Infertility is defined as failure to conceive after a year of regular intercourse without contraception. According to studies, there are about 350,000 couples in Malaysia who face problem in conceiving a child. According to statistics published by the Singapore General Hospital, about 15% of couples have infertility issue, and 50% of them are caused by factors related to men.
MALE
1. Problems with the Sperms
To conceive, a sperm must be able to reach the ovum (egg), penetrate the protective membrane and fertilize it. The health of the sperm is therefore important for conception. A few factors can affect this adversely:
- High temperature of testes (sperm producing organ) can kill sperms or compromise sperm quality. Reducing hot water baths or showers, less exposure to heat at lower body while cooking and avoiding wearing tight fitting pants or undergarment may help.
- Reduced sperm count can be caused by injury to the testes, exposure to industrial or environmental toxins or hormonal disturbance which may be related to stress, smoking or passive smoking.
2. Erectile Dysfuntion (ED)
ED occurs when a man fails to obtain proper erection. An erection is a complicated process that involves the hormonal system, nervous system and vascular system. Besides psychological factors, physical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, nerve disorder, drugs and excessive alcohol consumption can result in ED.
FEMALE
1. Problem with Ovulation
Ovulation occurs only once a month, and the mature egg released into the fallopian tube survives for only 24 hours, during which it must be fertilised through sexual intercourse. Irregular timing of otherwise normal ovulation is a frequent reason for infertility. This in turn is caused by disruption to the hormonal and reproductive systems that control the reproductive function. Emotional and physical stress, use of certain drugs, diabetes, obesity, questionable weight loss methods, thyroid disorder and polycystic ovary syndrome are among the causes leading to infertility.
2. Problem with Fallopian Tubes
Fertilisation happens in the fallopian tube where the sperms meet the awaiting ovum. However if there is structural or functional abnormality on the Fallopian tube, infertility can occur. Infection of the fallopian ture, endometriosis and ectopic pregnancy are some factors leading to infertility,
How good nutrition can help fertility:
1. Forever His Pack
- Aloe Vera Gel and Arctic Sea Omega 3 may help to improve vascular health. When the blood circulation is good, male reproductive health will be improved as well.
- Aloe Vera Gel and Absorbent C provide good antioxidants that can help to prevent free radical damage on sperm cells. This will improve sperm health and thus increase the chances of fertilisation.
- Bee Pollen provides Zinc and Manganese which are the essential minerals for sperm health. Naturally rich in various types of B vitamins, Pollen improves a man’s energy level.
2. Forever Her Pack
- Aloe Berry Nectar contains cranberry extract that helps in hormonal balance, thus improving the regularity of ovulation.
- Absorbent C contains Vitamin C and citrus bioflavonoids, providing antioxidants to improve the health of ovum.
- Forever Royal Jelly helps to regulate hormonal change and improve reproductive health.
3. Pomesteen / Forever Nature’s 18
- Great combination of fruits and vegetables with high and potent antioxidant power.
- These antioxidants reduce the damage from free radicals brought about by lifestyle or dietary factors, thus providing protection for the reproductive cells.
4. Forever Nature Min
- contains the major minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium) and trace elements (iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, vanadium, molybdenum) essential for general and reproductive health maintenance.
- Sourced from naturally chelated mineral elements from an ancient seabed; easily absorbed by the body
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