Tag: fertility

Africa’s sperm donor industry lacks vital safeguards

Dr. Abraham Fasasi, director of embryology services at the Omega Golden Fertility Clinic in Lagos

Poor regulation and lack of transparency in Africa’s fertility industry leave sperm donors and recipients vulnerable to exploitation and unethical practices, including relatives unwittingly having children together, fertility experts warn. Consanguinity, referring to where biological relatives conceive children together, increases the likelihood of genetic disorders and other health complications in offspring. This risk is increased in Africa by the absence…

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Vaping Lowers Men’s Sperm Count And Shrinks Their Testicles” – Scientist Reveals

An electronic cigarette, often known as a vape, is a device with a liquid container, an atomizer, and a battery that simulates smoking tobacco. Turkish scientists conducted research on rats to find out the effect of smoking on sexual health. According to recent research, it has been discovered that vaping lowers men’s sperm count and shrinks their testicles. Researchers observed that exposing rats to cigarette smoke and e-cigarette vapours lowers the size of their testicles. They also discovered stress indicators in the blood…

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Getting Pregnant Naturally? Here Is All You Need To Know 

Before your first appointment with a fertility specialist, many couples and individuals who are having difficulty getting pregnant often take steps to improve their chances of getting pregnant naturally. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), such couples boast a staggering   20-37 percent chance of becoming parents without any intervention within the first three months of trying.  …

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