Male infertility: causes, testing, treatment and support

If you're having trouble conceiving, it could be due to male infertility. Here's what causes it, and some of the most common treatments.

Sometimes it's him, not you

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Infertility

Infertility can be devastating – but it’s also incredibly common. Learn about the causes of infertility, treatments, IVF, secondary infertility, and more. 

Getting pregnant

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, including early signs and symptoms, tips on how to conceive faster, and how to cope with infertility.

When you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s time for him to re&#x2d;evaluate these sperm&#x2d;count&#x2d;lowering habits that are interfering with your chances of conceiving.

Things That Lower Sperm Count

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Paternal health

Find out what you need to know about trying to conceive: everything from tips on getting pregnant to the early symptoms and signs of pregnancy.

Trying to conceive

From ovulation to ejaculation, these are all the different steps that need to happen to make a baby.

How are babies made?

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Ovulation

Sperm counts have been in a free fall in Western countries over the last 10 years, yet infertility is still largely seen as a women’s issue.

Male infertility is on the rise—so why aren’t we talking about it?

Women often pay more attention to their health when trying to conceive, but there are lots of changes men can make, too. Here's how to increase sperm count.

How to increase sperm count and boost male fertility

Fertility

It’s not just moms-to-be who need to worry about their health. Here’s what guys can do to boost their sperm and have healthier babies.

6 changes men can make to improve sperm and have a healthier baby

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sperm

Sometimes it's him, not you

9 things your guy is doing that are lowering his sperm count

How are babies made?

Male infertility is on the rise—so why aren’t we talking about it?

How to increase sperm count and boost male fertility

6 changes men can make to improve sperm and have a healthier baby