DES daughters - fertility and pregnancy
Exposure to the anti-miscarriage drug, diethylstilboestrol (DES) while in the womb can cause reproductive changes and fertility problems later in life. DES daughters might have limited contraceptive choices. They also have a higher risk of ... [... more]
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Conceiving a baby - tips
Learn how to conceive a baby by learning more about male and female fertility. A couple is only fertile for a limited time during a woman's menstrual cycle. Having sex before and during ovulation increases the chance of pregnancy. Low body ... [... more]
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Reproduction and fertility ... all about
Getting pregnant or avoiding pregnancy can raise problems for women and men. Read about fertility, conceiving a baby and the male and female reproductive systems. Also find information on ovulation, menstruation and the role of sperm. Find out ... [... more]
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Infertility treatments - male
Fertility may be impaired by varicocele, or the bloating of veins inside the testes. This condition can be surgically treated. The tubes within the male reproductive system that transport sperm may be blocked, perhaps by injury or vasectomy. In ... [... more]
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Female reproductive system - quiz
Find out about the female reproductive system and fertility with our quick health quiz. Test your knowledge about menstruation, ovulation and menopause. You have a good general knowledge, but the female reproductive system is still a bit of a ... [... more]
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Menopause - premature (early) menopause
Premature or early menopause occurs before the age of 40 years. This may be brought on by medical treatments such as chemotherapy or surgery, or have no obvious cause. The loss of fertility can be devastating for women undergoing early menopause. ... [... more]
Better Health |
Multiple sclerosis - sexual issues
A person with MS may be concerned about a number of sexual issues including function, fertility and pregnancy. It should be remembered that sexual problems are common, whether a person has MS or not. Seek professional counselling for further ... [... more]
Better Health |
Infertility - male
Male fertility problems include poor quality sperm, low sperm count or blockages in the tubes of the reproductive system. Treatment includes hormone therapy and assisted reproductive techniques (ART), such as artificial insemination. Sperm are ... [... more]
Better Health |
Contraception ... all about
Contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancy include the pill, condoms for men and women, IUDs and natural fertility control. Emergency contraception, or the morning after pill, is also available. Vasectomy for men and sterilisation for women are ... [... more]
Better Health |
Free Call:
Western Australia has some of the least fertile soils in the world and we still manage to have some fantastic gardens. Sue thinks it is because we understand the importance of using products that save water, and help improve the fertility of the ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Other areas of interest
Feedlotting, pasture systems, full and supplementary feeding, stock feeds and fat scoring. Flock management including joining, ram fertility, lambing, buying replacements, aging sheep and livestock protection. Internal and external parasites, ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Willow Feed Trials Show Suprise Fertility Boost For Sheep
A farmer-led project on the merits of feeding fodder trees to sheep during droughts has unexpectedly shown that the condensed tannins in willow and poplar aids fertility in ewes. HASTINGS 14/03/2003 - A farmer-led project on the merits of feeding ... [... more]
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