Common Signs Of Infertility Revealed

By Emmanuel Palmer

If you are reading this article, you most likely want to start your own family but are encountering some problems getting pregnant. Before you get all worked up over whatever thing might be going wrong with you, it will do you well to look over some details that contribute to the success of your mission to have a baby.

Are you on top of your ovulation schedule? Sometimes, your fertility problems can be solved simply by having intercourse at the most optimum time of the month. Fertility calculators are highly effective in aiding you through this. If your baby making attempts still has no success after a year of unprotected sex; then you may have to consider internal problems that may have affected your ability to conceive.

What are some signs of infertility? As we know, infertility is the inability to successfully conceive children. Sometimes the reasons have to do with adjusting one's lifestyle-- like keeping away from caffeine, alcohol and nicotine. Many times, the reason may be medical in nature. One of the most common symptoms you should watch out for is amenorrhea.

Amenorrhea is when the menstrual cycle of the woman ceases. Every woman should have menstruation; save if she is yet to experience puberty, is currently pregnant, or is already in menopause. If you are neither of these and you have no menstruation, visit your doctor immediately. Be aware though that it will take several cycles before menstruation returns to its normal pattern if you have just been taken off birth control pills.

Amenorrhea is caused by several factors. Sometimes hormones needed for ovulation are not produced, or there is a breakdown in the regular functions of the body's reproductive system. Other times, the pituitary gland (the gland that controls growth and sex hormones) and the nervous system act up, thus contributing to the failure of conception.

Weight is also among the common signs of infertility for both men and women. Being too fat can be a symptom of some hormonal imbalance that makes it difficult for some people to conceive. A lack of body fat on the other hand will compel the body to conserve energy by ceasing to have menstruation; or for men, produce satisfactory sperm count and quality.

Men sometimes contribute to infertility because of certain anatomical deformities that they might have. Undescended testicles preclude production of viable sperm that is needed for conception. Men should not wear too tight bottoms or have their scrotum exposed to very high temperature. For men, their infertility is not immediately obvious and will need to be verified by sperm analysis. A good indication that there is something wrong is the manifestation for any sexual dysfunction he might have.

If you have problems getting pregnant, it is always advisable to seek expert opinion before taking any form of medication or treatment. Unfortunately for many, infertility is an irreversible condition they need to live with. Take a thorough check-up and ask your doctor about alternative options and the best course of action to take.

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Leg Routine - Only Dumbbells

A leg routine at home with limited weights can be tough. I have been asked about getting a good workout with just dumbbells available. I recommend still doing the basic exercises you would do at the gym like squats, lunges and dead lifts but with slight differences to use dumbbells instead of a barbell.

As with most exercises when trying to develop definition, do 3 - 4 sets of 8 - 12 reps each. The only difference will be for dead lifts and hamstring curls where you will do 10 - 12 reps.

Leg Routine Part 1 - Squats

There are three forms that work well. Regular dumbbell squats are done with the weights held one in each hand beside you as you go down to at least a 90 degree angle in your legs. Goblet squats are much the same except the position of the weight. Hold a dumbbell in front of your upper chest with both hands when doing the squat. This is very much like a front squat. The Bulgarian split squat is a one-legged squat done with your back leg on a bench as you squat with the front leg only. Check the link for a complete description and picture.

Leg Routine Part 2 - Lunges

There are four versions. Regular lunges are described in a previous article. Reverse lunges are done by moving in the opposite direction. Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand by your sides, palms facing you. Place one foot back and lower your body until both knees form a 90 degree angle. Pause and push yourself upright.

Stationary Lunges are done in the same way as reverse lunges except your feet do not move from their positions. Keep one foot in front and one behind you and lower yourself as before. Do all reps for one leg before switching positions.

Side Lunges follow the same procedure as a regular lunge but the foot placement when stepping will be sideways.

Leg Routine Part 3 - Dead Lift

With using dumbbells, I would recommend stiff legged dead lifts. Hold a dumbbell in each hand instead of a barbell across your shoulders and perform a regular dead lift with your legs kept straight throughout the movement.

Leg Routine Part 4 - Calf Raise

You can do a basic calf raise while holding dumbbells and standing on the edge of a stairs or a 2 x 4. Do them with both legs at once or one leg at a time. The other variation is to do them while sitting and place a dumbbell on your knee when lifting.

How to use all of these? Perform TWO squats, one lunge, one dead lift, and one calf raise exercise. Add to these the following two leg routine exercises:

1. Step-up: Holding a dumbbell in each hand, step up onto a low bench or stairs using the same leg for all 8 - 12 reps before switching legs.

2. Dumbbell Hamstring Curl: Lie face down on a bench or other raised flat surface with a dumbbell held between your feet. Raise the weight to your butt and slowly lower to the start.

As a whole, you have variations in the exercises to choose from and a good mix of angles and styles to develop good muscle development.

My name is Jacques Delorme and I run a youth nutrition blog at http://visportsnutrition.ca where you can get all sorts of information on nutrition, exercise and motivation for youth athletes. Visit my site and feel free to leave comments and questions if you need more information.

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