3 minUnderstanding and dealing with PCOSAlmost one out of every ten women suffers from PCOS or Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. Unfortunately most women are not even aware that...
2 minAre your hormones ruling your life?It is estimated that as many as 90% of women are experiencing a hormonal disorder that affects them on a regular basis. I have met many...
2 minDoes weight affect fertility?Obesity or being underweight is involved in about 12% of female cases of infertility. Women with a BMI (body mass index) higher than 25...
2 minWhat causes infertility?According to a study published in the Japanese Medical Association Journal, underlying factors of infertility are psychological factors...
2 minIs soy a healthy alternative to dairy?An infant exclusively fed soy formula receives the estrogenic equivalent (based on body weight) of up to five birth control pills per...
2 minHow does sugar affect fertility?The body is naturally programmed to keep blood sugar in balance. It closely regulates the sugar level to keep it within a safe range....
2 minCan ‘unexplained infertility’ be explained?Approximately 15% to 30% of couples will be diagnosed with unexplained infertility after examining all medical tests performed. It is the...
2 minHow food affects fertility?As the saying goes “You are what you eat”. This is even more important when you are trying to become pregnant. Not only do you want to...
2 minCould you be making this mistake?This very simple mistake may stop you from falling pregnant. Are you using a lubricant during intercourse? Did you know that most...
2 minIs your fertility affected by xenohormones?Xenohormones are a group of either naturally occurring or artificially created compounds showing hormone-like properties. The most...
1 minDo you need to lose weight to conceive?A study found that women who are overweight (a body mass index or BMI rating of 25 to 29.9) have a 26% lower chance of conceiving and...
1 minDo you suffer from reflux? This simple food could be the answer.A lot of people suffer from reflux after eating a meal. Most people assume that they have too much stomach acid and that is the cause of...
3 minStruggling to lose weight? This article may have a solution for you.Did you know what scientists do to fatten mice rapidly? They inject them with Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). In a study of mice given doses...
4 minTests show your thyroid is normal, but your symptoms suggest otherwise?What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid, means your body is not producing enough thyroid hormones. The...
2 minWhy Stress Could be to Blame For Your Fertility ProblemsRecent research from the University of Emory found that stress can cause fertility problems. Researchers have identified that women who...
2 minThe Effects of Smoking on SpermThinking about your overall health as a soon-to-be dad is vital. The leading cause of infertility among men is abnormal sperm. Sperm is...
2 minCan ovaries age prematurely even in a young woman?Ovaries harbour all the eggs that a female would produce during her reproductive years. Each month few start to mature as follicles under...
3 minCould you have luteal phase problems?The scheme of events in a typical menstrual cycle involves follicle maturation, ovulation and luteal phase wherein the uterine lining is...
2 minWhat can be done about Fallopian tube obstructions?Fallopian tubes carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus. In most simplistic terms fallopian tubes form the pathway for the egg to...
3 minHow likely are you to get pregnant according to these tests?Couples who face any glitch, even a delay of a few months after beginning the journey “trying to conceive” start exploring reasons and...