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Male Factor Infertility
I’ve heard so many times from women: “I hope it’s an issue with me, so I can just take care of it.” In true female fashion, many women would rather take on the burden of their family’s health, instead of watching their family members struggle. We often like to feel in control, and it’s hard to control fertility factors that are not happening in our own bodies. Roughly 40% of infertility is related to male-factor infertility, and sperm counts have been decreasing globally over the past few decades. Fertilization is a delicate process, and not just any sperm will be
Insulin Resistance: A Silent Roadblock to Fertility
If you and your partner face challenges in your journey to conceive, it's important to know that you're not alone. A recent Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism study shows roughly 44% of young adults live with insulin resistance. Thus, the correlation between insulin resistance and infertility is worth recognizing. What is Insulin Resistance (IR)? The Cleveland Clinic defines insulin resistance as when the body's tissues do not react appropriately to insulin, causing high blood sugar levels. How your body utilizes glucose (sugar) can be explained like a lock and key. A lock symbolizes the cells that form your body,
Understanding Male Infertility
Many people question a woman’s reasons for not getting pregnant. However, the pressure of getting pregnant isn’t only on women. It takes two to tango when it comes to fertility. According to a recent study, males account for approximately 50 percent of all infertility diagnoses. What is a Male Infertility? The World Health Organization (WHO) describes male infertility as a man who has been unable to get a woman pregnant after a year of trying to conceive with frequent unprotected sex. To get a handle on male infertility, you first need to know how the male body works. The testicles
