Male infertility is a confirmed factor in 40 percent of all cases of infertility. Male fertility is measured by assessing the sperm count, the sperm shape and movement. For many men, a lower sperm count can contribute to infertility. When you are trying to get pregnant, however, it’s important to increase the sperm count to...
Male infertility accounts for up to one-third of infertility cases overall, by some estimates, even as high as 47 percent. Based on the sperm count, motility (movement) and shape (morphology), fertility specialists can determine whether male fertility is the factor in a couple’s fertility problems and inability to get pregnant on their own. While there...
Couples undergoing fertility treatment often ask me what they can do to help their effort to get pregnant. In many cases, I tell them the key to healthy and regular ovulation or optimizing male fertility is getting your body back in shape. A healthy lifestyle does more than get you back in shape, however. Eating...
When it comes to things you can do to get your body ready for pregnancy, there are few things that have more impact than making better choices in your diet. For many couples, a so-called “fertility diet” is an excellent way to boost your body’s reproductive health for more regular ovulation and the best possible...
