Ibuprofen has a negative impact on the testicles of young men, a study published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found. When taking ibuprofen in doses commonly used by athletes, a small sample of young men developed a hormonal condition that typically begins, if at all, during middle age. This condition is linked to reduced…
If it is taking you longer to get pregnant than you expected, it would be a natural thing feeling disappointed because building a family and becoming a parent are fundamental parts of life, so when they don’t come easily, it’s common to feel as if something is wrong with you. It is usually practical to accept that pregnancy doesn’t always…
Waiting to achieve conception can be extremely stressful and frustrating. You may find that your mood swing from day to day: between hope, despair, and anger. “Why should this happen to me?” Many people find their own way of coping with the pressures and disappointments but generally, we would advise on the following; 1. Realise the extent of the problem…
IVF or In Vitro Fertilisation is not without its fair share of myths. Some people see IVF as an expensive treatment that only rich people can afford. To some, IVF treatments always result in twins and triplets. In this article, we have listed ten prevalent myths surrounding IVF and contrasting facts that dispel these myths: Age is a barrier …
It’s harder to get pregnant than you think. That may be music to your ears if you’re young, single, and nowhere near ready for kids. But for many couples trying to conceive, the reality of infertility is daunting, stressful, and extremely life-interrupting. “People are always surprised to find out how bad humans are at reproduction,” Alan B. Copperman, M.D., director of the division…
When you decide to get pregnant, your heart, thought and your whole being is geared towards this expectation. It is a good thing to desire to get pregnant at an advanced age. We must bear in mind that nature has its own programme to limit and regulate when and how a woman or man should reproduce. This decision can get…
