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The American Fertility Association’s Top Ten Fertility Myths

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Posted by Patricia Mendell, L.C.S.W. on

by Patricia Mendell, L.C.S.W. As a psychotherapist working in the field of reproductive medicine I have counseled hundreds of women and men about fertility-related issues, from preserving one’s fertility and contraception to problems with conceiving and pregnancy. It is rare to find ...

SECRET CHEMICALS REVEALED IN COMMON HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS NGOs, Lawmakers, Scientists call for Safer Policies

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Posted by Women's Voices for the Earth on

MISSOULA, Mont. – New independent lab testing on 20 top household cleaning products reveals that top-selling cleaning products and detergents, including Tide Free & Gentle, Pine-Sol and Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner, contain toxic chemicals not revealed to the consumer. The results ...

BPA & IVF

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Posted by Karin Russ, MS, RN on

by Karin Russ MS, RN We hear a lot about bisphenol A (BPA) in the news lately.  While the federal government calls for further study of BPA, state legislatures are taking action to ban the substance in children’s products.  Even in the absence of laws limiting the use of ...

For Father's Day, Hidden Dangers at the Hardware Store

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Posted by Danielle Ohlemacher on

by Danielle Ohlemacher, Reproductive Health Technologies Project As a child, one of my favorite father-daughter activities was trips to Home Depot on Saturday mornings to pick out supplies for around the house projects. We’d buy wood, paint, varnishes and nails. My dad would teach me ...

Perfluorochemicals: If it doesn't stick to the pan, what does it do in our bodies?

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Posted by Karin Russ, MS, RN on

By Karin Russ, MS, RN Fertility can be affected by many factors: age, health, genetics, and stress to name a few. Studies in recent years have found relationships between chemicals in our homes and environment and the ability of a couple to conceive. Chemicals that alter the action of natural ...

Summer Conundrum- Sun Screens and Fertility

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Posted by Brenda Strong on

The Dilemma I care about my skin; after all being an actress makes you more aware of sun damage (haven’t you noticed the flawless complexions of Cate Blanchett and Meryl Streep?).  I want to know what kind of sunscreen they use!  My friend and cast mate Marcia Cross (another ...

Join Jessica Alba: Demand Congressional leadership and strong protections from toxic chemicals

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Posted by The American Fertility Association on

The American Fertility Association is a proud member of the Safer Chemicals Healthy Families Coalition.  We applaud Jessica Alba for her work on Capital Hill, and urge you to join us in showing Congress that Americans care about the toxins we are exposed to every day. Actress and mother, ...