Does Soy Cause Infertility?
Posted on January 1st, 2005
Yes, soy can cause infertility problems. But you need to eat a lot of it. Soy and tofu products are known to make good headlines: It is beneficial for women with menopausal symptoms and for cancer prevention. Soy is also known as excellent source of…
Explanations for Unexplained Infertility
Posted on December 15th, 2004
Couples who are struggling with becoming pregnant are familiar with the routine diagnostic tests that are helpful in determining the cause of their infertility. However, if testing and diagnostic procedures cannot determine the reason why they…
Early Diagnosis of Tumors Thanks to Fertility Treatment
Posted on September 7th, 2004
The connection between male infertility and increased risk of testicular cancer had been confirmed in previous research. Developments in the past years show that tumors may be detected in early stages thanks to the work-up of male fertility patients…
Not-to-Stress is Critical Factor for Your Fertility
Posted on June 15th, 2004
A recent study conducted at University of California, San Diego disclosed a link between the stress level of fertility patients and their chances of success. The study observed the stress level of 151 women while being treated for fertility with…
Improving Fertility with Chiropractic Care
Posted on March 1st, 2004
Many of SDFC patients listen to Drs. Hummel and Kettel’s advice to reduce stress during fertility treatment by combining it with fertility acupuncture, yoga therapy or another method of their choice. A new combination patients might want to consider i…
The Importance of Communication and A Fertility Treatment Game Plan
Posted on February 15th, 2004
The fact that men handle infertility problems differently than women is no surprise. When struggling to conceive, couples often have difficulty communicating their feelings and concerns with one another. Many men prefer to think alone, whereas women…
Researchers Are Developing a Pill Against Fibroids
Posted on January 1st, 2004
Researchers at Loyola University Medical Center are conducting tests with an oral agent to shrink fibroids. The pill contains substances which block a woman’s progesterone, thus preventing existing fibroids from growing. Many women suffer from u…
New Test Might Give Answer to Unexplained Infertility
Posted on December 1st, 2003
Scientists at Yale School of Medicine developed a new test called the Endometrial Function Test™ (EFT®), that may explain why certain infertility treatment is unsuccessful and might help solve unexplained infertility. The fertility test evaluates a wo…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Influences on Sperm
Posted on November 15th, 2003
The Good: One of the recommendations before undergoing IVF treatment concerns a female’s caffeine intake. For the male, however, it might be beneficial to have an extra cup of coffee, according to a new study presented during the recent ASRM m…
Improved New Sperm Sorting Technique Discovered
Posted on October 15th, 2003
Recent research has discovered a new biomedical technique with that separates healthy sperm from dead sperm. The technique called microfluidics uses saltwater and the natural ability of healthy sperm to swim across streamlines. On a small silicon…