dr.e on Dec 23rd 2009 free sample
Wow, we had a huge response to our Pre-Seed and Pre sample holiday gift! We received more than 4,700 sample requests in just over two weeks!
Remember, we continually provide samples to healthcare clinics. If you are interested, please check with your RE, OB/GYN, Family Doc, Midwife, Acupuncturist or Naturopath to see if they have Pre-Seed or Pre’ samples. If they don’t, they can always contact us at orders@ingfertility.com to become part of our healthcare sampling list.
Have a wonderful Holiday!
Blessings -
Dr. E
dr.e on Dec 15th 2009 Andrology/Sperm Stuff, Male Fertility Exam Pointers, Pre~Seed Information
The WHO has published new reference guidelines for semen parameters. These were generated by evaluating 4,500 men in 14 countries whose partners had less than or equal to 12 months time to pregnancy (TTP). The WHO authors found that with a 95% confidence, men whose partners had TTP of 12 or fewer months had NO LESS than the following:
- Semen volume: 1.5 ml
- Total sperm in the ejaculate: 39 million
- Sperm per ml: 15 million/ml
- Vitality: 58% live
- Progressive motility: 32%
- Total Motility: 40%
- Morphologically Normal: 4%
(There was a typing error here on 12.15, the values are correct now).
This group of fathers had significantly better semen quality than semen samples tested in the general population. It is important to note that falling below these levels does not mean that a male factor is causing a couples infertility, but rather that male infertility is a possible factor in the couple’s failing to conceive.
It is IMPERATIVE that any clinic performing a semen analysis for a couple use WHO guidelines to evaluate and interpret the sample. There is NO excuse to not be performing up to date analysis methods on something this important.
Your physician can find the entire study at Human Reproduction Update Advance Access Nov 24,2009.
Blessings ~ Dr. E
dr.e on Dec 9th 2009 Pre~Seed Information
Trimedic Supply Network Ltd. Increasing Access Of Pre-Seed(R) ‘Fertility-Friendly’ Lubricant In Canada
Valleyford, WA (MMD Newswire) December 8, 2009 — Pre~Seed® ‘fertility-friendly’ Lubricant (INGfertility, Valleyford, WA, www.preseed.com) is partnering with Trimedic Supply Network Ltd. to expand access to its product line for couples in Canada who are trying to become pregnant. Trimedic Supply Network supplies women’s clinics and pharmacies throughout Canada with innovative products and is now making Pre~Seed® more widely available throughout Canada.
Pre~Seed® has received the only clearance by the FDA for a lubricant that is “safe to use when trying to conceive.” “The Pre~Seed® formula mimics fertile cervical mucus and does not interfere with sperm function, fertilization or embryo development,” according to Pharmacist and INGfertility CEO Dr. Dennis Clifton.
“Trying to conceive is a big issue,” states Clifton. At least 90 million couples worldwide are trying to become pregnant. With only a 20% average chance of becoming pregnant each cycle, couples can become stressed, leading to anxiety and increased vaginal dryness. “Unfortunately,” notes Clifton, “most personal lubricants and even saliva can harm sperm. Pre~Seed’s® mild and safe formula provides moisture inside the vagina, where trying-to-conceive couples need it most.”
“The use of Pre~Seed® for trying-to-conceive couples is recommended by many fertility experts and leading medical organizations,” states Clifton. “Although a large number of pharmacies and women’s clinics currently carry Pre~Seed®, consumers have been requesting that the product be available in even more stores across Canada. Trimedic is providing us with a tremendous increase in numbers of stores and clinics where couples can purchase Pre~Seed®”
CONTACT: Dr. GD Clifton, President & CEO, 509.443.0149, info@ingfertility.com, www.preseed.com.
dr.e on Dec 7th 2009 Andrology/Sperm Stuff
A new paper by El-Chaar et al (Fert Ster Nov 2009) found a 1.55 fold increase in birth defects (2.91%) for children conceived by assisted reproduction (including ovulation induction, IUI, and IVF) versus natural conceptions (1.86%). This was highest for in vitro fertilization (3.45%) and intrauterine insemination (2.89%).
No one can doubt the blessing that assisted reproduction has been for many couples. Currently, 2-3% of all European and 1.5% of all US births are a result of these technologies. However, they should be entered into with a full understanding of potential risks included with the technology, such as preterm labor, lower birth weights and an increased incidence of birth defects. Assisted reproduction should be saved for couples that REQUIRE this technology, and not rushed into by couples who could conceive naturally if more was done to optimize people’s own fertility. For example, couples who are lucky enough to have insurance to help with infertility, may find the companies do not want to pay for the time honored medical approaches of problem oriented medicine, where testing is done to identify a problem and time and treatment are done to correct problems. I firmly believe, that a substantial proportion of male infertility cases have a low grade infectious component that usually goes uncorrected.
Assisted reproduction can be quicker, makes many people involved more money and helps the couple feel that they have done “everything”. But ALL the outcomes need to be considered in this course of action.
In order to optimize your own fertility, be sure to read the ASRM Best Practice Guidelines “Optimizing Natural Fertility”, which I am proud to say mentions Pre-Seed! There are also several great resources to provide you with the best knowledge to do all that you can when trying to conceive. These include books like: Taking Charge of Your Fertility, Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility and Making Babies. At the very least, you need to know if and when you are ovulating, and be sure to time intercourse appropriately. Also, make sure his sperm are of a good quality. Fertility vitamins are beneficial for everyone too! And of course Pre-Seed can also help make for slippery fun and provide an optimal environment, without harming sperm, fertilization or embryo development.
Blessings-
Dr. E
dr.e on Dec 4th 2009 Andrology/Sperm Stuff
Merhi (Fertility&Sterility, Nov 2009) concludes that “…bariatric surgery seems to improve fertility status, sexuality, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive hormone profile…”. Although, the author also cautions that the surgery may be linked to contraceptive failure with “the pill”. Hmmmm…. More enjoyable sex…an easier time becoming pregnant and a healthier pregnancy?? I think most of women who needed this surgery would gladly trade having to use an alternative method of contraception for the above!
Be healthy!
Dr. E
