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Ovarian Aging and Infertility

The decrease in female fecundity beginning after the age of 30 and exaggerated after 40 is a well documented finding. This age-related decline in fertility is the result of several factors that contribute to overall reproductive failure. Women over 35 require a longer period to achieve conception than younger women, and a higher percentage of older women will never achieve pregnancy. In addition, the rate of early pregnancy wastage increases substantially during the 30s, and is over 50% after age 40.

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Natural Ways to Increase Sex Drive

Many women experience lulls in their sex drive, which is medically referred to as loss of libido. According to Patricia Koch, Ph.D., at Pennsylvania State University and adjunct professor of human sexuality at Widener University, 33 to 67 percent of women report loss of sex drive to some degree. While the first step should be to consult your physician to rule out medical causes, there are several ways you can increase your sex drive without resorting to medications. Many women experience dips in their sex drive during and after both pregnancy and menopause, due to hormonal changes; a long or severe illness can also cause your sex drive to decrease.

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New Tra-Dish: Easy Ragú Chili Mac Casserole

The following post is sponsored byRagPut a fun new spin on a classic recipe and make a New Tra-Dish! This one comes from Ashley over atMommy Week, who put a twist onRag’sChili Mac.The result: a super simple Chili Mac Casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights!Check out her post below:Sometimes I cook complex meals, that can take a lot of time to prep. But as a …

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Mr. Peabody & Sherman: Meet Your New Favorite Movie Dog Dad

The Bullwinkle universe has not had tremendous luck in the cinematic world. As a youngster, I suffered through 3 awful live-action adaptations of cartoons that I grew up loving (two of which starred Brendan Fraser, who must have had a personal vendetta against the cartoon). But finally one of Jay Ward’s beloved characters has been done well.No. Not done well.Done flawlessly.In DreamWorks’ Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Mr. Peabody is the quintessential Renaissance …