Fertility

Scientists uncovered the secrets of the fertilization process, discovering the mechanism that makes sperm swim to the egg. This finding can lead to the development of the innovative male birth control methods and new infertility treatments.

Many men and women know about the importance of healthy eating when trying to conceive and during pregnancy. However, some healthy eating habits can be harmful for your fertility and make it hard for you to conceive. What foods should you avoid or limit their intake if you are trying to conceive?

Women exposed to high levels of chemicals found in household items, have lower chances of getting pregnant, study says.

The scientists at University of California-Berkeley revealed that flame retardants called PBDEs, or polybrominated diphenyl ethers, found inside home in carpets, foam furniture, electronics, plastics and other items disrupt hormonal balance and lead to reduced fertility.

A new device for IVF procedure that imitates embryo motions in the body will considerably improve success rates of fertility treatment, study says.

Researchers from University of Michigan came up with the novel way to help couples struggling with infertility.

If you want to get pregnant, but are still on birth control, you will need to discontinue using your contraceptive method. Many women, who use long-term birth control methods such as an IUD wonder if it can affect their fertility and when to remove an IUD before getting pregnant?

Scientists discovered a way to create human sperm with the help of stem cells to reveal the causes of infertility.
During a study conducted at the NorthEast England Stem Cell Institute (NESCI) , researchers achieved a scientific breakthrough by developing an innovative way to create human sperm in the lab.

Healthy sperm is important for male fertility because it ensures successful conception as well as health of your future child. Male fertility depends on numerous factors, including sperm quality, quantity and motility. You may considerable increase your chances to conceive avoiding habits that can damage your sperm such as smoking, alcohol, as well as reducing stress and excessive weight. Otherwise, exercising and healthy eating can significantly improve male fertility. Here are some of the best foods for male fertility.

Scientists say that what we eat may improve our chances of getting pregnant juts as well as fertility treatment.

According to the recent study conducted by Dr Emma Derbyshire and her colleagues from Manchester Metropolitan University couples undergoing fertility treatment including intrauterine insemination and ovarian stimulation were 33 percent more likely to conceive, while those who switched to healthier diet habits had 32 percent more chances to get pregnant.

One of the most important things for getting pregnant is timing the most fertile time of woman's cycle. The day of ovulation is ideal for having sex in order to conceive. But it doesn't mean that you should only have intercourse on the day of ovulation in order to conceive. There are several factors that increase your chances to conceive:

Are you trying to conceive? Then the quality of sex might play even more important role than timing ovulation, experts say.

Sexual satisfaction is often given the second place to calculations and fertility diets when it comes to conception. Many couples claim that their sex life become rigid, scheduled, with no fun when they are trying to conceive.

Men who became fathers at older age produce less intelligent children their younger counterparts, scientists claim.
Previous studies linked father's age to the risk of developing such health conditions as autism, schizophrenia, dyslexia, epilepsy and dwarfism.

Knowing when you are ovulating is very important if you are trying to get pregnant. Nowadays women can use a great range of ovulation detectors and predictors to know when they are most fertile. There are also many ways to get to know your fertile window using body signs of ovulation.

A new study revealed that you are less likely to conceive a boy if you opt for in vitro fertilization treatment known as ICSI.

In general, the male to female ratio is commonly assumed as 105 boys to 100 girls. It is believed that boys outnumber girls at birth to compensate for the higher mortality of baby boys.

When you are trying to conceive, you want to be certain that you are psychologically and physically ready for having a baby. The best way to conceive successfully is to ensure your and your partner's health. However, there are many habits and things that can affect your fertility and considerably lower your chances for successful conception.

Twins born as a result of fertility treatment face the greater risk of various health problems early in life, a new study says.

The study conducted by scientists in Australia and UK showed that twins conceived using assisted reproductive technology such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) were more likely to need neonatal intensive care and to be hospitalized in their first several years of life.

Many women have heard about the old wives tale that a woman should lie with her feet up after sexual intercourse to boost her chances of successful conception. Now, it seems that this is really true, as scientists found that women, who lie on their back for 15 minutes after the artificial insemination have better odds of conceiving a baby.

Male fertility is largely dependent on sperm quality. There are many factors that may negatively affect couple's chances to concieve. Recently, one of the major concerns for scientists became the effect of heat on sperm production and its quality.

Now you may not need to wake up every morning to take basal body temperature or pee on a stick to find out when you are most fertile. An innovative device called DuoFertility created by UK company Cambridge University Concepts is a new way to monitor woman's fertility for successful conception.

Scientists found that antidepressants may lower men's chances of becoming a father, since they were found to harm sperm.
The study published in New Scientists magazine revealed that drug paroxetine, usually prescribed for treating depression may actually contribute to worse sperm quality.

Couples often ask if there are some lovemaking secrets to successful conception. Surely, the conception should be not only well-planned but also quite pleasant for both partners. How to improve your sex life to get pregnant as soon as possible?