Fertility preservation is a hot service offered by many fertility clinics today. The most common and successful means to preserve fertility is through egg freezing (also known as oocyte cryopreservation). More than 500 babies have been born from this technique worldwide. Egg freezing is a process whereby eggs are stimulated in the woman’s ovaries and [...]
Infertility is a couple’s problem, and is commonly due to some contribution from both the male and female partners. Approximately 40% of the time, the male contributes a significant part of the fertility problem. At the Xpert Fertility Care, Dr. Ho thoroughly investigates both male and female causes of infertility in a comprehensive manner.
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Today NBC show is airing an interesting segment about the complimentary approach to the treatment of infertility. Many western fertility specialists are now embracing the idea. At at Xpert Fertility Care, we strongly believe that, “keep your mind open” and “do whatever works to achieve the goal” for our patients.
Green tea and antibiotics Next time you take an antibiotic, swallow it down with some green tea. Not only will the antioxidant-rich brew be soothing, it may actually help the drugs do their job better. Egyptian researchers have discovered that green tea can boost the effectiveness of antibiotics and may even help to beat superbugs such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) that have evolved to resist antibiotics. In a series of in-vitro laboratory experiments, researchers at Alexandria University pitted green tea plus antibiotics against 28 disease-causing microorganisms. In almost every case and for all types of antibiotics tested, the combination reduced the bacteria’s drug resistance and increased the action of the antibiotics. In some cases, the drugs in combination with green tea were up to three times more powerful in their fight against the harmful bacteria. “The synergistic action of green tea when taken with antibiotics was demonstrated against Staphylococcus, E. coli and P. aeruginosa,” said Mervat A. Kassem, PhD, of the faculty of pharmacy at Alexandria University in Egypt. The study was presented in March at the meeting of the Society for General Microbiology in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Of special interest in our fight against [...] Continue Reading…
Sphere: Related ContentScientists report that the use of scented creams and perfumes could increase the risk of unborn boys developing infertility later in life. The team of researchers at Edinburg University determined that building blocks for future reproduction were developed within a 12 week period during the pregnancy. It is during this time they say developing infants may be more influenced by chemicals found in cosmetics. The research team led by Professor Richard Sharpe of the Medical Research Council’s Human Reproductive Sciences Unit, based in Edinburgh admitted that these preliminary results still require more conclusive proof. Researchers conducted tests on laboratory rats. They blocked the action of androgens, which include male sex hormones such as testosterone. The experiments confirmed that if the hormones are blocked, the animals suffered fertility problems. Many of these hormone-blocking chemicals can be found in such items as cosmetics, household fabrics and plastics. Prof Sharpe said the chemicals may also increase the risk of baby boys developing other reproductive conditions in later life, including testicular cancer. "There are lots of compounds in perfumes that we know in higher concentrations have the potential to have biological effects, so it is just [...] Continue Reading…
Sphere: Related ContentRed wine seems to be the new “green vegetable”… good for practically everything. New research points to a surprising and counter intuitive connection between moderate wine consumption and the lower risk of a certain kind of liver disease… plus, I recently saw another study that suggests serving red wine with steaks can help diminish the harmful effects associated with eating red meat. Once again it appears that modern science is confirming age-old wisdom, in this case those who revered the “nectar of the Gods.” Of course, experts are quick to point out that wine is beneficial to your health in moderation only. That said, following are a sample of the many benefits that moderate wine consumption may confer upon your health… Lowers risk of liver disease. Considered by some to be an emerging epidemic, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become the most common chronic liver disease in the United States today, due in large part to our Western lifestyle and obesity, notes study author Jeffrey B. Schwimmer, MD, at the University of California, San Diego. He and his colleagues found that moderate wine drinkers are significantly less likely to develop NAFLD than nondrinkers, even after controlling [...] Continue Reading…
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