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The Infertility Cure
By Randine Lewis
Fertility & Conception
By Zita West
IVF the A.R.T. of making babies
By Sher, Marriage Davis, Stoess
Are You Really Ready For This???
AgeThe older you become, the less fertile you will be. If you have reached the age of 35 (women) and have been attempting to concieve for more than 6 months, it is suggested that you go for fertility testing.
Weight
Overweight or underweight, these both can cause problems for fertility. Seeking the help of qualified nutritionists and doctors is necessary. It is important to figure out if there are underlying health conditions that could be causing your weight issues (i.e. thyroid problems).
Contraceptive history
IUD's for example have been linked to pelvic inflamatory disease. Also, women react quite differently to coming off the 'pill'.
Menstrual history
If your cycle is short or long, menses irregular, heavy, or painful, this may point to endometriosis, fibroids, or other medical conditions.
Sexual history
First of all, you and your partner need to be having regular sex in order to concieve, less than 2 times per week may not be sufficient to get pregnant. Painful intercourse may suggest endometriosis. Lubricants used during sex may be inhibiting the movement of the sperm. STD's may also be playing a major role.
General health
Get regular pap smears. Stop smoking, drinking, doing drugs, exercising excessively, and getting poor sleep.
Family history
Are there problems with your family that may be an issue, genetic abnormal hormone conditions may be involved.
Previous Medical Conditions
Operations on the lower abdomen, thyroid, and pituitary glands, anemia, cancer, medication, among other possibilities should be checked into.
Pregnancy history
Miscarriages can damage reproductive organs, although, a prior pregnancy is a good sign that you can concieve.
State of Mind
Inform yourself. Get to know what you need to do to increase your chances of conception. Both partners must be involved in this process, it takes two to make a baby. Eat well, take the necessary supplements, improve your lifestyle, and most of all enjoy the love you share, that is of utmost importance to create another human life.Don't worry about what other people think about the changes you are making, friends will note things that you may have wanted to keep secret for now.
You will also start to notice everyone else getting pregnant. Try not to get fixated on this. The same happens when you buy a new car, suddenly you see them everywhere.
Try to not lose your sense of humor. Do not isoloate yourself socially. Stay an active part of your community, everybody needs to have purpose.
Infertility can be very tough on a relationship. Keep doing things together, stay romantic, do not let sex get too systematized. Remember that this is the person you loved enough to decide to have babies with. Do not force your viewpoints onto each other too strongly. Be gentle, on step at a time.
Relax, breath, enjoy life, and have wonderful sex!
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Infertility - Men's Health
 Spence Pentland, R.TCMP., DTCM Spence Pentland is a registered Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC He practices at Acubalance Wellness Centre Ltd. on West 8th Ave. in Vancouver BC Canada. He is committed to Andrology, treating almost exclusively Men's and Women's infertility. |
Infertility - Gynecology
 Lorne Brown, Dr. TCM Lorne Brown is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC He practices at Acubalance Wellness Centre Ltd. on West 8th Ave. in Vancouver BC Canada. Treating Exclusively Women's infertility & gynecology. |
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