The First Ever Complete Human Sperm in Lab
A biotech company based in France has recently announced their ability to grow human sperm cells in the lab, a breakthrough expected to help many couples overcome male-related infertility issues.
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Understanding of Sperm Function May Improve IVF
Scientists now have a better understanding of how sperm function
in two discoveries that could someday improve in vitro fertilization
(IVF), success rates and male contraception.
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Male Diseases Affecting Male Fertility
Researchers in the United States and Mexico recently completed a study on the impact of male diseases that cause various sperm-related issues that affect fertility. The study was published in the journal Current Opinions in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Clinical Trial to Test Benefits of Sticky Sperm
Sticky spermatozoa may hold the key to greater success rates among
couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. IVF is a
procedure in which scientists inject spermatozoa, commonly referred to
as sperm, into an egg.
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Video Tracking System Identifies Healthiest Living Sperm
A multinational, multidisciplinary team of European researchers has
devised a three-dimensional (3-D) video tracking system that allows
observer to watch living sperm in motion.
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Findings on Egg-Sperm Recognition May Help Infertility
Researchers at Cambridge University in England have unlocked the secret of attraction between sperm and egg at the exact moment of conception.
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Most Virile Sperm Ejaculated First; May Improve IVF Outcome
A study finds that the most virile sperm are ejaculated first and the remainder of the ejaculated fluids may actually hinder fertilization.
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Critical Fertility Enzymes
A new discovery may shed light on the problem of human infertility. Whilst sperm differs in appearance and movement across different species, there are key enzymes, although few in number, essential for the promotion of quality sperm and sperm motility.
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How to Improve His Fertility
Male infertility is the reason that almost half of couples seek infertility treatments. There are several things a man can do to improve his fertility.
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Male Fertility
Our quiz will help you improve your knowledge about male fertility
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Want to Get Pregnant? Find an Ugly Man!
Women wanting to get pregnant should find themselves an ugly man, new research suggests. Scientists have found attractive males produce less sperm during sex.
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Can You Get Pregnant From Dried Sperm?
Foreplay, masturbation, and cuddling are all common ways to get semen on hands and penis, but what happens to sperm when semen dries?
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Infertility Tests for Men Sperm Count Sperm Analysis
The spermcount also known as sperm analysis, is the main male fertility test and it tests the ejaculate for sperm numbers, ejaculate volume, sperm motility, and sperm morphology.
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Male Fertility Infertility Tests - Sperm Count Sperm Semen Analysis
Finding out about his fertility is the second most important thing to test when trying to get pregnant.
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Sperm Life - How Long Do Sperm Live?
Sperm usually die inside the vagina within less than an hour but they can survive inside the uterus for up to 5 days.
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Ovulation - It's All About the BIG O
At the beginning of a menstrual cycle, several ovarian follicles begin to mature and develop in the ovaries under the influence of pituitary hormones.
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When Am I Most Fertile?
Couples who are trying to conceive naturally wonder when they are more fertile. They are several ways to track your most fertile days to conceive.
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Tests Before Starting Clomiphene (Clomid)
Before starting Clomid you need to make sure there is no male infertility, no ovarian cysts, and that FSH and liver functions are normal.
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Sperm Survival in Cervical Fluid
How long can sperm survive in cervical fluid?
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Infertility is When You Have Problems Getting Pregnant
A couple is considered to be infertile if they have not conceived after 12 consecutive months of unprotected intercourse (6 months if the woman is over 35 years old) or earlier if there are known issues. If pregnancy does not happen as expected, or there are are infertility issues, both male and female partners need to get tested for fertility. ... read more »
How to Make Love When You Are Trying to Get Pregnant
Fertility and pregnancy should not be the only reason for making love. Sometimes it is nice just to enjoy the person you love without the underlying need for a baby.
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Antioxidants Affect Semen and Sperm Quality
Antixidants are good for sperm. The lower the antioxidant levels in the man's diet, the less potent their semen (or sperm) may be.
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Overheated Car May Reduce Male Fertility
Heated car seats can decrease sperm counts.
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Best Sperm Test Developed to Increase Male Fertility
Male sperm tests typically measure number and health of sperm in a semen sample. If there are a lot of sperm and those sperm are healthy and highly mobile,
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BPA Could Harm Healthy Sperm
Bisphenol A or BPA is a compound which is part of many plastics and used in a variety of products such as baby and water bottles, and other devices. Experts have noted
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10 Ways to Improve the Sperm Count
You can improve the sperm count by following these 10 simple steps which include less sex and masturbation.
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Effect of Pre-seed and Vaginal Lubricants on Sperm Motility
PreSeed does not cause a significant decrease in progressive sperm
motility or chromatin integrity in contrast to other lubricants used by
couples.
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Low Sperm Count And Hormones
What can cause low sperm count? There are several things that can go wrong with the hormone system whch can result in a low sperm count.
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