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Mommy Matters - Is infertility on the rise in SA?─── 13:22 Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Did you know your lubricant may be affecting your ability to conceive? Recent studies have shown that this may be one of the causes of infertility. I received an article from a listener who first brought this issue to my attention.
Mommy Matters then set out to find out more and caught up with Dr Simon Mangcwatywa to find out more about this new aspect of infertility. He is the head of medical affairs at Litha Pharma and an expert in infertility. Here is what I wanted to know:
-What are the current infertility stats in SA?
-When do you consider yourself/your partner as infertile?
-Why is infertility affecting so many couples in SA?
-Recent research has shown that if couples use a lubricant that
-When do you consider yourself/your partner as infertile?
-Why is infertility affecting so many couples in SA?
-Recent research has shown that if couples use a lubricant that
this may be affecting their fertility – why is this?
For more information on the impact of lubrication on infertility listen to the podcasts below. The first part explains the current situation regarding fertility in SA and the second podcast Dr Mangcwatywa explains the benefits of the break through lubricant Conceive Plus. Remember to consult your doctor when changing lubricants or to find out whether your are using a good product. You can also visit www.conceiveplus.co.za
Thanks for all the emails from moms across the region. Send me your questions to yolanda@ofm.co.za and I will find the experts to help!
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