It seems citizens in Delhi who go shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables are getting more than they bargained for. Not just that it can have a devastating effect on fertility. Apparently, much of the fruit and vegetables being bought and sold in Delhi markets contain contaminants including four banned pesticides and even rat poison. […]
That’s a question now being asked in Australia after the Defence Force sent home several soldiers serving in Afghanistan for using steroids. Last year a Sydney newspaper discovered that 7 Special Forces soldiers were found to be positive for anabolic steroids, which are generally taken for body building purposes. All the solders were sent home […]
According to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), changing lifestyles among women in particular, such as smoking and erratic work routines are the route cause of infertility. It seems around 6% – 8% of Indian couples currently suffer from infertility problems. Abha Majumdar, director of the centre of Invitro human fertilisation (IVF) and […]
The answer is yes, according to the New York University Fertility Centre. It seems that that doing yoga helps relieves stress felt by women who are undergoing IVF treatment. This is also the experience of one lady, Kimberly Sorrano who told the New York Times: “Verbally, she brings you to a relaxation place in your […]
It appears so, according to one Los Angeles family therapist, Lillian Dulan. She told local reporters: “What patients often don’t consider when trying to conceive is the effect of alcohol use. I often hear, what’s wrong with having a drink or two to unwind after a hectic day?” Alcohol consumption has become a worldwide problem, […]
A mother was abused by internet forum users recently when she posted her ideas and plans for what she wanted to see happen to her eggs. The mother in question has a 2 year old daughter who suffers from Turner Syndrome, which is a chromosomal abnormality where one of the X chromosomes is either partially […]
Period pain for many women can be very debilitating, so it will come as a great relief that something can be done about it. However the question is what is the reason for the pain in the first place. It seems that many women suffer as a result of the development of fibroids which are […]
The answer is possibly. It seems a review of the risks of the pill suggest that if taken for took long, the chance of becoming infertile by the age of 35 increase. However this has been criticised. In fact one commentator has even gone as far as suggesting that public health officials in the US […]
It seems so, according one Dorset couple. They told reporters that ever since they first went for treatment in 2007, they have been thwarted, with the local centre telling them that a change in policy now limits the number of IVF treatments they can have. In the case of the Dorset couple, they were originally […]
Infertility doctors in the UK are warning that women should not delay having a baby as this can increase chances of infertility. A recent study said: “Women are six times more likely to suffer from fertility problems when 35 than 25.” The findings are just part of a study carried out by obstetricians and gynaecologists. […]