Women often wear the full brunt of conception. However, the stats should infertility is as much a male problem as a female one. But, fertility is more than simply conceiving. To birth a beautiful and healthy baby requires conception, a healthy pregnancy and a safe delivery. This – as well as ensuring the future health [...]
Many women with PCOS are ‘Estrogen Dominant’ This means they either have levels of Estrogen too high, or normal levels of Estrogen that are too high in relation to progesterone. In the first half of you cycle, Estrogen levels are higher. Then when you ovulate, the part of the ovary from where the egg came from [...]
Zinc is essential for healing, your immune function, and essential in so many ways for both female and male fertility. Some signs you are zinc deficient are delayed wound healing, acne, loss of sex drive, loss of taste, those white spots in your fingernails, stress, mood swings, decreased libido… and reduced fertility. Make sure you’re [...]
In our rapidly changing world, stress has become a daily occurence. Social, professional, personal, chemical…The list goes on. It’s negative effects are evident in all aspects of our life, infertility is no exception! But is stress THAT important? And how can it affect our fertility? The hypothalamus (a very important part of our brain) regulates [...]
Dr Bill Ledger (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Sheffield and Honorary Consultant at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Trust) has conducted a study of 40 obese women. The Times Of India reported the following: “A new study has suggested that minor weight loss in obese women could boost their chances of getting [...]
Dr Sandra Cabot is both a medical doctor and a naturopath. She specialises in female fertility, weight loss… PCOS. She has a team of specialised naturopaths who can help you via the internet. Her site has some great info at http://www.weightcontroldoctor.com.au/index.php?page=az&subpage=polycysticovariansyndrome There are also some interactive quizes to help you identify if you have PCOS, [...]
While scouring the net I came across a book written by a medical doctor about naturally treating PCOS and infertility. How exciting! The testimonials are impressive. I have my own copy ordered and on the way Check the book out at: http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/pcos-book-res.html#order Goodluck!
Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) who experience infertility, often feel very alone in their quest to conceive a child. The truth is that PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility. PCOS can occur in girls as young as 11 and has been shown to be a precursor to more serious health issues [...]
The diagnosis of infertility comes after a person fails to fall pregnant after having unprotected sex with the same partner for more than one year. There are many different reasons a couple may experience infertility… and remember, it may be though a male health problem! One common cause of infertility in women is PCOS (also called PCOD). You [...]
If you have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), think you may have PCOS, or wish to support someone who has this condition, this blog is for you! There is such a lack of good information about this condition, and believe it or not, it is thought to affect at least 1 in 10 [...]
