Male Infertility
How Stress Affects Your Fertility
Published on November 23rd, 2016
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto Dr. Anil Pinto You have surely heard of at least one couple who have tried all types of fertility treatments for years without success and when they finally decide to take a break and relax, low and behold, the pregnancy test turns positive. So how did this delightful turn of events
The Facts About PCOS
Published on August 25th, 2016
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), as the name suggests, is characterized by the presence of multiple cysts on the ovary. These lead to an imbalance in the production of certain hormones.
How to Increase Your Success with IVF
Published on July 22nd, 2016
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto Dr. Anil Pinto In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an umbrella term that describes many techniques performed to artificially assist a woman in attaining pregnancy. It involves a step-by-step approach attempted each month, in accordance with a woman’s menstrual cycle. Success in IVF may require many cycles, with each cycle estimated to
Causes of Male Infertility
Published on May 21st, 2016
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto Dr. Anil Pinto When couples are unable to have a baby, many question the fertility of the woman, but it is important to remember that the egg from the woman and sperm from the man together result in pregnancy. This means that there are chances that the male partner is the
Impact of Obesity on Fertility Can be Reversed
Published on April 17th, 2015
In a breakthrough discovery, researchers at the University of Adelaide have revealed how damage from obesity is passed from a mother to her children, and also how that damage can be reversed. The findings, by a team led by the University’s Robinson Research Institute, have major implications for the future of fertility research and are`
One vs Two IUIs
Published on April 7th, 2015
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a low-cost treatment available to sub fertile couples. The procedure is typically used in combination with ovulation induction medications such as Clomid, Femara or injectables, but can also be used with spontaneous or natural ovulatory cycles. IUI can be performed with a partner sperm (fresh or frozen), or with donor samples
Getting Healthy May Improve Men’s Fertility
Published on February 12th, 2015
Health problems that seem unrelated to men’s fertility — like diabetes or high blood pressure — may damage men’s sperm. And men can take steps that can both improve their overall health and make them more fertile. A new study found that men with defects in their semen were more likely to have high blood
Drinking Alcohol May Affect Quality of Sperm
Published on December 17th, 2014
Regularly drinking heavy amounts of alcohol intake can raise the risk for a number of health issues ranging from hangovers to cirrhosis of the liver. New research suggests heavy drinking may also be tied to men’s reproductive health. A recent study found that young men who drank more than five alcoholic beverages a week experienced
Exposure to aluminum may impact on male fertility, research suggests
Published on December 17th, 2014
Human exposure to aluminum may be a significant factor in falling sperm counts and reduced male fertility, new research suggests. Fluorescence microscopy using an aluminum-specific stain confirmed the presence of aluminum in semen and showed aluminum inside individual sperm. Read the full article here
Common Causes of Infertility
Published on November 29th, 2014
If you’ve been trying for at least a year to become pregnant, but have not been able to conceive, it may be time to speak with a medical professional to determine if you may be experiencing one of the most common causes of infertility. 5. Endometriosis – Simply put, endometriosis is a medical condition in
Common Misconceptions about Reproduction, Fertility, Infertility Treatment
Published on April 3rd, 2014
Commonly believed misconceptions about reproduction, fertility and Infertility treatment are far to common; it is vital that accurate information about reproduction, fertility and infertility treatment becomes common knowledge. A new study reveals that many U.S. women hold misconceptions about the basics of baby-making and the female reproductive system. In a Web-based survey of 1,000 women
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus #Infertility
Published on March 12th, 2014
Women and men are different in how they view and approach many situations; this becomes especially important when a couple is going through the very stressful process of infertility and infertility treatments. Infertility will try even the strongest couples. It can change the very nature of your relationship sometimes so much so that when the
Crypreservation Egg and Sperm Freezing
Published on June 23rd, 2013
There are many reasons that a person may consider undergoing fertility treatment. Sometimes it's to ensure that they can start a family now, and sometimes it's to ensure that they can start a family in the future. One important component of fertility treatment is cryopreservation. This helps in retrieval and donation procedures and is often
ICSI Intracytoplasmic sperm injection Procedure
Published on June 11th, 2013
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (also known as ICSI) is an essential part of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection ICSI is an in vitro fertilization procedure in which a single sperm is injected directly into an egg. It helps ensure successful pregnancy without hassle or frustration. Let’s look at the procedure and the
IVF In Vitro Fertilization Explained
Published on June 6th, 2013
Starting a family can be one of the most rewarding things that you can do. Of course, it’s not always easy to do this. Sometimes you will have to first overcome a fertility issue in order to begin that family you have always wanted, which is why it’s so important to visit our Dallas fertility
Male Fertility Tips
Published on May 8th, 2013
If you want to produce and fertilize an egg with the best quality, super sperm you need to commit to some simple easy lifestyle changes. First very important piece of information is that the sperm regeneration cycle takes about 74 days. It takes 21/2 to 3 months for sperm to fully mature. When sperm are
Household Items that may effect fertility
Published on April 24th, 2013
10 Dangerous household items that may affect your fertility and what to do make your home safer. Dangerous Household Items Scientists have discovered that the thousands of chemicals that have enabled many of life’s conveniences may have been robbing us, slowly but surely, of our most precious necessity for future survival: our fertility. 10 Mothballs
Crypreservation Egg and Sperm Freezing
Published on June 23rd, 2012
There are many reasons that a person may consider undergoing fertility treatment. Sometimes it's to ensure that they can start a family now, and sometimes it's to ensure that they can start a family in the future. One important component of fertility treatment is cryopreservation. This helps in retrieval and donation procedures and is often
