Fertility is a shared concern for you and your spouse. The doctor will require copies of your health records and ask you intimate details about your sexual history. Click here to find out how to prepare for your appointment and print out a worksheet to fill and give your doctor. … [Read more...] about Male fertility worksheet
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Male fertility drugs
There are no FDA approved drugs to help men to produce healthy sperm. However, some specialists do prescribe them to treat fertility problems in men, caused by hormonal imbalances, or inferior quality or poor motility of the sperm. Though these are the same as the drugs used to cure fertility problems in women, they enjoy a lower success rate in men. Two popular … [Read more...] about Male fertility drugs
Food and sex: What should dads eat to make a baby?
Your diet affects the quality of your sperm. According to research, an inadequate diet in men often hampers conception. Besides, alcohol consumption is also linked to low testosterone levels and, in the case of fathers, to lower birth weight in babies. To ensure healthy conception, your diet should contain these essentials: Vitamin C and antioxidants: These are … [Read more...] about Food and sex: What should dads eat to make a baby?
Fertility problems in men
Around 30 percent of all cases of infertility in reproductive-age couples in the United States are related to male fertility problems. These are some of the common fertility problems in men. Blockages A blockage in the ejaculatory duct obstructs the sperm from reaching the ejaculate fluid. An obstruction in the vas deferens or epididymis tubes hampers the union of the sperm … [Read more...] about Fertility problems in men
Why you need your adopted child’s medical history
In the excitement of adopting a kid, obtaining the medical history may not seem like a high priority. However these records may contain invaluable information that you'd need to raise the child. Click here for more about which medical records you need, why, and how you can access them. … [Read more...] about Why you need your adopted child’s medical history