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How Does Diabetes Affect Male Fertility?
Category: Male Infertility | Posted on February 28, 2023According to a recent study, in the three months before conception, men taking metformin, a popular drug for type 2 diabetes, experienced a 40% higher risk of …
Read MoreIs it Easy to Become a Sperm Donor?
Posted on February 1, 2023As Hollywood would have you believe, donating sperm is simple and quick. But in reality, sperm donation is a lengthy, involved process, with strict medical …
Read MoreA Few Surprising Facts About Male Fertility
Posted on January 1, 2023When going through fertility treatment, men and their partners need to know they’re ready and able to conceive. About 15% of US couples have trouble …
Read MoreCommon Reasons Men Freeze Their Sperm
Posted on December 1, 2022For 70 years, freezing sperm, also known as sperm banking or cryopreservation, has allowed many individuals and couples to safely and effectively enhance their …
Read MoreWhat Makes Sperm High Quality?
Posted on November 1, 2022Did you know?: Research shows that from 1973-2011, the average sperm count in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand dropped by 59.3%. You may think …
Read MoreMental Health Check: Dealing With Sperm Issues, Family Planning Goals, and Partner Support
Posted on October 1, 2022When an infertility diagnosis is presented to a patient, oftentimes it comes as a shock. This is true for both male and female patients, especially if they are …
Read MoreWhy Male Sexual Health Matters
Posted on September 1, 2022When it comes to men’s sexual health, conversations are typically focused on the use of contraceptive protection during sexual encounters. While using …
Read MoreHow To Avoid a Negative Sperm Donation Experience
Posted on August 1, 2022Although sperm donation is predominantly a positive and effective way for many individuals and couples to have a child, there have been more than a few …
Read More5 Situations Where Sperm Freezing Is 100% Appropriate
Posted on July 1, 2022If you’ve ever wondered whether sperm freezing is the right path for your future family planning, there’s a good chance that the decision is something you’re …
Read MoreWhat MFS & FFC Are Doing in Response to the Reversal of Roe vs. Wade
Posted on July 1, 2022On June 24th, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States of America made the historic decision to reverse the landmark Roe vs. Wade, which originally …
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