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Does the Location for Semen Collection Impact Outcomes?

A semen analysis, also known as a sperm count test, is a laboratory examination of a man’s semen to assess the quantity, quality, and overall health of the sperm. The…

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Ask Mary: What to Expect at Your First Fertility Appointment

Whether you have made your first fertility appointment or are still researching your options, knowing what to expect at your first appointment will help you feel prepared. What types of…

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Male Factor Fertility

Infertility affects women and men equally. In fact, nearly half of couples have difficulties due to male factor fertility, which may be caused by low sperm production, abnormal sperm function,…

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Paternal Smoking is Associated With Miscarriage and Birth Defects

In women who smoke, the adverse effects on fertility and pregnancy have been well-documented. We are still learning about the reproductive impact of male partners who smoke, however. Many insurance…

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Common Causes of Male Fertility Issues and Tips to Increase Fertility

Male fertility, including healthy sperm count and function, is directly affected by both physical and mental health. Quantity, movement, and structure of sperm all have a significant effect on whether…

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Does Age Affect Male Fertility?

Infertility affects women and men equally, but does age affect male fertility the same way it impacts women? Studies have shown that male fertility does begin to decline as men…

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How Much Sperm is Enough for Pregnancy?

Understanding your body and what is happening is important if you are trying to conceive. Fertilization can feel like an overly complicated process, and questions like how much sperm is…

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Can Advanced Paternal Age Increase Chromosomally Abnormal Embryos?

Men’s bodies are constantly making new sperm cells but can advanced paternal age increase chromosomally abnormal embryos? In a large study published in the July 2020 journal Fertility and Sterility, no…

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What to Expect With a Semen Analysis

Male factor infertility is the primary cause of over one-third of cases of infertility amongst couples and is a contributing factor in as many as 35% of infertility cases. For…

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