Jack Challem
See book keywords and concepts |  Selenium, 200 meg daily
• Vitamin E, 400 IU daily, of the natural "d-alpha" form
• Vitamin C, 1,000 mg daily
• N-acetylcysteine, 500 to 1,000 mg daily
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and infertility in Women
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of infertility. It may affect up to 10 percent of women of childbearing age, and the condition's three key diagnostic criteria are multiple ovarian cysts, excess production of testosterone (primarily a male hormone), and elevated levels of insulin. |
Greg Critser
See book keywords and concepts |  Although he was head of Organon's marketing of infertility drugs, he had no problem securing a place on the board of directors of the American infertility Association (AIA). This he did slowly. "Don't hard-sell it," he cautioned. Instead "offer them something that they can suggest corrections on" and "have a sit-down" with their locals. "Don't insist that you have to brand their Web site" in return for your dollars. Instead take the longer road, as he did. When Organon completed an infertility drug study, Stern convinced the AIA to endorse it. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
See book keywords and concepts |  I was in my fifth year of infertility treatments, had taken multiple infertility drugs, and wound up severely depressed. I'd lost 35 pounds in two months. I couldn't sleep, I had panic attacks. Doctors put me on the conventional Xanax treatment for three years. I had hair loss, skin problems, nail-biting problems and aches all over my body, especially in my legs.
Dr. Spreen got me on a vitamin regimen, which made me feel somewhat better. Then, last summer, he put me on very low doses of thyroid and immediately—within two to three weeks—all the problems were gone. |
Jack Challem
See book keywords and concepts | | Selenium, 200 meg daily
• Vitamin E, 400 IU daily, of the natural "d-alpha" form
• Vitamin C, 1,000 mg daily
• N-acetylcysteine, 500 to 1,000 mg daily
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and infertility in Women
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of infertility. It may affect up to 10 percent of women of childbearing age, and the condition's three key diagnostic criteria are multiple ovarian cysts, excess production of testosterone (primarily a male hormone), and elevated levels of insulin. |
Stacy Malkan
See book keywords and concepts |  In a separate study of 379 men from an infertility clinic, the Harvard researchers correlated diethyl phthalate (DEP) with DNA damage in the men's sperm, a condition that can lead to infertility or miscarriage.15 DEP is the phthalate used most widely in cosmetics. The chemical appears to be getting into people's bodies from the products, according to another study conducted by Dr. Hauser's team. Men who used cologne or aftershave within 48 hours before urine collection had more than twice the levels of DEP in their bodies as men who did not use cologne or aftershave, the study found. |
Mark Schapiro
See book keywords and concepts |  Shortly after the women's visit to Brussels, the Center for Disease Control's National Survey on Family Growth concluded that the fastest growing segment of the population with "impaired fecundity"—i.e., infertility, an inability to conceive of or carry a child —is women under the age of twenty-five,s Eleonora Bruno's age group. Many scientists speculated that the infertility spike could be due, at least partly, to the abundance of chemicals to which the group is exposed: neither genetics nor lifestyle is enough on its own to explain the jump. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
See book keywords and concepts |  Asparagus roots are used by Chinese herbalists to treat many ailments, such as arthritis and infertility. Madame de Pompadour used asparagus mixed with egg yolks, vanilla, and truffles as an aphrodisiac. Historically, asparagus has been used to treat problems involving swelling, such as arthritis and rheumatism, and may also be useful for PMS-related water retention.
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DIGESTIVE HEALTH: Asparagus contains inulin, a carbohydrate that is not digested but promotes friendly bacteria in our large intestine. |
Stacy Malkan
See book keywords and concepts | | It was the same story with the infertility. After many expensive tests, the doctors declared unknown cause and suggested I try the pharmaceutical drug Clomid. The doctors will never be able to tell me if environmental factors — pollution from the RESCO incinerator in nearby Saugus, the black smokestacks of the Salem oil refineries or the chemical exposures in my childhood home — contributed to my health issues.
The way I see it, even the smokestacks aren't separate from the Healing Garden Mintherapy lotion and its 4. |
Andreas Moritz
See book keywords and concepts |  Other problems include cramping, backaches, the risk of an ectopic pregnancy, perforation of the uterus, a greater incidence of tubal infertility, skin rashes, and increased susceptibility to infection.
If you consider a potential pregnancy, which is not a dangerous illness, to be less of a disadvantage than risking your life by developing breast cancer, cervical cancer, a stroke or thrombosis, you are better off avoiding the Pill or any of the other highly invasive contraceptive methods such as Inject-and-go contraception and IUDs. |
C. W. Randolph, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  At an infertility clinic at Johns Hopkins, Linda Cowan published a study in the early 1980s. She followed two groups of women for more than 20 years. There aren't many studies like this. What's unique about these women is that one group had blocked fallopian tubes, and the other group had progesterone deficiency. The only long-term health effect the women with blocked tubes had was the inability to get pregnant. But more than 20 years later, the group with progesterone deficiency had tenfold more cancer.
How could this be? | | The symptoms include weight gain, PMS, fibrocystic breasts, bloating, troublesome periods, infertility, endometriosis, depression, and mood swings.
Xenoestrogens
Xeno literally means foreign; therefore, xenoestrogens are foreign estrogens. In addition to being highly estrogenic, xenoestrogens are fat soluble and nonbiodegradable. This means that they easily pass through the skin and sit in fatty tissues and that they don't break down over time, in either the body or the environment. Some common sources of xenoestrogens include:
Meat and dairy products. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
See book keywords and concepts |  Although usually benign, they can be warning signs of infertility: as many as 40% of men with fertility problems have varicoceles. It's believed that a varicocele can interfere with sperm production by increasing the temperature of the testicles.
Scrotal swelling can also be a sign of a hydrocele, a painless buildup of fluid around a testicle that usually develops after age 40. It can signal a scrotal injury or infection. A hydrocele can be confused with an inguinal hernia, a condition in which part of the intestine protrudes through a weakened abdominal wall into the scrotum. (See Chapter 9. | | The good news is that many men with this condition who suffer from infertility may be able to father children with the help of advanced reproductive technologies. And with testosterone treatment, men with Klinefelter's can grow hair and have a better sex life to boot.
LOSING EYEBROWS OR EYELASHES
If you notice that your previously lush lashes or bushy brows are nowhere to be seen, it may be another unfortunate sign of aging.
But eyelash loss—known med-
SPEAKING OF SIGNS
A hairy body, and arms stiff with bristles, give promise of a manly soul. | | In
(PCOS), the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age and a leading cause of infertility. (See Chapter 1.) AN is also sometimes seen in people with Cushing's syndrome, a hormone disorder of the adrenal glands. (See Black-and-Blue Marks, above).
Dark patches on the skin, especially on the knuckles, nipples, underarms, pubic area, and in skin creases, can also signal other disorders of the adrenal glands, such as Addison's disease, a condition in which the adrenal glands fail to function properly. (See Large White Patches, above, and Appendix I. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  Infertility affects 20 percent of all couples in the United States, and the main culprit (35 percent of couples) is sperm abnormalities. Since zinc is needed for pretty much every aspect of male reproduction, including hormone development, healthy and numerous sperm, and sperm motility, it makes sense—especially if you're a guy—to get enough zinc in your diet. Zinc levels are usually much lower in infertile men with low sperm counts. One study showed that increasing zinc and folic acid levels helped increase sperm counts in infertile men.
But zinc is hardly just a man's mineral. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
See book keywords and concepts | | The salty seawater and filtered sunlight are thought to be therapeutic for the skin. infertility. Women with this condition often have hirsutism—excess hair on their faces, chests, and other places women normally don't have a lot of hair. (See Chapter 1.) They also are frequently obese and have irregular periods.
Very easy and extensive braising may also be the earliest warning sign of a low blood platelet count—medically known as thrombocytopenia—which can be due to several serious conditions such as leukemia and HIV/AIDS. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts | | Many women—and their doctors— wind up treating the symptoms of PCOS, such as acne or infertility, as separate and discrete problems. They'll go to a dermatologist about their acne, for example, and call it a day, never suspecting that the acne is just a symptom of a whole underlying process. The result? Many women who have PCOS don't actually know it.
The Insulin Connection
One thing that almost always goes with PCOS is weight gain, and women with PCOS find it fiendishly difficult to lose weight, even with dieting and exercise. |
John E. Sarno, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  I would also imagine that dealing with infertility was quite psychogenic for several reasons. It is in her nature not to express grief (over her inability to conceive a child) but to repress it, adding to the repository of those painful emotions that lie in the unconscious. Also, infertility is often out of the control of the person going through it. This can also be enraging, especially for an individual who has learned that if you work hard enough, your rewards will come. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts |  Epimedium is used to treat atherosclerosis, bronchitis, depression, drug and chemical withdrawal symptoms, erectile dysfunction, exhaustion, forgetfulness, hay fever, herpes, infertility, low libido, lumbago, memory loss, menopause symptoms, numbness, osteoporosis, pain, polyuria, poor circulation, premature ejaculation, prostatitis, and rheumatism.
Edible Uses
The leaf is edible; it is used as a potherb in Asia and is a common additive to spring wines. | | Today, damiana is used to treat anxiety, asthma, bedwetting, catarrh, constipation, coughs, debility, depression, dysentery, dyspepsia, emphysema, erectile dysfunction, exhaustion, hangover, headache, hot flashes, infertility, low libido, Lou Gehrig's disease, malaria, menstrual cramps, Parkinson's disease, prostatitis, urinary tract infection, venereal disease, and vertigo. It has been used as a tea to help teenagers overcome the shyness and self-consciousness that sometimes accompanies puberty, and it can also be used to help adults overcome sexual "performance anxiety. | | It is of benefit in cases of anemia, bleeding, cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, fever, gout, hemorrhoids, and infertility.
The berries are considered to be a blood-building tonic and are beneficial in cases of anemia. With their antioxidant content, they are also a powerful anticancer and antitumor remedy. They also can be made into a delicious syrup to alleviate diarrhea in children.
The root bark is considered to have the strongest medicinal action. It can be used in treatments for diarrhea, dysentery, internal bleeding, and leukorrhea. | | Asparagus root is used to treat acid indigestion, AIDS, cancer and the side effects of chemotherapy, chronic fever, cystitis, diarrhea, dry cough, dry skin, dysentery, Epstein-Barr virus, erectile dysfunction, female organ weakness, frigidity, gout, herpes, infertility, jaundice, kidney stones, low libido, low sperm count, menopause symptoms, poor memory, post-hysterectomy dryness, rheumatism, sciatica, tuberculosis, ulcers, and vaginal dryness. It can be used to encourage healing during convalescence. | | Raspberry leaf is used in the treatment of anemia, diarrhea (even in infants), dysentery, dysmenorrhea, hemorrhage, herpes, incontinence, infertility, laryngitis, muscle cramps, miscarriage (threat of), menor-rhagia, morning sickness, mumps, nausea, overactive bladder, ovulation difficulty, prolapse of the uterus or anus, rheumatism, sore throat, stomachache, thrush, and weak vision. | | Maca is used in the treatment of adrenal exhaustion, anemia, chronic fatigue, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, infertility, irregular menses, low sperm count, memory loss, menopause symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings), osteoporosis, premature aging, rheumatism, stomach cancer, tuberculosis, and vaginal dryness. It is also used to support convalescence.
Edible Uses
Maca roots can be eaten much like sweet potatoes, raw or cooked. They have a flavor like that of butterscotch and are often baked, roasted or made into a porridge known as mazamorra. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
See book keywords and concepts | | In fact, PCOS is a leading cause of infertility.
WARNING SIGN
Women with excess androgens from such conditions as PCOS or Cushing's syndrome are at increased risk for uterine cancer, insulin resistance, and high cholesterol levels. PCOS may also be an early warning sign of heart disease.
Hirsutism can signal another kind of hormonal disorder, known as Cushing's syndrome or hypercortisolism. Rather than being androgen-driven (as in PCOS), the excessive
SIGNIFICANT FACT hair growth of Cushing's is due to the adrenal glands producing too much of the stress hormone Cortisol. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Across the industry, there seems to be no concern whatsoever for the safety of consumers, and that's why everything from pet food to perfume is now manufactured with chemicals that are well known to cause cancer, infertility, neurological disorders and many other serious health problems.
Believe me: The discovery of phthalates in air freshener products is just the tip of the iceberg. What other chemicals lurk in these same air freshener products? And can you imagine all the toxic chemicals found in high-fragrance shampoos, nail polish, makeup remover and dryer sheets? |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Clomiphene citrate is primarily used to induce ovulation in women with abnormal ovulation patterns, in women with a luteal phase defect (abnormal length of the second half of the cycle), or in women who have unexplained infertility. It is also used to assess ovarian reserve. It is not generally effective in women who have amenorrhea due to low estrogenic states such as hypothalamic amenorrhea.
Clomiphene citrate is well tolerated most of the time and does not often have any serious side effects. | | Most practitioners use only it for treatment of diabetes or as an adjunct in infertility. Metformin usage, along with clomi-phene and/or Pergonal, seems to improve ovary receptiveness and ovularion. Encouraging weight loss can help the situation tremendously, but women with polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity seem to be very resistant to standard weight-loss programs. It is possible to lose weight, but they need to be persistent and have a good support system, possibly even some help from bariatric medicine (obesity doctors). |
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