A Professor of Clinical Radiology at the University of Ilorin, Adewale Oguntoyinbo, has said that many of the causes of infertility are either preventable or treatable if appropriately investigated. Delivering 181st inaugural lecture of the […]
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Infertility
Wearing of boxers could improve sperm count
Dayo Ojerinde A recent study has suggested that wearing looser underpants could be a simple way for men to improve their sperm count and the hormones that control it. In a study of 656 men, by researchers at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health in the United States, boxer short wearers had a 25 […] …
When infertility has female factor (2)
Dr. Abayomi Ajayi Fertility is an unpredictable thing. By “fertility” we are talking about the human body’s reproductive capability, what enhances or diminishes it, or even how long it lasts. Many women (and men) don’t have much of a grip on these realities of fertility. Last week we examined some of the common causes of […] …
Male infertility: An ignored possibility
Oladapo Ashiru Infertility is the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of unprotected intercourse. But, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and recently at a WHO expert meeting, we revised the definition to encourage earlier evaluation in the highest risk group. Now, any man or woman aged 35 years should seek fertility […] …
Body weight contributes to infertility – physician
A fantastically obese person Juan Pedro Franco By Chinenye OfforDr Okezie Emenike, an Abuja based physician, says being over weight or under weight can cause infertility. Emenike told the the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that it was important to understand that both underweight and overweight women and men suffered
Male factor infertility challenge (2)
Dr. abayomi ajayi 01-4667360, 07026277855 info@nordicalagos.org Last week, we examined the common signs and symptoms as well as the possible causes of male factor infertility. This week, we shall examine the diagnosis and treatment as well as prevention methods. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines male factor infertility as the presence of one or more […] …
Male factor infertility challenge (1)
Dr. Abayomi Ajayi Starting and raising a family is one of life’s most satisfying experiences, but when some couples are struggling with infertility, it is often assumed that the women are the ones with issues. Inability of the average couple to conceive is often more stressful and frustrating for the woman in particular usually because […] …
Why in-vitro fertilisation is not always successful (2)
Oladapo Ashiru Professor of Anatomy/Consultant Reproductive Endocrinologist dapo.ashiru@medicalartcenter.com 0700 MARTCENTER We are still on the most common reasons why in-vitro fertilisation is not always a successful option in the treatment of infertility. The following factors have also been identified as part of the problem: The age factor Age has often been regarded as the major […] …
Cigarette smoking may be responsible for your infertility (2)
Oladapo Ashiru Women who smoke have been observed to reach menopause earlier than non-smokers, thereby shortening their reproductive life span. Basal FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) levels are said to be between 60 per cent and 70 per cent higher in active smokers than in non smokers. Recent data have suggested that oxidative stress plays a […] …
