In 2010 report summarizing the results of 4 clinical trials carried out by BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Maca was able to show benefits related to improving sexual dysfunction and sexual libido in adult men and women. Those who regularly…
The ovaries have a lifetime supply of egg follicles from birth. These ripen into eggs, which can be fertilized to produce pregnancy. By age 30, the eggs have been present for some time. In problems of fertility, the quality of…
Sperm Donation: If the man cannot provide sperm, the couple can use a sperm bank. The sperm are put into the vagina via a catheter, and make their way up to the oviducts. The donor, often a medical student, is…
The following are suggestions which can be helpful during the time of waiting for pregnancy to occur: Know the time of ovulation, and the entire fertile period. Check that love making is sufficiently frequent. Avoid the “female superior” position; it…
A laparoscopy is a surgical procedure to examine the internal structures. A coloured solution is introduced into the uterus via the vagina and cervix. The laparoscope is inserted through a small cut in the abdomen wall. When the tubes are…
Ninety-two percent of couples can expect pregnancy to occur within 18 months of intercourse without contraception. If under age 25, some fertility experts recommend waiting between 18 months and a full two years. It is recommended that couples over age…
Problem Areas Some women get pregnant very easily. Others believe it is a miracle when they finally conceive. Fertility problems are now regarded as “couple problems,” yet the breakdown between the genders is interesting. Infertility can result from: Male problems:…
