Women who take oral contraceptives are likely to experience temporary infertility until their hormonal levels return to normal and they again start to ovulate. Long-term use can result in reduced reserves of folate (a B vitamin that is especially important in fetal development); vitamins B6, B12, C, and E; and calcium, zinc, and other minerals. […]
The leading cause of female infertility is the failure to ovulate, which may be influenced by the diet, hormonal imbalances, and a variety of other factors. Women who are very thin or markedly overweight often do not ovulate because the amount of body fat is closely associated with estrogen levels, Women who have very little […]
Defined as the inability to achieve a pregnancy after at least a year of trying, infertility affects more than 20 percent of North American couples. Experts cannot explain why the infertility rate has almost doubled in the last 25 years, but at least three factors stand out: the growing trend for couples to delay marriage […]
Almost half of all adult North Americans have indigestion occasionally, but for some, it is a daily trial. The most common symptom of indigestion is heartburn, a burning chest pain that occurs when stomach acid and other contents flow backward, or reflux, into the esophagus. Unlike the stomach, the lining of the esophagus has no […]
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Zinc is absolutely key. Zinc is among the minerals thought to be essential to good reproductive health, While zinc intake may not have a direct effect on potency, it may be important for male sexual health, since very high levels are found in the seminal fluid. Good sources of zinc include seafood (especially oysters), meat, […]
Although psychological factors certainly affect male sexual function, recent studies show that most cases of impotence are due to an underlying disease or lifestyle factors. Diabetes, atherosclerosis, paralysis, or, less commonly, hormonal imbalances are among the organic causes of impotence. The use of a number of drugs— including alcohol, nicotine, illegal substances, as well as […]