Early research shows that taking lycopene by mouth daily for 3 months improves sperm quality in some men with fertility problems due to unknown causes.
Fertility Friday Tip: Take Lycopene
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It's Not Just A Vasectomy
It’s 2019. Your balls are as important as they have ever been. And if you really care about them you shouldn’t let anyone with a knife or a needle near you if you have a choice. The gold standard in my humble opinion is a no needle, no scalpel vasectomy.
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Fertility Friday: Get Regular Physical Exams
Fertility Friday Tip 33: Have regular physical examinations to detect early signs of infections or abnormalities that might indicate or lead to infertility.
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Fertility Friday Tip: Balance is Key
Fertility Friday Tip 31: Don’t go overboard on any nutrient or vitamin that is supposed to boost fertility (such as zinc). As with everything, balance is key.
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Fertility Friday: Avoid Malnourishment
Fertility Friday Tip 30: Chronic malnourishment can affect female hormones and hence cause infertility.
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Fertility Friday: Vegetarians Have Much Lower Sperm Count
Fertility Friday Tip 29: According to new research, a vegetarian diet might harm fertility.
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Fertility Friday: Make Sure Both Partners Are Checked for Infertility
Fertility Friday 28: 1/3 of fertility problems are from men, 1/3 from women, and 1/3 from unknown factors. Cover all your bases when seeking help for infertility.