Top Foods to Support Sperm Health and Male Fertility
A varied diet rich in vegetables, fruit, pulses, whole grains, nuts, seeds and fish may support sperm health. The strongest message from current research is to improve the overall eating pattern rather than rely on one ‘superfood’. Food may support semen quality, but it cannot guarantee pregnancy or correct every cause of male infertility. Can […]
How Is a Sperm Analysis Performed? A Patient Guide
A sperm analysis, also called a semen analysis, examines a semen sample in a laboratory. It commonly measures semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm number, movement and shape. The test is private and usually straightforward, but correct collection, prompt delivery and laboratory quality are important for a meaningful result. Before the test Follow the clinic’s […]
Smoking and Sperm Damage: What Men Should Know
Smoking is associated with poorer semen measures, including lower sperm concentration and movement, and may contribute to sperm DNA or chromosomal damage. It does not make every smoker infertile, and stopping cannot guarantee pregnancy, but avoiding tobacco is a sensible part of preconception care for both partners. How smoking may affect sperm Cigarette smoke […]
Male Infertility Symptoms Every Couple Should Know
The most common sign: pregnancy is not occurring Infertility is generally defined as not achieving pregnancy after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse. Evaluation is usually recommended after six months when the female partner is 35 or older, and earlier when either partner has a known risk factor. Male and female factors may occur separately […]
