15/07/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

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11/07/2011 by Einstein719.

FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (Lutineizing Hormone) are usually attributed as female only hormones. But in fact they are just as present in boys as girls.

The two hormones are Gonadotropins, which means that they take action on the gonads (The primary reproductive organs) and they are both released, as you probably know, by the pituitary gland in the brain. A common misconception is that the pituitary gland is the starting point for all hormone secretion. When in fact its in the middle - a respondant: it is triggered by a hormone called GnRH, standing for gonadotropin releasing hormone, which is secreted by the Hypothalamus, which is just above the pituitary gland.

 Anyway GnRH is secreted within the brain`s of both boys and girls, and so consequently FSH and LH are secreted by the pituitary in both sexes - but they have very different affects. In girls FSH and LH are crucial for maintaining and managing the menstrual cycle. However in boys FSH is the hormone which triggers the testes to produce sperm cells, whilst LH causes testosterone to be made and secreted by the testes. Testosterone is the hormone that causes facial and bodily hair growth and muscular development, as well as accounting for male sexuality. But it does not actually cause sperm production!

This is why men who are extremely masculine, can actually suffer from infertility, because although their levels of LH are high - their FSH levels may be low, causing sperm production not to be prevalent enough to achieve fertilization.

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07/07/2011 by admin.

Yesterday I read an article on the internet regarding a new IVF lottery. My colleagues presumed that I was talking about the IVF postcode lottery, and didn’t actually believe me until I showed them the arcticle I had read.

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What do you think about this-let us know in comments

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07/07/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

We received this comment below in our customer feedback, and thought it was worth posting information on how to create an account with us.

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06/07/2011 by admin.

 Here is a question that we received this week regarding male fertility:

Hi, Will Zita West tablets, for men help improve sperm count, and motility?? As my husband has a low sperm count, and poor motility sperm. Many thanks. Look froward, to hearing from you soon.

Here is our answer:

Vitamen is a multivitamin & mineral supplement designed to support male reproductive health. Deficiencies in vitamins & trace elements have been shown to be detrimental to sperm production & sperm health

Here is the information for Vitamen from the manufacturer below in bold & I have put links to some blog articles we have written on improving male fertility which you may find helpful:

Nutrition for conception

Healthy parents tend to produce healthy babies. And healthy babies, in general, grow into healthy children and adults. Much emphasis is given to the importance of a woman’s health and nutritional status before and during pregnancy. But her male partner plays an equally crucial role at conception.

The creation of a healthy baby requires not just a healthy egg but a good supply of properly formed mobile sperm as well.Over the past few years we have seen an increase in the number of men with low sperm counts.

Recent research suggests that of the one in four couples who take longer than the average to conceive, the cause, in around one-third of cases, lies with the male partner.

Other research has indicated that up to eighty percent of birth defects are caused by defective male sperm. And it is now known that the cause of a Down’s syndrome baby may also lie with either the mother or the father.But don’t worry - there is a lot that can be done simply by making changes in nutrition and lifestyle.

Poor sperm health, whether it be a low count, poor motility or malformations, can generally be improved by optimising the father’s overall health and nutritional status. But it is sensible to start this process as soon as possible.

Sperm take ten weeks to develop sufficiently to leave the body, so planning for a pregnancy should start at least four months before conception takes place. That means giving up smoking, alcohol and social/recreational drugs, checking for genito-urinary infections, avoiding hot baths and tight clothing, eating healthily and taking supplementation, when necessary, to help redress nutritional imbalances.

Vitamen is a high quality supplement specially formulated for men. But remember, it is no good taking vitamins if you are not getting the rest of the basics right. Drinking plenty of water is one of them - at least 2 litres a day. Water is a large component of sperm, so a good, regular supply is vital in the process of production.

Vitamen is a premium multivitamin and multi-mineral supplement. It contains essential nutrients that contribute to a healthy conception and, in particular, the production of healthy sperm.

It may also be worth reading these blog articles on improving male fertility:

• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2009/01/14/vitamen-supplement-from-zita-west/ 
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2011/06/20/8-quick-ways-to-improve-sperm-count-motility-naturally/  
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2010/02/10/male-fertility-tips-optimising-your-fertility/
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2009/07/25/sex-every-day-could-increase-your-chances-of-being-a-father/
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2009/07/01/male-fertility-tips/ 
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2008/11/25/can-working-in-a-hot-kitchen-make-men-infertile/  
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2008/11/25/fertility-damaging-chemicals-male-fertility/
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2008/10/22/australian-fertility-expert-says-a-small-dose-of-daily-sunshine-could-help-men-with-fertility-problems/

Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistence 

Kind Regards

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04/07/2011 by admin.

IVF has been in the UK news twice this week following the publication of two recent studies on IVF. Here is the BBC news coverage of the IVF research findings below

Being overweight doubles IVF miscarriage risk   28th June 2011 BBC news

Overweight women undergoing fertility treatment have double the risk of miscarriage of normal weight women, a UK study says.

More than a third of overweight and obese women had a miscarriage compared with one in five of normal weight women, a fertility conference heard.

Previous research has shown that women who conceive naturally are also at a higher risk if they are overweight.

Experts warned that obesity is putting women’s fertility at risk.

The study in more than 300 women was carried out at the fertility clinic at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London.

Read the full article here at BBC news    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10434138

 IVF procedure ‘may increase risk of Down’s syndrome’ 4th July 2011

Drugs used in IVF for older women may increase their risk of having a baby with Down’s syndrome, experts say.

Doctors already know that the chance of having a baby with the genetic condition goes up with the age of the mother, especially for those over 35.

Now UK researchers, who looked at 34 couples, think drugs used to kick-start ovaries for IVF in older women disturb the genetic material of the eggs . Work is now needed to confirm their suspicions, a meeting in Sweden heard

Read the full article her at BBC news http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13992232

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04/07/2011 by admin.

Here is a frequently asked question regarding ovulation test strips that we received last month:

Hi
Can you help me choose the most appropriate product please? I’ve looked at your stock, but have to say I’m confused! I’d like to purchase some Ovulating predictor strips which I wee on. I would like to buy enough stock for 2 months supply please. Can you advise which of your products will suit my need?
Many thanks!
Andrea

Here is the reply from one of our customer services team:

Thank you for your enquiry.I can suggest our Advanced Ovulation Test Strips. We have been selling them for a long time, they are very popular and we do not experience people coming back with any problems with the tests. 

If you go onto our fertility website you will see all our ovulation tests.

The link is www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any more information or call us on

Tel no 01623883830

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