Fertility treatments can be stressful and emotionally draining for couples who are trying to conceive. Failed stimulation cycles, failure to fertilize, repeated failed IVF cycle and miscarriage can cause serious emotional fatigue and before you know it you are touching the boundaries of depression, maybe you have already stepped over that line. Family gatherings, such as holidays, baby showers and…
Many different medical conditions and other factors contribute to fertility problems, and often there is a combination of causes. Overall, one-third of fertility problems are caused by male reproductive issues, one-third by female reproductive issues, and one-third by unknown factors. While 7% of the male population is affected by infertility, sadly, the subject of male infertility is rarely discussed openly, mainly due…
Infertility affects about one in every 6 couples trying to achieve a pregnancy. It is estimated that one if every 3 cases is due to fertility problems in the male partner. Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, a healthy sperm count is around 15 million sperm per milliliter or at least 39 million per ejaculate. Doctors believe testosterone…
