Male Factor Infertility Archive

There are some conditions related to male infertility that are more likely with diabetes, particularly diabetes that has not been well-controlled or that has been present for many years. Some of the issues that can cause infertility in men include the following:...

When a couple is experiencing infertility, it is often misconceived that the problem is attributed to the woman. According to the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, in approximately 40% of infertile couples, the male partner is either the sole cause or a contributing...

If you and your partner are having a hard time conceiving, know that infertility affects both men and women equally, so both of you should be tested. Once you have scheduled your appointment, here’s what you can expect: Physical Exam During the physical exam, your...

Infertility may not always be treatable, but it can sometimes be improved by a healthy diet, supplements, and other lifestyle strategies. Male fertility usually depends on the quality of his sperm cells. A man’s infertility may depend on genetics, general health,...

In recognition of Men’s Health Week, NCCRM is highlighting the value of a healthy lifestyle and how it can improve sperm quality in as little as two and a half to three months. While mostly discussed as a female problem, 50% of infertility cases are in part male...

After going through more than a decade of fertility problems, no couple may be more surprised or happy than Mahomet parents Danelle and Louis “Buddy” Bartels to learn they’re expecting a baby this summer. Their first two children were conceived...

A chemical found in some common plastics may be linked to reduced fertility in men, according to a new report. A US study found that men with the highest levels of Bisphenol A (BPA) in their urine had a sperm count 23 per cent lower on average than those with the...

A new study published by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine finds that soy foods and soy isoflavone supplements have no significant effect on male reproductive hormone levels in men. The literature review indicates that soy does not decrease testosterone...

ScienceDaily (Dec. 4, 2009) — It has been thought that men with a lack of sperm, also known as non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA), in the semen not caused by an obstruction within the reproductive system, are poor candidates for IVF. Now, researchers writing in the...

Until a couple or their close family or friends experience some degree of difficulty getting pregnant, it’s easy to take fertility for granted. However, millions of couples seek help for fertility problems each year. They face frustration and growing concern...