Can this be true? It may be true, at least in mice.
A study being conducted in mice indicate that administering coenzyme Q10 to one-year old mice-the equivalent to women in their 40s-for three to four months significantly increased the number of ovulated eggs as well as the number of successful pregnancies. The treated mice also had an average of …
According to an article in the August 2011 issue of Fertility & Sterility, the Israel National Bioethics Council (INBC) issued recommendations permitting egg freezing to prevent both disease and age-related decline in fertility. The INBC considers age-related infertility a medical problem and treats the new technology favorably as preventive medicine. As a comparison, the major regulatory bodies in Europe and …
A website has been established with the results of a survey of U.S. couples' understanding of fertility issues and their attitudes toward treatment. The survey was conducted by Merck and the complete results can be found at planforsomeday.com.
Some of the interesting findings:
Selection of a treatment method for women over 40 whose main limitiation in conceiving is their age can be difficult. If they are in the "unexplained infertility" group with open tubes, no significant gynecologic problems and a partner with normal sperm parameters the common choices are to try injectable fertility drugs (COH) with artificial insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization …
In a new fertility education article, Dr. Meldrum presents exciting new findings that indicate possible ways to influence the health of eggs and sperm in younger and older couples alike. From diet and exercise to smoking and stress, the modification of many lifestyle choices can increase a couple’s chances of being successful.
Read the full Lifestyle and Fertility article …