An expert says we have to talk about male fertility too – and here is why
There is a lot of talk and attention and column inches dedicated to female fertility. However, why aren’t we all talking more about the fact that it does indeed take two to tango? And the fact that there needs to be more focus on male fertility and issues surrounding it too? The Road to Parenthood […]
6 years ago
Men who go to bed earlier have better sperm says study (and off to bed he goes!)
Time to go to bed. Currently trying for a baby? Well, then you might think about sending your partner off to bed right about now. Why? Because according to a brand new study from Aarhus University in Denmark, men who go to bed early could have better sperm compared to those who sleep late. In […]
6 years ago
Bad news for eager cyclists: Men who ride their bike a lot have lower sperm count
Leading a healthy lifestyle is often said to be one of the most important factors when it comes to fertility. However, it seems that too much of a good thing can actually has the opposite effect, according to a new study. Certainly when it comes to male fertility, some new research points out. Some sports […]
7 years ago
Tomato purée boosts sperm quality, new study finds (and bring on the pizzza!)
Male infertility affects up to half of couples who cannot conceive. Interestingly, a brand new study has shown that healthy men who took the equivalent of two tablespoons of (concentrated) tomato purée a day as a supplement were found to have better quality sperm. This being, researchers explain, because lycopene – a nutrient found in […]
7 years ago
New study links male fertility problems with an increased risk of prostate cancer
Could the two be linked? A new study in the British Medical Journal has suggested that men who experience fertility issues may have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer later in life. The research looked at 1.2 million pregnancies in Sweden over 20 years and found that men who had ICSI – a treatment […]
7 years ago
Male fertility “irreversibly damaged” by eating junk food, alarming new study shows
Fancy becoming a grandparent some day? Then take note if you have a young son who is a fan of burgers and chips and other types of fast food, warns a new study. Why? Because some groundbreaking new research has just established that teenagers who favour high-fat and processed foods like pizzas, chips and snacks […]
7 years ago