fertility

For patients who smoke marijuana and their physicians, "Five things to know about ... marijuana and fertility" provides useful information for people who may want to conceive. The practice article is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Here are five things to know about...

As you likely know, what you eat affects basically every aspect of your health, from your hormones to your inflammation levels to your mood. And cleaning up your diet as early as possible can go a long way toward preventing a variety of health issues that may negatively affect your … Read...

Almost 20% of women seeking treatment for infertility show signs of advanced ovarian aging. Antioxidants protect our cells from free radicals and are crucial in ovarian health. How does birth control fit into this? The pill is known to deplete antioxidants like CoQ10, vitamin E, vitamin C, and...

Fertility drugs can treat many issues, increasing the chances of conceiving and carrying the baby to term. These drugs treat specific problems, so a person should take them only at a doctor’s recommendation. Taking fertility drugs without a diagnosis will not necessarily increase the chances of...

Throughout the menstrual cycle, cervical mucus changes. This type of discharge is healthy and a sign of regular ovulation. One method of fertility monitoring uses changes in cervical mucus to predict ovulation. When a person is fertile, the cervical fluid is watery, thin, and slippery, and it...

In the world of today, it is especially important for every man and woman to know certain things about fertility as that will help them to be able to manage fertility when you’re trying to get pregnant. Consider Your Alcohol and Drug Use Alcohol in high levels can lower fertility … Read more...

Let’s talk about sex. If that phrase alone makes you squirm in your chair, keep reading and know that you are not alone. Sexual health is often thought of as an off-limits topic when it comes to general interpersonal interactions. Somehow over time, sex became a taboo subject, so most people...

It takes two to make a baby. Although a woman will carry and deliver the child, a man also has a leading role in pregnancy. For fertilization to occur, his sperm must be healthy and strong to reach and penetrate her egg. To make this process happen, a … Read more via Live Science...

Infertility is a growing problem worldwide. It affects about one in every six couples, and researchers estimate about one in every three cases is due to fertility problems in the male partner alone (1, 2). While infertility is not always treatable, it can sometimes be improved with a healthy...

According to a February 29 2016 report in The Nation, Nigerians reportedly spend over $3 billion per year on hospital treatment in Dubai, South Africa, UK, Germany and the US. In time past, medical treatment abroad used to be the exclusive preserve of the rich, who can afford the luxury and...

Lily Hospitals is multi-specialty licensed privately managed hospital with state of the art facilities and equipment. Lily hospitals is currently a centre of excellence in fertility treatment with over 300 babies and many ongoing pregnancies. We run comprehensive health screening including...

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy has been linked to fertility problems in unborn children especially male children, a study has suggested. Going by the research, the Chairman of the British Fertility Society, Prof. Adam Balen, cautioned on the use of this drug saying, “It is sensible for...

Infertility is a worldwide issue and is a major cause of marital disharmony. In Africa, its effect on the family is frequently seen as divorce from the inability to raise children, social and family pressure on the affected couples, low self-esteem and the financial burden needed for assisted...