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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
Over the past 20 years, fertility rates have increased dramatically. At least 25% of couples planning to start a family will have trouble conceiving. But don't be threatened because there are still ways on how to increase your chances of conceiving and preventing miscarriages.
Remember that it takes at least three months for immature eggs (oocytes) to mature enough to be released during ovulation. It also takes at least three months for sperm cells to develop, ready to be ejaculated. This means that when you are trying to improve your fertility, you need to have a four-month period before conceiving. This is called 'pre-conception care' and it is as important to take as much care during this period as it is during a pregnancy itself. These are the Infertility solutions :
Female Hormone Test (saliva):
A total of eleven saliva samples will be collected at home at specific times across one cycle and will be sent to the lab for analysis. This simple test will chart the level of the hormones estrogen and progesterone across the month to work out a pattern that may reveal early ovulation, anovulation (no ovulation), problems with the phasing of cycles, and problems with maintaining progesterone levels.
Diet:
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you and your partner should follow the dietary recommendations by your doctor or better yet, by your nutritionist. Many people are unaware of the fact that diet can help correct hormone imbalances that may affect your ability to conceive and there are also certain foods and drinks that are known to lower fertility.
Avoiding Alcohol and Caffeine:
Drinking any alcohol and caffeine can reduce your fertility by half and the more you drink, the less likely you are to conceive. One study showed that women who drink less than 5 units of alcohol a week (equal to five glasses of wine) were twice as likely to get pregnant within six months compared with those who drink more. Drinking alcohol and caffeine causes a decrease in sperm count, an increase in abnormal sperm, and a lower proportion of motile sperm. Alcohol also inhibits the body's absorption of nutrients such as zinc, which is one of the most important minerals for male fertility.
Avoiding Xenoestrogens:
Xenoestrogens are essentially environmental oestrogens, coming from pesticides and the plastic industry. When you are trying to conceive, one of the most important things you need to do is to balance your hormones. It is extremely important to avoid anything that might cause an imbalance and one of the main culprits is the xenoestrogens.
Avoid Smoking:
Smoking has definitely been linked with infertility in women. It can even bring on an early menopause. Smoking can decrease sperm count in men, making the sperm more slow-moving and it can increase the number of abnormal sperm.
Having no child of your own due to infertility can really be devastating. Don't worry, you can now grab your FREE copy of Infertility Solutions at Natural Ways to Fertility. Travel Resources |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 March 2010 )
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