Frequently Asked Questions
- What are some of the factors that cause infertility?
- Some of the known factors that cause infertility in women are:
- Endometriosis
- Diminished ovarian reserve
- Ovulation disorders
- Low progesterone level
- Excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages
- For men, the factors can be:
- Low sperm count and low sperm motility
- STD
- Injury or chronic diseases
- Sperm blockage
- Aging
- Some of the known factors that cause infertility in women are:
- Are there infertility cures that avoid the use of drugs?
Yes, although drugs can cure many of the known factors that cause infertility, they are expensive and can come with damaging side effects. There are some popular alternative treatments for infertility such as:- Auricular (or ear acupuncture)
- Diet and lifestyle changes
- Chinese medicines
- Holistic treatment
- What are some of the signs of infertility?
- For women:
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Being overweight
- Being grossly underweight
- For men:
- Losing hair on a regular basis
- Gaining too much fat in the abdominal area
- Wrinkles and dryness of the skin
- A fall in the male libido levels
- Excess stress
- Problems in having an erection
- Too much sweat as well as hot flashes
- A disturbed and nervous state of mind
- Lack of motivation
- A depressed mental state
- For women:
- Is there a best time to increase chances in getting pregnant?
Yes, knowing your body and when you ovulate is crucial to finding the best time to get pregnant. There are many ways to determine when you ovulate, from general math by counting back 14 days from the date you estimate when your period will start, to a more precise approach using a Basal Body Temperature (BBT) thermometer to measure a spike in temperature which indicates ovulation. - What can I do to increase my chances of getting pregnant?
- Know the signs of infertility – understanding these signs will allow you to find the treatments to reverse infertility.
- Know Your Ovulation Schedule – use various methods to understand when you actually ovulate in order to increase the chances of getting pregnant naturally.
- Eat for fertility! – know the different types of food that can boost fertility.
- Folic acid – understand the importance of this vitamin, both in increasing your chances of getting pregnant and giving birth to a healthy baby.
