Infertility
Common Causes For Low Sperm Counts
Smoking Studies have shown that smoking can lead to DNA damage in sperm. Such damage can reduce fertility and result in higher miscarriage rates. Smoking… Continue Reading
Mental Health and Fertility
The fertility journey has been described as being extremely stressful and can provoke anxiety and depression in many patients. Infertility stress has been related or… Continue Reading
Egg Freezing – Fertility and Women
Egg freezing can be an option for women who have religious or ethical reasons for not creating supernumerary embryos (more embryos than are needed). It… Continue Reading
Fertility and the Multicultural Patient
Infertility and subfecundity affects 15% of the world’s population. Access to fertility treatment may be affected by several factors. In some cultures, the word infertility… Continue Reading
Cesarean Section Defects and Subsequent Fertility
Cesarean sections are usually done in over 20% of deliveries globally. In the US, nearly a third of deliveries are by cesarean (31.9% in 2018),… Continue Reading
Metformin Use In PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder caused by hormonal imbalance among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged… Continue Reading
Genetics and Reproductive Lifespan
The reproductive life span and women has been shown to be intimately associated with some genetic factors. The reproductive life span in women is defined… Continue Reading
Beyond Fertility – Part 2
Lifestyle Factors and Relationships Between Infertility and General Health In Men Last month’s article discussed how beyond fertility a semen analysis (SA) may uncover details… Continue Reading
Beyond Fertility
Lifestyle Factors and Relationships Between Infertility and General Health In Men Part 1 The male in an infertile couple should have an initial semen analysis… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Factors Affecting Fertility – Part 2
What Is Good For the Brain Is Good For the Gametes Last month’s article discussed the importance of exercise and proper sleep in lowering inflammation… Continue Reading