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Pollution and Infertility

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There are numerous factors that can impact fertility, and sadly pollution or severe smog is included on the list of reasons.  Fertility specialists know how to help patients when conception is impeded due to medical challenges, such as tubal disease, sperm factors, egg factors, etc .  Yet, there is little physicians can offer preventively when the problem is environmental – such as in the case of severe pollution.

TIME magazine reported  last year how researchers from the Environmental Health Perspectives,  found that pollutants, including pesticides and pollution, have been linked to a reduction in fertility of up to 29%.  Moreover, the National Institute of Health (NIH) cited in 2010 the following, “Epidemiological studies demonstrated that exposure to ambient levels of air pollutants are associated with low birth weight, intrauterine growth retardation, prematurity, neonatal death, and decreased fertility in males.”

In addition, countries such as China and Brazil have been in the media and science community spotlights for having exceptionally high levels of smog and consequently higher than average infertility rates among men.  Why are these countries and others suffering from much pollution and seeing an increase with infertility? For starters, pollution rates have surged in areas that have high population density where cars are now the primary means for transportation. Also countries with steel and coal industries have higher smog levels.  And, it is noteworthy, that while China and Brazil have been highlighted in the press, these countries are not alone in having residents experiencing significant health issues due to pollution. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated that pollution is largely a global problem generating health concerns among children and adults. Unfortunately, there are no easy solutions to ending pollution, which can then lead to the conclusion that fertility- especially in males – will remain problematic for years to come.

While there are no easy answers on how to end pollution globally, we hope that our knowledgeable and multi-lingual staff at the  Fertility Institute of Hawaii can provide to individuals and couples assistance if fertility is impeded, including due to environmental factors. To aid prospective and current patients we have established a new online website presence- the International Fertility Institute of Hawaii, to meet the specific needs of patients who are off–island or international.

We understand that patients from countries where pollution and other factors are impacting their ability to conceive or build families, may be searching for alternatives or treatments not offered in their homelands. Therefore, we offer services such as Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), donor egg programs, and donor sperm.

To learn more or contact us, simply click here.
Our institute may not be able to solve environmental concerns; however we are dedicated to working with our patients to help create the family of their dreams.

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Recent Posts

  • Pollution and Infertility

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  • What is Fertility Tourism?

  • Infertility: A Global Problem with a Hawaiian Solution (Part 3)

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The International Fertility Institute of Hawaii is a subsidiary of The Fertility Institute of Hawaii and Advanced Reproductive Medicine & Gynecology of Hawaii.

Testimonials

Dr Frattarelli and Staff, After attempting so many times with other clinics, I still cannot believe that I am pregnancy. I was able to get pregnancy thanks to your clinic. Your staff always made us relax and comfortable with their bright friendly smiles. Having Japanese speaking nurses that understand the IVF process really helped us understand the medical aspects of the treatment. I am so happy. Thank you.
Japan
Dr. Frattarelli, Thank you very much for taking care of me. The treatments I received in Japan failed many times.  During the treatments in Japan, I experienced a lot of frustration towards to results and process.  I was looking forward to receiving a treatment in Hawaii because I felt like that I might have different outcome which I was unable to get in Japan.   Your facility in Hawaii is  very nice and I felt very comfortable.   I felt as if I was in a dream.   Your clinic is very beautiful.  While I received treatment, I visiting the clinic every day.   I really appreciated that physicians and staff as they were knowledgeable and very kind to me.   Your clinic is the place where our dream came true!   During my present…
Japan
りょうこさん色々ありがとうございました。お世話になってます。日本の千葉県のY、Fです。日本での治療で挫折と期待の繰り返しだったので海外での治療に期待の気持ちでいっぱいでした。実際に伺うとハワイは温かく過ごしやすく夢の国でした。病院は大きくキレイで先生や看護婦さんはとても親切で優しくて感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。毎日、病院に通うのが楽しみでした。私たち夫婦にとって夢を叶える夢の国です。まだまだ不安もありますがよろしくお願いします。
Japan
We have a girl and wanted a boy as well. We used PGD at the International Fertility Institute of Hawaii and now have the baby boy that we wanted. Dr. Frattarelli is a wonderful physician. He has great staff that make the experience easy and successful.
China
When I contacted the International Fertility Institute of Hawaii I was immediately impressed by the congeniality of the staff. I research the clinic prior to contacting them but the first impression was one of a clinic that cared. I had a Skype consult with Dr. Frattarelli. After the consult, we visited his clinic for a day and discussed the upcoming cycle. We had attempted IVF multiple times before without success and wanted to do PGD. In our first attempt, we had 2 normal embryos. We transferred one and are currently pregnant.
Korea
We are a couple who travelled to Hawaii for gender selection. We have 3 beautiful boys and wanted to add a little girl to complete our family. After multiple cycles with other clinics in the USA, we found Dr Frattarelli. We found him and his staff to be very professional and compassionate. We are currently pregnant after just one cycle!! (just turned 41). We would highly recommend Dr Frattarelli, especially overseas patients as it is a wonderful place to cycle and take the family for a holiday.
Australia
We had attempted IVF multiple times in the past. In Canada, the ability to get good donors for IVF is limited. We heard about Dr. Frattarelli’s success rates at the International Fertility Institute of Hawaii. Our first donor cycle with a single embryo transfer was unsuccessful but we had enough embryos to freeze 8 blastocyst-embryos. We returned and underwent a second single embryo transfer that produced a pregnancy. We now have a beautiful baby girl and 7 more embryos frozen.
Canada
Thank you to the staff at IFIH! You made the process easy to understand and ultimately very successful. We will forever be thankful for your help in allowing us to build our family.
New Zealand
I was so tearful with joy when I first met my baby girl after C-section.  It was the greatest moment of my life because it has been such a long journey of infertility treatment.   Our happiness and success are because of you, Dr. Frattarelli, and all of your staff.  We are so happy to see our baby sleeping in peace… Thank you so much
M.N. - Japan
I was unable to use donor sperm in Japan.  After searching the internet, I decided to seek Dr. Frattarelli’s help for 3 reasons: 1.  His outstanding success rates.  2.  His experience with international patients.  3. The proximity to Japan.  I have often vacationed in Hawaii so coming to Oahu for a 2 week stay and getting pregnant was easy.   I did one IVF cycle with donor sperm and had success on the first cycle.  I also have frozen embryos to use in the future if I choose.  Thank you Dr. Frattarelli.
Japan

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