Male Infertility – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Male infertility is defined as a man’s inability to impregnate a fertile female partner following a year of regular, unprotected intercourse. Some causes include low sperm count, poor sperm motility, abnormal sperm shape, blockages, health, environmental, lifestyle and genetic factors. Diagnosis involves semen analysis, hormonal testing, genetic testing and imaging. Treatments range from lifestyle changes, […]
Fertility Treatments for Low Sperm Count: Understanding Options and Enhancing Male Fertility
For many couples struggling to conceive, male factor infertility, specifically low sperm count, can be a significant challenge.However, advancements in medical science have paved the way for various fertility treatments that offer hope and solutions for couples facing this issue.In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the causes and diagnosis of low sperm count, delve […]
Understanding Female Fertility and Factors Affecting Conception
Every couple’s dream is to experience the joy of parenthood, and for many, it begins with understanding female fertility and the factors that can influence conception.Female fertility is a complex and intricate process that involves various physiological and hormonal changes.In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the essential aspects of female fertility and explore […]
Age and IVF Success Rates: What You Need to Know
In recent years, assisted reproductive technologies, such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), have provided hope and opportunities for couples struggling with infertility. However, one critical factor that significantly affects IVF success rates is the age of the individuals undergoing treatment. Both men and women may experience age-related changes in fertility that can impact IVF outcomes. […]
Male Infertility – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment (Part 2)
Male infertility is any health issue that lowers a man’s chances of impregnating a fertile woman. In humans, male infertility accounts for 40–50% of infertility and it affects approximately 7% of all men. We can look at male infertility from three different views Drugs Surgery Assisted Conception For drugs, as of now, there are still […]
Firing Blanks – An Article on Male Infertility
We sat together 4 of us, at a friend’s house, celebrating the birth of his bouncing baby boy, each one of us sharing our labour room experience and the joy of having children. This chit – chat continued when suddenly Eddy a hunk of a guy said “I can’t imagine myself firing blanks, kai God […]
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FERTILITY CLINIC FOR YOU
Finding the right fertility clinic for you can be a daunting task. With so many clinics to choose from, how do you choose among them? Where do you start? What’s important in a clinic, anyway? Take a look below to find six essential factors to weigh when selecting a fertility clinic that is right for […]
7 Male Hormones That Decline After Age 30
TestosteroneBlood serum testosterone levels of a 30 to 40 year old woman range from 15 to 100ng/dl and from 300 to 1200ng/dl for men. For men and symptoms of male menopause, a frequent problem is that the testosterone level that is good for one man can be different than the necessary level for another man. […]
14 Fertility Misconceptions
Despite increased public awareness of the issue of infertility, many people still don’t really get it. There are many preconceived notions passed around about fertility. So, if you’re in the baby-making market, here are some of the more common mistakes people make. And don’t be embarrassed if you learn something new; you may or may […]
Male Infertility
Abnormally low counts or absence of sperm in the ejaculate is no longer a life sentence. ICSI or Intracytoplasmic sperm injection now offers couples in this dilemma renewed hope of having children of their own. This could be your opportunity too! ICSI is a relatively new, but well established procedure. It was first performed in […]
