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I learned how to do in vitro fertilization (IVF) before I realized it was a type of “assisted reproductive technology” (ART)! If you can’t get pregnant, these definitions of eight different types of infertility treatments: ZIFT, ICSI, SUZI, MESA, TESE, MIST, GIFT, and IVF will give you something new to think about… “Assisted reproductive technology has [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] Infertility can affect your marriage in many ways – from divorce to creating a stronger bond than ever. Here are specific tips for specific problems that many couples coping with infertility face. Before the tips, a quip: “All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love,” said Ann Landers. [...] If you’re coping with male factor infertility, this info from Kelly Damron will help you see your marriage and self more clearly. She shares her journey with her husband through the ups and downs of male infertility. “When Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer, no one made jokes about how he was less of man because he [...] These tips for improving male fertility are from American physician and author Dr Jacob Teitelbaum. Here, he shares his advice on getting pregnant for men and women. First, a quip about pregnancy from actress Debra Messing: “I’d get out of the bath, and my husband and I would stand in front of the bathroom mirror and look [...] Most experiences with surrogacy – when one woman gives birth to a child for a woman who can’t have children - focus on the women’s perspective. Here’s the man’s perspective of surrogate parenting… “The male role in surrogacy is often ignored,” says Robin von Halle, president of Alternative Reproductive Resources (ARR), a gestational surrogacy and egg donation agency [...] Do you want to have kids? Avoid these factors that increase the risk of male infertility – such as cycling, certain illnesses, and extra weight. “In approximately 30% of couples attending for infertility investigations, ‘a male factor’ is thought to be the likely cause of the infertility,” say the experts at Sims International Fertility Clinic in Dublin, Ireland. “In [...] |
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