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Impact of BPA on Human Reproduction
ASRM
BPA is known as a very dangerous chemical in food and beverage plastics and dental work. Here is cutting edge research about the impact it can potentially have on women's uterine lining, and thus implantation.
Women and Fibroids: Making the Best Decisions
By Electra Kaczorowski
Good, research based article on Fibroids from the women's health network, a great advocacy non-profit that does investigation into potential problems with drugs and therapies proposed for women's health issues.
A Powerful Advocate for Women's Health
Leora Tanebaum
Barbara Seaman dedicated her life to researching and reporting the other side of the story when it came to "miracle drugs" and women's health. This is beautiful discussion of her work and her death last year. She was a hero. And though many did not like her work published in Oprah Magazine about the potential dangers of Fertility Treatment, it was important work.
Stress and impact on Fertility
Elizabeth Kirby UC Berkeley
In the reproductive system, the brain's hypothalamus produces GnRH, which stimulates the pituitary gland to produce the peripheral hormones, luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, which in turn stimulate production of testosterone, estradiol and sexual behavior. Stress makes the adrenal gland produce glucocorticoids, which act directly on the hypothalamus to suppress GnRH production. UC Berkeley researchers have now found that glucocorticoids also boost hypothalamic GnIH production, which acts to reduce GnRH production as well as to directly lower pituitary secretion of sex hormones, thereby suppressing the entire reproductive system. (Credit: Elizabeth Kirby/UC Berkeley)
Resources for people Experiencing Ferility Issues
Karin E. Clark, MA
Resources and information for people experiencing fertility issues, especially in the Madison, WI area.
Knowledge of Infertility Prevention Lacking
Women's College Hospital Fertility
Great review and overview of an article about how unaware our culture still is about the many things that influence fertility challenges and the things young people can do to prevent the problem as they get older.
People experiencing fertility challenges and receiving medical treatment find a friend in the Courts
Sue Schallenbergar
High Court has ruled in favor of women keeping their jobs when fertility issues dictate periods of lost time and availability due to stringent treatment schedules.
Overweight men have increased risk of low sperm count and quality
Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer
A Scottish research study looks at men's obesity as a contributing factor to sperm issues, perhaps due to fats in diet. Interestingly, men who are too thin may have similar semen issues though study didn't confirm this it seems.
Low Birthweight in babies worst in over 40 years
David Crary, AP
Low birth weights are increasing. Some of this is due to diminished health in mothers when they conceive, and some attributed to fertility drugs used in fertility treatment and birth of multiples. PLEASE! LET's put more attention on our health!! It is so important.
Shower Curtain Chemicals dangerous to reproductive health, etc.
Lisa Stiffler
I have to say, I am loving the amount of daily attention in the news to the dangers of plastics I am hearing and seeing.
This article began on a blog in Seattle and I heard it on CNN news!! To me that is just fantastic. People are taking this seriously finally. So, one more opportunity to improve your health and fertility! Make your shower curtain a cloth one or make the switch to glass.
Connection between BMI (Body Mass Index) and Fertility
Fertility Center of Illinois, researchers
The study sought to find connections between weight (underweight, normal range and overweight/obese) and fertility levels as well as treatment outcomes
Ovarian Cells Yield Human Eggs
Kristen Philipkoski
Article speaks of Research from Tennessee that shows promise for scraping stem cells from ovaries and coaxing them to become human eggs.
Mucuna pruriens seeds restore male fertility
Researchers from King Georges University, India
Promising research study about how Ayurvedic herb, Macuna pruriens seed, improves count and quality of sperm in male factor fertility issues
Pollution May Cause 40 Percent of Global Deaths!
Andrea Thompson
Water, air and soil pollution, along with other environmental factors, contribute to 40 percent of deaths worldwide each year, a new study concludes.
If that is true, how could anyone possibly doubt it is contributing to fertility issues?
VERY interesting study about Leptin Levels and reproduction
Scientists in Turkey: findings article compiled by Orgyn.com
Research in Turkey in a study between two matching sets of women: age, weight, health. One group had given birth within the last two years, the other had been unable to conceive within one year. Difference? Raised Leptin levels.
Potential pharmeceutical being develped that would stave off menopause!
From the Daily Mail, a UK newspaper reporting on research
New drugs show promise for delaying menopause and keeping eggs younger...
Global Warming Is Beginning To Kill
Associated Press
The article outlines the irrefutable evidence of global warming that is changing the location and existence of eco systems and species world wide. It is a sad commnetary on our current status and an important and unmistakable call to action.
ART/IVF Responsible for significant decrease in birthweight
Human Reproduction 2006/K.Kapiteijn and colleagues
Investigating whether subfertility explains poor perinatal outcome after IVF treatment.
Egg Donation Dangers
Judy Norsigian
Are there risks to women based on hyper stimulation of ovaries that haven't been addressed yet, or looked into closely enough? What do you think?
Pollution Increases Likelihood of Twins!
Christian Nordquist
A German Study published findings in February '06 stating that living close to serious industrial pollution more than doubles the chance of having twins. What do you think?
Toxic Beauty: When Self-Care becomes Self-Destructive
KC Craichy
This short article exposes the realities about the "beauty" industry and the way that scents in particular, almost all of which are now man-made from chemical sources, now permeate not only perfumes but household cleaners, toys, foods and other things we use all day every day. This is not a great idea for any of us, but read on to see the specific section on hormone disruption!
University in England Predicts Fertility Problems will Double in next Decade
Rueter Press
This article actually is more focused on how many people are leaving their own country in Europe and seeking treatment elsewhere because another company might have a procedure available that there country has banned or has a long waiting list for or whatever. The reason cited though is that fertility problems are on the rise and will rise by leaps and bounds in the coming few years.
Common Pesticides May Impair Female Fertility
Fei, Chung & Taylor
This article puts forth what so many of us concerned about the environment's impact on health and fertility have been saying for years: Pesticides are destroying our capacity to reproduce. Here in frightening clarity is proof that this one pesticide alone, the "safe" alternative to DDT, is altering the development and functionality of the uterus. This "alteration" is what is causing difficulty in implantation, thus explaining the massive increase in multiple miscarriages. Is there a solution for those already exposed and thus having a uterus already altered? C'mon...you all know I believe in what other people would call miracles...commitment to health and lifestyle and nutritional changes, as well as deep restful healing time, there is always transformational change. Within the problem, the solution can be found.
The Power of the Female Body: Celebrating our Menstrual Cycles
Susan Roberts
As women, we have been taught to find our menstrual cycles dirty and shameful. More accurately, we are oblivious to our cycles until we get our periods and then, if we grit our teeth and "suffer" through it until it ends. With fertility challenges, the obsession with our cycles begins, but it is not a loving attention: it is fear, resistence, loathing, despair, hope...but nothing about the power of our femininity. I hope this article will move all of us more deeply into the sacred nature of the feminine and the deep power of our cycles to ground us as people and remind us to listen deeply within.
Discovering Wellness: Healing Within
Dr Kimberly Kaye Castaneda, ND, CHt, DD, RMT
Written by an Naturopath Doctor from Washington DC area, this article is a simple and lovely description of the power of the body to heal when given loving attention and supportive therapies.
Integrative Approaches Work!
Compilation of Stories
This article highlights the powerful success rates of combining stress reduction, dietary changes, lifestyle changes and chinese medicine and herbs in the treatment of fertility challegnes.
Stress and Unexplained Infertility
Randine Lewis, Phd. L.Ac
This great article gives you a taste of Dr. Lewis' fantastic ability to explain fertility issues from a different and very understandable perspect and also gives solutions that worked for real women! Enjoy.
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