Older men whose dreams of a pregnant wife and a shot at fatherhood have been interrupted by a condition known as a varicocele may have new hope, researchers say.It has already been established that men suffering from a varicocele - a swelling of veins in the scrotum that hampers fertility - can undergo surgery to repair the problem, Reuters Health reports. Now, a Canadian study … [Read more...] about New fertility hope for older men
Fertility
Prospective dads should make lifestyle changes
Heidi Murkoff, author of the pregnancy guide What to Expect When You're Expecting, has recommended that men make some of the same lifestyle changes as women when a couple is trying to conceive, as part of family planning.Speaking to the Herald, Ms Murkoff suggested that like women, prospective dads should first check their family history for hereditary health problems.In … [Read more...] about Prospective dads should make lifestyle changes
Would-be fathers advised to lose weight to boost fertility
Men who are hoping to become fathers and are currently considering family planning issues should consider their weight, a new study has suggested.Researchers at the University of Aberdeen in the UK found that obese men have a higher proportion of abnormal sperm and a lower volumes of seminal fluid, which can make it harder to conceive.By contrast men who had an optimal body … [Read more...] about Would-be fathers advised to lose weight to boost fertility
Family planning study highlights importance of father’s age
In new family planning news, a study has found that a man's age could be crucial in determining his fertility levels.Researchers as the Eylau Centre for Assisted Reproduction in Paris looked at more than 12,000 couples undergoing fertility treatment and found that pregnancy rates drop and miscarriages increase when the father is older than 40, WebMD Health News reports.This is … [Read more...] about Family planning study highlights importance of father’s age
Pregnancy Calendar: How You Can Help Your Spouse during Her Pregnancy
The presence of early pregnancy symptoms is an indication that your spouse needs to undergo a pregnancy test. If positive, it means your spouse is on her way to give birth to your baby. However, pregnancy—divided into three trimesters—remains a mysterious period for most women. And as for the men, most expectant dads go through these months without a slightest clue as to what … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Calendar: How You Can Help Your Spouse during Her Pregnancy