INFERTILITY - As many as ten million Americans are affected by infertility problems. While about 15% of all couples are infertile (unable to conceive after a year's effort), in only 1 or 2% is conception physically ruled out.
Drugs - Many drugs can cause or contribute to infertility, including amphetamines, antihistamines, barbiturates, beta-blockers and other blood-pressure medications, Tagamet, ketoconazole, sedatives, tricyclic antidepressants, cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, methadone, and Prozac.
Ovulation may be induced with hormones or fertility drugs. But the drugs increase the chance of multiple births and can have other unwanted side effects.
Natural remedies for men - homeopathic ginseng increases sperm mobility. Raw carrots can also increase the sperm count. Other recommended measures include wearing loose underwear and avoiding hot tubs.
Natural remedies for women - Modern lifestyle, with its need to be assertive and aggressive can get the body out of balance so that the womb cannot support a baby. Chinese midwives recommend spending quiet time at home: become soft and feminine, bake cookies, avoid violent movies that stir up adrenaline.
Liver congestion can be a cause of infertility. A liver cleanse is recommended for this problem.
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