There are many circumstances in which a man may want to preserve his fertility. For example, many cancer patients must undergo chemo therapy or other treatments that can affect their ability to produce sperm. A single man in his mid-30’s, who isn’t ready to have children yet, may want to ensure he has viable sperm …
Continue ReadingCannabis Can Significantly Lower Sperm Count
With cannabis becoming more available for both recreational and medicinal use, research on the effects of cannabis is becoming much more common. More than half of all states have legalized the use of cannabis medicinally and ten states allow recreational use. The possibility of legalization in New York State seems more likely by the day. …
Continue ReadingMale Infertility: Planning Ahead to Improve Your Chances
For many couples, conceiving a child together doesn’t happen on the first try. It could take up to a few months or even a few years. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead by incorporating certain behavioral changes into your life in order to increase the chances that it happens sooner rather than later. When …
Continue ReadingTo Increase Fertility, Go Nuts!
A recent study has shown that including nuts in a regular western diet significantly improves fertility in men by improving the quality and function of sperm. The duration of the randomized trial was 14-weeks, and was comprised of young healthy men between the ages of 18-35 years-old. The intervention group added 60 grams, or about …
Continue ReadingFor Men, Exercise is Key to Increasing Fertility
A comprehensive randomized control study that came out earlier this year suggests that engaging in moderate aerobic exercise can significantly increase male fertility rates in previously infertile men. The study was conducted over a 24-week intervention period, with both exercise and non-exercise groups being physically similar in terms of body composition, semen quality, markers of …
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