STDs in the U.S. Still on the Rise, Reports CDC
Razi Berry Combined cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia reached an all-time high in the United States in 2018, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can have severe health consequences. Among the most tragic are newborn deaths […]
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 […]
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 […]
Obesity and Male Infertility
Dr Sarah King, ND Health Status of Male Partners Cannot be Overlooked in Pre-conception Stage When couples are attempting to conceive, we often put the weight of nutritional and overall health status on women. This is largely attributed to the fact that post-conception a woman’s body must provide the energy, sustenance, blood supply, and nutrition […]
Eating Fast Food Could Lead to Fertility Problems
Dr. Kelsey Asplin, ND Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sex with the intention to become pregnant, is a troubling reality for many couples. The CDC estimates that 10.9% of women have trouble conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to term – that’s approximately 6.7 million women!1 However, it’s also […]
How to Naturally Cure Endometriosis
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Endometriosis is a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus which causes pelvic pain. It is estimated that 50% of women suffering from infertility have endometriosis.1 This inflammatory tissue often becomes scar tissue on the ovaries and fallopian tubes and can prevent pregnancy. Some women suffer from […]
Correlating Factors and Treatment for Hashimotos Thyroiditis and Infertility
Dr. Jennifer Abercrombie, ND The Autoimmune and Infertility Relationship Autoimmunity of the thyroid gland is well known as a major influencer of infertility, particularly in those struggling with Hashimotos thyroiditis.1 Hashimotos is an automimmune condition in which the body begins to attack the thyroid gland, resulting in hypothyroidism or an underproduction of thyroid hormones. Underproductive thyroid […]
How Natural Medicines Can Improve Diminished Ovarian Reserve in Infertile Women
Dr. Setarah Tais, ND Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is a natural phenomenon in which the number and quality of a woman’s eggs diminish as she ages. As the pool of eggs diminished, a woman’s chances of getting pregnant simultaneously begins to fall. Women with diminished ovarian reserve may have regular periods and no other symptoms […]