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How Affordable is IVF? Factors worth analyzing

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  The desire to be parents grows with the passage of time and when that child does not arrive, couples begin to consider other alternatives. One of the most chosen options is IVF, In Vitro Fertilization. This method consists of getting the sperm to fertilize the egg outside the female body, since this procedure is performed in a laboratory. Once the embryo is obtained, it is transferred to the uterus to achieve pregnancy. The IVF cost in the United States ranges between $9,000 USD and $12,000 USD, depending on several factors. That price is not affordable for everyone. However, when a couple does not have enough money to pay for this treatment, they seek to obtain it in various ways.  Things to keep in mind IVF is one of the most expensive techniques to achieve pregnancy. Keep in mind that if pregnancy is not achieved, you have to do it all over again and pay for a new treatment. The IVF cost is high, so you have to analyze all the details before trying this method. It is ...

Why is Alcohol not Good for Male Fertility?

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Fertility doctors will tell you that sperm perform best when well-maintained with a healthy lifestyle and diet to ensure optimum performance. When a man puts toxins and drugs into his body he can damage his sperm and affect his fertility. Now, new studies are confirming that very high alcohol intake in men is linked with poor fertility and severe effects on sperm. Generally, consumption by men of more than 15 drinks per week is considered high. Typically the conversation about infertility and alcohol focuses on how much women should drink before and during pregnancy, but research offers compelling evidence that the impact of alcohol on male fertility is a very real problem. Heavy alcohol use affects fertility in many ways. First of all, it affects your sex life. It often reduces libido (sexual drive) and can also cause erectile dysfunction, which makes it hard to get or keep an erection. It can also lead to problems with ejaculation. Of course, if your sex life is poor, you are less li...