| Sperm Count - Dr Judy Ford |
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| Sperm Count |
| A man's sperm count gives a very good indication of his fertility. A sperm count varies quite dramatically and more than one sample is often necessary to get a true estimate of the sperm count. If there are no sperm (azoospermia) or very low numbers (oligospermia), there is very little chance that this man can father a child without some intervention. If the sperm count shows that the sperm have no tails or some other serious defect, there is also no chance of natural conception. In these cases the couple might be able to be helped by IVF clinics. However they should not consider intervention without tests to elucidate the cause of the problem because this could result in the birth of a child with a serious birth defect. |
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| Sperm counts that are below 'par' |
| The cause of low sperm count, poor sperm morphology or poor sperm motility can often be due to some aspect of lifestyle. Chemical toxins, inadequate or unbalanced diet, infection, chronic illness, stress, medical and social drugs and heating of the testes are amongst the common correctable lifestyle causes of low sperm count and infertility. There is even information on how to overcome the effects of ageing and its effects on a man's fertility and virility. New information on the effects of different types of chairs and underpants on sperm count and sperm morphology underline just how many problems can be corrected relatively easily. |
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| The book is also available as a hard copy called 'Build sperm with attitude'. |
| Total cost US $19.95 |
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| Table of Contents: |
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Introduction |
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The Male System |
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Virility and fertility: there’s a difference
How great is the real decrease in male fertility?
Semen and Sperm: How the system works |
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Temperature regulation & male fertility |
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Why do they hang down?
Does the type of underpants really matter?
Sitting all day
Heat through exercise
Hot Environments
Varicoceles |
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Healthy habits & male fertility |
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Weight
Drinking water to avoid dehydration
The importance of sleep and darkness
Exercise |
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Age |
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Male age & negative effects on reproduction
Physiological effects of ageing and GLA supplementation |
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Toxic Exposures at Home and Work |
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What are toxins?
How do toxic substances enter our bodies?
Toxic chemicals and radiations
Damage to genes and chromosomes
Chemicals which cause cells to make errors of division
Oestrogens and chemicals which mimic oestrogens
Chemicals that affect cell function
Effects of toxins on reproduction
Chemical exposures at work and at leisure
Home renovation
Housecleaning
Other activities which might expose you to chemicals
General principles of avoidance
How chemicals leave the body: Detoxification strategies |
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Taking a look at illness and medication |
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In General
The Flu and the ‘What’s going around bug’
Rubella
Other Contagious Diseases
Chronic and Long-term Illness:
Thyroid Disease
Chronic and Long-term Illness: Diabetes
Chronic and Long-term Illness: Epilepsy
Chronic and Long-term Illness: Renal Disease
Chronic and Long-term Illness: Gout
Chronic and Long-term Illness:
High Blood Pressure
Chronic and Long-term Illness:
Gut Bugs & various Intestinal Disorders
Chronic and Long-term Illness: Cancer
Chronic and Long-term Illness: Psychiatric Disorder
Accidents, Back Problems and Related Conditions
Sexually transmitted diseases |
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‘Over the counter’ drugs and Social Drugs |
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Tobacco smoking
Marijuana and other social drugs
Alcohol
Heated spas and saunas
Over the counter medicinal drugs
Secondary nutritional deficiencies caused by drugs
Transmission of chemicals and drugs to your partner |
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Food and Nutrition |
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Outcome of counselling couples
Ideal diet
Carbohydrates
Vegetables and fruit
Eggs
Fats in general
Protein
Are they foods or drugs?
Special foods and supplements
Food combining for health
Eat organic |
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Unusual but important problems |
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Autoimmunity
Antisperm Antibodies |
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Genes and Chromosomes, Problems they can cause |
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What are genes?
Genetic Inheritance Explained
Genes that affect Reproduction
What are Chromosomes?
Types of Chromosome Abnormalities
Constitutional Chromosome Abnormalities that underlie Problems in Reproduction
Who should have their Chromosomes examined? |
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Sexual Problems and Infertility |
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Sexual Problems
Frequent Sex |
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| Further Information |
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| Total cost US $19.95 |
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