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Know-how: Acupuncture and Fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2008 00:07:33
When you are trying to get pregnant, finding natural ways to give your system a push can be the next positive step
problems like endometriosis.For more about acupuncture in general, visit the website of the British Acupuncture Council.To find out more about acupuncture and fertillity, visit the websites of dedicated acupuncture fertility clinics like Kite Clinic
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Does Soya Affect Fertility?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/07/2008 02:42:53
Can soy-based products affect a man's or a woman's ability to successfully conceive?
on the increasingly wide thinking that if a woman is having fertility problems, she should cut out soy plant-based foods, in order to keep in check the hormonal balance needed for egg production and successful conception. This is because there are chemicals
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Soya and conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/01/2010 01:53:01
Although soya beans are certainly one of the superfoods that are good to eat, overdoing them could present a problem when trying for a baby
, protein is important in a preconception diet but excess can affect oestrogen levels and bring on problems that affect ability to conceive, like endometriosis.Nowadays many foods contain soya and we even eat edamame beans or soya, and tofu, in delicious
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Men's health and conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/08/2007 01:55:06
Previous illness or surgery, as well as ongoing conditions like diabetes can affect male fertility
There are various lifestyle and gynaelogical issues which can affect a woman's fertility (find out about them by clicking here), but often men get left out of the picture, and in reality there are many health issues which can also affect a man
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Six months and still nothing?
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/07/2009 01:16:27
Getting pregnant straight away is possible but the chances are it'll take at least six months, so what do you need to know now?
whether fertility has already become a problem or you just want to understand more about conception. It's not half as daunting or academic as their title suggests!
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Common causes of female infertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/08/2007 01:52:03
There are several factors which may hamper successful conception, though female infertility is just part of the picture
Website: http://www.infertilitynetworkuk.com/Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Tel: 020 7291 8200Website: www.hfea.gov.uk/HomeIVF-InfertilityWebsite: www.ivf-infertility.comConditions which affect female fertilityIn around 16 or 17 per cent
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The official definition of 'infertility'
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/04/2007 01:42:12
Three months? A year? Or more? How long do doctors wait until they will diagnose 'infertility'?
couples who have no fertility problems can find they take a few months to successfully get pregnant.Average time-frame for successful conceptionThe question, 'How long does it take to conceive?' is frequently asked.According to the regulatory body known
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Endometriosis and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/10/2009 01:44:57
Problems with the lining of the womb can severly hamper your chances of successful conception, but what should you look for, and what treatment does it require?
Endometriosis is one of the gynaecological problems that can severely affect your ability to successfully conceive.What is endometriosis?Endometrium is the tissue which lines the womb. This thickens during the menstrual cycle in order to house a
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IVF linked to risk of placenta previa
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/05/2006 13:53:37
New study suggests an increased risk of placenta previa in pregnancies created through IVF or ICSI treatment.
blocks the baby's access to the birth canal. The condition can be dangerous, causing severe bleeding for the mother, problems during birth, or premature birth. The study suggests that the instance of placenta previa rises from about three in every 1000
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Sperm created in a laboratory for the first time
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/07/2006 01:39:46
An experiment with synthesized sperm has produced seven mice, six of which have lived to adulthood.
.The development has been cautiously greeted. Some doctors believe the ability to do this may produce a greater understanding of male infertility - which contributes to about a third of all infertility problems experienced by couples - whilst others claim
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