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Is Sperm Quality Declining Worldwide?
Posted on September 1, 2017A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem argues that male infertility rates could be higher than expected, and that sperm quality is on the decline. The …
Read MoreFive Male Fertility and Sperm Health Myths We Can’t Believe Still Exist
Posted on August 1, 2017Even in 2017, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding male fertility and sperm health. It is unfortunate that these misunderstandings persist …
Read MoreDo Men Have a Biological Clock?
Posted on July 1, 2017Starting as early as their teenage years, most women hear about the concept of having a “biological clock,” but men aren’t pressured in the same way from both …
Read MoreHow Does Sperm Donation Work?
Posted on June 1, 2017Using donated sperm to help build your family is a popular route for same-sex female couples, single women and couples who experienced previously-unsuccessful …
Read MoreHow to Tell Family and Friends You're Using a Sperm Donor
Posted on May 1, 2017The decision to use a sperm donor to help build your family is an important step for couples and single parents alike. For some, the need for a sperm donor was …
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about the Zika Virus and Sperm Donation
Posted on April 1, 2017Despite that the Zika virus may no longer dominate the news cycle as it did last summer, the condition remains a very serious concern in the United States as …
Read MoreAre You Emotionally Ready to Use a Sperm Donor?
Posted on March 1, 2017Until you and your partner are faced with a potential infertility diagnosis, the idea of using a sperm donor to have a baby likely didn’t cross your mind. …
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Family Building Through Sperm Donation
Posted on February 1, 2017The Fertility Center of California (FCC) welcomes and supports growing families of all shapes and sizes, and the LGBTQ+ community is certainly no exception. …
Read MoreThe Top Three Candidates for Male Fertility Preservation
Posted on January 1, 2017Because male fertility is not as directly affected by age as female fertility, efforts to preserve or “save” male fertility often go unnoticed. Male fertility …
Read MoreWhat Does a Semen Analysis Look For?
Posted on December 1, 2016One of the first steps taken for any patient of the Fertility Center of California (FCC) is a semen analysis. If a fertility issue is suspected for any reason, …
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