Infertility is the failure to conceive after a
months of regular sexual activity and perhaps years. It may also mean the inability to carry a pregnancy to birth. An estimated 1 in 5
couples in the United States has infertility problems.
For men, the most common problem is low sperm count or an anatomical
abnormality. Several things may effect sperm count like: exposure to
toxins, radiation, excessive
heat, testicle injury, endocrine disorders, alcohol consumption, recent acute illness, and poor diet.
For women, the more common causes of infertility are blocked
fallopian tubes, ovary failure, endometriosis, poor nutrition, toxins, and
fibroids
in the uterus. Some women develop antibodies to their partner's sperm in
effect becoming allergic to them. Stress and fear also play a major role
affecting fertility |
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Nutrient /
Supplement |
Helpful notes |
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Essential
Fatty acids |
Very important for
normal glandular function, especially in the reproductive
system. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish
oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil. |
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Multi-vitamin
Mineral supplement |
contains vitamin
A, vitamin B , vitamin C, vitamin E, manganese, selenium, and zinc which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of infertility. This also
helps with the developing fetus and the quality of breast milk.
A daily supplement provides nutrients required for good
general health and well being. |
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Aloe Vera |
the herb aloe vera helps to reduce
stress |
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Zinc |
mineral that is important for healthy operation of
both
the reproductive and immune systems |
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vitamin C |
important for sperm production,
keeps the sperm from
clumping and helps make them more motile. |
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Selenium |
a deficiency can lead to low sperm
counts and has been linked to sterility in men and infertility in women. This
mineral may be found in a good multi-vitamin mineral
supplement. |
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Manganese |
this mineral helps to maintain
proper sex
hormone levels |
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L-methionine |
helps with sperm count and also
may aide in sperm
motility. It may also help with stress problems. |
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Damiana |
herb used as an aphrodisiac,
sexual aid, and for infertility |
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vitamin A |
aides in reproductive gland
function |
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B vitamins |
the B vitamin family maintains sex hormone levels,
reduce stress, and important for reproductive gland
function |
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All information presented on this web
page is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to
administer to any
physical ailments. In all
matters related to your health please contact a
qualified, licensed practitioner.
All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by
GBS International training pack 1995/2002;
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb
Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA |
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