Understanding Men's Fertility | The Basics

Poor sperm health caused by paternal age can affect the time to conception and fetal health.

These viral infections may impact a man's ability to conceive by diminishing sperm health.

The body's response to illness, fever and infection can contribute to infertility.

An underactive thyroid could lead to sexual dysfunction and infertility.

Misbeliefs about fertility—and a man's role in it—persist, despite the information available.

Certain medications—even ones given to you by your doctor—can negatively impact sperm health.

Trying to conceive? You might need to give up the weed, though the findings of studies vary.

Inflammation in the genital tract can cause testosterone deficiency and a low sperm count.

Death is not the end. Up to 36 hours after a man dies, his sperm can still produce children.

It's rare—especially in the U.S.—but this once widespread disease may affect sperm parameters.

IUI can be used to circumvent some of the male-factor fertility issues preventing pregnancy.

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Males in the armed forces receive little support for infertility problems, but that's changing.

A number of lesser-known roadblocks can potentially impede a man's ability to conceive.

Researchers are looking at a nonhormonal solution that might eliminate side effects.

Cold preservation is not used only by cancer patients and won't degrade samples. Get the facts.

Research provides the first evidence for the role of de novo mutations in male fertility issues.

Sometimes more is not more—for testosterone and sperm—and, yes, your clock could be ticking.

If post-treatment fertility is an issue, take measures to preserve your chances to be a father.

Specialized counselors shed light on hidden fertility issues, from sperm to disease.

The group of diseases can impede male fertility, and so can their medications. The key? Balance.

A recent analysis finds little association between front-pocket placement and infertility.

Your seminal fluid, thanks to certain antibodies, doesn't always recognize friendly forces.

A man's fertility status post-chemo depends on a lot of factors, but parenthood is possible.

Trying to conceive with one testis might sound scary, but sperm production is often sufficient.

Most products haven't been tested or researched, so do your homework and talk to your doctor.

Most individual fertility issues can be assessed and treated, but some cases are 'unexplained.'

Two prevalent STIs make the list, but so do conditions not directly tied to reproduction.

It's been more than 60 years since women got The Pill. What's the holdup for guys?

Spermageddon is here, according to harrowing headlines. Are we really facing a coming crisis?

They're OK as a starting point, but don't count on home kits to tell you everything.

The field of epigenetics is revealing reasons for potential infertility across generations.

While rare, this inherited disorder causes issues for men who want to have children.

Learn about the environmental factors and products that can wreck a man's fertility.

Here are five tall tales about men and procreation that still make the rounds.

Here's a look into whether these products are up to par with professional lab work and more.

Learn how to protect your ability to have children before, during and after treatment.

From finding a facility to providing blood and a semen sample, here's how the process goes.

Certain genetic disorders can cause infertility in men, but treatment options are available.

Sperm banks are an option to freeze sperm for future use, but get some facts straight first

Male fertility is key to successful reproduction. Here's what you need to know.

Research points to chemicals and pollutants as two causes for a drop in sperm counts worldwide.

Scientific evidence is piling up: Modern men are beginning to lose their reproductive prowess.

Learn the truth about timing, frequency, supplements and other factors that affect fertility.

While minoxidil won't affect your fertility, finasteride might.

The science of men's contribution to reproduction doesn't have to be a mystery.

Anonymous sperm donation is quickly becoming outdated, challenging the relevance of sperm banks.

Some common viewpoints about sperm banks and donors are downright false. Here are the facts.

If you plan to wait before starting a family, consider the role age plays in male fertility.