Tackling infertility

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Fertility Show Africa has made 36 of their expert talks from the 2022 show available on YouTube. Subscribe for free to get access. youtube.com/c/FertilityShowAfrica

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FertilitySOS by Daminda Senekal-Griessel (certified health & nutrition life coach) is for anyone who may be frustrated by their fertility struggle. If you desire to start a family but experience unexplained infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), recurrent miscarriages, secondary infertility or male factor infertility, then this book will give you a unique insight into why this may be happening and how to address it. Over-the-counter drugs, chronic medication, inadvertent exposure to dangerous pollutants, epigenetics, blood types and nutrition deficiencies are some of the causes of infertility. Your journey starts with understanding your own health, what factors may be affecting your ability to conceive, and taking the appropriate steps to ensure a successful pregnancy. R350 from Exclusive Books, Amazon and takealot.com.

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FertilitySOS has launched fertility health coaching sessions to offer guidance to couples struggling with infertility. The fertility health coach will uncover the possible root causes of individual cases of infertility. Book a session at fertilitysos.com Daminda’s interest in unexplained infertility and recurrent miscarriages, was piqued while she worked in the pharmaceutical sector. Frustrated with the medical world’s inability to efficiently solve these issues, she found her longtime passion: helping couples counter infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. FertilitySOS is a culmination of her tenyear quest for answers.

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What? The air you breathe! A recent analysis of 18 000 couples in China has shown that those living with moderately higher levels of small-particle pollution have a 20 percent greater risk of infertility (not falling pregnant within a year of trying). Pollution particles are known to cause inflammation in the body, which could damage egg and sperm production. Another recent study of 600 women attending a US infertility clinic found that increased exposure to air pollution is associated with a lower number of maturing eggs in the ovaries. Invest in a quality air purifier that carries the Allergy Foundation of South Africa stamp of approval. We have a Solenco air purifier running in the YPB office every day and recommend them highly. Some even have a Nappi code so you can claim from medical aid. solenco.co.za.

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Easy@Home ovulation tests give you a greater chance of predicting your most fertile days, even if your cycle lengths are variable. Dip the test, check the result, and snap a picture. The Premom app will automatically align your valid test results for visible progression tracking. You can track and view your cycle, fertility window, and predictions at any time. No need to keep the old urine test results anymore! Easy@Home 50 Ovulation Test Strips and 20 Pregnancy Test Strips Combo Kit, available on homedoc.co.za and takealot.com from R729. ●