A low sperm count is the major cause of male infertility, and for unknown reasons, men worldwide are producing fewer sperm than few decades ago. Some scientist believe certain pesticides, which have estrogenlike effects, may be linked to the declining count. Alcohol and tobacco use lower sperm production and should be avoided if there is […]
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 […]