What is Male Fertility?
Male fertility is half of the equation when trying to conceive (TTC) and therefore it is equally as important as female fertility. Males contribute to or are responsible for a couple's infertility about 40% of the time, and since male fertility testing is simpler and less invasive than fertility testing in females, it is commonly recommended for fertility testing to begin with the man. Male infertility is the number one single cause of infertility among most couples and it is largely due to abnormal sperm. There are several problems with a man’s sperm that can affect his fertility, such as low sperm count, low sperm motility, and abnormal sperm shape. Some experts suggest that over half of all male infertility is due to a low sperm count. The most common one, low sperm count, is the one that is most often discussed, and with good reason. Some experts suggest that over half of all male infertility is due to a low sperm count.
However, there are other types of sperm problems that can interfere with pregnancy, including low sperm motility (movement) and abnormal sperm. Abnormal sperm can be caused by a number of factors but the most common are age and genetics. As a man ages, sperm tends to have a higher number of genetic abnormalities. It’s more likely for a man in his 50s to have a high number of abnormal sperm than it is for a man in his 20s, for example. Exposure to heavy metals, radiation, and even certain nutrients can also affect your sperm. These can cause a low sperm count, problems with motility as well as abnormal sperm. Abnormal sperm can also be caused by infection, fever, alcohol consumption, smoking, and certain medical abnormalities like a varicocele or a congenital testicular defect.
Infertility Diet for Men: How to Increase Male Fertility
Despite common thinking that the female's diet has the greatest impact on conception, new research is emerging on the importance of the man’s diet and lifestyle choices when it comes to trying to conceive.
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7 Fast Ways to Boost Your Male Fertility
Male fertility is a complex issue. There are a many factors that go into determining whether or not you'll be able to do your part in creating that bundle of joy.
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Male Fertility
The amount of testosterone produced by the gonads reduces with age. This is a common side effect of aging. However, some men suffer from low testosterone while still in their reproductive years.
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Common Ejaculation Problems in Men
When a man has an ejaculation problem, he may think he is the only man on earth that can't ejaculate just right.
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Does Having One Testicle Affect Fertility?
Is it true that having one testicle can make a man infertile?
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Try Drinking More Water To Produce More Sperm
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, get fit or conceive, the same advice applies – you have to drink more water.
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Does Penis Size Affect Fertility?
The question of adequate penis size is an age-old question that many men ponder when they reach adulthood and beyond, especially if there are fertility problems in a relationship.
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Is it Normal for Semen to Leak Out of the Vagina?
Sperm leakage happens. Some women notice some discharge immediately after sex and think that sperm and semen leaking out of the vagina is the cause of infertility. Is it?
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Male Infertility Treatment
Male infertility afflicts about 50% of all infertile couples. Studies show that there is a male sperm problem in about 50% of infertile couples, about 1/2 of these cases problem is found in man alone.
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How Infertile Men Can Cope With Father’s Day
For many men, Father’s Day is just another reminder of their struggles with infertility. Here are tips to help cope.
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babyMed Pregnancy and Fertility Guides
Let babyMed guide you through preconception, getting pregnant, pregnancy and having a healthy baby.
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What Causes a Low or Abnormal Sperm Count?
Experts suggest that over half of all male infertility is due to a low sperm count.
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7 Things Men Should Avoid When Trying to Conceive
Getting your partner pregnant isn’t always as easy as it sounds. It may seem a little bit ironic that many men spend their single days hoping they won’t accidentally get a woman pregnant.
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Sperm Count Calculator
The babyMed sperm calculator will tell you if you have a sufficient sperm count as well as information on male fertility.
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His Bones Are an Important Part of Fertility
I always knew my partner’s health would affect his fertility, just as my
health affects my own fertility.
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Erectile Dysfunction and Male Fertility
Erectile dysfunction can be defined as an inability to achieve an erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or a tendency to sustain only brief erections.
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Lifestyle Choices that Reduce Male Fertility
There are hundreds of reasons for male infertility. Some are medical in
nature and others are a result of an accident. Male fertility can be associated with
prescription medications, genetics, and age.
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Premature Ejaculation and Male Fertility
When it comes to conception, two things must happen – intercourse with vaginal penetration and ejaculation. When the latter happens first, it will impact fertility.
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Lifestyle Changes to Boost Male Fertility
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Impact of a Man's Age on Fertility
It's true, a man's advancing age may affect his fertility.
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How to Recognize Low Testosterone Levels
When a man turns 30 his testosterone levels peak, and with each passing year, testosterone levels diminish. The early signs of low testosterone levels can cause significant concern.
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Do Men Also Have Fertility Cycles?
there is such a thing as the male fertility cycle. It comes down to fluctuation in his sperm counts. Unlike women's cycles, a man's fertility cycle is based on season, time of the year, and even time of day.
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Sperm Morphology - Kruger Sperm Function Test
The Krueger strict sperm test checks the sperm morphology.
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Father's Day and Infertility
All too often, men are the forgotten sufferers of infertility. They are many times overlooked when discussing infertility and the emotional association with the condition.
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Boxers vs. Briefs and Sperm Count
Could boxers or briefs really make a difference in a man's fertility?
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4 Natural Ways to Boost Male Fertility
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Help! I Think My Guy’s Sex Drive Is Low
Your guy doesn't want sex all that much. Is this normal?
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Does Anxiety Affect Semen Quality?
The study, completed by researchers at European Hospital in Rome, claims
state and trait anxiety affect sperm volume, concentration, count and
motility.
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Stress Affects Sperm, Semen Quality; Fertility Suffers
A new study suggests too much stress does a lot more damage than merely taking fun out of life. It can affect a man’s fertility by diminishing the quality of the sperm and semen he produces.
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How Reducing Stress Helps Improve Fertility
Stress plays a huge effect on people's overall health. Besides that, it has been proven that a woman's stress levels can play a big role in conceiving a child as well as in the development of the child if she is already pregnant.
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Fertility-Friendly Fats
Along with increasing risk of coronary artery disease, saturated fat has now been found to decrease fertility in men. The difference is significant.
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Cialis May Help Men Orgasm and Ejaculate
Cialis, one of the more popular erectile dysfunction drugs, may help
men achieve orgasm and ejaculation, according to a new study published
in the British Journal of Urology International.
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Men: Are the Foods You Eat Reducing Your Fertility?
Have you ever heard the saying, 'You are what you eat?' Eatingunhealthy, high-fat, processed foods are not the best choice for overall health and overall health has more of an impact on fertility than manymen understand.
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How Often Does a Vasectomy Fail?
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure on a man that makes him sterile, or unable to get a woman pregnant. Vasectomies are very effective. It has been estimated that only about 15 out of 10,000 couples get pregnant during the first year after a vasectomy.
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Laptops May Negatively Affect Male Fertility
According to the medical journal Fertility and Sterility, men who use a laptop can experience negative effects due to the heat put off by the computer.
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Grape Seed Extract Can Improve Male Fertility
Are you facing male fertility problems and are interested in improving it naturally? Then be sure to read how grape seed extracts can help you accomplish this!
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Sperm Coating Could be the Cause of Male Infertility
A connection between the outer protein coating of sperm and male fertility has been found. A defective gene that inhibits the production of DEFB126, also known as the protein coating on sperm, has been found to effect fertility.
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For Guys - What to Expect at the Fertility Doctor
While you know in your mind that a medical issue that causes you fertility problems doesn't reflect on your manhood, psychologically it can be a different story. It's intimidating.
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Options when Your Sperm Count is Low
A low sperm count is one of the most common causes of male infertility. Like many other fertility problems, there often are no other symptoms other than having trouble trying to conceive.
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Cell Phones in Pockets Linked to Diminished Sperm Quality
A growing body of scientific study indicates the front pant pocket may not be the ideal place for a man to keep his mobile phone if he wants to father children.
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Study Calls for Improved Fertility Testing of Obese Men
Improvements may be needed in assessing male infertility. Obese men may face fertility challenges not routinely measured at this time.
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Like the Egg, Sperm Suffers Consequences of Aging, Too
The findings of a recent meta-analysis of studies of sperm quality and paternal age suggest DNA quality within the sperm is compromised as men age.
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Father's Age Influences IUI Success
Scientific evidence reveals that men should also be concerned with their advancing age and reproductive health.
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High Cholesterol Compromises Male, Female Fertility
The findings of a recent study indicate high cholesterol levels in the bloodstream compromise a couple’s risk of conceiving a child.
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Sperm Requires Well-Aligned Support System for Optimum Health
Scientific studies on infertility in laboratory mice have shown that the absence of a certain transcription factor ' p73 ' leads to infertilityin both male and female mice.
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Wi-Fi Laptops Could Be Frying Your Sperm
Men who usually rest their Wi-Fi laptops on their laps are much more
vulnerable to reduced sperm motility and degeneration of the sperm DNA
lowering the possibility of men to become fathers.
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Stem Cells Provide Fertility Hope for Pre-Pubescent Boys
Cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy have advanced
dramatically in the last few decades. Cancer survival rates in children,
teens and adults are higher than ever, but for pre-pubescent boys,
those treatments often leave them infertile.
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Current State of Vasectomy Reversal
Surgical vasectomy used to be viewed as a permanent means of
sterilization, but advancements in microsurgery have changed the playing
field.
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Semen Characteristics and Sperm Length
Researchers from Brown University recently published a retrospective study on correlation between semen qualities and sperm length in humans.
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Temozolomide and Gonadal Function in Brain Tumor Patients
Cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy are known to reduce or eliminate fertility, but medications can also have a negative impact on gonadal function, sperm production and fertility.
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