Follicle stimulating hormone, better known as FSH, is the hormone that in women enables a single follicle to mature and release its egg during the monthly process of ovulation. After ovulation, FSH levels fall only to start rising again at the onset of a new cycle. As women approach menopause, however, FSH levels stay high all the time, so a new ovulatory cycle is not initiated. (more…)
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Monday, August 9th, 2010Increasing fertility naturally
Sunday, July 25th, 2010Increasing fertility naturally should be a primary consideration of every couple seeking to conceive. It is always a good idea to get guidance from a physician who specializes in reproductive medicine, but the methods of increasing fertility naturally enhance your chances of getting pregnant. Here are the top ten natural methods for increasing fertility naturally, five methods for women and five for men.
Get pregnant: cevical mucus concerns
Saturday, July 17th, 2010An often-overlooked but easily controlled issue in women’s fertility is the condition of the cervical mucus. The condition of the cervical mucus can help or hurt chances of conception. Fortunately, this is an issue women usually control. (more…)
Using Evening Primrose supplements to increase chances of getting pregnant
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Evening Primrose Oil, often known simply as EPO in alternative health circles, is an oil that comes from the flower Evening Primrose. Native to North America, Evening Primrose is rich in Vitamin E and gamma linolenic acid. Evening Primrose Oil has many health benefits and is prescribed by practitioners of herbal medicine for a great number of reasons. But this “wonder herb” can also increase your chances of getting pregnant. How? (more…)
Low sperm motility and getting pregnant
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Even when sperm counts are normal, low sperm motility can be a major obstacle in trying to conceive. Fortunately, there are things both partners can do to improve sperm motility and to minimize the impact of low sperm motility in getting pregnant.
Natural estrogen blockers
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Excessive estrogen is a common problem in both men’s and women’s fertility. The plant chemicals known as phytoestrogens are natural estrogen blockers that prevent estrogen from reaching the cell sites where it can initiate processes that create difficulties for couples trying to conceive.
Fertility treatment with healing gemstones and reiki treatment
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010Is there scientific evidence that healing gemstones and Reiki can increase a couple’s chances of conception? No, but there is no scientific proof that they cannot, either. Here is what to expect from “energy” treatments such as gemstones and Reiki in your efforts to get pregnant.
Conceiving a boy: natural ways to have a son
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010Just like there are many couples who aim to get pregnant with a girl, there are numerous people who are desperate to conceive a son. This follow-up piece will discuss natural ways to increase your odds of getting pregnant with a boy. These simple techniques that don’t need any medical intervention might just help you achieve your dream of having a son.
Conceiving a girl: natural ways to have a daughter
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010There are many reasons why people might like to try to conceive a baby of a specific gender. Whether you have had a boy or several boys before, or would simply like to try for a daughter, here are some natural and non-invasive ways to increase your odds of conceiving a girl.
Improve sperm motility and morphology
Friday, July 2nd, 2010The “motility” of sperm refers to the ability of the sperm to “swim” its way from the cervix to the uterus to fertilize the egg. The “morphology” of the sperm refers to its mature formation, including both head, containing the DNA, and tail, allowing for movement. Improving sperm motility and morphology is something that can be done through natural methods. (more…)
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