Did you know that approximately half of all infertile couples can’t conceive due to male infertility issues? In honor of June being Male Fertility Month, IVF FLORIDA wants to share the best ways to boost male fertility to help stack the odds in your favor.
- Maintain a healthy diet. Having a balanced diet improves your overall health. Also try lowering your alcohol intake as it can lower your testosterone levels.
- De-stress. Just like with women, being stressed out is not going to help you get your partner pregnant. Find ways to relax such as massage therapy, meditation, and yoga.
- Stay cool. Stay out of hot tubs and saunas because the excessive heat can lower your sperm count. Also try to keep laptops out of your lap for this reason.
- Exercise. Staying active keeps you healthy, but try to limit your time bicycling; it may cause testicles to overheat.
- See your doctor. Chemotherapy, steroids, and other drugs may inhibit sperm production, so talk to your doctor to see if you can switch to safer medications.
- Quit smoking. Smoking can lower sperm count, as well as being exposed to second hand smoke.
- Try to limit the use of lubricants. If you need a lubricant use Proceed which is safe for conception and was formulated by an REI.
- Avoid toxins and chemicals. Extended exposure to pesticides, lead, and radiation can lower sperm counts.
- Avoid testosterone/androgen therapy. Not good for fertility and sperm production.
If you and your partner are ready to start a family, start adopting healthy lifestyle choices and you’ll be well on your way! If you have been unsuccessful for over a year, contact the reproductive specialists in Miami for a consultation.
Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/male-infertility/basics/definition/con-20033113
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IVF FLORIDA at 12 Jun 2015
In honor of Female Fertility Month, IVF FLORIDA has compiled the top ten tips to optimizing female fertility.
- Keep your BMI in the “normal” range. Being over or underweight can make getting pregnant more difficult. Check your current BMI with this calculator.
- Don’t drink when you are trying to conceive. Avoiding alcohol helps your overall health as well.
- Watch your caffeine intake. There isn’t a definitive rule about coffee, but some studies show that cutting back to one or two cups of caffeinated beverages helps women become pregnant faster.
- Know your most fertile days. Ovulation kits can be a good resource - try one, or track your basal body temperature to make sure ovulation is occurring each month.
- Try online assessments. Resolve has developed a tool to help you understand fertility and create a family building plan.
- Don’t stress out. Stress can throw off your cycle and affect your health. Meditation or exercise may assist in helping to maintain a healthy stress level.
- Get enough rest each night. Having erratic sleep and wake patterns will negatively affect your ability to get pregnant quickly.
- Don’t smoke. Smoking ages your ovaries, stacking the odds against you getting pregnant.
- Try to stay healthy. Did you know that being ill could throw off your cycle? Wash your hands before eating and around those who have colds or flus.
- Eat healthy. In addition to having a well-balanced diet, you may also want to check with your doctor to see if you should add a multi vitamin or prenatal vitamin to your daily regime.
Following these tips may help you conceive, but remember that one in 10 couples will need help from an infertility doctor. If you’ve been trying for over a year without success, contact IVF FLORIDA at one of our South Florida offices today.
Sources: http://infertility.about.com/od/tryingtoconceive101/a/How-To-Get-Pregnant-Faster.htm
http://www.resolve.org/about-infertility/optimizing-fertility/?referrer=https://www.google.com/
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IVF FLORIDA Staff at 20 May 2015
“You are not alone.” It’s a simple message, but an important one for the many individuals struggling with infertility. April 19 marks the start of National Infertility Awareness Week and RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association, has chosen these powerful words to help spread the message to the infertility community that they are not alone - that there is hope, help, and support when it’s needed most.
- Infertility can affect anyone at any age, however there are often certain contributing factors. See the statistics below…
- Infertility impacts 1 in 8 couples of reproductive age.
- Infertility affects 12% of women (that’s 7.4 million worldwide).
- One third of infertility issues are considered “unexplained” infertility.
- One third of infertility issues are attributed to males.
- Up to 13% of female infertility is caused by cigarette smoking.
- The risk of miscarriage is much higher for women who smoke.
- Women between the ages of 20-24 have an 86% chance of conceiving after trying a year. As women age, this percentage gradually falls. Between the ages of 40 – 44, the chances decrease to 36%.
You are not alone. We can all do our part to help spread this powerful message during National Infertility Awareness Week and thereafter. Find a friend or be a friend to others battling infertility through local support groups. For information on how we can help at IVF Florida Reproductive Associates, please contact us. We are here to answer any questions you may have and to help you through this journey.
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IVF FLORIDA at 10 Apr 2015