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Pregnancy and miscarriage rates are influenced by low vitamin B12 levels or a vitamin B12 deficiency. Here’s how vitamin B12 affects male and female health and pregnancy rates. “Research shows that B12 is needed to maintain fertility in men,” writes Michael Dooley in Fit for Fertility: Overcoming Infertility and Preparing for Pregnancy. “In one study, a group [...] Here’s hope for women who lost their fertility because of cancer treatments (or other reasons): doctors are practicing ovarian transplants to help with conceiving a baby. “We are in the middle of a massive global infertility epidemic, caused by the new structure of our society where women choose not to have children until they are older,” [...] Everything you eat can increase or decrease your fertility levels – so check out these foods to avoid for increased fertility levels, especially if you’re a couple coping with infertility or trying to get pregnant! “We know that certain pollutants and chemicals in the environment can affect both male and female fertility, and there may be many more substances [...] Are you one of the 10% of women coping with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? I hate to say it, but it’s one of the leading causes of infertility for women. First, a quip from Whoopi Goldberg: “Whenever women are together for more than two days, they talk about their periods.” And small wonder! Our periods affect our moods, behaviors, psychological [...] Eco-expert and author Terra Wellington shares tips on reducing toxic chemicals in daily life – which can affect fertility levels in women! Research from UCLA shows that women who are exposed to chemicals used in everyday items – food packaging, pesticides, clothing, upholstery, carpets, and personal care products – take longer to get pregnant. The link [...] Here’s yet another reason to avoid housework: common household cleaners can affect male and female fertility. Here’s how cleansers, home repairs, and decorating can affect your chances of getting pregnant… Before the tips, a quip: “I’m not going to vacuum until Sears makes one you can ride on,” said Roseanne Barr. It’s not vacuuming that’s the problem for couples coping [...] Prolonged stress can lead to many health problems, including male and female infertility. Here’s how stress affects fertility levels, and how you can reduce the stress in your life. The best way to determine if a situation is stressful is whether you feel out of control, says Pierce Howard, PhD, author of The Owner’s Manual for [...] These five easy ways to improve your fertility are from Niels Lauersen, MD, and Colette Bouchez, the folks over at the fertility website GettingPregnantNow. “If you’re having trouble getting pregnant but not yet ready for fertility treatments,” say Lauersen and Bouchez, “there are things you can try on your own to encourage a faster conception!” Niels Lauersen, MD and Colette [...] This ‘Question and Answer’ with an acupuncturist describes how acupuncture for infertility helps men produce sperm and women get pregnant. Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for male and female infertility – and it affects men and women differently! “In the past year, two of my clients using in vitro fertilization and acupuncture have become pregnant,” says acupuncturist Nancy Winlove-Smith. “Both women [...] |
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