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Facts About Sperm Count, Quality, and Production

Here’s how sperm count, quality, and production is affected by a man’s age, air pollution, cancer, and food from Donald P. Evenson, Ph.D., HCLD, of the American Fertility Association. This information about male fertility could change how fast you get pregnant!

“Some alcohol is beneficial [for healthy sperm]” says Dr Evenson. “Especially dark red wines. So a [...]

5 Foods That Increase Sperm Count, Production, and Motility

If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, there’s a 30% chance that it’s because of male infertility. These foods increase a man’s sperm count, production and motility – and overall health!

Before the sperm tips, a quip:

“It is a well-documented fact that guys will not ask for directions,” says Dave Berry. “This is a biological thing. This is [...]

Foods to Avoid for Increased Fertility Levels

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 [...]

Tips for Overcoming Male Infertility Caused by Laptops

A Loyola University reproductive specialist has linked male infertility to excessive use of laptops – and offers tips for overcoming male infertility.

According to Loyola, 40% of fertility issues are attributed to males. Causes of male infertility include varicocoeles (enlarged varicose veins in the scrotum, which can raise the temperature in the testicles and damage or [...]

5 Easy Ways to Improve Fertility

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 [...]

Fertility Diet Increases Pregnancy Odds

Pulling Down The Moon, a holistic treatment center for infertility, has announced that a fertility diet that increases pregnancy odds. This fertility specific diet is based on the top five good and bad foods for fertility, can increase the chances of women getting pregnant.

“Research shows certain foods can regulate the hormones that effect egg production,” says Tami [...]

Acupuncture for Infertility - An Acupuncturist's Tips for Getting Pregnant

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 [...]