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 Health › Re: The Cost Of DNA Testing In Nigeria by helpforcouples: 9:40am On May 17, 2022 |
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| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Business Development Manager Vacancy At Medvisit by helpforcouples(op): 7:36am On Jan 05, 2022 |
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| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Client Liaison Officer Vacancy @ Smart DNA Nigeria by helpforcouples(op): 7:36am On Jan 05, 2022 |
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| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Client Liaison Officer Vacancy @ Smart DNA Nigeria by helpforcouples(op): 9:55pm On Dec 31, 2021 |
The deadline for application submission is the 7th of January, 2022. helpforcouples: |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Business Development Manager Vacancy At Medvisit by helpforcouples(op): 9:52pm On Dec 31, 2021 |
The deadline for application submission is 7th January 2022. helpforcouples: |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Business Development Manager Vacancy At Medvisit by helpforcouples(op): 11:55am On Dec 31, 2021 |
Medvisit is West Africa’s premium medical tourism company. We have partnered with some of the leading hospitals in Israel, India, Europe and Dubai to provide Nigerian patients with quality and affordable medical care abroad. We are seeking an assertive, highly-motivated and polished Business Development Manager to join our team. Job Description Reporting directly to the General Manager your responsibilities will include: • Identifying and following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings • Responsible for the development and growth of the B to B business: travel agents, hospitals, tour operators etc • Planning and preparing presentations • Developing tie ups with government agencies such as: Ministries, parastatals etc. The Successful Applicant The successful applicant will be a team player, self-motivated with proven success in new business development. They will be organised, well presented, and have extensive negotiation, selling, and communication skills. Experience within the health care industry is desirable. A degree in medical/biological sciences is preferred. What's on Offer • Attractive remuneration package and uncapped commission • Fantastic location and environment • Opportunity to establish and grow yourself within the organization • Represent a truly professional organisation How to apply Send CV to care@medvisit.com.ng |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Client Liaison Officer Vacancy @ Smart DNA Nigeria by helpforcouples(op): 11:45am On Dec 31, 2021 |
Are you the definition of detail-oriented? Have you got great customer service skills?. Then you are who we are looking for. Our mission is to bring the great potential of genetics to Nigerians, so that their genetic information can be a source of knowledge and strength. Quality service is in our DNA- is it in yours? In this role, you will: - Perform a vital part of the client care process by making sure DNA test samples are properly collected and routed for testing. - Properly record test requests, test orders - Help patients on the phone or face-to-face All you need is: - First degree (preferably in biological sciences) - Excellent communication skills - Stay in Lagos - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Bonus points if: - You have 2+ years of experience in the healthcare industry - Stay not too far from Maryland, Lagos We also want you to know: Smart DNA is a leading DNA testing centre based in Lagos, Nigeria. We provide fully accredited DNA testing service to clients in accordance with the highest international standards. Formed in partnership with some of the preeminent Biotechnology companies and labs in the world, Smart DNA offers the most comprehensive sets of DNA tests in Nigeria. Our DNA tests have been recognized by the NCBI, the most important genetic organisation in the world. Whether you seek to establish paternity, family relationship or test your disposition to hundreds of common diseases, we are here to help. You can learn more about us here www.smartdna.com.ng How to apply: Send your CV to info@smartdna.com.ng |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Sales Manager Vacancy In A Lending Company by helpforcouples: 7:37am On Jun 28, 2021 |
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| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Operations Manager Vacancy At A Lending Company by helpforcouples: 10:20am On Apr 01, 2021 |
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| Health › Re: Introducing Nigeria's First & Only Men's Health Clinic - Heritage Men's Clinic by helpforcouples: 9:24am On Nov 26, 2019 |
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| Celebrities › Re: Revealed: Davido Has The Highest Number Of Fake Followers On Twitter by helpforcouples: 4:13pm On Aug 20, 2019 |
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| Jobs/Vacancies › Field Sales Executive At Captis Investment by helpforcouples(op): 10:35am On Mar 04, 2019 |
Captis Investment Ltd, a Business advisory service firm in Lagos is urgently in need of Field Sales Executives. Job Title – Field Sales Executives (FSEs) Location – Ikorodu, Lagos JOB DESCRIPTION Alongside the standard new business practices of opening up opportunities, qualifying and scoping opportunities and doing initial chemistry meetings, you will also be representing the company at networking events and essentially being the face of the company: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • New business development • Customers relationship management • Managing market penetration/ growth of product • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. QUALIFICATION • HND/BSc in any relevant discipline (Must have done NYSC). • Confident with a strong ability to sell. • Applicants MUST be staying around Ikorodu in Lagos. • Applicants should not be older than 28 years WHATS ON OFFER • Attractive remuneration package and commission • Opportunity to establish and grow yourself within the organization HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should send their applications and CV's to: career@captisoutsourcing.com.ng 1 Like 1 Share |
| Family › Re: IVF Nigerian Babies: Twins, Triplets, Quadruplets (Pictured) by helpforcouples: 3:55pm On Jan 08, 2019 |
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| Health › Infertility Has Solution, Don’t Patronise Baby Factories by helpforcouples(op): 8:56am On Nov 23, 2016 |
The launch of any product comes with excitement and hope. So it was with the launch of Fertility Awareness Advocate Initiative (FAAI) recently. The Civic Cente, Victoria Island, venue of the event, was filled to capacity with beautifully-dressed kids: boys and girls, in orange and blue T-shirt. They numbered over 300. They are some of the 1, 500+ kids conceived through IVF provided by the Nordica Fertility Centre. Their parents were also in attendance; they beamed with smiles.Their faces once displayed bitterness and frustration. Those feelings have been replaced with joy and fulfilment. With confidence, the parents declared that they came out to encourage fertility-challenged couples to seek Assisted Reproductive Therapy (ART), especially IVF, a tested and proven option for achieving their desire – children. FAAI President Omoz Evborokhai said as the name suggests, FAAI is a support group formed to help couples who were yet to have their own children to stay positive and hopeful through the waiting period, having understood that infertility could be tough on couples. Evborokhai said the decision to establish FAAI was borne out of the desire to ensure continuous awareness, education and enlightenment on the myths and misconceptions surrounding assisted conception and infertility in the country. “FAAI also aims at promoting enforcement of regulatory standards in the treatment of infertility in Nigeria and collaboration with organisations with similar objectives,” he stated. Evborokhai pointed out that many child-less couples have been taken advantage of by quacks because of ignorance, saying: “We at FAAI believe that people should get to know that there is hope at the end of the tunnel and that they can have babies through legitimate processes. “By offering counseling support, we let couples on the fertility journey know that others have gone through this same route and achieved successes. We also share our experiences which goes a long way to inspire them. This is a sure way of ending the plethora of baby factories in our society. I did IVF along with my wife some 14 years ago. I am through with procreation. And have no need for same again. I am spearheading this along with some other beneficiaries so many more couples out there can be supported and benefit to access IVF based on informed decisions”, said Evborokhai. He advised child-less couples not to patronise baby factories and get into trouble, “rather, seek options in assisted conception which abound in the country and are legitimate by all standards”. Medical Director, Nordica Fertility Centre, Lagos and Asaba, Dr Abayomi Ajayi, said although no accurate data existed in the country on the exact number of couples battling infertility, experts were of the opinion that for every couple that could conceive within a year of marriage, four others are making frantic efforts to achieve pregnancy. Leading other fertility experts and beneficiaries of the invitro fertilisation (IVF) at the event, which attracted many couples who came to know more about the initiative and become partners, Ajayi said the prevalence of infertility was put at between 20 and 25 percent among married couples. He said no less than 45 percent of consultations in most gynaecology clinics across the country were infertility related, advising couples not to shy away from seeking immediate help once they are unable to achieve conception within a year of continuous sexual relationship. Provost of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Prof Folashade Ogunsola, called for sustained research into ways of reducing the burden of infertility. Prof Ogunsola decried the rate at which the population snared at couples with infertility challenge who opt for IVF. She said: “We have come a long way in infertility treatment, and we need to continue to demystify infertility, while also encouraging couples that have benefited from the treatment procedures to come out and share their stories”. Going down memory lane, Ogunsola recalled how patients in the past visited the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for treatment options for infertility without success saying: “It was such a miserable time and I was really moved. We felt that even if we could do the O (Obstetrics), without the G (Gynaecology), it would not be enough. At the infertility clinic (LUTH), the same people were there year after year; there was no solution”. She urged beneficiaries of the IVF treatment to be free and open in sharing their success stories to encourage many more who are child-less, “and help restore hope that it is possible to carry their bundles of joy with assisted conception and delivery”, she added. She urged the FAAI group to collaborate with universities and research institutes in finding ways to reduce the burden and cost of treating infertility. Before the launch came to a conclusion, the children sang two songs, which theme was that: “they are healthy children just like any other child and not robot or artificial/man-made children. |
| Health › Myths And Misconceptions About In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) by helpforcouples(op): 10:26am On Oct 26, 2016 |
IVF or In Vitro Fertilisation is not without its fair share of myths. Some people see IVF as an expensive treatment that only rich people can afford. To some, IVF treatments always result in twins and triplets. In this article, we have listed ten prevalent myths surrounding IVF and contrasting facts that dispel these myths: [img][/img] Age is a barrier This is false. Success rates of IVF may be affected by age. However, virtually women of all ages including post menopausal women can achieve pregnancy either with their own eggs or the use of donor eggs. However the safety of such a venture needs to be weighed in women of very advanced age group Fertility medication causes cancer Medical studies to date have concluded that fertility drugs are not linked to development of ovarian, breast and endometrial cancer. Donating eggs will finish your eggs This is not true. A woman is born with all the eggs she will never need in her lifetime. At menarche (her first menses) she has over 400,000 eggs and from that she requires only 400 in her lifetime. However every month she recruits or mobilizes a certain number say 20 only one or two grow to the point of being released around the middle of her cycle during the process of ovulation. The remaining 18-19 die off. What IVF does is to give drugs to sustain the growth of the 18-19 that will otherwise have died anyway. So there is no extra reduction in her eggs due to donation Success rates are really poor This is not true. Not every woman gets pregnant every time she has intercourse during her ovulation. Do you know that the chance of conception monthly on the average is 20% (1 in 5 couples)? The other 4 try again the following month. IVF success rates are even better than nature. They average 40-50% in young women less than 35 years of age IVF is always successful; I should get pregnant after one attempt This is not true. Just like even nature fails sometimes following intercourse at the right time (in fact most of the time) IVF can also fail. And because success rates are not 100% couples are advised to prepare for at least 2 cycles to achieve success. One failed attempt does not mean the next will fail either. IVF is for women only This is false. In fact there are several techniques (ICSI, IMSI, PICSI) designed to help situations where the man has problems with his sperms. There are situations where the woman is fine and the factor causing infertility is in the man (male factor infertility). She is only having IVF on behalf of the man if you like. IVF is the last solution to wait for The earlier the couple present for IVF the better for best results as age is a factor in its success. Many times couples waste time and money seeking for solutions elsewhere when IVF is the only solution for example in situations of tubal blockage. IVF only results in multiple pregnancy twins, triplet This is not entirely true. Yes, IVF increases the chance of multiple births by about 25% however several IVF pregnancies result in singleton births and the risk of multiple births can be controlled by controlling the number of embryos transferred. Elective single embryo transfer is now being advocated to reduce the chance of multiple births. All IVF pregnancies must be delivered by Caeserean section (C/S) No. It depends on several factors. IVF pregnancies are like any other naturally conceived pregnancies. IVF pregnancy is not an indication for caesarean section. The doctor must assess the pregnancy and see if there are any obstetric indications for a caesarean delivery. However many couples having been trying for a baby for several years and with a high chance of multiple pregnancy will resort to the safer planned option of elective cesarean delivery. It is possible to have a normal vaginal delivery following IVF IVF is really expensive; it is only for the rich IVF is affordable and cost should not be a deterrent. Couples can save towards IVF in the same way they would save for other capital intensive projects. Some clinics have the option of instalmental payments and in some countries there is some form of insurance cover for IVF. Sperm boosters can help men with low sperm count In this era of evidence based medicine, there is currently no medical evidence to support the use of sperm boosters. Some of them may in fact be detrimental. Most are a waste of resources and time as the female partner is aging by the side as the male partner insists in using these mostly ineffective so called sperm boosters reducing their age dependent success rates. More so the cause of the sperm abnormality may not even be amenable to these medications for example absent testes or blocked vas deferens (the tubes that deliver the sperms). Instead behavioral modifications like abstaining from alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana and weight management could be more beneficial . Source: Nordica Fertility Centre blog - http://nordicalagos.org/myths-and-misconceptions-about-in-vitro-fertilization-ivf/
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| Health › Myths And Misconceptions About In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) by helpforcouples(op): 5:34am On Sep 28, 2016 |
IVF or In Vitro Fertilisation is not without its fair share of myths. Some people see IVF as an expensive treatment that only rich people can afford. To some, IVF treatments always result in twins and triplets. In this article, we have listed ten prevalent myths surrounding IVF and contrasting facts that dispel these myths: Age is a barrier This is false. Success rates of IVF may be affected by age. However, virtually women of all ages including post menopausal women can achieve pregnancy either with their own eggs or the use of donor eggs. However the safety of such a venture needs to be weighed in women of very advanced age group Fertility medication causes cancer Medical studies to date have concluded that fertility drugs are not linked to development of ovarian, breast and endometrial cancer. Donating eggs will finish your eggs This is not true. A woman is born with all the eggs she will never need in her lifetime. At menarche (her first menses) she has over 400,000 eggs and from that she requires only 400 in her lifetime. However every month she recruits or mobilizes a certain number say 20 only one or two grow to the point of being released around the middle of her cycle during the process of ovulation. The remaining 18-19 die off. What IVF does is to give drugs to sustain the growth of the 18-19 that will otherwise have died anyway. So there is no extra reduction in her eggs due to donation Success rates are really poor This is not true. Not every woman gets pregnant every time she has intercourse during her ovulation. Do you know that the chance of conception monthly on the average is 20% (1 in 5 couples)? The other 4 try again the following month. IVF success rates are even better than nature. They average 40-50% in young women less than 35 years of age. IVF is always successful; I should get pregnant after one attempt This is not true. Just like even nature fails sometimes following intercourse at the right time (in fact most of the time) IVF can also fail. And because success rates are not 100% couples are advised to prepare for at least 2 cycles to achieve success. One failed attempt does not mean the next will fail either. IVF is for women only This is false. In fact there are several techniques (ICSI, IMSI, PICSI) designed to help situations where the man has problems with his sperms. There are situations where the woman is fine and the factor causing infertility is in the man (male factor infertility). She is only having IVF on behalf of the man if you like. IVF is the last solution to wait for The earlier the couple present for IVF the better for best results as age is a factor in its success. Many times couples waste time and money seeking for solutions elsewhere when IVF is the only solution for example in situations of tubal blockage. IVF only results in multiple pregnancy twins, triplet This is not entirely true. Yes, IVF increases the chance of multiple births by about 25% however several IVF pregnancies result in singleton births and the risk of multiple births can be controlled by controlling the number of embryos transferred. Elective single embryo transfer is now being advocated to reduce the chance of multiple births. All IVF pregnancies must be delivered by Caeserean section No. It depends on several factors. IVF pregnancies are like any other naturally conceived pregnancies. IVF pregnancy is not an indication for caesarean section. The doctor must assess the pregnancy and see if there are any obstetric indications for a caesarean delivery. However many couples having been trying for a baby for several years and with a high chance of multiple pregnancy will resort to the safer planned option of elective cesarean delivery. It is possible to have a normal vaginal delivery following IVF IVF is really expensive; it is only for the rich IVF is affordable and cost should not be a deterrent. Couples can save towards IVF in the same way they would save for other capital intensive projects. Some clinics have the option of instalmental payments and in some countries there is some form of insurance cover for IVF. Sperm boosters can help men with low sperm count In this era of evidence based medicine, there is currently no medical evidence to support the use of sperm boosters. Some of them may in fact be detrimental. Most are a waste of resources and time as the female partner is aging by the side as the male partner insists in using these mostly ineffective so called sperm boosters reducing their age dependent success rates. More so the cause of the sperm abnormality may not even be amenable to these medications for example absent testes or blocked vas deferens (the tubes that deliver the sperms). Instead behavioral modifications like abstaining from alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana and weight management could be more beneficial If you have more concerns or questions about IVF, feel free to contact us: Email id.: info@nordicalagos.org Phone: 01-4667360, 0807 434 3437 |
| Health › Test by helpforcouples(op): 5:29am On Sep 28, 2016 |
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| Health › Sex Selection: How To Choose The Baby You Want by helpforcouples(op): 10:18am On Sep 14, 2016 |
Reasons for sex selection could be medical, social or personal. In this interview, Nordica Medical Director Dr Abayomi Ajayi tells OYEYEMI GBENGA-MUSTAPHA how genetics is assisting couples choose the babies they want perfectly. Sex selection refers to the practice of using medical techniques to choose the sex of your baby. Sex selection’ encompasses a number of practices, including selecting embryos for transfer and implantation following in vitro fertilisation (IVF), separating sperm, and selectively terminating a pregnancy. Sex selection is particularly relevant to a discussion on gender and genetics, because genetic technologies and services are used to choose one sex over the other. Sex selection has a wide range of ethical, legal and social implications. A significant ethical concern is that sex selection for non-medical reasons will reinforce discrimination, particularly against women. There are three core motivations for engaging in sex determination and sex selection. It could be for medical reasons such as preventing the birth of children affected or at risk of X-linked disorders. For family balancing reasons, couples choose to have a child of one sex because they already have one or more children of the other sex. And gender preference reasons— often in favour of male offspring stemming from cultural, social and economic bias in favour of male children, and as a result of policies requiring couples to limit reproduction to one child, for instance in China. Please elaborate on the ethical issues raised by sex selection? Sex selection for non-medical reasons raises serious moral, legal, and social issues. The principal concerns are that the practice of sex selection will distort the natural sex ratio, leading to gender imbalance and reinforcing discriminatory and sexist stereotypes towards women by devaluing females. In some countries, such as India and China, it is commonly known that the practice of sex-selective abortion has resulted in distortions of the natural sex ratio in favour of males. In addition, there is concern that sex selection involves inappropriate control over non-essential characteristics of children and may place a potential psychological burden on, and hence cause harm to, sex-selected offspring. Over the years couples have been told when to have intercourse to produce a particular sex. How relevant is your Assisted Reproductive Therapy (ART)’s genetic to sex selection? People have said all kinds of things about what couples should do and what they shouldn’t and most of them where not found to be true, this validity is based on the fact that specialists know that in the sperm setting (the chromosomes), one is higher than the other one. That is why they say if you have sex around the time that your wife is likely to ovulate, that you are likely to have a boy. That is because the sperm carrying the boys are faster and are not as heavy as the sperm carrying the girls, so if you have sex then, they are the ones that will get to the egg. But the problem is who can tell when the wife is going to ovulate? So, that is the problems with that. Most of the things that are said are like midwife tales — they have not been proven in real life. That is why we say the scientific way for sex selection is the best and gives guarantee. And there are only two methods- sorting the sperm or pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), as well as pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS). What are the differences? Genetic technologies for sex selection are available depending on the type and timing of sex selection and whether or not it occurs in sperm or embryos. The development of effective prenatal diagnostic tools, such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis and ultrasound in the 1970s made prebirth gender identification a reality. In the early 1990s, preimplantation sexing of embryos for transfer following in vitro fertilisation (IVF) was developed, enabling highly reliable preconception sex selection. More recently, sperm separation by flow cytometry has enabled a less invasive method of sex selection. So, sex selection can be done through one, preferti-lisation; two, postfertilisation and prefertilisation; and lastly postim-plantation. Sex selection by sperm sorting or flow cytometry enables the separation of X- from Y-chromosome-bearing sperm due to slight differences in weight (whereby X and Y-bearing sperm have a DNA difference in content of approximately 2.8 percent). Sexed sperm are then used to fertilise the egg, either in vitro or in vivo (for example, through artificial insemination techniques). Preconception sex selection methods do not destroy embryos or foetuses and are not as invasive as prenatal or preimplantation sex selection. Do shed more light on others? For postfertilisation and pretransfer, as of today, the principal reliable techniques for sex selection are limited to post-fertilisation methods. The technique of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), employed in assisted reproduction before the transfer of embryos fertilised in vitro, enables blastomere biopsy of one or more cells from a developing embryo at the cleavage or blastocyst stage to ascertain sex. In contrast to sperm sorting, PGD provides nearly 99.4 percent accuracy for selecting either sex. Still, because PGD requires in vitro fertilisation (IVF), the practice of sex selection via PGD has been primarily used by persons trying to avoid having children with X-linked disorders. So preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) comes in. For example, approximately 50 percent of male children born to women who are carriers for haemophilia will have this condition. In order to ensure that offspring do not have this condition, some women at risk of transmitting haemophilia choose not to transfer male embryos following IVF. Well, for postimplantation, sex selection through prenatal diagnosis followed by selective abortion has existed since the 1970s. And lastly, established postimplantation techniques to determine fetal sex during pregnancy include ultrasound, chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis. In addition, karyotyping of fetal cells provides information about fetal sex. These postimplantation methods of sex determination, followed by abortion between eight and twenty weeks gestation, represent the most commonly used methods of sex selection. What are the success rates and can you relate it to our cultural background? PGD is still IVF. When you are talking about success rate, the fact that we can get a particular sex through sperm sorting is about 86 percent, for the embryo to be a particular sex is about 86 percent, that you can get from PGD is about 99.4 percent. What we can do to increase the success rate is to do PGS not only just taking the sex but to screen the embryo to make sure it is normal. So what we try to do is that at Nordica Fertility centre, we don’t separate the process of PGD and PGS. We advise clients to do the two together so that the chances of getting a baby from the process will be high. This is because there is no point transferring an abnormal embryo. With PGS, after doing PGD, we are able to see that this particular embryo is normal and all the chromosomes have been seen and the embryo can become a baby. PGD is a little bit different from PGS, despite the fact that the procedure is the same; they are looking for a different thing. One is looking for a particular disease, P.G.S is easier, If a patient has had a particular disease and wants to make sure the baby does not have that disease, you screen the chromosome that contains that disease and look out for it but you have not said that embryo can become a baby because you have not looked at the other chromosomes to make sure there is no translocation or no mistake anywhere, so by the time you now look at them well, you can tell that not only are these embryos disease-free but can also become babies. So that is the screening which is more difficult because we are looking out for everything. That is what we call PGS (Pre-implantation Genetic Screening), while P.G.D is looking for a particular disease, i.e diagnosis. If you do PGD and PGS the chances that the woman will get pregnant is high, the factors we will now have to contend with are the factors the uterus contributes, not the factors that the embryo contributes to. What are the benefits in this? We can tell about compatibility in two people, for example, in genetics we use to say that one disease dominates while one is recessive. Two people who have recessive genes might not know but now we can find out if one has a recessive gene for a particular disease and if the person you want to marry also have a recessive gene, before you even get married. We can tell you either do not marry or if you are going to get married you need to do PGD. What PGD is avoiding, touching of the foetus, hence the embryo is looked at before you even transfer and if it carries the disease don’t transfer there is no need for pregnancy. This is taking care of terminating pregnancies. Before we got to pre-implantation diagnosis, we used to have pre-natal diagnosis, the baby is already formed and you have a particular disease, sickle cell, for example two AS people married, and want to find out the status of the unborn baby. That is obtainable at LUTH. Pre-natal diagnosis is different, the baby is already there, you now take a sample from the baby-could be either from the placenta or from the amniotic fluid then you make the diagnosis, to see whether the baby has that disease. If the baby has the problem now that you have a pregnancy already on going, you have to terminate that pregnancy. We can also test the sperm because there some men whose sperm would only give rise to bad embryos, usually older men because what makes an embryo not to become a baby is what we call Anopordy. Anoporldy can be detected in the sperm as well as the egg. Anoporldy means there is an error in one of the chromosomal fluids, whether there is a delusion or a micro delusion or there is an addition, or something is wrong in the chromosomal arrangement, we can also see that in sperm, so this technology has helped us a to do a lot of thing with IVF, in fact we can use it for Endoneutron, to see whether the Endoneutron is at the phrase at which implantation is possible or not, don’t forget I said twenty to forty percent of failures in IVF comes from the endoneutron. How popular is sex selection in your sector? It is possible for us to select the particular sex of the baby, it is not illegal and babies from this process are normal and the procedure does not distort the quality of the babies as well. The genetics is in short supply in the country. IVF is rather new and many people still don’t understand in Nigeria about the genetics and IVF because there are a lot of things that genetics has opened us all into that is not only sex selection. For example, diagnosing congenital abnormalities in babies without even taking samples from them- from taking from their mothers, we can know if you have abortion and the cause of the abortion from the tissue, because we can analyse the genes of the fetus. SOURCE: http://thenationonlineng.net/choose-baby-want/?utm_content=buffer316ca&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer |
| Health › 17 Common Problems That May Delay Conception by helpforcouples(op): 5:05am On Jul 27, 2016*. Modified: 5:53am On Jul 27, 2016 |
Still not pregnant after a year of trying? If you’ve not managed to get pregnant after a year of trying for a baby, what could the problem be? Even if you’re highly attuned to every fluctuation in your body’s menstrual cycle, it may still take a while to get pregnant. Try not to panic because this is normal. There are factors that contribute to difficulty getting pregnant. The age factor and fertility issues are two of the most common causes of infertility. Sometimes these problems can be treated using simple treatment approaches; in rare cases, difficulty in conceiving can be caused by infertility in the man, the woman, or both of them. Rigorous testing and treatment is advised in this case. Common problems that may delay conception are: -Advancing Age (over 30 years) -History of Ectopic Pregnancies or Miscarriages -Uterine Fibroid -Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: -Endometriosis -Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -Pelvic and abdominal surgery -Irregular Periods -Thyroid Imbalance -History of Sexually Transmitted Diseases -Low Sperm Count -Miscalculated Fertile Period -Testicular Surgery or Undescended Testicles -Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation -Diabetes (in male partner) and Male Infertility -Decreased Ovarian Reserve (DOR) -Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) Source: [url]Nordica Fertility Centre Blog [/url] http://nordicalagos.org/17-common-problems-that-may-delay-conception/ |
| Health › Firing Blanks – An Article On Male Infertility by helpforcouples(op): 4:57am On Jul 27, 2016 |
We sat together 4 of us, at a friend’s house, celebrating the birth of his bouncing baby boy, each one of us sharing our labour room experience and the joy of having children. This chit – chat continued when suddenly Eddy a hunk of a guy said “I can’t imagine myself firing blanks, kai God forbid” The way he said it made all of us burst into laughter. However there is an underlining seriousness in the issue of a virile man who fires blanks. Every matured man sees himself as been capable to impregnate a woman; the inability to do this is a stigma on the man. It’s as if the man is incomplete, he cannot beat his chest where other men are, and this condition ultimately affects his ego. WHAT IS "FIRING BLANKS"? This is a situation when a male is infertile. A condition which arises when a man cannot impregnate is spouse after having unprotected sexual for at least a year. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS? The main sign is the inability to conceive. However other signs and symptoms can be -Erectile dysfunction -Low sexual desire -Difficulty in ejaculation -Lower than normal sperm count -Hormonal imbalance -Pain, swelling or lump in the testicles. WHAT CAN MAKE A VIRILE MAN TO FIRE BLANKS- INFERTILE? -Low sperm production -Abnormal sperm performance -Obstruction in sperm delivery -Chronic diseases -Sexually transmitted infections – HIV, Gonorrhea, etc -Ejaculation problems -Certain medications – chemotherapy, long usage of anabolic steroids,etc -Life style factors – smoking, drinking, tight underwear, emotional stress, hard drugs, and excessive weight. -Environmental issues such as radiation and x rays, exposure to heavy metals and industrial chemical. WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR -You need to see a doctor when you have been having regular unprotected sex for at least one year and your spouse has not been able to conceive. -When you are having erection or ejaculation problems -When you are having pain, swelling or any discomfort around the testicles -When you have any history of prostrate, testicular sexual problems -When you have had groin, penis, testicular scrotal surgery HOW CAN FIRING BLANKS BE PREVENTED? Not all cases of male infertility are preventable; however some known causes of male infertility can be avoided. For example: -Avoid smoking -Limit or abstain from alcohol. -Do not use illicit drugs. -Avoid being overweight. -Avoid vasectomy. -Avoid things that lead to prolonged heat for the testicles. -Reduce stress. -Avoid exposure to pesticides, heavy metals and other toxins -Avoid sexually transmitted infections by having safe sex Men because of our dominant nature and big ego find it difficult to accept this until when scientifically proven. Some men even blatantly refuse to undergo any test as this is seen as degrading. The immediate incidence of the inability to conceive usually falls on the female. She is most times bruised and battered by the male and his family for being unproductive. A marriage that is blessed with at least one child is viewed as complete. Not having a child is incomplete, traumatic and frustrating. The best advice for any couple having fertility challenges is to see fertility experts who can help you complete your families. Article source: http://nordicalagos.org/firing-blanks-an-article-on-male-infertility/
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| Health › Firing Blanks – An Article On Male Infertility by helpforcouples(op): 4:46am On Jul 27, 2016 |
We sat together 4 of us, at a friend’s house, celebrating the birth of his bouncing baby boy, each one of us sharing our labour room experience and the joy of having children. This chit – chat continued when suddenly Eddy a hunk of a guy said “I can’t imagine myself firing blanks, kai God forbid” [img][/img] The way he said it made all of us burst into laughter. However there is an underlining seriousness in the issue of a virile man who fires blanks. Every matured man sees himself as been capable to impregnate a woman; the inability to do this is a stigma on the man. It’s as if the man is incomplete, he cannot beat his chest where other men are, and this condition ultimately affects his ego. WHAT IS "FIRING BLANKS"? This is a situation when a male is infertile. A condition which arises when a man cannot impregnate is spouse after having unprotected sexual for at least a year. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS? The main sign is the inability to conceive. However other signs and symptoms can be -Erectile dysfunction -Low sexual desire -Difficulty in ejaculation -Lower than normal sperm count -Hormonal imbalance -Pain, swelling or lump in the testicles. WHAT CAN MAKE A VIRILE MAN TO FIRE BLANKS- INFERTILE? -Low sperm production -Abnormal sperm performance -Obstruction in sperm delivery -Chronic diseases -Sexually transmitted infections – HIV, Gonorrhea, etc -Ejaculation problems -Certain medications – chemotherapy, long usage of anabolic steroids,etc -Life style factors – smoking, drinking, tight underwear, emotional stress, hard drugs, and excessive weight. -Environmental issues such as radiation and x rays, exposure to heavy metals and industrial chemical. WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR -You need to see a doctor when you have been having regular unprotected sex for at least one year and your spouse has not been able to conceive. -When you are having erection or ejaculation problems -When you are having pain, swelling or any discomfort around the testicles -When you have any history of prostrate, testicular sexual problems -When you have had groin, penis, testicular scrotal surgery HOW CAN FIRING BLANKS BE PREVENTED? Not all cases of male infertility are preventable; however some known causes of male infertility can be avoided. For example: -Avoid smoking -Limit or abstain from alcohol. -Do not use illicit drugs. -Avoid being overweight. -Avoid vasectomy. -Avoid things that lead to prolonged heat for the testicles. -Reduce stress. -Avoid exposure to pesticides, heavy metals and other toxins -Avoid sexually transmitted infections by having safe sex Men because of our dominant nature and big ego find it difficult to accept this until when scientifically proven. Some men even blatantly refuse to undergo any test as this is seen as degrading. The immediate incidence of the inability to conceive usually falls on the female. She is most times bruised and battered by the male and his family for being unproductive. A marriage that is blessed with at least one child is viewed as complete. Not having a child is incomplete, traumatic and frustrating. The best advice for any couple having fertility challenges is to see fertility experts who can help you complete your families. Article source: http://nordicalagos.org/firing-blanks-an-article-on-male-infertility/
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| Health › Causes Of Infertility And Possible Solutions by helpforcouples(op): 5:52am On May 25, 2016 |
INFERTILITY AFFECTS BOTH GENDERS -In about 1/3 of cases, the cause of infertility involves only the male. -In about 1/3 of cases, the cause of infertility involves only the female. -In the remaining 1/4 of cases, the cause of infertility involves both the male and female, or no cause can be identified. INFERTILITY IN WOMEN[size=8pt][/size] Common causes of female infertility and possible treatment options include: 1. TUBAL CONDITIONS DEFINITION: Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes prevent sperm from getting to the egg and fertilized eggs getting to the uterus. POSSIBLE SOLUTION: Laparoscopic surgery to open tubes, In vitro fertilization (IVF). 2. OVULATION DISORDERS DEFINITION: Any condition (usually hormonal) which hinders or prevents the ovaries from releasing eggs. POSSIBLE SOLUTION: Medical therapy (plus IVF in some cases). 3. POOR EGG QUALITY DEFINITION: Eggs that are damaged or have chromosomal abnormalities. This problem is usually age related – egg quality declines significantly in the late 30s and early 40s. POSSIBLE SOLUTION: IVF with Own egg +/- Genetic abnormality screening (PGS) on Embryos , IVF with Donor egg 4. ENDOMETRIOSIS DEFINITION: A condition where normal uterine tissue grows outside the uterus. POSSIBLE SOLUTION: Laparoscopy , IVF. 5. CERVICAL ABNORMALITIES DEFINITION: Abnormalities of the cervix. POSSIBLE SOLUTION: Intrauterine insemination, IVF. 6. UTERINE ABNORMALITIES DEFINITION: Abnormality to the shape or cavity of the uterus. POSSIBLE SOLUTION: Hysteroscopy or laparoscopy , Surrogacy. INFERTILITY IN MEN 1. MALE TUBAL BLOCKAGE DEFINITION: Obstructions in the vas deferens or epididymis (the tubes that transport fertile sperm), POSSIBLE SOLUTION: Surgery to correct epididymal tube blockages,Sperm aspiration technique e.g TESA. 2. SPERM PROBLEMS DEFINITION: Low or no sperm counts, poor sperm motility (the ability to move), and abnormally- shaped sperm POSSIBLE SOLUTION: ICSI, IMSI,PICSI ,Donor sperm. WHEN TO SEEK FOR FERTILITY HELP If you have been unable to get pregnant after one year of unprotected sex ( 6 months if you are older than 35), we advise you visit your doctor to diagnose the cause (s). SOURCE: Nordica Fertility Center Website- http://nordicalagos.org/why-cant-i-get-pregnant |
| Health › How To Choose The Right Fertility Clinic For You by helpforcouples(op): 5:31am On May 11, 2016 |
Finding the right fertility clinic for you can be a daunting task. With so many clinics to choose from, how do you choose among them? Where do you start? What’s important in a clinic, anyway? Take a look below to find six essential factors to weigh when selecting a fertility clinic that is right for you: Technology and Facility In order to obtain the best possible results, fertility treatments require the use of the latest technology. Opt for a clinic that: • Has the most adequate equipment and facilities for your treatment. • Is familiar with the latest ART technologies, such as blastocyst transfer, IMSI, TESA/PESA, PGD etc 2. Board Certified Staff Fertility management is a specialized area of medicine. The clinic you choose should have a team of well qualified specialists in: • Obstetrics • Gynecology • Reproductive endocrinology • Infertility Support Groups and Counseling Having emotional support is very important when going through fertility treatment. The clinic you chose should have: • On-staff counselor to help you work through your options • A support group you can join Convenience and Accessibility The right clinic for you should offer a stress-free experience. Treatments can require multiple visits, so be sure to find clinic that: • Is not located too far from you • Has opening times that are most convenient for you Cost of Treatment While you don’t want to choose strictly on price, it’s good to know costs ahead of time so you know what you’re getting into. • There should be no hidden costs • Your choice clinic must give you clear information on its current charges, including the cost of any ‘extras’ such as drugs or surgery. Range of Service Which procedures do they do, and how often? Be sure the clinic has a wide range of infertility remedies available and is familiar with the latest technology. Success Rate It is important to know the success rates of the clinics that you are considering. • However, advertised success rates could be misleading as clinics will record their rates differently. • So, opt for a clinic with high Take-Baby-Home- Rate. Source: Nordica Fertility Centre http://nordicalagos.org/how-to-choose-the-right-fertility-clinic-for-you/
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| Health › Top 10 Fertility Myths Debunked by helpforcouples(op): 9:30pm On May 03, 2016 |
Myth 1: GETTING PREGNANT IS EASY Reality — Statistics tell us a different story. It’s now estimated that one in four couple in Nigeria will have fertility issues over their reproductive lifetime. Myth 2: SPERM LIVE FOR ONLY A FEW HOURS Reality — The lifespan of sperm varies from man to man, but in general sperm can survive in utero for about 48 hours. In some rare cases sperm can survive for up to 96 hours Myth 3: YOU NEED TO ORGASM IN ORDER TO CONCEIVE Reality — Orgasm is always a plus, and it does aid in contracting the uterus – which definitely helps sperm travel toward the fallopian tubes faster. But even if this doesn’t happen, your baby-making efforts won’t be for naught. Myth 4: SWALLOWING SEMEN WILL MAKE YOU MORE FERTILE Reality — Semen definitely has its wacky benefits, but making you more fertile Isn’t one of them – at least, no studies have proven it so far. Myth 5: BREASTFEEDING= BIRTH CONTROL Reality — While it’s definitely true that breastfeeding can keep women period-free for longer and, therefore, less fertile, but not all women see this effect – so relying on breastfeeding as your sole form of birth control isn’t very reliable Myth 6: LIFTING YOUR LEGS IN THE AIR FOR 20 MINUTES AFTER HAVING SEX WILL HELP YOU GET PREGNANT Reality — There’s no scientific proof that this will increase your odds of conceiving. But some experts (and common sense) say that staying in bed for a little while after intercourse will help keep semen from leaking out of the vagina — and maybe, help ensure that every last sperm gets a fighting chance at the prize Myth 7: DOING IT MISSIONARY STYLE IS THE ONLY WAY TO CONCEIVE Reality– The truth is, the actual position you do it in doesn’t matter much — as long as there’s deep penetration going on and, of course, your man ejaculates, it’s all the same. Myth 8: YOU SHOULD HAVE SEX EVERY DAY Reality– This is boring actually. When you are trying to conceive, sex around 3 times a week would be good, to keep the sparks flying and not to miss the days when you are ovulating. Myth 9: I’VE ALREADY HAD A BABY – I’LL DEFINITELY BE ABLE TO CONCEIVE AGAIN Reality– It may not be the case. Fertility issues can arise even after giving birth. Factors such as age, diet and drinking habits, lack of exercise and increased stress can lead to difficulties in getting pregnant Myth 10: INFERTILITY IS A WOMAN’S PROBLEM Reality– This couldn’t be further from the truth. A couple’s inability to conceive is as much a problem of the sperm as it is for an egg. Source: [url]Nordica Fertility Centre[/url]http://nordicalagos.org/top-10-fertility-myths-debunked/ - 24 Likes 6 Shares
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| Health › Top 10 Fertility Myths Debunked by helpforcouples(op): 9:24pm On May 03, 2016 |
[img][/img] Myth 1: GETTING PREGNANT IS EASY Reality — Statistics tell us a different story. It’s now estimated that one in four couple in Nigeria will have fertility issues over their reproductive lifetime. Myth 2: SPERM LIVE FOR ONLY A FEW HOURS Reality — The lifespan of sperm varies from man to man, but in general sperm can survive in utero for about 48 hours. In some rare cases sperm can survive for up to 96 hours Myth 3: YOU NEED TO ORGASM IN ORDER TO CONCEIVE Reality — Orgasm is always a plus, and it does aid in contracting the uterus – which definitely helps sperm travel toward the fallopian tubes faster. But even if this doesn’t happen, your baby-making efforts won’t be for naught. Myth 4: SWALLOWING SEMEN WILL MAKE YOU MORE FERTILE Reality — Semen definitely has its wacky benefits, but making you more fertile Isn’t one of them – at least, no studies have proven it so far. Myth 5: BREASTFEEDING= BIRTH CONTROL Reality — While it’s definitely true that breastfeeding can keep women period-free for longer and, therefore, less fertile, but not all women see this effect – so relying on breastfeeding as your sole form of birth control isn’t very reliable Myth 6: LIFTING YOUR LEGS IN THE AIR FOR 20 MINUTES AFTER HAVING SEX WILL HELP YOU GET PREGNANT Reality — There’s no scientific proof that this will increase your odds of conceiving. But some experts (and common sense) say that staying in bed for a little while after intercourse will help keep semen from leaking out of the vagina — and maybe, help ensure that every last sperm gets a fighting chance at the prize Myth 7: DOING IT MISSIONARY STYLE IS THE ONLY WAY TO CONCEIVE Reality– The truth is, the actual position you do it in doesn’t matter much — as long as there’s deep penetration going on and, of course, your man ejaculates, it’s all the same. Myth 8: YOU SHOULD HAVE SEX EVERY DAY Reality– This is boring actually. When you are trying to conceive, sex around 3 times a week would be good, to keep the sparks flying and not to miss the days when you are ovulating. Myth 9: I’VE ALREADY HAD A BABY – I’LL DEFINITELY BE ABLE TO CONCEIVE AGAIN Reality– It may not be the case. Fertility issues can arise even after giving birth. Factors such as age, diet and drinking habits, lack of exercise and increased stress can lead to difficulties in getting pregnant Myth 10: INFERTILITY IS A WOMAN’S PROBLEM Reality– This couldn’t be further from the truth. A couple’s inability to conceive is as much a problem of the sperm as it is for an egg. Source: [url]Nordica Fertility Centre[/url]http://nordicalagos.org/top-10-fertility-myths-debunked/ -
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| Health › 10 Things Every Woman Should Know About Fibroids by helpforcouples(op): 10:00pm On Feb 09, 2016 |
Fibroid tumors are benign (non-cancerous) growths that appear on the muscular wall of the uterus. They range in size from microscopic to masses that fill the entire abdominal cavity, in some cases, as large as a five month pregnancy. Below are 10 Things every woman should know about Fibroid: [1]Uterine fibroids can affect women of all ages, but are most common in women ages 40 to 50. [2]Depending on size, location and number of fibroids, common symptoms include: pelvic pain and pressure; excessive bleeding, including prolonged periods and passage of clots, which can lead to anemia; abdominal swelling; pressure on the bladder, leading to frequent urination; pressure on the bowel, leading to constipation and bloating; Infertility. [3]Uterine fibroid tumors are estrogen dependent; they thrive on estrogen. In fact, uterine fibroid tumors never develop before the onset of menstruation when the female body begins producing estrogen. During pregnancy, fibroid tumors often grow extremely fast due to the extra estrogen produced by the body during pregnancy. Most women who have fibroid tumors and who are able to wait until after menopause discover their uterine fibroid tumors shrink and disappear once estrogen production stops in the body. [4]It is extremely rare that uterine fibroid tumors are cancerous. [5]Fibroids are diagnosed with an ultrasound in the gynecologist’s office. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is also used to determine how fibroids can be treated and provide information about any underlying disease. [6]Uterine fibroids can be treated with surgery, including hysterectomy, which removes the entire uterus, and myomectomy, which removes the fibroids but leaves the uterus. Both are major surgeries. [7]Over 50 percent of women who get hysterectomies have their ovaries removed, rendering them infertile. [8]Embolization has emerged as the safest, simplest, cost effective way to treat fibroids. Embolization requires a very small incision. Embolization basically cures fibroids by starving them. [9]Uterine Fibroid Embolization has an overall success rate of 94 percent. [10]Recurrence after embolization has not occurred. This is one of its major advantages over myomectomy, where fibroids which have been surgically removed often grow back. Source: http://nordicalagos.org/10-things-every-woman-should-know-about-fibroids/ |
| Health › Why Success Rate Of IVF Can’t Be Determined In Nigeria, By Expert by helpforcouples(op): 12:18pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
Speaking in Asaba during the Physicians’ Roundtable with the theme ‘Personalised IVF: New Techniques to Improve Success Rate’, Ajayi decried the lack of monitoring agencies and dearth of records to ascertain the success rate of breakthroughs in reproductive health across the country. He said: “We can’t talk about success rate in Nigeria because there are no monitoring agencies. You can talk about success rate in your own clinic that is what you know about your clinic. For us, our success rate is equal to what you find in advanced parts of the world.”[i][/i] While saying that the success rate can only determined at the individual clinics where IVF services are rendered, Ajayi who is the Managing Director of Nordica Fertility Centre, debunked the claim in some quarters that IVF services were beyond the reach of citizens at the lower rung of the economic ladder. “When people say that IVF is expensive, I know that it is not cheap but I don’t know if it is expensive. People sometimes have the idea that IVF is up to N5 million above. It is not, at least I know in my own clinic. What I say most of the time is that, if you can buy a fairly used car, you can get IVF. So, you have to find out how much it is in the clinic you are going to and know how to access it. It is not cheap but it is not as expensive as people think. “IVF involves the process of bringing the egg and the sperm together outside the body, and then the embryo that is formed is flushed back into the woman with the hope that it becomes a baby. It is used for people who want to have children either because they are having problem bearing children or because they want to avoid a particular genetic disorder or they are looking for a particular sex.”
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| Health › Re: Anyone Trying IVF/IUI/ICSI (Fertility Treatments)? by helpforcouples: 12:10pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
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| Health › Re: Do You Know A Good Doctor For Fibroid Surgery? by helpforcouples: 3:53pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
craleonic:I will advise you visit Nordica Fertility Centre, Lagos. This is because, studies (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uterine_myomectomy) have shown that laparoscopic myomectomy (or histeroscopy, another non invasive procedure) leads to lower morbidity rates and faster recovery than does laparotomic myomectomy. Basically, this are endoscopic surgery that will not require the surgeon opening you up and Nordica is the only centre in Nigeria that I know with pedigree in this modern approach to fibroid removal. Best of luck |
| Health › The Process Of IVF Explained In This Simple And Easy To Grasp Infographic by helpforcouples(op): 3:34pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
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| Health › Sperm Health Tips That Can Help Improve Male Fertility 0, September 10th, 2015 by helpforcouples(op): 8:17am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Sperm health is vital to increasing a couple’s chances of getting pregnant. While certain genetic conditions might affect a man’s sperm health, there are a variety of factors, ranging from environmental to lifestyle, that also influence male fertility. The following tips can help to alleviate male fertility problems so as to improve a couple’s chances of getting pregnant: Don’t Smoke Smoking is linked to sperm health problems. While smoking has not been linked to a lowered sperm count, it does cause damage to sperm DNA, which results in an increased risk of birth defects in a man’s children. Because it takes three months for sperm to fully form, it is imperative to quit smoking at least three months prior to trying to get pregnant in order to reduce the risk of birth abnormalities Don’t Do Drugs Drug use also negatively influences sperm health. For example, marijuana increases the number of abnormal sperm produced, as well as lowers overall sperm count. Limit Your Alcohol Intake Reducing your alcohol consumption to no more than two drinks a day is also important to male fertility. In fact, excessive drinking can lead to impotence. Maintain A Healthy Weight Because being either overweight or underweight can influence sperm health, maintaining a healthy weight is crucial in order to increase male fertility. A BMI of less than 20 or of more than 25 can reduce a man’s sperm count by 22%. Your BMI can be calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. Following a healthy diet that is low in saturated and trans fats and that is high in folic acid, zinc, vitamins A, C and E is essential to staying healthy. Exercise can also help to maintain good weight. Get Sun Exposure A healthy amount of sun exposure is linked to increased levels of testosterone, which in turn is connected to healthy sperm production. In addition, sun exposure is linked to lower levels of melatonin, which are known to negatively impact male fertility. Don’t Overdo It Studies have shown that ejaculating more than twice a day can have a negative effect on male fertility. This is because it takes some time for sperm levels to rise again following ejaculation. Nonetheless, it is important to have intercourse with your partner on a regular basis because sperm that is not ejaculated becomes old and less fertile, thereby reducing the chances of getting pregnant. Avoid Hea[/b]t Overheating of the testicles can reduce sperm health. It is important for men to avoid wearing tightly fitting pants and undergarments, as well as to avoid hot baths and hot tubs. Also, placing a laptop on a table or desk as opposed to directly on the body also reduces the risk of sperm health damage. [b]Reduce Stress Stress is a major contributing factor to sperm health problems. In fact, 15% of men experience decreased libido because of stress, while 5% of men experience impotence because of it. Practicing relaxation methods such as Pilates can help to minimize stress, as does participating in regular exercise. Source: NORDICA FERTILITY CENTRE http://nordicalagos.org/sperm-health-tips-that-can-help-improve-male-fertility/ |
| Health › What Nigerian Men Need To Know About Fertility by helpforcouples(op): 10:44am On Nov 09, 2015 |
Historically, the shame of being unable to have children was solely placed on the woman’s shoulders. The pregnancy occurs in her body, so it makes sense that most people would assume conception is (almost) all about the woman. It’s often said that women approaching 35 start to hear the ticking of a biological clock, as they realise their most fertile years are ebbing away. But how much do we know about male fertility? Well, men can reproduce into middle age and beyond, surely? Men produce 50,000 sperm every minute, which means we can father children whenever we want, right?Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. More and more evidence suggests that men do have a biological clock, even if we don’t always listen to it. Inevitably the admission came that in as much as fifty percent of infertility cases, the fault lay with the male. It takes two to make a baby, and male fertility is just as important. So what do men need to know to protect themselves as well as prepare themselves for when they finally do want to father children? Is there any truth to rumours or supposed myths about bicycle seats, tighty whities and hot tubs? Are there specific foods that cater to male fertility more than others? If you want to give yourself the best chance of having children, here are the fertility facts all men should know. TOO MANY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS: There is an old joke that if you want to get a woman pregnant, get her drunk, but research has proven that if the male is drunk too, the chances of anyone getting pregnant are slim to none. Not only does too much alcohol impair a man’s ability to achieve an erection, if he does manage to achieve one, his ability to ejaculate becomes impaired. Add to that the fact that alcohol actually damages the sperm creating cells and raises estrogen levels in men. Long term alcoholism can cause extensive internal damage to the testicles themselves. AVOID TIGHTY WHITIE: Despite the firm belief that tight underwear blunts sperm production as opposed to loose fitting underwear, there is no scientific research to support the idea that any kind of underwear affects sperm production one way or the other. So where does this belief stem from? Perhaps it is the advice that keeping the male genitals too warm does indeed damage sperm. After all, isn’t that why male reproductive organs are on the outside, to keep sperm cool while a woman’s reproductive system is fully contained inside her body? AVOID HOT TUBS, SAUNAS AND HOT SHOWERS: In the same vein, hot tubs, saunas and hot showers have indeed been proven to lower sperm counts. Once these factors are removed, studies have shown that sperm motility returns to normal levels in as little as a month or two. STOP SMOKING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: Smoking in all its forms; cigarettes or marijuana damages sperm. A study where the sperm of smokers was analyzed, discovered that their sperm did not have the ability to bind strongly enough to a female’s egg, severely hampering conception. TOO MUCH EXERCISE CAN HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON SPERM COUNT: While the usual sage advice of healthy diet and exercise is certainly based in truth, too much exercise can have an adverse affect on sperm counts. Heat damages sperm so if the body over heats during excessive exercise then this can have the same effect as being in a hot tub or sauna. It’s very important for men to stay hydrated during exercise and be careful not to over exert themselves. INCREASE IN PROTEIN IN THE DIET: An increase in protein in the diet has been shown to increase fertility for men. Vegetarians can take protein supplements. Other helpful supplements include Vitamin C, Selenium, Vitamin E and even Folic Acid, previously thought to be just for mothers-to-be. EJACULATING AT LEAST ONCE A DAY: Certainly one of the most popular ways to increase sperm count is sex every 24 or at least 48 hours. Ejaculating at least once a day keeps the man reproductive system working efficiently and helps prevent sperm from dying. TOXIC WORKPLACE CHEMICALS: Does your job involve close contact with toxic chemicals? If so, you may be at greater risk for infertility and decreased sperm health. Farmers, painters, varnishers, metal workers, and welders have all been found to be at risk for decreased fertility. If your job involves toxic chemical contact or high heat conditions, speak to your doctor. There may be more steps you can take to protect yourself. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS ( STDs/STIs): Sexually transmitted infections can lead to infertility if not treated promptly. Left untreated, an infection can lead to scar tissue within the male reproductive tract, making semen transfer ineffective or even impossible. If you have any symptoms of an STI, see your doctor right away, and if you’re at risk for contracting an STI, get regular checks even if you are asymptomatic. You may unknowingly pass on an STI to your female partner, which can then damage her fertility. WEIGHT: Being over or underweight can have a negative effect on semen health. Men with a BMI below 20 have been found to have lower sperm concentration and sperm counts, while obese men have been found to have lower levels of testosterone and lower sperm counts. PAYING ATTENTION TO AGE IS IMPORTANT FOR MEN TOO: Research has found that with increased age, male fertility and sperm health decreases, including an increase in DNA-damaged sperm. Male age has been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, the passing on of genetic problems, and some birth defects. Increased male age has also been linked to increased rates of autism and schizophrenia. IVF treatment is also impacted by male age. One study found that for each additional year of paternal age, there was an 11% increased odds of not achieving pregnancy, and a 12% increase in the odds of not having a live birth. Source: NORDICA FERTILITY CENTRE - http://nordicalagos.org/what-nigerian-men-need-to-know-about-fertility/ |
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