By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on March 16th, 2010
Various types of drugs – including prescription medications such as antidepressants – can harm male fertility levels. This summary of the possible effects of drugs on male fertility includes several tips for healthy sperm production…
“Everyone knows taking anabolic steroids and other recreational drugs will negatively impact health, but there is rarely a discussion of how male [...]
By Tania Tod, on March 9th, 2010
Though Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can cause infertility, women can get pregnant even with this condition! Here, a registered nurse shares several tips for weight loss for women with PCOS – because a side effect of PCOS is weight gain, and obesity can be an obstacle to pregnancy.
“Obesity or persistent weight gain is one of [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on March 5th, 2010
My fertility doctor warned me about certain misconceptions about a woman’s age and fertility levels. Sure, he said, we hear about women getting pregnant in their 40s – but it’s easier said than done! These facts about a woman’s fertility (or infertility as she ages) isn’t exactly the best news for women who want to get pregnant…but it is [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on February 4th, 2010
One of the major causes of infertility for women is polycystic ovarian syndrome, and it can prevent them from getting pregnant. But, the good news is it can be treated, and women with PCOS can conceive a baby! Here’s the latest information about polycystic ovarian syndrome from Northwestern University.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a metabolic disorder and [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on January 28th, 2010
These treatments for infertility are surgical procedures that can improve a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. Whether these options can help an individual woman to conceive a baby depends on the reasons for her inability to get pregnant. To determine the cause of infertility, women (and men!) must see their doctor and take a few [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on January 26th, 2010
If you haven’t been able to get pregnant for a year (or longer, if you’re like me!), you may be thinking about possible fertility problems. Here are four prescription drug treatments for female infertility; my next article will cover four surgical treatments for fertility problems for women.
Before the tips, here’s what Dr Miriam Stoppard says [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on January 25th, 2010
Fertility drugs and treatments are connected to multiple births and premature births, says the March of Dimes (a charity that promotes the health of babies). Here’s a summary of their information on how assisted reproductive technologies, such as controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, affect pregnancy and birth rates.
“Many people have focused on the role of assisted reproductive [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on January 7th, 2010
Skipped or missed periods can make it more difficult to get pregnant – and beyond that, an irregular menstrual cycle is annoying and disruptive to daily life! Here are several health issues and prescription medications that cause irregular periods, based on information from a medical doctor and published author.
“Many women may not realize the degree [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on September 11th, 2009
An evolutionary biologist offers several reasons for low sperm count and male infertility. Here are his thoughts about how evolution affects sperm production and motility, and offers advice for infertile couples.
“The rate of human infertility is higher than we should expect it to be,” says Dr. Oren Hasson of Tel Aviv University’s Department of Zoology. [...]
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