NUTRIENTS AND MALE FERTILITY Our body needs a consistent supply of nutrients to stay healthy. Our physiological processes require different vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and trace elements to function at optimal capacity. Sperm production in men is very sensitive to low levels of nutrients and oxidative stress. Clinically proven effects of male fertility nutrients A multitude of…
A postcoital test checks a woman’s cervical mucus after sex to see whether sperm are present and moving normally. This test may be used if a woman is not able to become pregnant (infertility) and other tests have not found a cause. The test is done 1 to 2 days before ovulation when the cervical mucus is thin and stretchy and sperm can easily move…
There is a growing trend of women having babies later in life, with the average age of first time mothers increasing. Some research suggests that leaving motherhood until mid-thirties may increase longevity. Many women are now having their first child much later in life. Delaying pregnancy until late thirties, early forties is now more socially…
In general among women, the age of 40 is considered highly significant for family planning. There is a deep-rooted view that pregnancy is no longer possible after the age of 40. This is not entirely correct. This is because the likelihood of pregnancy and the probability of infertility can change in women as young as…
THE BEST HOME SPERM TESTS Male infertility accounts for at least 40% of conception difficulties in couples. Male home sperm tests are therefore becoming more popular. You will learn: The two methods used by home sperm tests, Which are the best home sperm tests and why, The strengths and weaknesses of analysing sperm at home. How…
Marijuana may affect female fertility Introduction Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is the most popular recreational drug worldwide after alcohol, caffeine and tobacco. But a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society shows that marijuana may have a negative effect on fertility in females [1. Misner M, Favetta LA. MON-010 Effects of…
Coronavirus halts fertility treatments Introduction Yes, the coronavirus pandemic is still raging on. Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has now dramatically affected every aspect of our lives. Fertility treatments have been impacted too, with large numbers of procedures having been cancelled in recent weeks. But the latest guidance is more definite: all fertility treatments are now cancelled…
Scientists reverse the biological clock Introduction A new study from the University of Queensland shows some very exciting results in the search to understand female fertility better. The team have found a way to reverse the biological clock in female mice [1. Bertoldo MJ, Listijono DR, Ho WHJ, Riepsamen AH, Goss DM, Richani D, Jin…
Toxic children’s toys could be playing with your fertility chances A trading standards alert has been issued across the UK over concerns about toxic chemicals in children’s toys. These chemicals can have long-term effects on children’s health, and they could even affect their fertility for years to come. Why are the toys dangerous? Some toys…
Vaping Could Damage Female Fertility Introduction Vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes, is a growing trend but little is known about its effects on health. In a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, scientists have found that vaping could have harmful effects on the health of female mice, specifically affecting their…
This sounds too good to be true. But new research from the University of Aberdeen offers hope for couples who have not been successful in IVF treatment. The team found that 1 in 6 women who had been unsuccessful in IVF treatment actually went on to have a child naturally [1. ElMokhallalati Y, Van Eekelen…
A new study from Australia shows that men whose mothers experienced stressful life events during their first trimester of pregnancy may grow up to have reduced sperm counts in adulthood [1. Bräuner EV, Hansen Å M, Doherty DA, Dickinson JE, Handelsman DJ, Hickey M, Skakkebæk NE, Juul A, Hart R. The association between in- utero…