FCC Blog | News & Updates by the Fertility Center of California, Sperm Bank Inc

• Is There a Link Between Age and Male Fertility?

  Posted on September 1, 2018

  There is a scientifically proven link between age and declining male fertility. Many people assume age affects only female fertility. However, studies have …

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• Male Sexual Health and How It Affects Fertility

  Posted on August 1, 2018

  You might be thinking that male sexual health and fertility are separate concerns. For instance, you could be enjoying a fulfilling sex life, but your female …

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• How Artificial Insemination / IUI Works

  Posted on July 1, 2018

  Artificial Insemination [AI] refers to the process of a physician inserting sperm directly into a woman’s uterus (IUI), cervix (ICI), or fallopian tubes. …

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• Do I Still Need to Care about the Zika Virus?

  Posted on June 1, 2018

  The Zika virus might not have made many news headlines so far this summer; however, that does not mean those attempting to conceive can assume the virus no …

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• How to Make the Most of a Male Fertility Consultation

  Posted on May 1, 2018

  A consultation with a male fertility specialist is the first step toward receiving a diagnosis and determining whether fertility treatment is needed or whether …

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• Seven Sperm Facts That Will Surprise You

  Posted on April 1, 2018

  Even today, there are a number of misconceptions surrounding male fertility, and specifically sperm health. The health of a man’s sperm is dependent on a …

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• What You Need to Know About Stress and Male Fertility

  Posted on March 1, 2018

  A common reaction to hearing about fertility issues, whether relating to male or female concerns, is for someone to tell you to simply “relax.” “Relax, and it …

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• How Does Cancer Treatment Impact Male Fertility?

  Posted on February 1, 2018

  Fertility preservation, also known as sperm freezing, is fortunately an increasingly prevalent part of the conversation recently diagnosed cancer patients have …

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• What Happens after I Donate Sperm?

  Posted on January 1, 2018

  Becoming a sperm donor is admirable, and the Fertility Center of California supports donors throughout the donation process. For the most part, sperm donation …

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• Semen Analysis Preparation

  Posted on December 1, 2017

  A semen analysis serves the purpose of evaluating ejaculated sperm, and 2-3 may be required to get a full baseline because sperm counts can vary from one day …

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