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Are Pesticides Causing the Global Sperm Count Crisis?

Are Pesticides Causing the Global Sperm Count Crisis?

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

Eating Nuts Linked to Improved Sperm Quality in Men

Eating Nuts Linked to Improved Sperm Quality in Men

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

Foods to Avoid When Trying to Get Pregnant

Foods to Avoid When Trying to Get Pregnant

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 Reviews

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

Boost Your Fertility: 5 Lifestyle Tips for Men

How to do a Sperm Test at Home Privately

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

The Best Fertility Lubricant For You

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

Is Painful Ovulation Normal?

Is Painful Ovulation Normal?

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

Effects of FSH on a Woman’s Fertility

Effects of FSH on a Woman’s Fertility

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