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Get pregnant: cevical mucus concerns
An 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.
Low sperm motility and getting pregnant
Even when sperm counts are normal, low sperm motility can be a major obstacle in trying to get pregnant. Fortunately, there are things both partners can do to improve sperm motility and to minimize the impact of low sperm motility in getting pregnant.
Improve sperm motility and morphology
The “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 [...]
Improve sperm motility naturally
Sometimes sperm counts are normal but the sperm just can’t “swim.” It’s possible to improve sperm motility naturally, and accommodating poor sperm motility by changing the composition of the cervical mucus is also an option.
Male infertility tests
Approximately one in every 25 men is infertile. Low sperm counts or poor semen quality account for about 90 percent of cases. Treating male infertility begins with testing.
Increasing fertility in men
There are several valuable non-medical methods that increase fertility in men. Some involve sexual technique, and others involve herbs and nutritional supplementation. How men dress also makes a difference not just in attracting a mate but also in their fertility.
Testicular Trauma, Male Infertility and Sperm Health
There are several types of testicular trauma, and most of them are on the long term harmless. However, there are few that can have potentially dangerous consequences. Testicles do not have the protection of muscles and bones as most of our other organs do – testicles are located within the scrotum, which hangs outside of [...]
Cancer Treatment, Chemotherapy and Sperm Health
Most often we link chemotherapy and chemotherapy medications with cancer treatment. Chemotherapy is relatively invasive treatment with potential consequences because there is a possibility that chemotherapy medications could cause infertility. This of course depends on the extent to which a man’s fertility is affected on the type of chemotherapy drug used, the dose, duration of [...]
The Influence of Pesticides, Solvents and Other Chemicals on Sperm Health
Have you ever wondered how much damage pesticides, solvents and other chemicals have on our health? They are practically present in our everyday lives: while we eat – pesticides are found in absolutely every vegetable, fruit, grain and meat, while we clean: chemicals in cleaning products etc. Science claims people are generally exposed to low [...]
The Effects of Heat Exposure on Sperm Health and Infertility
Often sperm health was associated with having hot tubs, visiting saunas, cycling, working with computer in your lap.. there is a reason why: heat. In humans and other mammals sperm production is in close connection with temperature in the testicles: when the testicles are approximately 2-4 oC below body temperature this is the time the [...]
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