Handling Infertility Together
6362
Society > Family Planning
Mar 1, 2007
Jessica Deets
Handling Infertility Together
Infertility should be considered a couple's problem rather than blaming one person or the other. It's been a common myth that female issues are to blame for not being able to conceive, but upon closer inspection, close to half the time the infertility stems from the male partner.
Obviously, the male partner provides the sperm, so that's really the only aspect to be examined. Problems can be classified as low sperm count, or poor motility, or abnormality of the sperm. Many times there's no apparent problem with the sperm, just that it's not working. But the problem can go deeper than that and may involve something in the male's environment. This could include illness, drinking, smoking, stress, even tight fitting pants or frequent visits to the hot tub (tight fitting pants and the hot tub warm the genital area, causing lower availability of sperm). Sometimes help can take the form of changing some simple behaviors. If you wear tight clothes, try loose fitting clothing around your private area. Try relaxing to calm music and minimizing those things causing you stress. Give up alcohol and smoking. If you have a hot tub, reduce the frequency of use and try bringing the temperature down some. Check out your local health food store for a libido booster, even if you have a lot of sexual prowess. These boosters do work and if you cut down on the frequency of sexual contact, for those times when you do have sex, the sensation will be elevated.
For women, it's the reproductive system that gets examined. Be sure to have your gynecologist check your cervix along with your uterus for cysts, fibroids, polyps, and endometriosis. Make sure that you're both enjoying sexual contact and if not, explain to your partner your desires. Sometimes men forget that there's two people that need to be satisfied when it's completed. If you need to take things slowly, be sure to mention that. Men will understand, you just have to state it absolutely clearly and to make sure he is listening, have him repeat what you said. You'll both be happier that way. And while you're at it, your local health food store may also have something to help with female health and even female libido... these really do work you just have to give it a try.
Even when a couple has taken all the tests to check the sperm and the reproductive health, some couples are still infertile with no apparent cause. At that point, you may want to consider hormonal fertility treatment, in-vitro fertilization, or adoption. There's always options available to you.
Copyright (c) 2006
Obviously, the male partner provides the sperm, so that's really the only aspect to be examined. Problems can be classified as low sperm count, or poor motility, or abnormality of the sperm. Many times there's no apparent problem with the sperm, just that it's not working. But the problem can go deeper than that and may involve something in the male's environment. This could include illness, drinking, smoking, stress, even tight fitting pants or frequent visits to the hot tub (tight fitting pants and the hot tub warm the genital area, causing lower availability of sperm). Sometimes help can take the form of changing some simple behaviors. If you wear tight clothes, try loose fitting clothing around your private area. Try relaxing to calm music and minimizing those things causing you stress. Give up alcohol and smoking. If you have a hot tub, reduce the frequency of use and try bringing the temperature down some. Check out your local health food store for a libido booster, even if you have a lot of sexual prowess. These boosters do work and if you cut down on the frequency of sexual contact, for those times when you do have sex, the sensation will be elevated.
For women, it's the reproductive system that gets examined. Be sure to have your gynecologist check your cervix along with your uterus for cysts, fibroids, polyps, and endometriosis. Make sure that you're both enjoying sexual contact and if not, explain to your partner your desires. Sometimes men forget that there's two people that need to be satisfied when it's completed. If you need to take things slowly, be sure to mention that. Men will understand, you just have to state it absolutely clearly and to make sure he is listening, have him repeat what you said. You'll both be happier that way. And while you're at it, your local health food store may also have something to help with female health and even female libido... these really do work you just have to give it a try.
Even when a couple has taken all the tests to check the sperm and the reproductive health, some couples are still infertile with no apparent cause. At that point, you may want to consider hormonal fertility treatment, in-vitro fertilization, or adoption. There's always options available to you.
Copyright (c) 2006
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com
Jessica Deets researches the internet and writes information to help people. There's more news and information about infertility at this website www.BestInfertilityInfo.com
Write a Review
Add to My Favorite
Refer it to Friend
Report Article
Other links owned by this user
Creating a home m is a great idea for getting into shape and doing so on your own terms, at your own pace and without having to deal with crowds or needing to "dress to go to the m." And while all of these things certainly make a case for a home
Category:
Hepatitis C is an inflammatin f the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C virus is als knwn as the HCV virus. Cirrhsis and cancer can result frm damage dne t the liver by the hepatitis C virus. There is n cure
Category:
Owning your own business is driven by freedom and entrepreneurship. Maybe you?re thinking about starting your own business to make more money, to have more time at home, or to develop a unique company or product idea. Whatever your business and personal
Category:
Getting down to business is the prime focus of just about any company. But, looks can be as crucial as ability in some enterprises. The problem for those starting out, however, is the cost associated with furnishing an office. This is where good used
Category:
With so many styles and features, these aren?t your average scooters and they?re not just for kids anymore! Both adults and children can gain from the pleasure and convenience of electric scooters. Most electric scooters are easily
Category:
First of all, you'll need to identify for sure if it's acid reflux. Here's how you tell. If you're laying there and you feel a burning in your throat, or if your stomach is upset, or you keep tasting the dinner you had earlier, there's a good
Category:
There are a number of companies that handle investment for clients both large and small. Evergreen Mutual Funds is one such company. Falling into the mid- to large-size range as far as investment companies are concerned, this company provides its
Category:
Whether you need to raise money for a school, church, nonprofit group or a youth sports organization, there are plenty of opportunities available. Fundraising should be a fun and rewarding prospect. If the products are good and the cause even better,
Category:
Scrapbooking is fast becoming a favorite hobby of men, women and children of all ages. A great way to tell a personal story or the story of an entire family, this hobby is much more than collecting photos, it involves the creation of a multimedia
Category:
Uncovering fmily history cn be lbor of love nd lifelong pursuit. Genelogy is hobby tht cn be csul or intense. In the process, those on the hunt for cler picture of their fmily's pst will find they cn come cross more informtion
Category:
Asphalt is a naturally occurring element. Probably more commonly kwn for its use in building roads, it?s environmentally friendly and one of the world?s oldest building materials. Ecomic, durable, attractive, and easy to install and maintain, it?s
Category:
A motorcycle is a means to an end when it comes to getting from Point A to Point B. But, for many, a motorcycle is a statement, an extension of who they are and what they do. These people, and many others for that matter, want their bikes to be
Category:
While some might think soccer is nothing more than a silly game that has players running und a field trying to kick a black and white ball into a guarded net, the truth of the matter is the sport itself has a deep and rich history. Soccer has been
Category:
Nothing can make a room look more attractive, elegant and stately than a beautiful hardwood floor. With an ability to be dressed up or down to fit the theme of a room, hardwood is at home in any design. Plus, its durability, function and
Category:
Even though your horse is a large animal, it has a very small stomach and intestines. They cannot hold huge quantities of food at a time. They require their food well spread over the day, may be four or more times a day. Major problems
Category:
If ou wear contact lenses, ou know how important it is to keep our lenses and our ees clean. The following tips can be of help. Lens wearing - preparations In spite of ou having a good sense of hgiene it is ver important that
Category:
Air transportation has grown from a luxury into a necessity in our modern world. The attitude toward private jet chartering has changed. Once a lavish and expensive privilege for the few, today?s charter flights are practical and beneficial for
Category:
While there are some conditions that will require mainstream medical treatment no matter what, there are a number of others that can benefit greatly from massage therapy. What once was considered "quackery" is becoming more and more
Category:
Sudden deth fter hert ttck or sudden crdic deth (SCD) is deth which hppens unexpectedly when the hert stops working. It is lso known s sudden crdic rrest. Symptoms re not very cler to the person himself but he might get
Category:
You've spent many years in college and worked hard all along the way. With graduation nearing, this is a perfect time to treat yourself and get your own college class ring. Class rings normally have your college and your degree. Even if you attend
Category:
Other links at Society > Family Planning
Most moers struggle wi e question of wheer to stay at home wi eir children or work. If you?re trying to make at decision, you know at it can be very difficult, because ere are advantages and disadvantages to bo sides. Here are some
Category:
Cord blood is the name given to the human blood of the placenta, together with the umbilical cord, which is resulted after giving birth to a child. The recent medical innovations and discoveries include saving and using this cord blood for potential
Category:
Infertility should be considered a couple's problem rather than blaming one person or the other. It's been a common myth that female issues are to blame for not being able to conceive, but upon closer inspection, close to half the time the infertility
Category:
Have you ever found yourself in the difficult position of having to decide ether or not to either adopt a child or give your child up for adoption? Both of these decisions can be very difficult for many people because it may be right for some of you
Category:
It was March of 1996 that the first draft of this checklist was placed online. It has been ed by thoands since then and, with the feedback received since 1996, it has been shortened and simplified. There are now 5 questions most easily answered by
Category:
Site Sponsor
Directory Statistics
Articles: 68214
Categories: 501
Yahoo Entertainment
