Category: Fertility and Health
Looking After Yourself Through Infertility
Infertility is arguably one of the hardest problems a couple can face. It is accompanied with a variety of difficult emotions and can put an enormous strain on even the...
5 Top Tips to Improve Your Sperm Quality
Male infertility refers to any health issue in a man that reduces the chances of his female partner from becoming pregnant. Infertility can have a number of causes; it can...
Can a Man’s Underwear Affect His Sperm Quality?
Recent research has found that men who wear tighter fitting underwear have lower sperm concentrations than men who wear boxer shorts. To be specific, the results stated that those who...
How to Cope with Secondary Infertility
The inability for a couple to conceive a child, despite already having had at least one baby in the past, either together or with a previous partner, is called secondary...
Sperm Counts – Why They Are Falling
A recent article in the Times newspaper by journalist Harry Wallop featured Concept’s Medical Director, Dr Kamal Ojha in a fascinating investigation into male fertility. Data shows that in this...
How Does Age Affect Male Fertility?
With regards to fertility, women have always had a clear cut-off point, commonly known as the menopause. Men, on the other hand, have never been given a rough age in...
Possible Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
When it comes to female infertility, the most common culprit is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. This condition affects 1 in 5 women, of whom 75% experience infertility. PCOS affects fertility by...
Does My Uterine Tract Tilt Affect My Fertility?
The uterus, also called the womb, is where a baby grows during pregnancy. It is shaped like a pear and joined to the walls of the pelvis by flexible ligaments...
Antihistamines Have Been linked to Fertility Problems in Men
Common allergy medications have been linked to fertility issues in men. Antihistamines are just another over the counter medication that can have a negative effect on fertility over time. An...
Easy Ways to Improve Your Health and Fertility
Maintaining a healthy diet, stable weight, and consistent exercise regime is incredibly important for your fertility and overall health. However, with long commutes, limited time, and increasing work hours it...
Study Shows Genes Affect Academic Performance More Than Schooling
Scientific analysis of over 5,000 students has shown that good exam results are down to genetics rather than attending selective schools. Researchers compared genetic differences between British students attending selective...
Sperm Tail Discovery Could Improve Fertility Treatments
Despite all of the research into fertility and reproduction, surprisingly little is known about the individual cell structures involved. The latest research into this area could lead to improvements in...
