The drugs and radiation treatment used in chemotherapy has the potential to adversely affect both male and female fertility. Chemotherapy attacks fast dividing cells. Unfortunately, as sperm cells rapidly divide, they can be targeted and destroyed by the process, resulting in potentially lower sperm counts, reduced testosterone, and damaged sperm (and the cells that create … Read more
We’ve all heard the saying of “everything in moderation.” As it turns out, that holds especially true for exercise – particularly for women concerned with their fertility. Exercise can HURT my chances of fertility? The short answer is YES. The longer answer is slightly more complicated, but crucial to understanding how you can pursue a … Read more
Here’s how 3 fruits may cause concern if you’re expecting. One would only expect that eating fresh fruits would only be beneficial when you’re pregnant. What could possibly be wrong with fresh, nutritious fruits? It is true that there are several fruits that are nourishing to an expectant mother, although this does not mean that … Read more
Here’s why being underweight or overweight may be affecting your chances of conceiving. When people think about weight affecting you negatively, many people quickly think about being overweight. It may surprise you that the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) reported that the infertility cases are fifty-fifty between women being underweight and overweight. Out of … Read more
Keep These Items Off Your Grocery List to Avoid Declining Sperm Count When it comes to sperm health, you may not realize how your shopping list can make an impact on your fertility. Lifestyle choices such as your diet, is a huge way you can make a positive change when trying to conceive. Let’s learn … Read more
