New Fertility Testing
Razi Berry Infertility affects 10% to 15% of couples globally, and while often viewed as a women’s health problem, men contribute to around half of the cases. Male fertility test based on Cornell research could help predict which men might need treatment Now, a male fertility test based on Cornell research could help predict which […]
Male Obesity May Contribute to Fertility Issues
Razi Berry About 15% of couples in fertile age have experienced fertility problems. Men contribute to 50% of the cases when a couple cannot achieve the desired pregnancy. The proportion of overweight men has tripled in parallel with the increase in fertility problems worldwide. The doctoral thesis conducted at the University of Tartu Institute of […]
Everyday Toxins and Infertility
Dr Erin Westaway, ND One of the most overlooked factors in the conventional fertility world is the impact environmental toxicity has on a couple’s ability to reproduce. Frequently, the couples who come into my office looking for support with fertility have no known reason to explain their difficulty getting pregnant. Sometimes they’ve already had a […]
Dr Erin Westaway, ND
Erin Westaway is a naturopathic physician with a private practice in Seattle, WA, where she focuses on fertility, preconception care, and teaching parents how to grow healthy families. A portion of her practice is dedicated to primary care medicine. She recently founded Well Conceived – a virtual natural fertility coaching program. Dr. Westaway came to […]
HPV Vaccine May Cause Sterility in 25%
Razi Berry A recent research study has suggested that girls who have received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine have a 25% chance of becoming sterile.1 ‘A lowered probability of pregnancy’ This information comes from a study published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health in June 2018. The study is titled, “A lowered probability […]
How personal lubricants can affect fertility
Sarah King, ND Personal lubricants are commonly used for sexual comfort. For women it can help decrease the discomfort and pain associated with dyspareunia and can also be used to enhance sexual pleasure. There are several different brands and formulas available on the market today, from standard water-based lubricants, to those which offer warming or […]
Healthy Diet Helps Fertility
Node Smith, ND A recent report in the journal Human Reproduction, concludes that it may be more difficult for women who consume too much junk food to become pregnant.1 Research shows that women who don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables may have a decreased chance of conceiving over the course of a year. Infertility plagues […]
Could Sugary Drinks be the Cause of Infertility?
Node Smith, ND (Pre)Conceive Health We all know that sugar isn’t the best thing in the world for our health. In fact, most people, when asked will admit to a desire to cut back on their sugar, or acknowledge that sugar consumption is an unhealthy factor in their life. And many of us may hold […]
Study Links Male Infertility to Obesity
Node Smith, ND Obesity and Male Infertility Obesity has been shown to be associated with male infertility. A recent report in the journal Frontiers in Physiology, explains why this is. The study looks at the increased levels of inflammatory markers in seminal fluid, lower sperm quality, both of which correlate to body mass index (BMI).1 […]
Poison Arrows May be the Answer to Male Birth Control
Node Smith, ND Male Birth Control Pill Could Not be Far Off The question of contraception is largely left up to women, because most of the contraception methods are directed at the female population. Besides condoms, men don’t have an effective method to utilize. The development of a male birth control pill has been talked […]