Archive for March, 2010
Use the Power of Mind when Trying to Conceive
Body and mind are connected you know that. You know that when you feel good also look better and happier. And there are so many researches available that confirm that stress has a significant impact on fertility. Additionally infertility influences exorbitant levels of stress, creating a negative loop.
Ovarian cysts, Cervical Polyps, Uterine Polyps and Cancer
First, let me explain the difference between growths on cysts and ones that appear on cervix or uterus. Growths on ovaries are called ovarian cysts, while masses that grow on the cervix or uterus are called polyps. Ovarian cysts are a very common problem among all women, and sometimes they do nto cause any symptoms [...]
Young Women forced into Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Female Circumcision is an Alarming Reality
It happens is Canada, one the countries with the highest level of human right protection. Female circumcision an alarming reality and it happens now and today to young girls without the voice. Female genital mutilation (FGM), have spread beyond their tribal roots, but just because this practice has a cultural basis doesn’t overrule the fact [...]
Teens Have Poor Knowledge of STDs: Sexual Infection Rate on the Rise
The STDs are on the rise all over the world, and Ireland is no exception. Irish teenagers and young Irish adults believe that the social stigma that is attached to having a STD is worse than having unplanned pregnancy. A new study also showed that their awareness of sexually transmitted disease is quite high but [...]
UK Men Urged to Become Sperm Donors: Do they Have the Balls?
At the moment of writing this article, there are just 26 sperm donors in Scotland. In 2009, 13 men registered as sperm donors across all Scottish fertility centers. In UK, The National Gamete Donation Trust wants to increase the number of new donors in the UK to about 500, from its latest figure of 384. [...]
IVF is Too Expensive: Low Income Earners Shut Out of IVF
Infertility rates are raising higher and higher. Partly due to the fact women and men decide to have children at the end of their reproductive age, partly because of their lifestyles, partly because of the rise of STDs … and partly… well because of fertility diseases. Most fertility specialists think this infertility statistics are alarming [...]
There is a Connection between Acupuncture and Modern Medicine
There is still a battle going between acupuncture and modern, Western medicine. Scientists do claim further research is essential, but some studies have provided evidence of acupuncture’s effects in treating different kind of diseases, and among them also infertility. More precisely, in 2008 seven clinical trials were reviewed. They showed that acupuncture improves the odds [...]
Endometriosis Ovulation Bleeding
Endometriosis is not a disease that by itself causes the uterus to abnormally bleed, however it can create problems which can affect the ovaries, brain and uterus. When a woman has abnormal bleeding with endometriosis, a doctor would need to perform an examination to determine the cause behind the problem. There are many reasons why [...]
Endometriosis and Scar Tissue Pain
Endometriosis is a female reproductive disease which involves uterine tissue becoming located in other areas of a woman’s body. Normally, a woman has a monthly period and the lining of the uterus is shed during menstruation. Endometrial tissue can also cause adhesions or scar tissue to form on ovaries, fallopian tubes, in the pelvis, on [...]
What to Expect at Endometriosis Specialists Check-Up
If it is suspected that a woman has endometriosis, through a pelvic examination a healthcare professional can determine the size and location of reproductive organs, but it is not a way to diagnose the disease. Endometriosis is a condition of the female reproductive organs which can result in abnormal growths in the vagina, uterus, ovaries [...]

