Preserving fertility in pre-pubesent female cancer patients A pioneering new medical procedure in the UK has allowed the oocytes (immature eggs) of a two year old girl to be frozen. This patient was one of fifteen children aged between two and fifteen that participated in the research. All fifteen young patients suffer from cancer. This treatment…
Genetic mutations and the biological clock Genetic mutations occur throughout the body. However, as we age they become more prolific. This can affect our fertility. Once women reach their mid-30s fertility rapidly declines. By the age of 40 the chances of natural conception are significantly decreased. Women have a limited supply of eggs and associated genetic mutations…
TheraNatal OvaVite® preconception supplement TheraNatal® OvaVite® is a new preconception supplement from American based company Theralogix. This product is marketed towards women aged 35 and over trying to fall pregnant. This is a multivitamin supplement. It is formulated with key nutrients needed to support fertility. There are 22 minerals and vitamins, including 2000 IU of vitamin D3 and…
New research suggests that women undertaking fertility treatment may benefit from eating more soy …
Introducing the new KNOWHEN® Saliva Fertility Monitor Understanding your fertility cycle is a great step forward in planning a pregnancy. Now women can get extra help with a new KNOWHEN® Saliva Fertility Monitor. This is a small handheld microscope that can be used to help determine when ovulation is taking place. The microscope is used to…
New research suggests that too much sunlight is detrimental to our reproductive health When we consider the risks associated with too much sun exposure it’s common to instantly think of skin cancers. However, new research undertaken at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Department of Biology suggests that female fertility may also be negatively affected…
Oxidative stress on sperm DNA caused by free radicals can be detrimental when trying to conceive. Vitamin C can help to reduce this oxidative stress and promote better fertility in both women and men. Ascorbic acid, commonly referred to as vitamin C, is a vital nutrient for a healthy body. Involved in an array of…
VITAMIN E IMPROVES FERTILITY Introduction Research shows that the pregnancy vitamin E can help to alleviate oxidative stress to better support healthy fertility in men and women. The group of vitamin Es is amongst the most powerful antioxidants. These lipid-soluble compounds protect cellular membranes from free radical damage. This helps to support the immune system and protects the…
Copper is needed to support healthy hormone levels and metabolism to assist with female fertility. The body needs copper (Cu) to regulate a range of metabolic processes, including hormone metabolism. Copper therefore has a role in supporting healthy female fertility. Its concentration is regulated by the body itself, because homeostatic mechanisms remove excess copper when required.…