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Size does matter – when it comes to fertility
By Kimberley Smith on 05/04/2011 16:52:33
Key male genital measurement linked to fertility
with shorter AGD measurements were are likely to have low sperm counts.“If somebody’s got a short AGD, particularly if they have problems conceiving, I would say get to the infertility doctor, beacuase the chances are good that something is wrong,” explained
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What to expect from acupuncture treatment
By Kimberley Smith on 06/10/2011 16:19:08
Preparation for acupuncture, how it can help IVF and what to expect from your first session
Before your first appointmentDo your researchIf you haven't already, check out our guide to what acupuncture is and how to helps with fertility problems.Save your penniesAcupuncture costs from around £50 a session, and with regular consultations
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Anti-aging vitamin pill DHEA could boost fertility
By Kimberley Smith on 04/08/2010 14:29:06
DHEA supplement increases fertility, reduces miscarriage risk and leads to healthier and more successful pregnancies, find trials
researchers to believe that DHEA plays a key role in fertility.The study in Israel found that women who took the supplement while being treated for fertility problems were more likely to conceive. They also had a better chance of a healthy pregnancy
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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
. Acupuncture and FertilityBecause acupuncture as a complementary medicine is as much about maintaining good health as it is 'curing' bodily ills, one of its benefits when getting into shape for pregnancy, is that it is naturally bringing your body up to scratch
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Lab-grown sperm could spell hope for infertile men
By Kimberley Smith on 24/03/2011 12:59:59
Men suffering from infertility could one day father biological children using sperm grown in a test tube
. This could help discover new drugs or treatments to stimulate infertile men to produce more or better sperm. It also may help preserve the fertility of some males.”Trying for a baby? Make sure your man’s getting his fertility-boosting nutrients and if you’re
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Acupuncture and fertility
By Kimberley Smith on 06/10/2011 16:15:35
Discover everything you need to know about acupuncture for fertility and conception, and what to expect from this alternative therapy
exactly how it works,” Selina explains. “But acupuncture does seem to regulate women’s cycles, whether they’re being treated for fertility problems or something else.”In many cases, simply regulating and improving the health of a woman’s menstrual cycle
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Male infertility breakthrough
By Lara Brunt on 08/06/2011 14:36:05
New test will reduce waiting times for treatment and improve chances of conception, say scientists.
% of cases, the problems are related to the man," said Professor Sheena Lewis who leads the university's reproductive medicine research group."Good quality sperm DNA is closely associated with getting pregnant and having a healthy baby, and the Sperm
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New genetic test could predict early menopause
By Marina Nelson on 18/10/2010 17:15:19
Women in their 20s may soon have a genetic test to predict when they'll go through the menopause
Women could soon be able to workout how long they could delay having children, a new study reports.One in 20 women starts the menopause before the age of 46, which can affect fertility up to a decade earlier, said BBC News.Genetic researchers from
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Top tips for conception
By Sara Mackenzie on 29/04/2010 17:15:24
When trying to get pregnant, there's plenty you can do to boost your chances of conception. While there's no guaranteed formula, here are the key things you can try...
you ovulate. If you invest the time to chart your waking temperature and other fertility signs, you’ll have a much better understanding of your cycle. You’ll be able to predict ovulation far more accurately, so you'll know when you've ovulated and you
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Female fertility – get the right nutrients
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 29/04/2010 15:37:16
If you’re trying to conceive, make sure you’re getting the right nutrients to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
that carries oxygen in red blood cells to all parts of your body. When you’re pregnant, you body has to boost its blood supply by 50%. This means you need plenty of iron to make all the extra haemoglobin for new red blood cells. If you’re lacking in iron, you
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