It is no secret that fertility and health are related. While we are not willing to tell you what to eat, weigh, or bench press, we do have some guidelines that you may find helpful to help you ensure optimal health when trying to conceive. If you are thinking about having a baby or have tried for a while without…
Infertility as a problem has affected society for centuries. The advent of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and with multiple developments in the field of reproductive medicine, many infertile couples today can fulfill the dream of having a child. For those females in which the eggs have ended due to menopause or those females where the quality of the egg is…
IUI is an artificial and non-invasive conception technique adopted by couples who face difficulties having a baby. The pregnancy rate with IUI treatment ranges from 10% to 20% per cycle, according to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The main goal of IUI treatment is to maximize the number of sperm reaching the fallopian tubes and…
It goes without saying that with age, the reproductive potential decreases for both men and women. However, a study on patient awareness carried out by the National Center for Biotechnology Information found that only a third of women between 18 and 67 years old in the world, which is 30.5% of all women, are aware of the fact that fertility…
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the most effective, commonly performed and final infertility treatment in the world. However, unless you’ve been through this, most people don’t really know what the steps involved with this assisted reproductive technology (ART) entail. You can consider this your introductory guide. First, IVF is a sequence of procedures that involves fertilizing an egg outside of…
There is a long list of “lifestyle” factors that we know can affect the fertility of men and women. From weight to smoking and stress, you can now add sleep problems to the list. Sleep disorders probably increase the risk of infertility for both sexes. According to the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC), lack of sleep, can affect fertility-related…
Laparoscopy refers to the technique or method by which surgical procedures access the body cavities without making large cuts in the body. The method is a form of minimal access surgery that has increased in popularity in recent times for most thoracic and abdominal operations. This method is also being used in an increasing number of other surgical procedures and…
The moment a couple decides to have a baby, keeping track of the ovulation schedule becomes crucial! This is because the possibilities of conception are present only when a woman is ovulating. Knowing the details about ovulation cycles and having a basic understanding of fertility window determination through ovulation tests can increase the chances of conception. Before diving into ovulation…
How to conceive twins with in vitro fertilization (IVF) In vitro fertilization (IVF) may be a sort of assisted reproductive technology (ART). It involves using medical intervention to conceive. Women who use IVF can also receive fertility drugs before the procedure to extend their chances of getting pregnant. For IVF, women’s eggs and men’s sperm are removed before being fertilized.…
