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Soy Linked to Low Sperm Count
DrEddyClinic.com Health News | July 25th 2008 by Dr. Eddy
(HealthDay News) -- Eating half a serving of soy food a day lowers sperm concentrations and may play a role in male Infertility, particularly in obese men, Harvard University researchers report.The reason for this relationship between soy and sperm read more
Bits and pieces
Frog Blog | July 24th 2008
One Fewer SUV, via Treehugger, has the story of Ryan Mickle who wants to get rid of his inner city SUV in a way that makes sure it stops polluting for good: Ryan wants your suggestions. Should he blow it up or convert it to biodiesel? Donate it to so read more
Who Controls Your Fertility
womanistmusings | July 24th 2008 by Renee
A lesbian couple in Canaberra, Sydney went to see Dr. Robert Armellin for IVF. They specifically requested the implantation of one fertilized egg, and the doctor took it upon himself to implant two eggs. The end result is that now the two read more
Dr. Check Consult - Summary of Info
You Can Get Pregnant in Your 40's | July 23rd 2008 by Catherine
Found this post on Women Over 40 With High FSH:Dr. Check Consult - Summary of InfoFSH: a Cornell 2005 study said that once someone's FSH has been above 15 (even once) then they must use donor eggs. He doesn't believe this and has had plenty of succes read more
Researchers discover a gene that regulates, blocks ovulation
You Can Get Pregnant in Your 40's | July 21st 2008 by Catherine
Montreal, July 17, 2008 – A group of Canadian and European researchers have unlocked the mystery of a gene with the potential to both regulate and block ovulation. The new study – a collaboration between the Université de Montréal in Canada and read more
RESOLVE Events and Activities in PA Next Week
Fertility Notes | July 19th 2008 by Gabrielle
If you are in my neighborhood next week, there are a few free educational events and support groups sponsored by RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. Follow this link to register for one or more of these activities taking place along the Ne read more
Has “Technofertility” Taken Over?
Fertility Notes | July 18th 2008 by Gabrielle
When you have a few minutes (because it’s pretty darn long), go check out this article at Psychology Today entitled, “Who Stole Fertility?” Originally written for the 1996 March/April issue of Psychology Today Magazine, this articl read more
Freebie Friday Bonus! Free “In the Know” Booklet from Fertili…
Fertility Notes | July 18th 2008 by Gabrielle
To make up for those Fridays when you checked only to find Freebie Friday was on a little vacation, I have not 1 but 2 Freebie Fridays today! FertilityLifeLines.com is offering a FREE 48-page booklet entitled, In the Know: What No One Tells You Abou read more
Top 10 Aphrodisiacs to Help Speed Things Up
All Women's Talk - For Women Only! | July 16th 2008 by olga
Do you want to look hot, feel hot? Do you feel the need for an aphrodisiac? Read full story ... Related Entries: Careful, Consumption May Result in Elevated Romance LevelsNews Web Blog Weekly Round UpDragonwater Tea: a natural aphrodisiac read more
Yoko Ogawa: The Diving Pool
booklit | July 16th 2008 by booklit
According to the inside flap Yoko Agawa has written more than twenty books and won every major Japanese literary award. Where else is there for her to go? Either it’s scooping every minor Japanese literary award - probably not worth her while - read more
The True Cost of having multiples…
Parents Overnight Blog | Information, Tips and Products for… | July 16th 2008 by Parents Overnight Blog
Its no surprise that in most cases, having a baby can be stressful at times. Both on us, as parents and on our bank accounts in the process. But for people having twins, triplets or more - does this “stress” just compound with each child? read more
Fertility and chemo
After cancer, now what | July 16th 2008 by Kate
In news that puts science behind what younger breast cancer survivors have known for years, Dana Farber Investigators have presented a study that showed lower ovarian reserves. Pre-menopausal breast cancer survivors who were treated with chemotherapy read more
Congratulations to M and A for their Big Fat Positive!
Maybe Baby | July 15th 2008 by Mrs Top Monkey
I just wanted to post this because I'm so happy for my friend, M. We got to know each other at the last company I worked at before I chucked it all to be a wife and mom-to-be. She's a great person, she's warm, she's funny, she's intelligent... and read more
Do you know why delayed fatherhood can cause miscarriage?
WHY CORNER | July 14th 2008 by netbobz
Prof. Know Why answers for your general knowledge and awareness on: Do you know why delayed fatherhood can cause miscarriage? Couples who want to start a family, better plan it early in your life because the more you delay, the stronger becomes t read more
At Least One Good Thing About Hormones
Fertility Notes | July 12th 2008 by Gabrielle
Despite comments from fertiles that assume otherwise, trying to conceive (and being unsuccessful so far) really isn’t that much fun. But I’m a glass-half-full kind of girl. Let’s talk about some of the peaks on this roller coaster r read more
Obesity might not be too well for those little swimmers
Slevi | July 10th 2008
Under the microscope it all appears to be looking in top condition, but when taking a peak under the hood... oh boy. Sperm of diabetics has been found to be in far from top condition. read more
FroYo the Way to Go for IVF, Study Claims
Mombian | July 9th 2008
Helen and I used in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive our son. We did not, alas, have enough extra embryos after implantation to freeze any for later use. (We did, however, use a tried and true frozen sperm “pop-sicle.”) I was still i read more
Self-Screening Tool Introduced to Diagnose Endometriosis Early, H…
Fertility Notes | July 9th 2008 by Gabrielle
School girls in Australia will help the Canberra Endometriosis Clinic test out a new self-screening tool that is meant to help diagnose the disease early in women and minimize its impact on their lives. The idea for a checklist came to Melissa Parkm read more
The Ticking of the Male Biological Clock
Impact Lab | July 8th 2008
Some biological clocks are obviously scarier than others It’s an alarm, particularly for bachelors in their 30s. The male biological clock ticks, too, as delaying fatherhood could substantially harm a man’s chances of starting a family, read more
Fertility Treatment for Poor
Women of History | July 8th 2008 by Melisende
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology met in Barcelona this week.On the discussion table was the issue of infertility in developing countries. A proposal was put together with the aim of introducing inexpensive IVF treatments for read more
Which Comes First, Chicken or the Egg? Stress or Infertility?
Fertility Notes | July 7th 2008 by Gabrielle
You know that I am trying to embrace a mind-body connection during this cycle. I’ve been talking about prana and Qi. I am guessing some of my real life friends are scratching their heads thinking, “what’s gotten into her?” Wel read more
Blessed Mother of Jesus
Peace Spiritual Inspiration | July 6th 2008 by Peace
The story of Mary, the Blessed Mother of Jesus, is told in the New Testament of the Bible. For centuries, the few details of Mary that had been remembered were related as part of the story of Jesus, her son. Her unique relationship with him and his read more
Relieving Stress Can Help Improve Fertility - Here's How...
i want to get pregnant now | July 4th 2008 by Beth Kiley
Rub Some of That Baby Aura on Me
Fertility Notes | July 4th 2008 by Gabrielle
Many women (and men) in the midst of trying to conceive and having some trouble will start to avoid social situations where they know they will encounter pregnant women or babies. While these sights don’t usually bother me, I can understand how read more
Infertility is a big deal.
Three Ring Circus | July 3rd 2008 by tiffany
My friend XBox is going through fertility issues. He asks the question why people who achieve pregnancy suddenly forget about their infertility, why they deny the pain they went through. When people see me with the kids the last thing they think abo read more
Chinese Herbs to Enhance Your Fertility
Fertility Notes | July 3rd 2008 by Gabrielle
Earlier this week, Fertility Notes reader Brandi mentioned that she was beginning to take some Chinese herbs for fertility at the recommendation of her acupuncturist. I humbly admit this is an area I know nothing about. It’s tough to find infor read more
What Defines You? Is It Your (In)Fertility?
Fertility Notes | July 2nd 2008 by Gabrielle
Chapter six of Fully Fertile: A 12-Week Plan for Optimal Fertility is entitled, Identifying and Eliminating Your Stressors, and in it, a section is dedicated to your job and the stresses it brings to your life: So many women who are trying to concei read more
Start a Fully Fertile Book Club
Fertility Notes | July 1st 2008 by Gabrielle
I know that I keep tempting you with a full book review of Fully Fertile: A 12-Week Plan for Optimal Fertility, but the more I read, the more I think it makes sense to share some of the “a ha!” moments it provides to me, as they are happe read more
Vegas, babies, Vegas!
Mama Mayhem | June 30th 2008 by Meredith Jameson
We just got back from a quick trip to Vegas, with the kids in tow. I realize immediately that you may read that and raise an eyebrow in judgement. "Vegas, huh? What a great place for kids!" Yes, yes, I know. I know, okay? But we really needed a coupl read more
The Wall Street Journal Chimes in on Fertility
Fertility Notes | June 30th 2008 by Gabrielle
In a good way. I was so pleased to see this appear in the online version of today’s Wall Street Journal. The post was in response to this Sunday’s New York Times Magazine which discusses the decline of birth rates and its implications. I read more
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