Some women who have previously had a child, experience what is known as secondary infertility. To women who are experiencing primary infertility, this may not seem quite as significant, but for those going through it, it is very frustrating to not be able to get pregnant after having done so at least once before. There are several reasons why a women might experience difficulty the second (or third) time around. Have a look at this article...
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Do you have any interest in being able to choose the gender of your child before getting pregnant? If you're like the majority of those surveyed, you wouldn't make the choice--even if it was as simple as taking a pill to choose the gender. (this is just hypothetical--there is no magic pill at this time). It seems most people (in the U.S.) just want to leave it up to chance...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/02/060216100344.htm
In the U.S., it seems more younger women (aged 22-29) are seeking infertility treatments in order to have a baby. This is not due to an increased number of younger women with fertility problems, but rather the perception among these women that they need to take control of their fertility before it's too late (probably due to so much media coverage about women waiting too long to have babies). Read more.....
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=47251&nfid=crss
Here's a bit of news from Scotland, where not surprisingly, newly released figures reveal that women are waiting a lot longer to have babies. Of course, Scotland is not unique, as this is part of a wider trend all over Europe, and certainly in the United States. Interestingly, in Scotland, the fertility clinics generally only treat women up until the age of 40, whereas in the U.S., many clinics treat women well into their early to mid forties. Presumably, as women delay childbearing in Scotland, the clinics will be seeing (and treating) older women as well.
More mothers give birth at 30-plus - The Herald
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For those who are considering infertility treatments, but are put off by the thought of taking fertility shots every day, a new product might be available soon that would allow women to take a shot of fertility drugs that would last a whole week. This would have major benefits as daily injections is one of the most difficult aspects of infertility treatment.
Dutch company, Organon, announced this week that it would begin the final phase of clinical trials to test a long-lasting form of a hormone that stimulates ovaries to release eggs.
STLtoday - News - Science & Medicine
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This article talks about a rather unusual bit of research that focuses on the hormone melatonin, which sends messages to our bodies about time of day. Apparently, this has significance for fertility, as people are more fertile when the melatonin flows longer, ie. more darkness. We can alter the flow of melatonin by wearing special glasses to block certain types of light....
Melatonin is a master control hormone that sends information to the whole body about the time of the day and also the time of year. In dim light or in darkness the melatonin flows for about nine hours during the night reaching a maximum concentration in the blood about 3 A.M. Exposing the eyes to light prevents the flow.
Special Eyeglasses Help Increase Fertility (press release)
I came across this very thought-provoking article about fertilty rates around the world.
Have a look....
All across Europe, birthrates (the number of births per 1,000 of population) and fertility rates (the number of births per woman of child-bearing age) have been in a long, steep decline.
KRT Wire | 07/26/2006 | Europe battles its baby bust
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I'll bet you've heard of Chlamydia--the most common (bacterial) sexually transmitted disease (STD). The problem with it is you can develop a silent infection that goes untreated, and can result in damage to your fertility. Scientists are doing research in hopes of developing a vaccine.
More....
http://news.monstersandcritics.com/health/article_
1183926.php/Scientists_work_toward_a_Chlamydia_vaccine
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Technology truly is amazing...researchers have managed to impregnate mice with sperm that were grown in a lab. That's right, no male mouse necessary!! This could be the beginning of the end of male infertility. Have a look....
"Scientists have taken a major step forward in understanding and treating male infertility after successfully impregnating mice with sperm grown from embryonic stem cells."
Breakthrough in male infertility - 12 Jul 2006 - Technology & Science
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A new test has been developed to try and help women determine how much longer they will have viable eggs to become pregnant. This is especially useful to older moms that may have put off getting pregnant for career reasons...----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
...this test, which is available for purchase online from the British-based company, may offer women a way to gauge how long they have before they need to begin trying to start a family.
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Women's Infertility: Can a New Test Predict Your F
This article is a very descriptive portrayal of the thoughts and feelings of couples faced with infertility. I think many couples who haven't come to that conclusion yet, but are just having some difficulty or delay in getting pregnant, can relate to some of these feelings. Its a good read...
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/archive/2006/July/23/style/stories/07style.htm
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Infertility is on the rise worldwide...there is no doubt about it. And while many couples experiencing difficulty conceiving will ultimately be successful without medical intervention, the truth remains that there are millions seeking infertility treatment, which often utilizes extremely costly procedures. Health insurance ususally does not cover this, which can be devastating for many.
Check out this press release for more information on this hot topic...
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060720/neth025.html?.v=55
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Here's an informative read about how a woman is running a class to help improve the mind and body which in turn helps increase the likelihood of getting pregnant. It seems more evidence is mounting that psychological and physical improvements to the body can really be helpful in conceiving. Most women do not have any specific medical problems that prevent them from getting pregnant and armed with lots of information, they can take control of their own fertility and avoid infertility treatment. Read more...
Folic acid boosts male fertility Lots of women already know that getting plenty of folic acid, one of the B vitamins, can reduce the risk of certain birth defects that occur early in pregnancy. New evidence now suggests that folic acid deficiency reduces fertility in men and may damage the DNA carried by sperm.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/articles/2002/features/health/gh718072006.html
The sooner you start eating well, the more likely you are to get pregnant. Now don’t get alarmed! I don’t mean that everyone who eats well will get pregnant! HA HA! For both men and women, foods and fertility are linked; you need to stick to the right diet to boost your chances of conceiving and of having a healthy baby.
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