INFERTILITY PROBLEMS OF MEN AND WOMEN

Attendance baby is the desire of each spouse couples. If your child did not come, each pair must be checked out, including the husband.
Some causes of infertility / infertility in men:
1. reduced number of sperm production
2. blockage in the system of sperm expenditure
3. formation of antibodies against sperm
4. testicular damage
5. prosuksi hormone disruption
6. enlargement of blood vessels in the testis
What to do?
1. sperm analysis.
2. urinalyze.
3. luteinizing hormone (LH). To stimulate testicular function and testosterone production.
4. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). To stimulate activity in the seminiferous tubullus like spermatogenis, ABP and Inhibin
5. prolactin. Examination lack of libido, impotence, or due to tumor
6. testosterone. so that the properties of the normal male sex, keep the prostate gland function
7. anti-sperm antibodies. It can be found in the blood and thus need to be checked carefully.

CERVICAL CANCER

Cervix or cervical cancer is a malignant tumor on the tissue surface of the neck and cervix and is the no.1 killer and most common. Approximately 85% of deaths from this disease occur in developing countries. In addition to risk of death, at an advanced stage may make the patient uncomfortable, severe pain, coughing up blood, leg swelling, jaundice, urinary disorders and bowel movements. Although in early stages of this disease is known, the possibility of menstruation and have a child is gone.
Anatomically the vagina becomes shorter, sometimes an interruption in sexual relations.
The main cause of this disease is a viral infection of HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) which was detected in 99.7% of patients with cervical cancer.
world, many women are not aware of this danger of cervical cancer. In the study 80% of women died from cervical cancer suffered has been entered at an advanced stage. So the prevention and treatment is too late.
Treatment itself can be done at home is:
1. live pap smears on a regular basis as soon as sexually active
2. Stay with one partner and do not have multiple sexual partners
3. Wait until old enough for sexual intercourse, it is recommended over 20 years.
4. Use protective contraceptives such as condoms and diaphragms
5. Do not spray your vagina five times or more in one month, because it increases the risk of cervical cancer 30 times.
6. Do not smoke for both partners. Cigarettes cause cervical cancer risk up to 3 times.
7. Poor nutrition can also cause cervical cancer. Vit A, C and beta-carotene and folic acid in adequate amounts, can protect themselves from cervical cancer.
Prevent early before it’s too late to be cancer
Cervical cancer takes place in several stages, starting from the period without symptoms, vaginal discharge, bleeding, pain that is often considered the norm. Then in the advanced stage the symptoms are clearly emerging from the changes in cancer cells, in the form of bleeding after sexual activity, or between the two periods.
Figures survival from cervical cancer is 5 years based on the stage:
a. zero-stage, benign and cancer cells are still on the surface of the cervix wall, survival rates can reach 100%.
b. single-stage, cancer is strongly attached to the walls of the cervix, the chances of recovering 80%
c. stage two, the cancer has spread to other places until the uterus, but not to the vagina, the chances of recovering 50-60%
d. stage three, the cancer has spread to the bottom of the vagina, the chances of recovering 20-30%
e. stage four, the cancer had reached other organs are much like the anus, kidney, lung, liver and bone. 0-5% chance of recovery.
Fortunately, cervical cancer is cancer that can be prevented if known to exist from an early age. Our own body can actually cope with about 70% of infections, but because there are many types of virus, making the body unable to cope alone.
What is important is to educate yourself to behave well, such as personal and environmental hygiene, eating healthy and nutritious foods, not smoking. Cleaning the vital organs every day on a regular basis and by using a sterile instrument. Changing underwear at least 2 times a day is also helpful health vital organs. And the last is early detection by health equipment such as pap smears and VIA (visual inspection with acetic acid application) to follow up the possibility of cervical cancer in the early days of symptoms. If exposed to this disease, vaccination is the best way next to this.

Beware of Worms In Infants & Children

Worms is still a public health problem in tropical countries, including Indonesia. These are health problems caused by parasitic worms in the body.
At first glance there is nothing wrong with Mira, third grade student elementary school in South Jakarta. But somehow, in the Mira class always seemed excited, weakness, and drowsiness. As a result, he was unable to follow the lesson well. After review, it turns out positive Mira worms. The World Bank states that the worms reduce the quality of human resources, especially in developing countries. Based on the results of a survey of diarrhea Ministry of Health of Indonesia in 2002 and 2003, as many as 40 schools in 10 provinces showed that the prevalence of disease which ranges from 2.2 to 96.3 worms per cent.
Meanwhile, a study conducted two years in the New Times Village Elementary Kalibaru, North Jakarta, showed the prevalence of the disease is still at 60 percent. However, the percentage move down in 2010, when a team of researchers conducted a survey last year in elementary Paseban, where only 19 positive children who suffer from intestinal worms.
As for the Pesantren Sunan Tread on Condet numbers, from 360 students, only 9 people who suffer from intestinal worms. “If the research shows many children exposed to worms, then we impose a mass treatment system. But if the result is only a few are suffering from this disease, the treatment given only to the positive, “said Prof. Dr. Saleha Sungkar DAP & E MS from the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of medicine, in” Education Program Hazard Worms in School & Day Alert Worms National 2011 “a few weeks ago in Jakarta.
Worms that often infect humans are roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), whip worm (Trichuris trichiura) and hookworm (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale).
Saleha explained, the worms cause a child to malnutrition, anemia, and decreased intelligence.
“This happens because the worms cause diarrhea, absorb nutrients, vitamins, and blood and cause bleeding in the gut,” says Saleha. As a result, continued Saleha, children experiencing barriers to physical development, intelligence, productivity declines, and decline in endurance so susceptible to other diseases.
A number of worms that cover the intestinal mucosa would even inhibit the absorption of nutrients and vitamins A to facilitate the occurrence of night blindness and blindness in children.
Roundworms can even migrate to other organs, causing intestinal blockage which can lead to death.
The disease is commonly found in areas with poor environmental sanitation conditions and poor personal hygiene, especially attacked the group of children. This is because the worm eggs can develop in soil and small children usually like to play with the soil.
Worm eggs can also infect people, for example when people defecate in the water channel and the pages around the house and eating without washing hands. Moreover, in the slums, many people defecate in the river or in the garden. If feces containing eggs of the worm, river and gardens will be polluted.
“Especially when the river water used for watering gardens planted with vegetables. Worm eggs will stick to the vegetables and be ingested when vegetables are not cooked properly, “the head of Jakarta’s Control of Health Problems Dr Ida Bagus Nyoman Banjar.
Furthermore Banjar said, the symptoms of worms seems to be difficult to detect if the number of worms that nest in the body is still small. Usually the symptoms will arise even if it is a lot of worm larvae that nest in the body.
Each worm eggs also have different ways to enter the body. For example, roundworms are nesting in the body with a number 100-200000 infective egg per day, usually entering through food. Similar to whip worm eggs that have 3000-5000 in the body. The hookworm eggs develop in the body other than through food as well as through the skin.
Worm control efforts as a way to overcome this problem also needs to be encouraged, through public knowledge about worms, modes of transmission, symptoms, and treatment. In addition, environmental sanitation and mass treatment also plays an important role to break the worm’s life cycle.
Not only the government, the private sector too is natural to find the best way on the issue. As performed by Combantrin by organizing educational activities and disseminating the importance of preventive measures and treatment required.

MARRIED CONTRACTS

Why should the laws of the state govern your relationship? While many people view a pre-nup as giving up rights, a pre-marital agreement may in fact give you more power in a relationship.
The laws vary from state to state. Some are community property and others are separate. Some are more favorable to mothers, others to fathers. If you don’t know the laws of your state or may move in the future, consider the fact that the division of assets that may be determined by a court may be unfair- to you or your spouse.
When entering a relationship, discussing your financial future is important. A pre-marital agreement may allow each spouse to put into writing the promises they are making to each other. It may simply state that everything will be split 50/50 or it may state terms if one spouse stays home with the children or is unable to continue working for some reason. Whatever your terms, determining them and putting them into writing can be very healthy in a relationship.

INFECTIONS OF PREGNANCY

5 infection OF pregnancy 

 

Scar or wound in tears to the perineum incision surgery have to be really guarded. His name alone wound, it can become a gateway for entry of germs into your body. His name alone wound, it cans changed from a gateway for entry of germs into your body. There are 5 kinds of infections lurking new mothers.

There are 5 Kinds of infections lurking new mothers. 
1. Endometritis. Infection of the lining of the uterus, the endometrium, is widely experienced by women who undergo a long process of childbirth, or the distance between the amniotic sac rupture time and spending a long baby. 1. Endometritis. Infection of the lining of the uterus, the endometrium, is widely Experienced by Women WHO undergo a long process of Childbirth, or the distance Between the amniotic sac rupture and spending a long time baby. If you live births Caesar, the risk is 5-15% and you who give birth naturally, the risk is 1-3%. If you live births Caesar, the risk is 5-15% and WHO you give birth naturally, the risk is 1-3%.
* Cause: the types of bacteria in the mucus layer, especially the B Streptococcus and Escherichia coli. Cause: The types of bacteria in the mucus layer, especially the B Streptococcus and Escherichia coli.
* Symptoms: fever above 38 degrees C accompanied by chills, or bleeding from the vagina in 24-36 hours after birth, pain in lower abdomen, colored lokia cloudy, cloudy, and smells bad, heart rate increases, and when the bottom stomach feel hard pressed. Symptoms: fever above 38 degrees C accompanied by chills, or bleeding from the vagina in 24-36 hours after birth, pain in lower abdomen, Colored lokia Cloudy, Cloudy, and smells bad, heart rate increases, and the lower abdomen Pls feel hard pressed.
* Treatment: an injection of antibiotics, such as cephalosporins, penicillin, and karbapenem. Treatment: an injection of antibiotics, Such as cephalosporins, penicillin, and karbapenem. Gift can be a single or combined as needed. Gift cans be a single or combined as needed. Generally within 2-3 days after treatment, the infection heal itself. Generally Within 2-3 days after treatment, the infection heal Itself.
* Prevention: an injection of antibiotics, especially in labor Caesar. Prevention: an injection of antibiotics, especially in labor Caesar. Injections sometimes need to be repeated 8 hours after delivery. Sometimes injections need to be repeated 8 hours after delivery. Always keep cleaning the birth canal and vagina after birth. Always keep cleaning the birth canal and vagina after birth. At birth Caesar, prevention is done by giving prophylactic antibiotics. At birth Caesar, prevention is done by giving prophylactic antibiotics.

2. mastitis. Infection of the breast is Experienced by 5% of new mothers Who Are studying nursing. More apt to occur if the nipple is ‘broken’ due to swelling or full milk, so there is room for incoming infection germs. More apt to occur if the nipple is ‘broken’ due to swelling or full milk, so there is room for incoming infection germs. Blockage of milk ducts 1-2 days after childbirth, also invites infection. Blockage of milk ducts 1-2 days after Childbirth, Also Invites infection.
* Cause: The most common bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. Cause: The most common is Staphylococcus aureus.
* Symptoms: pain and swelling in the breast area, nipple hardened, the area around the areola and nipple redness, dizziness, fever, muscle around your upper body pain or feel tired easily. Symptoms: pain and swelling in the breast area, nipple hardened, the area around the areola and nipple redness, dizziness, fever, muscle pain around your upper body or feel Tired Easily.
* Treatment: antibiotic type and metasilin antistafilokokus. Treatment: antibiotic type and metasilin antistafilokokus. If swelling is severe enough, do a small cutting to remove the abscess, and the breast should be emptied of milk. If swelling is severe Enough, do a small cutting to remove the abscess, and the breast Should Be emptied of milk. Consumption of liquid and apply a healthy nutritious diet. Consumption of liquid and apply a healthy nutritious diet.
* Prevention: empty the milk in both breasts regularly, either by hand or pump breast milk, even though your baby has not been able to suck a lot of milk. Prevention: empty the milk in both breasts regularly, Either by hand or pump breast milk, even though your baby has not been Able to suck a lot of milk.

  3. episiotomy. Injuries perineal tear is vulnerable to infection, but his case is Relatively small, only 1-4%. Its severity varies widely depending on region and depth of infected tissues. Its severity varies widely depending on region and depth of infected tissues. Starting from the vagina, vulva (outer and inner lips), it can even spread to the uterus. Starting from the vagina, vulva (outer and inner lips), it cans even spread to the uterus. In general, occur 1-2 days after delivery. In general, occur 1-2 days after delivery.
* Cause: The bacterium Escherichia coli from the anus. Cause: Escherichia coli bacteria from the anus.
* Symptoms: painful sutures wounds, touched was hot, itchy and therefore interfering with the process of urination, swelling around the stitches episiotomy. Symptoms: painful sutures wounds, Touched was hot, itchy and therefore interfering with the process of urination, swelling around the stitches episiotomy.
* Treatment: usually sewing will be released for the pus out so that the wound to dry quickly. Treatment: usually sewing will from be released for the pussy out so That the wound to dry Quickly. Dressings changed regularly, vaginal hygiene improved, and given antibiotics. Dressings changed regularly, vaginal hygiene improved, and given antibiotics.
* Prevention: keep cleaning the area around the vagina and episiotomy scars, especially after urination and defecation. Prevention: keep cleaning the area around the vagina and episiotomy scars, especially after urination and defecation.

4. Urinary Tract Infection. Experienced by the WHO risk mothers give birth normally. The risk is about 5%. The risk is about 5%. One factor is too old triggers that trigger the use of catheter injury and swelling of the urinary tract, as well as urine flow is blocked. One factor is too old triggers That triggers the use of catheter injury and swelling of the urinary tract, as well as urine flow is blocked. Risk of infection is threatening ranging from 1 day to 1 week after birth. Risk of infection is threatening ranging from 1 day to 1 week after birth.
* Cause: often the types of bacteria commonly found in the digestive tract, such as Enterococcus and Escherichia coli. Cause: Often the types of bacteria commonly found in the digestive tract, Such as Enterococcus and Escherichia coli.
* Symptoms: appear violent heats in the vaginal area, accompanied by severe itching which made it difficult to urinate. Symptoms: Appear violent heats in the vaginal area, accompanied by severe itching the which made it Difficult to urinate. Often feel the urge to urinate, but only slightly, and colored urine turbid contain blood spots. Often feel the urge to urinate, but only Slightly, colored and turbid urine contain blood spots.
* Treatment: in addition to antibiotics, is now proven to consume cranberries, in the form of juice, candied fruit, etc., able to treat urinary tract infections. Treatment: In Addition to antibiotics, is now proven to consume cranberries, in the form of juice, Candied fruit, etc., Can treat urinary tract infections.
* Prevention: in addition to maintain the cleanliness of the vagina and surrounding area, the consumption of fresh cranberries and various processed products proven to prevent attacks of this infection, as well as balanced drink lots of water. Prevention: as well as maintain the cleanliness of the vagina and Surrounding area, the consumption of fresh cranberries and Various processed products proven to Prevent attacks of this infection, as well as balanced drink lots of water.

5. Wound Infection Caesar. Maternity leave Caesar incision wound as many as seven layers of stomach tissue, ranging from skin surface to the uterine wall. However, if the injury kept clean, the risk of infection is only 1%. However, if the injury kept clean, the risk of infection is only 1%. Infection usually occurs on day-3 until the 7th after childbirth. Infection usually occurs on day-3 Until the 7th after Childbirth.
* Cause: The operation of equipment that are less sterile, maternal body reaction against the basic ingredients of sewing thread, stitching a network that is too large, and clean the wound less awake. Cause: The operation of equipment That are less sterile, maternal body reaction against the basic ingredients of sewing thread, stitching a network That is too large, and clean the wound less Awake.
* Symptoms: The skin around the wound suture reddish, inflamed, swollen, painful, hot, and itchy. Symptoms: The skin around the wound sutures reddish, inflamed, swollen, painful, hot, and itchy. When pressed painful wound, out yellowish-white fluid or blood on the sidelines of stitches. When pressed painful wound, out Yellowish-white fluid or blood on the sidelines of stitches.
* Treatment: reopened wounds to prevent infection of anaerobic bacteria, living without oxygen, which is malignant. Treatment: reopened wounds to Prevent infection of anaerobic bacteria, living without oxygen, the which is malignant. Then given antibiotics, cleaned the wound, providing an antiseptic treatment, rest, and do not perform activities that involve bending motion. Then given antibiotics, cleaned the wound, Providing an antiseptic treatment, rest, and do not perform activities That Involve bending motion.
* Prevention: keep the stitches stay dry wound, give antibiotics, bandages changed regularly, applying a paste bandage antiseptic solution before the new, keeping the wound was not up to scratch or depressed. Prevention: keep the stitches stay dry wound, give antibiotics, bandages changed regularly, applying a paste bandage antiseptic solution before the new, keeping the wound was not up to scratch or depressed.

Why do men hate women?

Have you ever known a man that made you shame? When it comes to women, men are clueless. Women have the tendency to drive men nuts at times. Whether they mean to or not, it happens. I have come up with a list of things that women do that drive men crazy. Do you want to know what to avoid doing to make your man happy? Listen up and take care these.

First of all, men hate it when you don't stick to agreements. Women tend to make agreements to get their way at the time and then change their minds later or break the agreement. Many women don't think it bothers men when you break that agreement to go with them to the tool store but it does. It's just like that old saying, "don't do on to others that you wouldn't want done to you". You'd probably be mad if your man broke an agreement with you, so think about him before switching it up next time.

Next, men hate it when women keep their feelings in. Although women are more honest about their feelings, they don't usually spill what's on their minds until they are asked "what's wrong" repeatedly. Women tend to hold in their feelings and want that attention from their men to go and see what's wrong before coming out with it. Try to be more out there with your feelings with your man. He'll understand and love you more for it.

Men absolutely hate it when you try to change them. Most women understand their man but don't agree with the things they do or the way they are. They try to change their men to suit their own needs instead of their man's. Although it's okay to talk with your man about how you don't like something in the relations

Remember this,  never compare your man to your ex. Generally without really meaning to, you will compare your man to your ex in terms of negative aspects. You (even all of us) should never compare your man to anyone, especially your ex. First of all, men don't like even talking about any man that was with you in the first place. Try to avoid speaking about any ex's at all in your conversations.

Don't belittle his hobbies. Your man may have a hobby that you find to be boring or childish. Remember, you have to take the good with the bad. Let him have his hobbies. If he enjoys doing it, who cares? Don't demand them to take an interest in your hobby. Everyone likes to do different things. You go do your and let him do his.

Don't gossip about your man. Gossip is always bad. You may think that when you're out with the girls and you're talking badly about your man, he'll never find out. Well, this may be the case but you should have more respect for him then that to maintain a healthy relationship. You wouldn't want him talking behind your back with his friends, don't do it to him.

Nagging is a big one for guys. Men hate it when their women is constantly nagging them to get things done. Whether your intentions are good or bad, give your man a break. With some passion and understanding, you'll get future then you think.

Don’t  interrupt your man. You may think that what you have to say is more important, but give him his chance to speak. Try to keep an open mind, understand what he is saying, don't act impatient and respond to him. Interrupting when he is speaking will only cause more tension and make him think that you don't care what he has to say.

Keep it right to the point when it comes to your man. Most men don't like to talk about things for hours and hours like women do. They like to get right down to the bottom of something and then it's over. Don't get mad at your man if he doesn't want to talk about a particular situation. Just be glad that he cares enough to talk about it in the first place.

ip, it's not okay to tell th Don't be beauty conscious with your man. Most men don't understand how a women spends hours in front of a mirror and come out looking like they always do. Most men will love you on your good days, your bad days and days that you don't have your hair done and make up on your face. Don't get paranoid around him because of the way that you look. If your man didn't like the way you looked, he wouldn't be with you. Be yourself around him.
And the last and I think, the biggest thing that a man hates about a women is her insecure and jealous ways. If you're out and you see your man eyeing a women across the street, don't make a big deal about it. He's a man and all men do this. Leave your comments to yourself. You can't tell me that when you see a nice looking young man walking down the street, you don't keep your eye on him. Most men won't say anything or even notice when you do it. Give your man a break.

WHAT THINGS CAN WOMAN BE CRAZY ABOUT MEN?

RELATIONSHIP IS A WORD THAT CAN MAKE THE WORLD CHANGE. When you are in a relationship, there are things women do that drive men absolutely insane. Women are sometimes petty and emotional. These traits are normal, but often times make the men in our lives a little uncomfortable. A       ll people (Men and women) think and see things differently. Something that may be a huge deal to you, may not be as significant to him. Here are a few things women do that drive men insane.

Taking Your Anger Out On Him
At one time or another, you have probably snapped at your partner for something that had nothing to do with him. Some women bottle their emotions inside until they are ready to burst. Snapping at him will not make anything better. If Learning to channel your anger or frustration into something positive is a much better option. All Men have no clue why you are acting moody or why you just snapped at them. This makes them crazy when you lash out on them, especially when it wasn't their fault.

This Or That
When you tell him he can either do this or that, he will become resentful. It is not your job to parent him or give him permission to do something. A strength confirmation or An ultimatum is not something men like in relationships. I am guilty as sin with this one. I often give my boyfriend choices and I can tell he is angry when I do it. Women often like to be in control, but making demands like this will only leave him bitter in the end. If you need to give him choices, do it in a more passive way.

You Become Overly Needy

This is a huge distraction and turn off for him. There is No one likes to have a needy partner. Let us try and Think about what you say and how you say it. If you are feeling neglected, let him know. Texting or calling him all day, fishing for compliments, trying to spend every waking moment with him, or anything else that even borderlines the "needy" trait, will only push him away. Self reflection would be a good course of action when feeling this way. Perhaps the problem lies with you, not the relationship.

You Become Self Absorbed
Just as men are turned off by the needy girl, they are also turned off by the self absorbed girl. It is great that you think highly of yourself, but not everything is about you. Learning to ask about his day and his feelings will help him feel important and loved as well. Talking about yourself is fine, if done in a none obsessive way. He is with you because he likes you, you don't have to prove yourself to him.

Learning what he does and doesn't like will take time. There will be things you do that he doesn't like and there will be things he does that you don't like. Part of being in a relationship includes trial and error. Keep these things in mind next time you are going to issue an ultimatum or want to call him a thousand times.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT ON CHILDREN ABOUT SEX

Basically all forms of teaching or influence is said also " school.".  Likewise, in the introduction of sex at the age of children is essential both in teaching parents and gained influence in the surrounding environment. The depiction of sexual and other influences are everywhere, both overt and hidden, hit the brains of our children (through the eyes and ears) every day. 

No child age 7 or 8 years upwards, which can run from our regular conversations about sex. Everything is scattered out there and used to sell all, ranging from light beer, life insurance until the chocolate candy and luxury cars. 

1. Sex in advertising. The ads are in circulation today has become a useful tool for companies that advertise their products. But did you know that almost all the ads inserted things that smelled of sex adults. And this without us knowing it has been entered in the brains of our children who intentionally or not watch the ad on television or other mass media.  

2. Sex in the newspapers and magazines. Let us look at the magazine and newspaper subscriptions us. There are also many advertisements or stories and news related to sex. Of course this is very influential to our children who see and read it repeatedly.

3. Sex on the popular charts. Now you watch and listen to the lyrics of the songs sung by famous singers who become the idol of young people, there are many songs about love that actually can be consumed only by adults only. But because the situation today even the existing trend, it was affecting everyone including our children who are still in elementary school. Are you aware that the lyrics of love songs, and all the stories in song, most of which contain elements of sex?  

4. Sex was in bestseller. Sex will be reading a bestseller. From the earliest times, this is a very popular range of humans. Be careful with the books in circulation, which is admired by your children, because although useful for their knowledge but many elements of sex there. Should control all the bestseller danperiksa purchased by your child.  

5. Sex on TV and Film. This may be our lot to know, but need to be vigilant because the children also often do it secretly or at the time a parent does not exist. So the point is always alert to the spectacle that was certainly contains elements of sex and other scenes of violence.

HOW TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT SEX

1. Do not put off talking to your child's sex, and do not make it a "prohibited areas" where you keep them away from your wisdom and experience.
2. If you do not affect your child's thoughts about sex and sexuality, then you will be the only person in their lives who do not do it!
3. Your task is not made ​​a decision for your child, but help them make wise decisions of their own sex.
4. Sex is a very intimate personal matters, and your children need to hear it first from you.
5. Knowing your opinion about sex will help the child understand other people's opinions, so let them know your opinion.
6. Talking about sex is not easy, so try to build trust by doing it piecemeal but frequent than to say everything at once.

EPILEPSY AND INFERTILITY

According to WebMD ,Women with epilepsy have a nine out of 10 chances of giving birth to a healthy baby. Although it's safe for women with epilepsy to have children, they tend to have a more difficult time conceiving. In fact, fertility problems occur in 25 percent to 33 percent of epileptic women.  Here's what all women with epilepsy should know about becoming pregnant.

 Epilepsy and Fertility Problems

Women with epilepsy may have difficulties conceiving for a number of reasons. For starters, epileptic women are more likely to suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which is a common cause of infertility. Women who suffer from this condition tend to experience irregular menstrual periods, facial hair, acne, and obesity.

Epilepsy can also cause irregular menstrual periods. This can make it difficult for women to know when they are ovulating, which can make it harder to become pregnant. Women who have epilepsy are also more prone to an ovulatory cycles, which are menstrual cycles which do not produce an egg. Epileptic women are also more likely to suffer from hormonal imbalances that can make it harder to become pregnant.

Are Epilepsy Medications Linked to Infertility?

Certain anti-seizure medications have been linked to fertility problems. On the other hand,according to the Mayo Clinic,  some epilepsy medications can make hormonal birth control methods less effective.  To find out how your medication may be affecting your fertility, be sure to talk to your doctor.

How Can You Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant?

Any woman in the world with epilepsy who wishes to become pregnant should schedule an appointment with an obstetrician, as well as with her primary care physician and her neurologist. Your doctor may need to make adjustments to your medication. Never try making these adjustments on your own while you're trying to conceive.

 women who are trying to become pregnant should try to keep stress levels at a minimum, follow a well-balanced diet, and exercise regularly. It's also important to avoid smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, and consuming too much caffeine. If you suspect that you may have PCOS, be sure to talk to your doctor.

Keep in mind that anti-seizure medications have been linked to birth defects. Women with epilepsy who are trying to become pregnant should begin taking 0.4 mg of folic acid every day for several months before conception. Folic acid can reduce the risk of birth defects by 60 percent to 70 percent, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. If you have any other questions about becoming pregnant with this condition, be sure to talk to your doctor(s).

INCREASING OUR METABOLISM BY SOME BEST DISHES

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 The dictionary said Metabolism is the term given to define multiple chemical processes in the human body that not only converts food into usable fuel but also how efficiently. When we are young our metabolism is high, using most of our food for energy. As we age that process changes and slows down at a rate of 5% per decade and our bodies require less food to maintain our weight.

 Increase Metabolism
Exercise is one of the most important ways (of course, there are some other ways) to increase metabolism. It increases the metabolism and sustains that increase for at least eight hours. Some foods also increase metabolism for several hours after eating.

Foods to Increase Your Metabolism
There are some misconceptions about which foods actually increase metabolism. No one food is a cure all. Celery, red pepper, green tea, grapefruit juice and countless other foods and herbs have been touted as miracle foods for single-handedly increasing metabolism. There really is no miracle food. Eating three times a day is essential to maintaining metabolism. Healthy snacks between meals helps by decreasing the amount eaten at mealtime. Skipping meals causes the metabolism to slow down to a "starvation" mode, and stores fat rather than burning it.
Multiple studies have proven that high protein-low fat foods are the best at increasing the metabolism and sustaining that increase. Red pepper does cause an increase for about thirty minutes after eating, but nothing beyond that has been found. Here are four recipes that will give the reader a good start. They serve one, but are easy to increase. I love making these at home. Easy, fast, tasty and economical. They are all high protein, low fat meals that will boost the metabolism for several hours after eating.

 Pasta Salad for vegetarian

Cup cooked whole wheat pasta, any shape
1 Cup assorted vegetables
1 Cup red, black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 Tbls Salt free herb mix
1 Tbls low fat cheese for topping , grated
1 Tbls mixture of oil (extra light olive oil is fine) and wine vinegar

¼ tsp red pepper (optional)

Mix together everything but cheese. Top with cheese and serve. Want meat? Throw in ½ cup leftover cooked meat. Adjust seasonings to taste. 

Southwestern Steak Salad

4 oz cooked steak or brisket, cut in strips- remove any fat
1 cup dark leafy greens, lightly steamed
2 Tbls favorite salsa, mild, medium , spicy or hot (you choose)
2 oz onions, chopped or sliced into strips
½ cup southwestern vegetable mix or mixture of tomato, black beans and corn
1 Tbls oil

1 oz shredded cheese (optional)

Place steak and onions in pan over med heat, cook until onions are clear. Place steamed vegetables on plate, cover with southwestern vegetable mix. Next arrange steak and onions over vegetables, top with salsa and cheese. 

Savory Stuffed Bell Pepper

1 bell pepper
½ cup cooked rice- brown is better unprocessed and unpolished
¼ cup cooked ground meat- turkey, chicken or beef (cooked then rinsed to remove all fat)
1 Tbls salt free herbs - your choice of flavor
¼ cup mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots or leftovers)

1 oz shredded cheese or salsa (optional )

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Take one bell pepper, any color, wash and dry. Cut the top off, and without cutting the sides de-seed and core. Mix together other ingredients except cheese. Stuff bell pepper with mixture. Place in shallow pan and bake for one hour. Top with cheese or salsa. 

Southwestern Breakfast Tacos

1 Flour or corn tortilla (corn is better)
1 eggs
1/4 cup of the following, corn, black or red beans, any color bell pepper, minced onion

1/4 tsp minced garlic (more if desired)
Salt and pepper to taste
Favorite flavor of salsa

1 Tbls oil

Heat tortilla in a pan until hot, but not stiff. Keep warm in towel or tortilla warmer. Heat oil in skillet, scramble the egg with all ingredients except salsa. Fill the tortilla with mixture , top with salsa, fold and eat. This is a favorite and fast southern breakfast.