fertility
The Soy Controversy: Eat It or Avoid It?
Posted on January 25, 2012
By Kristin Sidorov
We all love tasty health food, and in recent years Americans have been eating more soy than ever before. It helps with bone strength, heart health, even menopause, brain function, and cancer prevention, plus it has all the protein and fiber we need from a healthy diet food. Soy seems so perfect. But new research suggests that eating large quantities of soy could have some pretty harmful effects on your health.
Dr. Oz’s 5 Fertility-Boosting Tips
Posted on October 6, 2011
Did you know that vigorous exercise can prevent ovulation? Should you use the good old missionary? Learn more on what to do—and not to do—to improve your fertility chances, from YOU: Having a Baby: The Owner’s Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Male Fertility Do’s and Don’ts
Posted on July 15, 2011
For your sperm to be at maximum potency, note the following do’s and don’ts from Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., authors of YOU: Having a Baby: The Owner’s Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy.
Fertility Myths, Debunked
Posted on July 6, 2011
Trying to get pregnant can open you up to a world of undue stress, anxiety, and heartache. Without the proper information, it’s all too easy look for answers in the wrong places and begin believing any number of unfounded reasons for your struggle with fertility.
The Verdict on Alternative Treatments and Fertility
Posted on March 31, 2011
More and more infertile couples are turning to holistic techniques to increase their odds of conception and to cope with the stresses of trying to conceive. There is increasing evidence of the effectiveness of alternative medical approaches. Learn more from A Baby at Last!: The Couple’s Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant — from Cutting-Edge Treatments to Commonsense Wisdom, by Weill Cornell Medical Center physicians Zev Rosenwaks, M.D., and Marc Goldstein, M.D., along with Mark L. Fuerst.
Take the Migraine Quiz
Posted on March 22, 2011
Many new studies show that a variety of factors — including sleep, gender, exercise, and serotonin levels in your brain — affect the brain’s susceptibility to migraines. Take this quiz to see how much you know about migraine headaches. From The Migraine Brain: Your Breakthrough Guide to Fewer Headaches, Better Health, by Carolyn Bernstein, M.D., and Elaine McArdle
9 Tips for Living a Fertile Lifestyle
Posted on March 16, 2011You can take control of your reproductive function by living a healthy lifestyle. Here’s what you can do to increase your chances of producing viable sperm and high-quality eggs. From A Baby at Last!: The Couple’s Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant — from Cutting-Edge Treatments to Commonsense Wisdom, by Weill Cornell Medical Center physicians Zev Rosenwaks, M.D., and Marc Goldstein, M.D., with Mark L. Fuerst.
The Fertility Diet — for Men
Posted on March 14, 2011
Some experimental research indicates that specific foods may help reduce the number of a man’s sperm that have chromosome damage. Other foods may lower his sperm count, so it may be wise to cut back on them. Find out more from A Baby at Last!: The Couple’s Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant — from Cutting-Edge Treatments to Commonsense Wisdom, by Weill Cornell Medical Center physicians Zev Rosenwaks, M.D., and Marc Goldstein, M.D., along with Mark L. Fuerst.
The Secret Immune Disorder that Destroys Fertility
Posted on January 28, 2011When your body is biochemically confused, your immune system becomes destructive instead of protective. Learn how your immune system can affect your ability to get pregnant, from Getting Pregnant: What You Need to Know Right Now by Niels H. Lauersen, M.D., Ph.D., and Colette Bouchez.
The 6 Tests to Try if You’re Struggling With Infertility
Posted on December 1, 2010
Having difficulty conceiving a baby is not uncommon for many women. But your doctor can easily evaluate your fertility and identify a course of action. Here are the common tests in an infertility workup, from Our Bodies, Ourselves, by The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective.
Can You Afford Fertility Treatments? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Posted on October 13, 2010
Combating infertility is not only stressful, it’s expensive. Here is essential advice on how to finance the baby-making process, from Budgeting for Infertility, by Evelina Weidman Sterling, Ph.D., and Angie Best-Boss
How Much Do Infertility Treatments Cost?
Posted on April 13, 2010Just because you are beginning infertility treatment doesn’t necessarily mean you are going to undergo a $20,000 procedure. Here’s the the basic progression of your baby-making journey, from Budgeting for Infertility: How to Bring Home a Baby Without Breaking the Bank by Evelina Weidman Sterling and Angie Best-Boss
Budgeting for Infertility: 5 Things You Can Do Now
Posted on March 11, 2010
Here are five things you can do to prepare yourself for the financial challenges you will encounter once you decide to spend on family building. From Budgeting for Infertility: How to Bring Home a Baby Without Breaking the Bank. by Evelina Weidman Sterling and Angie Best-Boss
