Infertility, and why it is increasing.

Studies show that not only is there a drop in the number of teenage pregnancies, there is also an increase in the number of women who are not able to conceive.

The Guttmacher Institute, the research body that conducts statistical analyses of pregnancy, birth and abortion statistics on behalf of Planned Parenthood, tells us that there has been a significant drop in the number of teenage pregnancies since the early 90s, to the extent that there were significantly less teen pregnancies in 2002 than there were in 1972. Many have attributed this to the success of abstinence programs. However, as much as we would like to think that is the case, studies also show that there has also been a significant drop in the sperm counts of males in the last 50 years and more noticeably since the early 90s.

Research shows that sperm counts are lower in semi-rural and agricultural areas, which has led to further studies, and the conclusions drawn were that pesticides are having an impact on the quality and number of sperm. However, this is, apparently, not the only cause of an increase in the incidence of lower sperm counts...

The Fluoride Action Network has reported how studies show that high doses of fluoride has been found to interfere with the reproductive system in animals. If you use 'city water', your water has added fluoride for the alleged protection against cavities. Most toothpastes also have added fluoride. It has been proven, and the American Dental Association admits, that fluoride does not actually protect against cavities, so avoiding it will not mean your teeth are going to fall out! I will blog more about fluoride specifically in another post, but for the purposes of this blog about infertility, it suffices to say there is conclusive evidence that fluoride also has an impact on fertility.

There are several other possible reasons for the rise in infertility, and one that often slips under the radar is the use of MSG in our foods. You can read more about MSG in another blog.

Is there a reason for allowing this escalation in infertility? Why are proven reasons that cause infertility still prevalent in society? There are reasons, which we will be examining in more detail as this blog develops. There are several subject matters that are all connected, and I will endeavour to cover some of these subject matters before getting to the crux of the problem. By providing the background information first, people will be more able to accept what I will eventually bring to the table.

Edited: 08.30.09 to add this Google Video

CBC documentary about one of the most important, and least publicized, issues facing the human species: the toxic threat to the male reproductive system.