include adverse reactions to fertility medications and problems during pregnancy. In some cases, ARTs have been linked to an increase probability…
The UK has a large number of fertility treatment centres across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Due to the concentration of the population around London this is where the most clinics can be found. This location “advantage” to more potential customers is however also reflected in the cost of treatment, which tends to be…
Nutrients play a key role in female fertility and pregnancy. There are certain key nutrients that help to increase the chance of conception and the development of a healthy baby. Without an adequate supply of nutrients the body is unable to function properly. This can compromise health and vitality. Reproductive processes also rely on certain…
Methodology Intracervical insemination (ICI) is the injection of semen into the cervix with a needleless syringe. ICI is the easiest and most common insemination technique. Fresh, untreated or raw semen must be allowed to liquefy (read our article on liquefaction time) before it is sucked into the syringe. Alternatively, the syringe may be back-loaded, which…
5 common ovulation myths Ovulation is the phase of the menstrual cycle when the egg (ovum) gets been released from the ovary. For approximately 36 hours, the woman is at her most fertile as the chance is high that her egg can be fertilised by a sperm cell. For an aspiring mother it is easy…
There are several benefits of zinc for fertility: for men it is an essential trace element to produce healthy sperm. For women, it is important both before and during pregnancy to both themselves and their developing baby. Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element for human nutrition. It is an integral part of many enzyme systems, including DNA polymerase complex and…