There has been a huge increase in younger men getting vasectomies in Ireland
“Very young.” More young Irish men than ever are opting to have vasectomies, a doctor has revealed. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast earlier this week, Dr John McCormick of Vasectomy Ireland said there has been a real change over the past four to five years, and that his clinic is now experiencing a ‘surge’ of younger […]
4 years ago
Postnatal depression in men is more common than you think – and often goes undiagnosed
According to the HSE, postnatal depression affects as many as one in six new mothers, although some experts believe the real number is higher than this estimate. But many are unaware that this can also affect new fathers – and often, because so much of the focus is on the new mum, this can go […]
4 years ago
Health: Over half of men don’t talk to their partners about problems conceiving
“I’d rather deal with it on my own.” Around 27 per cent of men suffer from erection problems at some point in their lives. That’s over one in four men According to a recent study though, less than half of men (46 per cent) who suffer from erection problems have spoken with their partner about […]
5 years ago
An improvement in diet has an almost immediate effect on sperm quality, study finds
The quality of men’s sperm has taken an absolute nosedive and is down 60 percent compared to stats from just 40 years ago, says recent research. Yikes. The reason? Most experts and scientists blame diet (high in sugar) and toxins we are all exposed to, most frequently in the form of pesticides, additives and from […]
7 years ago
There’s an App that allows men to check the quality of their sperm (No doctor needed)
There is pretty much no end to what we can do with our smart phones these days. And now, it seems, we can also keep tabs on our fertility – or, at least men can. According to MailOnline, a new app has just been developed that will let men check the quality of their sperm […]
7 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