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Infertility
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It is a strange fact of nature that after years of taking
precautions to prevent pregnancy, all too often, once a couple
decides they want a baby, it doesn't happen as quickly as they
had planned. |
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Between 10 and 20%
of couples are infertile - that is they are unable to conceive
after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse.
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In about 40% of
these cases the problem is sperm related. In 10% of cases no
cause can be found. In the remaining 50% of cases something
about the way the woman's body functions prevents pregnancy from
occurring.
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There can be many
reasons why a woman has difficulty becoming pregnant. If she is
underweight or obese, had a recent weight loss or has a poor
diet she may find it difficult to conceive. Other causes of
infertility include hormonal imbalance, pelvic inflammatory
disease and chlamydia, which is often undiagnosed.
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What
Can Help |
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Start
eating a healthy, well balanced diet. Avoid animal
fats, sugar, junk foods and fried foods. |
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Try to cut
out caffeine. A recent study showed that women who
drank more than 300mg of caffeine daily (2 - 3 cups of
coffee) may reduce their chance of conceiving by as
much as 25%. |
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Cut out
alcohol. It has been shown that even moderate
consumption of alcohol (about 2 drinks per day) can
reduce the chance of pregnancy. |
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Quit
smoking - and try to avoid cigarette smoke |
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Stay out
of hot tubs and saunas, and avoid vigorous exercise as
these can cause changes in ovulation |
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RELAX !
Stress is well known as an excellent contraceptive. |
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Some
Nutrients Worth Considering
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Multivitamin
and mineral supplement - a good place to start to
ensure your body gets adequate nutrition |
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Vitamin B6
(pyridoxine), 50mg three times daily - Some studies have
shown that women who take this supplement improve their
chance of pregnancy |
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Vitamin B
complex, 50 mg daily - Important for reproductive
function |
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Vitamin E,
400 - 800 iu daily - Needed for the balanced production
of hormones |
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Vitamin B12
- Infertility is an early symptom of Vitamin B12
deficiency. |
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Folic Acid,
400 mcg - a small number of studies show increased
Folic Acid intake increases fertility. |
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Zinc, 75 mg
daily - deficiency may disrupt the normal menstrual
cycle. Some studies have shown that zinc can help
correct infertility. |
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Imperial
Gold Maca™ 550 mg has been known to be very effective
in assisting the body to become more balanced increasing
the chances dramatically.
See Maca |
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See
Male Infertility |
