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Preserving Fertility Before Getting a Vasectomy
Posted on March 1, 2021For men who don’t want any or any additional children, getting a vasectomy is an easy, safe, and effective way to permanently prevent pregnancy. In general, …
Read MoreShould I Freeze My Sperm? Things to Consider in the New Year
Posted on December 1, 2020The topic of elective fertility preservation is often centered on women who freeze their eggs when they’re young so that they have the option of having a child …
Read MoreDiabetes and Male Sexual Health
Posted on November 1, 2020From kidney issues to eye complications, it’s a well-established fact that diabetes has multiple negative effects on the body. For men, this includes both …
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Semen Analysis
Posted on October 1, 2020While infertility is often discussed as being a female reproductive issue, male factor infertility plays a role in about half of all cases. As such, couples …
Read MoreHow Sperm Washing Is Used in Intrauterine Insemination
Posted on September 1, 2020In a traditional pregnancy, conception happens when sperm travels from the penis into the vagina, through the cervical area, and through the uterus before …
Read MoreDo Sperm Banks Also Store Eggs and Embryos?
Posted on August 1, 2020Sperm banks, which are typically known for sperm donation or sperm freezing, often aren’t considered by people who are looking for frozen egg and embryo …
Read MoreWhat Is the Process of Becoming a Sperm Donor?
Posted on July 1, 2020Like all forms of third-party reproduction, sperm donation is an act of generosity in which one person provides an individual or a couple with the means to …
Read MoreHow Does Gender Selection Work?
Posted on June 1, 2020Throughout most of human history, expectant individuals and couples had to wait until a baby was born to know whether they were having a boy or a girl. As …
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries and Male Infertility
Posted on May 1, 2020According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), there are approximately 17,810 new cases of spinal cord injury in the United States …
Read MoreHow Is Male Factor Infertility Treated?
Posted on April 1, 2020Although infertility is frequently considered to be primarily a female issue, it’s estimated that up to 30% of cases are related to male infertility …
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