cammievip1 asked:


I have infertility issue(s), one which is most obvious is that I do not ovulate. I did some lab work incl glucose and everything came back negative. Now I will do a ultrasound. I just want to know how long is this process going to be or a general idea from experiences. Thanks

Brenda

I love my maltese asked:


has anyone experienced this? any insight welcomed. what was your outcome? thanks.

Virginia

julie gardner asked:


When you’ve been trying to get pregnant for over a year and still nothing seems to be happening, there’s always that question. ‘Is there something wrong?’ A choice has to made as to whether testing is the road that you will take as a couple. It’s not just the woman who will be tested for infertility, it’s the man as well. Approximately 30% of conception problems is due to male infertility.

Male infertility causes

Male infertility can be caused by a number of reasons, and testing will be carried out for various problems.

The one that most people already know about is mumps. Mumps can cause testicles to swell, leading to a drop in sperm production. STD’s - Sexually transmitted diseases can cause problems with conception. Genetic illness can cause infertility. Hormone problems. Vasectomy reversal. Enlarged veins around the testicles. Cancer treatments can stop sperm production temporarily or for good. Some treatments damage the sperm producing cells. There may also be a psychological reason behind the infertility. Blockages in tubes can lead to low quantity or no sperm at all. Poor sperm motility. Malformed sperm.

There are course other male infertility causes. Recreational drugs can lower sperm quantity and quality, as can some prescribed medicines.

Smoking and drinking can also contribute towards male infertility.

Anabolic steroids can stop sperm production altogether. They may make your muscles look big, but that’s about the only plus point!

There is good news, male infertility can be treated. Sometimes you may get male infertility treatments on the NHS, or you may have to go to a specialist clinic. There are of course alternative treatments for male infertility. Some men swear by herbal treatments or acupuncture, just be sure to see a qualified practitioner.

To see more about male infertility and some treatments to help, join me Julie at:  http://www.new-baby-and-beyond.com/male-infertility-causes.html or  http://www.new-baby-and-beyond.com/male-infertility-treatments.html



Arnold

Crystal8138 asked:


Hi, I’ve been having brown discharge on and off for almost a year. Almost everyday I have to wear a pantiliner because whenever I stand up too long I start having light brownish thick discharge or sometimes watery discharge coming out. It’s very frustrating because I’ve gone to a few OB dr and had blood test, pelvic and transvaginal ultrasounds, pap smear, etc. All they can find is a little tiny cyst around my ovary which won’t cause infertility according to my doctor. However, no doctors can tell me what cause this non stop brown discharge. It’s not a lot and I only use one pantiliner per day (whenever I feel like I need to use it) but it’s very bothersome and frustrating since I am TTC and I’m not sure if this problem will prevent me from getting pregnant. By the way, I have very low progesterone and I don’t get my period every month. I wonder if anyone had this kinda problem before? Also, what other test do I need at this point?
I have never used BCP before and I’m definitely not pregnant so this can’t be the cause of my problem.

Pearl

Cathy Taylor asked:


Breast tenderness, or any kind of breast pain, tends to frighten women because we immediately think the big “C” word. But doctors report that more often than not, it’s not cancer, but some other cause such as water retention or benign lumps that enlarge during menses and shrink afterward.

Some women don’t mind this symptom so much because it creates a ‘womanly’ feeling that they enjoy. But chronically tender nipples and breasts get old quick when experienced month after month.

Typically there isn’t one cure that will get rid of all of the symptoms of sore breasts, but there are many simple and alternative methods that do offer relief over time.

Fibrocystic breasts or that thick and lumpy feeling, are typically a sign of relatively high estrogen and low progesterone levels.

Research has shown that progesterone cream can significantly reduce this symptom, as well as other supplementation such as with magnesium, Vitamin E, a high-quality omega 3 and Vitamin B6. Increasing fiber and eating dark green leafy vegetables can help flush out excess estrogen. Consider a short fast or detoxification.

Because estrogen may dominate and progesterone not be produced enough during menopause, symptoms such as breast tenderness are exacerbated. Stress seems to be a factor adding to this symptom and exercise can reduce the effects of it.

What are my other options

Do the Basics

Start with you primary care physician and make sure you’ve had a mammogram. For those of you concerned about radiation, have your doctor order thermography. If you have lumps, you probably need to know that they are benign to obtain peace of mind.

Improve your Diet

Your diet can have a significant impact on breast tenderness. Eliminate caffeine rich foods such as:

-coffee

-colas, and

-black tea

These kinds of stimulants have a significant effect on breast tenderness and women report almost immediate relief when they stop using them. Salt works the same way for other women.

Try Massage

This one probably sound too good to be true, but the truth is massage stimulates the lymphatic system and gets necessary fluids moving throughout your body again. It’s also great for elimination and things like cellulite.

Take Time for Yourself

There’s no business like the “self” business. It’s critical that women find time for themselves. To relax and splurge and just enjoy life. Take a break often and do something you love! It’s the best therapy around.



Joyce

Bertil Hjert asked:


Nothing is more beautiful and satisfying then giving birth to a new life. A woman considers this as the best moment of her life. However, unfortunately, every woman cannot fulfill her dreams to give birth to the bundle of joy. Some suffer from infertility problems.

Medical science refers infertility to the lack of capacity of a person; male or female to conceive or let conceive a child via the process of sexual intercourse.

When it comes to women, this condition is very severe and usually occurs in almost one out of six women. According to a research conducted, it is clear that female infertility is responsible for only about 40% of all cases of infertility. The most common causes of female fertility are endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes and ovulation problems.

Fortunately, there are several infertility treatment options available these days. One of the most common among these options includes solutions from non-drug treatments.

Acupuncture can work wonders to treat infertility problems. However, most people have under estimated the power of this miraculous treatment option available for infertility.

Acupuncture can be effectively used in cases of infertility treatment where the actual cause of the problem is functional and not structural. Functional infertility can be referred to as a condition where the main problem lies with hormones or emotions of a person. Structural infertility on the other hand, is a condition of a blocked fallopian tube.

The main job of an acupuncturist is to observe the causes of infertility and then act accordingly.

Several studies have proved that acupuncture as an infertility treatment is extremely effective when used in combination with several infertility procedures including ‘in vitro’ fertilization.

When the acupuncture needles are inserted inside the female body there is a stimulation of some specific vital gender oriented chemicals existing in the body. This also accompanies with a feeling of good mental health as well as confidence that works towards making acupuncture more helpful.

Usually, the acupuncturist analyzes the reasons behind the increase in the success rate when the restoration of the flow of blood towards the reproductive organs proceeds. This finally results in the hormonal level normalization inside the body.

This facilitates ovulation and enhances the overall chances of conception. The best part is that there are no risks involved in going for acupunctures as a treatment for infertility.

Acupunctures treatments can also be carried out in combination with a wide variety of herbal medication specially prescribed for treating infertility. This increases the chances of treating the disease more effectively and successfully.

You can even go for a healthy diet and lifestyle change options in conjunction with acupuncture in order to treat infertility problems successfully. This increases the chances of achieving better results.

Acupuncture is also known to reduce the chances of miscarriages and trouble in pregnancies.

Remember that acupuncture is only effective in cases where the treatment is carried out by an experienced acupuncturist.

Make a thorough research prior to deciding on going for acupuncture as a treatment for infertility.



Edwin