Monthly Archives: November 2013
Men, eat your veggies—your sperm will thank you
If you want to help your sperm, eat more salad—specifically carrots, tomatoes and other veggies rich in beta-carotene or lycopene. A study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility found men who ate the most carrots, which are high in … Continue reading
Remember, you can talk to us for free
If you’re looking for information about treatment, our services or anything else related to fertility, please get in touch with us. We will consult with you for free—just give a call or send a message from our website. We’re here … Continue reading
Holiday table talk: your family’s health history
When your family gathers for Thanksgiving this month, it’s a great opportunity for more than just food and football. It’s also time to celebrate Family History Day by completing an accurate family medical history. Family health histories are extremely important, … Continue reading
Pesticides up endometriosis risk 70%
Endometriosis, a common condition that affects around 10% of women of childbearing age, can cause fertility problems. A new study in Environmental Health Perspectives, a journal of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, reveals that two pesticides increase the … Continue reading
New guidelines for PCOS
The Endocrine Society issued new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age and a leading cause of infertility. A diagnosis of PCOS can be made if … Continue reading
Ethnicity and fertility
Does your ethnic background affect fertility? Yes, according to a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Researchers studied 1,517 women; 85.1% were white Europeans and 14.9% were from a minority group. After undergoing their … Continue reading
Multiple egg donations appear safe
Egg donors are always needed to help women get pregnant, and new research shows that donors can offer their eggs multiple times without it affecting their own fertility. Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City studied women … Continue reading
Tripling the chances of IVF success?
A breakthrough in in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology could increase threefold the chances of a woman having a baby, claims an article published in Reproductive BioMedicine Online. A technology known as time-lapse imaging records a series of images to monitor … Continue reading
Is acupuncture beneficial for IVF?
It depends, according to research from the University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine that was published in the journal Human Reproduction Update. The analysis of 16 studies with more than 4,000 patients found that when acupuncture is used for … Continue reading
If you want active sperm, be active yourself
Fertility researchers have noted an overall decline in sperm quality in recent years, and a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine may have uncovered one reason: increasingly sedentary lifestyles. The researchers asked 189 men to record the … Continue reading
