Bone marrow plays an important role in female fertility. Stem cells in bone marrow go through the blood stream to the uterus, where they play a vital role in preparing the lining of the uterine to allow for embryo implantation. See the article for details.
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Some milk producers allow cows to produce milk when the cows are pregnant. When cows are pregnant, they produce excess hormones which then are present in the milk.
The hormones found in cows’ milk can negatively impact the natural human hormone balance. This can lead to fertility issues for women and men.
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From the article by Olivia Willis for Life Matters:
1) Time is of the essence
2) Healthy diet and lifestyle are key
3) Weight plays a role
4) Understanding your fertile window
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Air pollution in urban areas may lead to lower sperm count, lower sperm quality, lower egg count, and lower egg quality. Air pollution may also lead to low birth and miscarriage.
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The quality of a woman’s eggs decreases as the woman gets older. Older female eggs are more likely to produce a child with birth defects, and older eggs have a higher miscarriage rate than younger eggs. Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) researchers have studied worm genes.
Through genetic tests run on worms, the researchers might have found a way to delay human female eggs from aging. This breakthrough might allow females to maintain quality eggs into their 30s and 40s. See the article for full details.
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