Shedding the Light on Infertility
It has been hypothesized that the sun controls almost every aspect of life. In many ways this is true, but does the sun have control over fertility as well? Dr. Abraham Mayerson of Boston State Hospital believes so. He is studying the relationship between infertility and a lack of ultraviolet light.
According to the Examiner, he found that an increase in ultraviolet light led to a 120 percent increase in male hormone levels. Men were found to have higher testosterone levels in the summer as well when the sunlight and ultraviolet light are strongest. Dr. Mayerson researched recent birth trends, historical data, and observed animal behavior to draw his conclusions about sunlight and fertility.
Other doctors also see a relationship between ultraviolet light and fertility. According to the Examiner, doctors in Boston often prescribe light therapy to couples dealing with infertility. Couples using the therapy have been shown to have a higher rate of conception, so they report. Perhaps it may help those dealing with infertility to spend some extra time in the sun this summer.
Posted by Tala on 7/23/2009 5:57:59 PM
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