For decades, scientists have sought to explain an ongoing decline in sperm concentrations globally. A comprehensive new analysis connects this worrying trend to exposure to certain commonly used pesticides. Researchers compiled and systematically reviewed 25 previous studies looking at links between organophosphate and carbamate pesticide exposure and male fertility. These classes of insecticides are widely … Read more
New research suggests that regularly eating nuts could potentially help enhance fertility in men. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Advances in Nutrition looked at existing studies on nut consumption among men and its impact on sperm quality. The review included two randomised controlled trials involving healthy men between ages 18-35 who ate at … Read more
Negative pregnancy tests can be heartbreaking if you have been trying to conceive. However, it is possible that your pregnancy test is wrong. There are times that negatives are actually positive results and we’ll cover these shortly. To decrease the risk of a false negative test, you should wait until your period is due – … Read more
Everyone knows there are certain foods you need to avoid after you have become pregnant, but what about before? The answer may surprise you. Just as there are a lot of foods that are great for helping you improve your fertility, there are also those that aren’t as good. Simple Carbohydrates If you’ve looked into … Read more
Zoom Baby Midstream Pregnancy Tests have been gaining popularity as an affordable yet accurate option for at-home pregnancy testing. With prices starting at just at £1.50 per test, they offer significant savings over brand name pregnancy tests which can cost £6 to £12 each. But how well do these inexpensive tests actually work? Let’s take … Read more
When’s the Best Time to Take an Ovulation Test? If you’re trying for a baby, ovulation tests can help pinpoint your most fertile days. But when’s the optimum time to take them – morning or night? This guide explains everything you need to know. Why Use Ovulation Tests? Ovulation tests detect luteinising hormone, which surges … Read more
Around 1 in 6 couples in the UK have difficulty conceiving, and in up to half of these cases, a male fertility problem is a contributing factor. The good news is that many lifestyle factors within a man’s control can impact sperm health and fertility. By making changes in key areas, men may be able … Read more
When you are trying to conceive it is vitally important that couples use a sperm friendly lubricant rather than a regular lubricant, such as KY Jelly, when making love. Clinical studies have shown that the use of regular lubricants when trying to conceive is not advisable. Many vaginal lubricants have been found to inhibit the … Read more
Should You Be Concerned About Your Painful Ovulation? Many women expect the monthly hassle of symptoms related to our period. While we know that the bloating, cramping, headaches and food cravings are par for the course, what about mid-cycle pain? About 20 percent of women experience painful ovulation midway through their cycle each month. The … Read more
Follicle Stimulating Hormone which is popularly called FSH can directly affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, her ovulation, and therefore, her chances to conceive. When a woman’s FSH levels are very low, as perhaps observed in women who have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), or very high (as perhaps observed in women who experience premature menopause), it … Read more