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Posts Tagged ‘sperm’
Sunday, June 27th, 2010
This just in from a CBS news article…
It would appear from some preliminary research performed by Australian scientists that, as might be suspected, infertilitymay be a factor that’s driven by couple-specific physical incompatibilities. Thus, a man may have fertility difficulties with one woman but not with others.
The crux of the problem appears to be in how the woman’s body reacts to the man’s sperm. If her body is accepting of his particular sperm, she’ll enable his sperm to fertilize her eggs. If her body isn’t accepting of his sperm make-up, natural conception will be more difficult.
This isn’t to suggest, of course, that any of this “denying or accepting” is happening on a conscious level. Neither men nor women can innately control the way their bodies respond. But it could lead to future fertility treatment options that, until now, haven’t been attempted.
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
More and more individuals who are dealing with infertility are looking into their work histories to determine an environmental cause for their problems… and some are discovering that past jobs may have contributed to their issues involving conception.
Namely, workers who were (or are) exposed to chemicals like toxins and pesticides over long periods of time may find that they can become infertile as a result of the exposure. (This seems to be especially true for males.)
Although there is little you can do after-the-fact, it’s a good reason to be very careful about the working environments you accept, especially if you have the choice to go elsewhere. Certain chemicals cause irreversible harm to sperm and other reproductive body systems.
And if you wish to go the legal route to receive compensation for infertility that has been potentially caused by toxic working conditions, know that there are lawyers who specialize in this kind of lawsuit. However, be aware that you may end up fighting your current or past employer for years, which could end up causing emotional problems, marital stress and financial issues.
Tags: Chemicals, Current, Emotional Problems, Environmental Cause, Good Reason, Infertility, Irreversible Harm, Job Source, Jobs, Lawyers, Long Periods Of Time, Marital Stress, Miracles, Pesticides, sperm, Toxins, Work Histories, Working Conditions, Working Environments
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
For couples just entering the world of infertility treatments, the variety of acronyms may seem a little overwhelming. In this article, we’ll talk about intrauterine insemination, typically abbreviated as IUI.
What is It?
IUI is a procedure whereby a catheter containing washed sperm is inserted through the cervix. The sperm is then pushed into the uterus in the hopes of fertilization with an ovum.
When Does IUI Take Place?
IUIis typically scheduled within 6 hours (before or after) of a woman’s ovulation. (hCG injections may be used to ensure ovulation.) Timing is critical because sperm can only last 24-72 hours and are typically considered less viable after 24 hours.
Does IUI Hurt?
Most women report feeling very little discomfort during IUI.
Can the Sperm “Fall Out” after IUI?
The sperm that has been injected into the uterus will remain there. Women do not need to go on any kind of “bed rest” post IUI.
What is the Success Rate of IUI?
Success rates are quite variable. Some studies quote numbers of as little as 4-8%; others claim the success rate is closer to 20%.
What Can We Expect to Spend on IUI?
The costs of IUI will depend on your unique situation and where you go for treatment. Therefore, you should connect with your fertility specialist for more information.
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Tags: bed rest, Catheter, Cervix, fertility specialist, Fertilization, Hcg Injections, Infertility, Infertility Treatments, Intrauterine Insemination, Iui Success Rates, Ovulation Timing, ovum, sperm, Success Rate, Uterus
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Saturday, December 26th, 2009
There are tons of myths surrounding when and how often couples who are trying to get pregnant should have sex.
For instance, some of these misconceptions include:
- A woman should have sex on day 14 of her menstrual cycle.
- A woman should have sex within three days of ovulation.
- When a woman’s BBT temperature is highest, it’s time to have intercourse.
- Couples should have sex as many times around a woman’s period of ovulation as possible.
So what’s wrong with these commonly-held beliefs? A few things:
- Most women don’t have a standard cycle, which can be a huge problem if they’re trying to have sex at the “right” time. It’s better for them to have intercourse once every three days (about two days less than the average length of time that sperm can live in a woman’s body).
- Tracking BBT can definitely be a good way to try to get pregnant, but it’s not an exact science. Again, if you’re having sexual intercourse regularly, you’ll naturally increase the chances for conception around the time of the highest BBT reading.
- Though there’s nothing wrong with having a great deal of sex, it doesn’t necessarily translate to having a child. Sperm counts may be low, ovulation may not have taken place, etc.
The bottom line? Don’t buy in to all the “information” you’ve heard regarding infertility. Though much of it has a basis in science, it isn’t as accurate (or applicable) as you might be led to believe.
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Tags: Bbt, Bottom Line, Couples, Days Of Ovulation, Exact Science, Having Sexual Intercourse, Infertility, Length Of Time, Menstrual Cycle, Miracles, Misconceptions, Myths, Right Time, Sex, sperm, Temperature, Translate, Woman
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
 Surrogacy. It’s in the news more now than ever; however, you may be wondering about the ins and outs of this non-traditional method of conceiving a child.
To help you get a better understanding of what surrogacy is… and isn’t… we’ve compiled a few facts about the process. As always, to receive more information, contact a reputable fertility clinic for a consultation.
- Surrogacy is legal in the U.S., but couples are not legally allowed to pay the surrogate above and beyond medical expenses. (In other words, a woman cannot become a “professional” surrogate in the sense that it’s an occupation.)
- In India, surrogacy has recently been accepted as a method of “income” for poorer women. Unfortunately, regulations are limited; thus, U.S. couples who hire an Indian surrogate may not be assured of the safety of the child or the responsibility of the surrogate.
- Surrogacy can take shape in one of two ways: 1) the surrogate can be artificially inseminated with the father’s sperm or a donor’s sperm; or 2) the surrogate can have a fertilized embryo (from the biological parents or from donors) transferred into her womb.
- The safest way of finding a responsible, healthy surrogate is through a fertility clinic.
- Costs for surrogacy can range widely and should be taken into consideration by potential parents. Traditional insurance does not cover surrogacy.
- Most women who are accepted as surrogates by fertility clinics have had at least one child of their own.
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Tags: biological parents, conceiving a child, Conception, donor's sperm, donors, fertility clinic, fertilized embryo, medical expenses, sperm, sperm donor, surrogacy, surrogacy facts, Surrogate, womb
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