07 Jan 2019
A recent study found that men suspected of pre-diabetes had higher levels of damage to sperm DNA compared to men without clinical signs of pre-diabetes.
21 Oct 2018
Men who have a low sperm count are often advised to keep their testicles cool by wearing loose underwear to improve the quality of their sperm.
For most people, pregnancy and having babies is ‘women’s business’. But the more we learn about the miracle of having a healthy baby, the more we understand that the health of both women and men before pregnancy is critical for this to happen.
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While most people might think age only affects female fertility, there is growing evidence that sperm quality decreases as men age, starting at around 45.
For couples trying to get pregnant, both partners can have issues which may affect their ability to have a baby. About one third of factors preventing couples from conceiving are due to male fertility issues and one third due to female issues.
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The amount of alcohol drunk by fathers-to-be can affect sperm quality and the health of a baby, according to new research.
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Recent research is pointing to a link between alcohol and poor sperm development, meaning the onus is on expectant fathers too.
Researchers in Israel pooled data from almost 200 studies of male fertility and found that sperm counts among men in high-income countries, including Australia, have dropped by about 60% in the past four decades.
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