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The latest scientific surveys and studies indicate that sperm count in men of the developed world, especially North America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe, have dropped substantially over the years. According to the researchers, in less than 40 years, collective sperm count among western men has declined more than 50%. Sperm count is regarded as a major indication of male fertility. The new study indicates that men’s sperm counts are on a  continued decline. “The results are indeed very profound, and even shocking,” says researcher Dr. Hagai Levine, head of the environmental health track at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine in Jerusalem. Eventhough the study is not the first to arrive upon such a finding, the researchers say it’s the first ever meta-analysis on the subject. The new findings have limitations—they don't include men from non-Western countries, for one—but the researchers say the study adds to a growin...

In the United States, the rate of babies being conceived through In vitro fertilization (IVF) is on the rise as per latest studies and medical reports. The assisted reproductive technique, in which eggs and sperm are combined in a laboratory and the resultant embryo is placed in a woman's uterus, saw 2,000 more babies born in 2013 than in the previous year. Around 175,000 In vitro fertilization procedures resulted in the birth of more than 63,000 babies; in 2012 it was slightly fewer than 62,000 babies from 165,000 IVF attempts, as per the analysis of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology. The Society also adds that around 1.5 percent of children born each year in the United States are conceived by some form of fertility treatment. IVF being a complex and expensive procedure that costs around $12,400 in the United States, it is requested by only around 5 percent of infertile couples. But it has still resulted in more than 200,000 babies since its introdu...

During pregnancy, an expecting mother has to make it a point to eat calorie-rich, nutritious, and easily digestible food. Increase the number of servings, as you approach the third trimester, so that you do not feel hungry. Make sure you at least drink two litres of water per day.

Several fertility clinics across the country are beginning to administer testosterone, either through a patch or a gel on the skin, to increase the number of eggs produced by certain women undergoing In vitro fertilization (IVF). Women are also purchasing over-the-counter supplement DHEA, which is converted by the body into testosterone, to boost their chances of pregnancy with IVF. A new study shows that male hormones play an important role in female fertility and might enhance the possibilities of IVF therapy.  A few clinical trials support the use of testosterone given through the skin, while others have shown no benefit of DHEA – also used in attempts to slow aging and enhance muscle mass – in increasing pregnancy and birth rates in women who don’t respond well to IVF therapy. Lacking a large and convincing body of data on the topic, the jury is still not fully convinced whether male hormones such as testosterone improves female fertility. Male hormones, also cal...

Pregnancy is one of the happiest moments in a woman’s life, but the stretch marks that come with it is not so heartening . You might have fine lines mostly in the areas prone to fat accumulation like breast, hips, arms, abdomen, tummy and thighs. They may develop due to hormonal changes or sudden fat loss in these regions. There are many chemical and surgical treatments available to remove stretch marks like vascular laser, fractional laser treatment, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), etc. However, these treatments have a lot of risks attached and are expensive. It is always advisable to opt for safer home remedies which are as effective and a lot cheaper.  Here, loveubaby tells you how to get rid of stretch marks through home remedies, and medical treatments. Is it possible to get rid of stretch marks? It is not possible to get rid of stretch marks completely as they only get lighter with time. Massaging creams, lotions, and oils cannot make the marks disappear but only ...