An Introduction To In Vitro Fertilization by Michael Russell
In vitro fertilization or IVF is a technological advancement in the medical arena in response to the alarming rate of infertility in developed countries. The concept was pioneered by Patrick Steptoe and Dr. Robert Edwards, a Cambridge physiologist, late in the 1960s and about ten years later, the first IVF baby was delivered in the UK.
The Truth About Infertility by Robert Thatcher
Infertility is the inability to conceive; it may be remedied. However, should the conditions persist, it is referred to as sterility.
Female Infertility and Lifestyle Choices by Michael Russell
There is a growing concern about fertility in the whole industrialized world today. Almost 14% of couples have infertility problems. There is a fear that infertility is on the increase and about 40-50% of these problems are associated with the woman. It is amazing to note, however, that there are many things that can affect reproductive health, that we as humans have control over. Lifestyle choices like smoking, alcohol consumption, caffeine healthy/unhealthy eating habits, weight, sexual practices and so forth all have impact on fertility and it is within our ability to control all these.
Infertility and the Immune System by Michael Russell
The body’s immune system is our first and major line of defense against diseases and invading germs. It is comparable to soldiers stationed at the borders of a country, always ready to defend against any form of attack. The body’s immune system has the intelligence to differentiate between the normal body cells and foreign/invading cells. It can trigger off a local or widespread alarm response or attack against invading microbes. It can also keep memories of these offending cells, so that it can repel them if they ever show up next time. The body’s immune system works like a perfectly set up machine. However, it does have its shortcomings. There may be times when, for some reason, it breaks down and leaves the body at the mercy of invading microbes. There could also be times when the ability to differentiate between body cells and foreign cells goes sour and the immune system will turn its arsenal of attack against normal healthy body cells it is suppose to protect, causing damage to the body system.
What You Should Know About Infertility by Michael Russell
From generation to generation infertility has been a condition that plagues couples worldwide. It is a condition that transcends race and color. Medically speaking, infertility is a disease of the reproductive system. A couple can be diagnosed with infertility if conception is not achieved after one year of unprotected and well timed sexual intercourse. Infertility could also be diagnosed if a woman had suffered several miscarriages (recurrent pregnancy loss).
Infertility – Are You Too Thin To Get Pregnant? by Barry Hooper
Today’s almost fanatical obsession with low fat, both consumption in the diet and on the body, could be the reason so many women are infertile. If you have extremely low body fat, which has caused your body to stop menstruating or made your periods irregular, you could usefully learn about the hormone leptin.
IVF – Is It For You? by Barry Hooper
The decision to undertake IVF Fertility treatment is not one which anyone would undertake lightly. But there is no standard way of deciding whether this is the right treatment for you. There are general issues which are of concern to all prospective IVT patients. (Click here for the full article)
Infertility: Whats is Wrong With Me? by Chelsea Aubin
There are many causes for infertility out there in today’s society. Many good people want to have children, but just can’t figure out why that it is not happening. Here are some reasons into why someone is not able to conceive.
Infertility – A Very Common Problem by Kevin Pederson
Infertility is the inability to conceive or produce offspring. There are two types on infertility- primary and secondary infertility. Couples who have been trying and could never be pregnant are known primary inability. Some who were able to conceive once are termed as secondary infertility. Here patients with secondary infertility have better chance of getting pregnant on future tries. Do not fret as there are many people who have this problem and have easily coped with it.
Causes Of Infertility by Michelle Oberton
Defined as the inability to naturally conceive a child or carry a full-term pregnancy, infertility is a condition that requires medical intervention. By medical standards, a couple is determined to be suffering from infertility if they have not conceived a child following 12 months of trying to get pregnant or six months if the woman is over the age of 35.